Double Trouble: Restaurateur Announces New Outpost & Launches Blindfolded Dinner Experience

Double Trouble: Restaurateur Announces New Outpost & Launches Blindfolded Dinner Experience

Restaurateur Wes Zane is at it again. The Hawaii-based restaurateur is expanding his culinary empire, this time with an "Asian-style Formaggio" on Kapahulu Avenue, set to open later this month.

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Nobu Matsuhisa Cooks for You, Is Inspired by MA`O

Nobu Matsuhisa Cooks for You, Is Inspired by MA`O
Nobu enthusiasts rejoice: The man himself will be on O`ahu from February 9 – 12, 2010, to eat, drink and prepare his signature fare just for you. The global restaurateur will also work closely with MA`O Organic Farms to design an omakase menu inspired by the harvest of produce from the Waianae-based outfit.

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Big Board Classic at Makaha: Where the Buffalo Play

Big Board Classic at Makaha: Where the Buffalo Play
How many times have you said in conversation: "Man, I totally need to get out to Makaha." Well, here's the perfect opportunity. The Buffalo Big Board Surfing Classic will be held this coming weekend, February 13 – 15, on Makaha Beach.

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C&K to Perform at Benefit for Haiti this Friday

C&K to Perform at Benefit for Haiti this Friday
A last-minute "Island to Island for Haiti" benefit concert and food event has been organized for his Friday, February 12, to raise money for the victims of the earthquake there. Cecilio & Kapono will headline the concert, to be held on the lagoon-fronting Great Lawn at O`ahu's Hilton Hawaiian Village.

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Off to a Sustainable Start: A Note from the Publisher

Off to a Sustainable Start: A Note from the Publisher
Finally. How many times have you heard that word in the last two weeks. "Finally, a new year." It seems that across the board, 2009 was a transitional time for local businesses—especially those in the travel, restaurant and hospitality industries. We certainly don't need to bore you with statistics: The challenges were many.

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Three Major Food Events NOT TO BE MISSED

Three Major Food Events NOT TO BE MISSED

The start of a New Year never fails to excite chefs and restaurateurs to get things off to a booming start. We've come across three such events in the coming few weeks that, if your palate is one that needs to be stimulated, you might want to consider attending. This Friday, January 22nd, the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on Hawaii's Big Island is hosting "An Evening with Ridge Wines".

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