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While on Maui to present my latest collections to Valley Isle residents and visitors, I had the pleasure of staying at this wonderful 5-Diamond-rated property. The resort covers 54 acres, adjacent to the lush Honokahua Preservation Site, a recognized “wahi pana” (sacred site) that the resort helps to maintain as part of its mission to … [Read more…]
Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, seafood abounds in Hawaii restaurants, but there are only a handful of specialists. New to the list is Fish Honolulu. The open-air restaurant in the heart of Kakaako features a full range of fish and shellfish including Kona crab artichoke dip, crab cakes, lobster rolls and some of my favorites … [Read more…]
All around the world, Tommy Bahama is known for its coastal aesthetic and laid-back tropical vibe. The brand is marking its 25th anniversary this year and recently celebrated the occasion with a new menu launch in its second-floor restaurant in Waikiki. Far from being a cookie-cutter operation, each Tommy Bahama restaurant takes pride in creating … [Read more…]
I was also thrilled to find Cha Cha Matcha on Lafeyette, a coffee and tea bar that has nothing to do with the Latin American cha cha. Instead, “cha” is derived from the Japanese word for tea, “ocha.” Co-founders Matthew Morton and Conrad Sandelman spent time in Uji, Japan, where they were captivated by Japanese … [Read more…]
Like every fashion enthusiast, I love the energy and style of New York City. One of my first stops was the Anna Wintour Costume Center to check out the final days of the “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination” exhibition. Afterward, there was the question of where to eat, and I headed to the West … [Read more…]