"TURNING 50 sure beats the alternative," said artist Ramsay, who marked her 50th Monday. Ramsay celebrated with a bang as firecrackers were set off and lion dancers pranced to loud drumbeats. The party was held at Ramsay and Dr. Norm Goldstein's rambling Hawaiian home. Their large property is lush with flowers, trees and greenery and is cared for meticulously by landscapers Stephen Haus and Robert Dunn. The Goldsteins invited to the charming party everyone who had ever invited them to their homes. Two mermaids, Amelia and Katie Burlingame, 11 and 8, respectively, could not resist taking a dip in the pool on the perfect evening. Former isle resident Joyce Cathcart flew in from California for Ramsay's big day. Isle music by Ethelynne Teves, Leinaala Simerson and Harris Kaleikini was perfect. Food by Baci Bistro's Bill Duval and his staff was excellent ... Pals help Ramsay
turn 50 with a bangCHAO MEIN in the Hyatt Waikiki marks its sixth anniversary next month. Chef Lee Hing Lim and staffers Mai Tai Sing, Lynn Shimabukuro and Ruby Aoki have been with the Italian-Chinese eatery from the start. Vital Di Monti takes over as manager tomorrow ... Chai Chaowasaree, owner-chef of Singha Thai, has been commuting to L.A. to teach other family members how to cook Singha-style. He will launch two quick takeout Thai eateries there ...
FORMER Isle resident Joel Irwin has been elected president of the Resident Council at Casa de las Campanas, a leading retirement community. The population of 550 includes about 20 former islanders, Irwin said. Their management company is Life Care Services, which will manage the One Kalakaua Senior Living project here. Louise Saffery of Intermedia regularly sends Irwin and his wife, Nita, care packages filled with Isle publications. Joel shares them with the former islanders ...
ATHLETIC Jane Stubenberg invited pals on a tour of the Francis Brown estate on the Kona Coast and says it was "incredible." Alan Brown led the group, which included Lois Canlis Nelson, Lani Brandt, Lyn Brown, Maryanne Shipley, Barbie Norfleet, John Rader, Linda Payes, Bob Haglund and Kehau Kea. Jane, of the Embassy Vacation Resorts time share sales team, said sitting in the icy fresh water pools and drinking champagne was outasight ... Stubenberg gives pals a treat
THE NEWS Building staff is mourning Monday's death of Kalani "Olo" Fernandes, a really nice guy who was a printer for the Hawaii Newspaper Agency. He was also a fine singer-musician, handsome and muscular, who performed with the Halekulani's Hiram Olson Trio ...
THE VINO Italia affair at the Hawaii Prince Sunday, engineered by Prince Court manager Mark Shishido with help from food and beverage chief Benson Lau, was a winner. Ermenegildo Zegna fashions were shown, and Italian wine was poured by sommeliers Chuck Furuya, Tom Alejado, Ivy Nagayama and Richard Field. The food at grazing tables was tops, and cars from the Ferrari Owner's Club added pizazz ...
BLONDE Rachel Simmons, after food foraging, came back to her Vino Italia table smiling. One of the handsome Zegna models said, "Nice walk," as she strolled by. Rachel was pleased with the opening line. Her tablemates remembered lines they had received in the past. Jean Dickinson recalled a man saying, "If you have any friends as nice as you I'd like to meet them." A solid hit. Margaret Murchie had one from a guy in a pickup who pulled up next to her and said, "Had dinner?" Murchie's retort as she zoomed off, "I'm on my way." No pickup. I recall tossing out what I thought was a compliment to a woman in a knit dress at Hermes: "You looked like you stepped out of Playboy." Not good. She quickly purchased an expensive Hermes silk scarf and covered up ... Rachel's walk creates talk