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Wednesday, February 28, 2001
Roy Yamaguchi introduces a new line of premium sakes next week, and expects that he'll have to do some teaching as well as pouring. Yamaguchi introduces
line of special sakes"We have to educate the public about the premium sakes that we do," Yamaguchi says. "Everybody knows that there's sake and that you either drink it hot or cold, but people don't understand the reasoning behind it."
His sakes, will be called Y (for Yamaguchi) and will go by the stylings of Wind, Sky, Snow and Rain.
He debuted them in three nights of parties in at his New York New York restaurant two weeks ago.
Y sakes will be available in 375 ml and 750 ml bottles in all his Hawaii restaurants next week, and slowly throughout Yamaguchi's international chain. Eventually, he hopes to sell the sakes retail.
They are being produced at the Momokawa Brewery in Portland in a partnership with Maui promoter Shep Gordon, who helped rock star Sammy Hagar develop and market his Cabo Wabo tequila.
Yamaguchi says he thinks of his sake more as a boutique wine than an old-style sake, designed especially to pair with the bold flavorings of his Euro-Asian cuisine.
"The idea behind this sake is a sake for Americans," he says. "It's a sake that's very easy to drink, very smooth. Not only is it for the American public, but I truly believe that the younger Japanese will love this sake."
Betty Shimabukuro, Star-Bulletin
The rock band Chicago returns to Honolulu after more than 20 years to perform March 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Waikiki Shell. Chicago back after 20 years
The group, whose hits include "Color My World," "25 or 6 to 4," "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is," "Beginnings," and "Saturday in the Park," has sold 120 million records worldwide, including 18 gold and 13 platinum albums, 20 Top 10 hits, five number one records, and three Grammy Awards.
Chicago has had 49 hits on pop charts since the group was founded in the 1960s which puts them fifth on the list of duos or groups with the most charted hits and is tied with the Supremes (at third) in the number of Top 10 hits (20) by a duo or group.
Tickets are $50 for the pool and lower terrace and $35 for the upper terrace. General admission tickets for the lawn are $25 in advance, $30 at the door.
Tickets go on sale Saturday 3/3 at the Blaisdell box office and all Ticket Plus outlets and can also be purchased by calling 526-4400 or online at http://www.ticketplushawaii.com
For more information call 591-2211.
Tim Ryan, Star-Bulletin
Da Kine
The beautiful life
Carmen Marc Valvo, known for his beaded gowns and clean contemporary designs, will be at Neiman Marcus from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. tomorrow to introduce his Spring 2001 evening collection.He will also be previewing a special collection of couture pieces, including a gown created especially for Neiman Marcus' "Art of Fashion" photography spread seen in major national publications.
The designer will be on the floor to assist the fashion-conscious woman in selecting a gown.
Valvo's appearance coincides with NM's Spring Beauty Event, running today through Sunday, with consultants introducing spring's makeup, fragrance and bath and body indulgences during store hours.
Full-figured attitude
"If you can't hide it, decorate it" is the motto of Fern Bratten, a comedienne turned fashion designer for the full-figured woman.Bratten, who will be at Liberty House stores Friday through Sunday, says, "What most people don't know is that a size 20 is twice as good as a size 10.
"I think large-size women should have all the advantages other size women do. We need to come out of the clothes closet."
Among the tips she's gleaned over the years:
Choose tops that go past the hips in length.
Bratten will share more tips for free at the following sites.
All events are free.
Who built Egypt?
Runoko Rashidi, an internationally renowned scholar, writer and lecturer, will give a slide talk on "Egypt: Child of Africa," at noon and 7 p.m. Friday at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa's Hemenway Theatre.Rashidi will provide evidence of the African origins of the world's oldest civilization in Africa's Nile Valley.
For information, call 239-8112.
It's a party, no foolin'
Cross the Pali over to Kailua on April 1 when the Lani-Kailua Outdoor Circle once again stages the Kailua Town Party from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. behind First Hawaiian Bank.As usual, there will be plenty of food available for sale at booths run by 15 area restaurants. Grab a plate and settle in for music by Puamana, Coconut Joe, Elua Kane, the Waiahole Ditch Band and Uncle Harry.
There will also be plants and craft items for sale.
Admission will be $3 for ages 12 and up. Funds raised will benefit the community.
Thrift store chic
The Salvation Army will host its 14th annual Celebrity Thrift Fashion Show 11:45 a.m. April 7 at the Sheraton Waikiki.Featured in the show will be local television personalities.
Tickets are $40 per person, $20 tax deductible. For reservations, call Jan Young or Betty Teruya at 988-2136.
To Your Health
Laughs raise funds for LLS
Laughter is the best medicine around, and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is taking that message to heart through the benefit fund-raiser."Laughter is the best Medicine" takes place tomorrow in the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel's Hawai'i Ballroom. The evening will start with a silent auction and cocktails at 5:30 p.m., followed by a 7 p.m. dinner.
Ron Reid will then present the 2001 Ali'i Awards to those who have made outstanding contributions to LSS. The formal program will be followed by a comedy showcase featuring local comedian and radio personality Paul Ogata, and mainland comedians Duane Goad, who is living with leukemia, and Kermet Apio.
Tickets are $100 per person. Call 534-1222 for information.
Association tries magic
The 12th annual "Moonlight and Magic -- An Italian Evening with Friends," takes place Saturday night in the Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom.The event, benefitting the Alzheimer's Association Hawaii chapter, will begin at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception. Featured during the evening will be a silent auction, two free martini bars, an Italian dinner with wine, and dancing.
Seat are $100 per person. For information, call 591-2771.
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Morsels
Eating to heal the heart
You can eat well and live right, or so Queen's Heart Institute hopes to prove with a series of sessions with Kusuma Cooray, chef-instructor at Kapiolani Community College.The first event is a buffet, "A Potpourri of Heart Healthy Foods," 6:30 p.m. Friday at KCC's Ohia dining room. An international collection of dishes will be served, from appetizers, to salads, entrees and desserts.
Cooking demonstrations with Cooray will follow, all at 6:30 p.m. at KCC: "Treasures from the Mediterranean," April 27; "The Fine Art of Cooking with Herbs and Spices," Sept. 28; "Holiday Gourmet Cooking," Dec. 14.
Admission to Friday's event is free with purchase of a Healing Heart coupon book for $39.99. The book provides coupons for discounts on Healing Heart sessions on such topics as yoga, nutrition, hula, massage and "living aloha."
The cost of the demonstrations is $5 with coupons in the book or $20 to others. Call 547-4466.
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