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Hawaii's Best Food 2004 - Honolulu Star-Bulletin & Midweek H O M E F O O D S H O P P I N G E N T E R T A I N M E N T S E R V I C E S T H A N K S Food HAWAIIAN FOOD 1. Ono Hawaiian Foods 2. Helena’s Hawaiian Food 3. Young’s Fish Market PLATE LUNCH 1. L&L Drive-Inn 2. Rainbow’s Drive Inn 3. Zippy’s Restaurant SUSHI 1. Genki Sushi Hawaii 2. Kozo Sushi Hawaii 3. Yanagi Sushi CHINESE 1. Hee Hing Restaurant 2. Kin Wah Chop Suey 3. Panda Express SEAFOOD 1. John Dominis Restaurant 2. Neptune’s Garden 3. Todai Restaurant ITALIAN 1. Assaggio Ristorante Italiano 2. Matteo’s Italian Restaurant 3. Bravo Italian Restaurant STEAK HOUSE 1. Ruth’s Chris Steak House 2. Hy’s Steak House 3. Outback Steakhouse BAKERY 1. Liliha Bakery 2. Napolean’s Bakery 3. St. Germaine’s Bakery ICE CREAM 1. Baskin-Robbins 2. Dave’s Ice Cream 3. Cold Stone Creamery BURGERS 1. Teddy’s Bigger Burgers 2. Burger King 3. Kua Aina Sandwich Shop MALASADAS 1. Leonard’s Bakery 2. Champion Malasadas 3. Agnes Bake Shop OKAZUYA 1. Gulick Delicatessen 2. Fukuya 3. Mitsu-Ken Catering OXTAIL SOUP 1. Kam Bowl 2. Kapiolani Coffee Shop 3. Zippy’s Restaurant JAPANESE 1. Gyotaku Japanese Restaurant 2. Shogun 3. Kyo-Ya Restaurant BUFFET 1. Todai Restaurant 2. The Willows 3. Buffet 100 SHAVE ICE 1. Matsumoto's 2. Waiola Bakery & Shave Ice 3. Baldwin Sweet Shoppe FAMILY DINING 1. Zippy’s Restaurant 2. Big City Diner 3. Pagoda Hotel & Restaurant FRESH FISH 1. Tamashiro Market 2. Tanioka’s Seafood &Catering 3. Nick’s Fishmarket SUNDAY BRUNCH 1. Orchids - Halekulani Hotel 2. Oceanarium Restaurant 3. John Dominis Restaurant MANAPUA 1. Libby Manapua Shop 2. Char Hung Sut Restaurant 3. Royal Kitchen LUNCH WAGON 1. Tsukenjo’s Lunch House 2. Ige’s 3. Kewalo’s FAST FOOD 1. McDonald’s 2. Jack In The Box 3. Zippy’s Restaurant HAPPY HOUR 1. Mai Tai Bar 2. Ocean Club 3. Ryan’s Grill at Ward Centre VEGETARIAN 1. Down to Earth 2. Legend Seafood Restaurant 3. I Love Country Cafe BUSINESS LUNCH 1. Palomino 2. Kincaid’s Fish Chop & Steakhouse 3. Ryan’s Grill at Ward Centre DESSERTS 1. Cheesecake Factory 2. Zippy’s Restaurant 3. Anna Miller’s Restaurant ROMANTIC RESTAURANT 1. John Dominis 2. Michel’s 3. Aaron’s SANDWICH SHOP 1. Subway Sandwiches & Salads 2. Ba-Le Sandwich Shop 3. Quiznos Sub LATE NIGHT 1. Zippy’s Restaurant 2. Likelike Drive Inn 3. Denny’s Restaurant COFFEE SHOP 1. Starbucks 2. Lion’s Coffee H O M E F O O D S H O P P I N G E N T E R T A I N M E N T S E R V I C E S T H A N K S

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Eye of Hawaii - Hawaiian Music M usic is just about as important as food in Hawaii. You will never go to any gathering where music is not heard. It is part of island life. And this is an aspect of Hawaii you do not want to miss out on. Don't let the fact that some of it is in a language you don't understand scare you away or make you feel like an outsider. It's beauty and joy and humor will transcend this if you let it. For many people Hawaiian music is Don Ho, ukulele and steel guitar. They have only heard the hotel music of Hawaii. But there is much more. The traditional ki ho'alu (slack key) and falsetto style is still alive, actually enjoying a renaissance, but then so is all music of the islands. There is Hawaiian reggae, called Jawaiian, as well as pop and rock performers. Some of these artists, like Keali'i Reichel and Hapa, and recently Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, have made some inroads on the mainland. Below I've listed some of my favorites to get you started on your way to appreciating the new and traditional sounds of Hawaii. The Ka'au Crater Boys Basically the guitar and ukulele duo of Ernie Cruz and Troy Fernande z, aided by various sidemen, doing upbeat and catchy pop/country/jawaiian, in other words, good-time music. Tight harmonies and arrangements but the outstanding feature is Fernandez' incredible, hot-licks ukulele. My favorite album, On Fire , featuring North Shore, Opihi Man, House at Pooh Corner and the incredible title song. Hapa Anothe r incredible duo, Keli'i Kaneali'i and Barry Flanagan, joined by superior studio musicians and several well-known friends. The word "hapa" in Hawaiian means half, but is used to describe a person of half Hawaiian, half haole heritage. This music is just that. If you are an acoustic guitar fan you're in for a real treat. Beautiful, haunting melodies and harmony as well as thoughtful lyrics, some in Hawaiian, some in English. I highly recommend both of these albums. Also, Hapa always provides excellent liner note and lyrics with translations so you can listen to a song sung in Hawaiian and get the full impact of what these talented musicians are saying. This music is a rare expression of the real Hawaii, updated and modernized, but faithful to the roots of Hawaiian music. These two albums shown here, the self-titled Hapa , and In the Name of Love are must-haves. I like too many songs to pick favorites, but one standout for pure imagination is In the Name of Love (yes, the U2 song) wherein they combine Martin Luther King's famous speech with an oli, a Hawaiian chant. Gives me chicken skin every time. Keali'i Reichel Where does one start with this phenom? Reichel has almost single-handedly brought Ha waiian music, real Hawaiian music, into the mainstream. A tremendous showman, gifted singer and player, he is backed by lush arrangements and flawless production. His style is quite varied, b ut he always includes and oli and sings some songs in Hawaiian and some in English. He even covers some show tunes periodically, but his tender, sincere ballads will always be my favorites. I also appreciate this man as a human being, especially for his selfless devotion to promoting the Hawaiian language and the constant support he provides Na Punana Leo, our Hawaiian language immersi on program. He probably plays more free concerts to benefit our children than anyone else. And this concern for olelo Hawaii is evident in his music, which is consistantly praised for its faithful use of Hawaiian. Like Hapa, he always includes very detailed liner notes and lyrics, even explaining the kauna , the hidden meaning, of some of his songs. These are three of my favorite albums, Lei Hali'a, Kawaipunahele and E O Mai . The title song E O Mai will always be one of my favorites. I can now almost listen to it without tearing up. Don Tiki Here's so mething completely different. This band has faithfully, though with tongue firmly planted in cheek, recreated the lounge music of Hawaii that was so popular in the 50s, right down to the birdcalls. The musicianship is absolutely first-rate, and there are several guest artists like Martin Denny, king of schmaltzy piano, as well as Teresa Bright and Jimmy Borges. I can imagine being in a backyard luau in Cincinatti, circa 1953, with tiki torches blazing listening to this great stuff. By the way, the band leader goes by Perry Coma. With songs like Occasional Man, Barbi in Bali, Maidenhair Fern, Clutch Cargo Cult and Bam-Boozled you can understand why this CD is titled The Forbidden Sounds of Don Tiki . It was recorded in "pulsating polynesian polyphonics" by the way. Gary Haleamau Local Kona boy and very good musician, as well as a wonderful person. Known primarily for his almost inhuman falsetto ability, Gary is also an excellent slack key player. His music is much more in the traditional style and is almost all in Hawaiian. This is my favorite album of his, Ho'opomaika'i . Oh yeah, he also yodels like a madman. Favorite song: E Ku'u Lei, E Ku'u Ipo . The Pahinui Brothers All the brothers are great on their own, but this particular album is one of my favorites. Bla, Cyril and Martin just sound so good. This is a combination of slack key, blues and Hawaiian traditional and somehow it works great. My favorite song is Jealous Guy . Wonderful vocals. If you like this be sure and check out their huge selection of solo albums, too. And don't forget Gabby. Peter Moon Peter Mo on has been around a long time and has more albums out than I can remember. He tends to rock a bit more than a lot of his contemporaries and has a rougher, more gravelly singing voice. a good introduction to Peter Moon is his Greatest Hits Collection #1 , featuring Slack Key Samba, Slack Key Minor Blues , Unchained Melody and my personal fave, Chinatown . Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Brother Iz left us in 1997 after succombing to morbid obesity. He will always be re membered here for his warmth, his self-deprecating humor and his talent as a singer and gifted ukulele player. I remember seeing Brother Iz at the Keahole airport shortly before his death, and though he could only walk with extreme effort and even performed with oxygen, he never stopped. Recently his music has gotten some mainland attention with the release of the movie, Hannibal , in which his version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow is heard. It's unfortunate that people are only now discovering this literally huge talent. He was a gentle soul and Hawaiian through and through. I love all his albums, but have picked this live one, Iz, the Man and His Music , released posthumously, because it has so many of my favorites, like N Dis Life, E Ala E and Maui, Hawaiian Suppa Man . By the way, his name, Kamakawiwo'ole means fearless eyes . We will miss him. There are dozens of other artists and groups worth noting, and new ones appearing all the time. Some others to check out are Sista Robi Kahakalau, Bruddah Walter, Willie K., Harold Kama, Jr., Walter Boy Tavares, Cecilio & Kapono, The Cazimero Brothers, Keola Beamer, Teresa Bright, Brother Noland, Ken Emerson, Fiji, Makaha Sons, Na Leo Pilimehana, Sean Na'auao, B.B. Shawn, Sunday Manoa just to name a few more. For the best on-line selection of Hawaiian music I have ever seen, plus music books and even hula info, check out this site: Mele.com Hawaiian Music Island . They should have every CD I've described and a few thousand more.

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Hawaii, Hawaii Vacations, Hana, Kona, Kilauea volcano, Kona vacation rentals, Hawaii Volcano Home > Destinations > North America > United States > Hawaii > Top 10 Things to do in Hawaii Top 10 Things to do in Hawaii If you're wondering what the top things people do on their Hawaii vacations, look no further. Whether you're here to see an incredible Hawaii volcano or you want to laze on a beach at a top resort in Kona, Hawaii, knowing ahead of time what you want to do will help you make the most of your trip to Hawaii. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Most visitors to Hawaii want to see lava from an active Hawaii volcano, and the big island does not disappoint when it comes to this. Spread out over 333,000 acres, the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park takes up a large portion on the southern part of the Big Island. Mauna Loa, rising at 13,677 feet, is easily the largest dormant volcano in the world. Kilauea volcano is where you can see the lava floes and eerie volcanic landscapes. You can spend days hiking and camping in the Hawaii volcano park, since over half of it is set aside as wilderness. Kona Coast The Kona coast, on the west side of the Big Island, is home to the top resorts on the big islands and the popular Kona vacation rentals. The Kona area enjoys great weather all year round, in addition to other activities like deep-sea fishing and snorkeling, making this a popular place for Hawaii vacations. You can also take a tour of the coffee farms that produce the world famous Kona coffee, which is organic and all natural. Kona vacation rentals are popular because many of these look out over the Pacific Ocean, and are close to excellent beaches. Whether you Hawaii vacations include staying at a resort or booking one of the Kona vacation rentals, this area is one of the best of all islands to stay. Maui Road to Hana This is the most incredible drive of all the Hawaiian Islands. 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This hike can take a full day but will reward you with treks through verdant meadows and ocean side beaches. Waimea Canyon The Waimean Canyon is an incredible feast for the eyes. Situated on the west coast of Hawaii, the canyon is more than 3,500 feet deep, and more than 10 miles long. This canyon was created by the flooding from the rivers that flowed out of the Hawaii volcano Mount Waialeale. If you look at the canyon walls, you will see the lines that show traces of the geological activity that has taken place over the past thousands of years. There is lots of great hiking, with many different lookouts and vista points to take in the stunning beauty of this Canyon. If you're driving out here, make sure you have plenty of gas in your tank, as there are is not a single gas station on the 40 mile road. Lanai Lanai City Lanai is the smallest island of all the islands of Hawaii, and is known as the Pineapple Isle because over 90% of the island was used to cultivate pineapples. This is a great place to get away from it all, since there are only two major resorts on this island. You can get here easily from Maui on the Expeditions Lanai ferry. Monro Trail and the Luahiwa Petroglyphs Lanai is worth a visit while you're in the Hawaiian Islands. It has a lot of interesting features, like Koele, which is home to a lodge that is in such a lovely setting that it pulls that the heartstrings of the most hardened Hawaiian. There is a four-wheel path and hiking trail that is popular for being a strenuous trek. 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