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Google Directory - Shopping > Jewelry > Ethnic and Regional Directory Help Search only in Ethnic and Regional Search the Web Ethnic and Regional Shopping > Jewelry > Ethnic and Regional Go to Directory Home Categories African (11) Celtic (63) Handcrafted (82) Indian (21) Native American (88) Related Categories: Shopping > Clothing > Ethnic and Regional (429) Shopping > Ethnic and Regional (2072) Shopping > Crafts > Jewelry > Thematic > Ethnic and Regional (17) Web Pages Viewing in Google PageRank order View in alphabetical order Silvershake.com - http://www.silvershake.com/ Selection of silver jewelry shipped from Thailand. Haramlik - http://www.haramlik.com/ Original hand made items by skilled Egyptian craftsmen. Maui Divers Jewelry - http://www.mauidivers.com/ Manufacturer of coral jewelry and credited with the discovery of Hawaiian black and gold coral. Located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Keweenaw Gem and Gift - http://www.copperconnection.com/ Supplies decorator specimens, collectibles, and gift items made of native copper and gemstones from around the world. Nilestone - http://www.nilestone.com/ Egyptian jewelry and personalized Cartouche pendant customized with your name in hieroglyphic symbols. Metal Arts Group - http://www.metalartsgroup.com/ Offers sterling silver and gold jewelry culturally attuned to the Native American and Celtic fashion by a variety of designers. Goldsmith Gallery - http://www.alaskajewelry.com/ Custom jewelry and hand blown glass from Alaska. 1-Stop Sterling Silver Rings - http://www.1stop-silver-rings-jewelry.com/ Offering mens and womens sterling silver rings in Celtic, Aztec, Bali and contemporary styles. Also a selection of semiprecious gemstone rings. Baxters Jewellers - http://www.baxtersjewellers.com/ Offering Scottish, Celtic, Mackintosh and Ortak jewelry. Selection includes a variety of gift items. Aki Mikami - http://www.jewelryhawaii.com/ Royal Hawaiian gold and diamond jewelry. Khadija's Caravan - http://www.khadijascaravan.com/ Ancient beads from Buddhist Ruins, antique Turkoman silver, tribal jewelry and textiles from Central Asia. Nile Jewelry & Gifts - http://www.egyptmuseum.com/ Egyptian 18k gold and sterling silver handcrafted jewelry, including the personalized Cartouche with your name translated into ancient hieroglyphics. Mikalina Asian Artifacts - http://www.mikalina.com/ An original flavor of Asian gifts, dZi beads, incenses and artifacts. Hawaiian Styles - http://www.hawaiianstyles.com/ Hawaiian jewelry manufacturer, specializing in sterling silver fish hook designs. Moda Jewels, Ltd. - http://www.modajewels.com/ Offering handmade Turkish jewelry. Specializing in silver evil eye bracelets and earrings. Mount Mica Rarities - http://www.megalink.net/~mtmica/ Offering Maine gemstone jewelry. Pure Texan - http://www.puretexan.com/ Texas themed jewelry emphasizing the use of star blue topaz and Concho pearls. Gold Crown Jewelers - http://www.goldcrownjewelers.com/ Hawaiian retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers of hand crafted and hand engraved jewelry in 14 and 18 karat gold, platinum, and silver. Gokul - http://www.gokulgold.com/ Offering 22kt gold jewelry from the far east and India. Hawaiian Jack - http://www.hawaiianjack.com/ Elegance with a touch of attitude. Hawaiian jewelry for all occasions. Island Girlz Hawaii - http://www.islandgirlz.com/ Specializing in Hawaiian and South Pacific exports. Luna Nuova - http://www.lunanuova.com/ Museum reproductions of Etruscan jewelry in 18 kt gold, silver, amber and lapis lazuli. Russian Charm Imports - http://members.cox.net/russiancharm Finift Russian enamel jewelry, icons, and brooches from Rostov, Russia. Derrys Jade and Gems - http://www.derrysjadeandgems.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/index.htm Offering Burmese/Chinese jade, silver and 14kt gold jewellery. Alessandro Dari - http://www.alessandrodari.com/ Gothic and ancient jewels from Florence, Italy. Tika Beads and Imports - http://www.tikaimports.com/ Offering unique beads, jewelry and ethnic pieces from around the world. Ohana Gift and Jewelry Inc. - http://www.ohanagiftnjewelry.com/ Retail pearl, coral and silver jewelry and collectible crystal. Ethnos - http://www.ethnos.biz/ Ethnic jewelry and handicrafts from all over the world. Laguaca - http://www.laguaca.com Pre-Columbian ethnic reproduction jewelry crafted in cast pewter with 24kt gold finish. Silver & Socks by NOE - http://www.silverandsocks.com/ Hawaiian design jewelry, and novelty socks. Colin Robertson Jewelry - http://www.minoanjewelry.com/ Minoan and ancient Greek jewelry re-creations, designed and made in Crete. Chilleri Jewels - http://www.chillerijewels.it/ Offers quality cufflinks by Italian designers using gold and platinum with precious, and semi-precious stones. Ancient Silver Treasures - http://www.ancientsilvertreasures.com/ Offering necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings. Includes amber, garnet and amethyst, imported from Bali, Indonesia. The Great New Zealand Paua Company - http://www.nzefleece.com/ Specialized in paua shell jewelry. Cartouche, Ltd. - http://www.cartoucheltd.com/ Imported gold and silver Cartouches and Pharonic jewelry handmade in Cairo, Egypt. Joias Raras - http://www.joiasraras.com/ingles/index.asp Brazilian pendants, earrings, and rings made from coconut skin and gold. Also offers kits. La Bottega dei Monili - http://www.bottegadeimonili.com/ING/mstartING.htm Offering ethnic jewelry from all over the world. Hawaiian Heirloom Jewelry - http://www.hwn.net/ Manufacturer and wholesaler specializing in Hawaiian heirloom jewelry and diamonds. HandcraftedSilver.com - http://www.handcraftedsilver.com/ Handcrafted Scandinavian and Celtic designs. Hawaiian Jewelry Shop - http://www.hawaiianjewelryshop.com/ Custom made Hawaiian jewelry. Designs 'N Gold - http://www.designsngold.com/ Specializing in Hawaiian jewelry. Starlink Resource - http://www.starlinkresource.ca/ Offering ethnic and spiritual charms. Urweg - http://www.urweg.com/ Offering traditional museum quality Celtic, Norse, Scandinavian, Rus and Magyar jewelry. Jade from Burma - http://www.jadefromburma.com Offering a selection of jade jewelry such as rings, pendants and bracelets. Rei Jewellery - http://www.reijewellery.co.nz/ Maori and New Zealand design jewelry in paua (abalone shell), black pearl and greenstone jade (nephrite). Heruka's Treasure - http://www.herukastreasure.org/ Crafted Buddhist jewelry and dharma ritual items. Sterling Silver Jewelry 4-U - http://www.sterlingsilverjewelry4u.com/ Selection of imported sterling silver rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and amber jewelry. Montana Dreams - http://www.montanadreams.net/ Offers sacred indigenous symology of Peru and Mesoamerica, and handcrafted sterling silver symbols. WFC Shop - http://www.wfcshop.co.uk Selling handmade semi-precious stone Tibetan jewellery including bracelets and pendants. Baku's Medieval Jewellery - http://www.teg.co.uk/teg/bak/carol.htm Offering medieval jewelry in a variety of styles. Pacific Treasures - http://www.pacifictreasures.co.nz New Zealand jewellery catalogue displaying themes including New Zealand native animals,plants and traditional Maoris designs. Egyptian Jewelry & Gifts - http://www.cartouchejewelry.com/ Offers Egyptian cartouche jewelry and handmade papyrus paintings. Dragonfly Dreams - http://www.dragonfly-dreams.net Jewellery from across the globe. Zahra Jewelry - http://www.zahrajewelry.com/ Featuring ethnic designer jewelry from Israel, Egypt and Greece,and vintage items from exotic lands. The Jewel Cove - http://thejewelcove.com/ Exotic handcrafted jewelry from all over the world, featuring belly dancing jewelry, and ethnic tribal jewelry. Nariva Jewellery - http://www.nariva.com/ Exclusive handmade jewelry collection from over 22 countries worldwide. Pepi and Co. - http://www.pepiandco.com/ Excelsior pewter pendants, band and puzzle rings with historical relevance, and a variety of Celtic, talismans, zodiacs, runic, and goddess designs. Huguenot Cross Jewelry - http://www.huguenotcross.com/ Handcrafted pendants, lapel pins, tie tacs, earrings and religious symbols in gold and silver. Rosy Comensoli - http://www.rosycomensoli.pansphoto.com/ Offering ethnic jewelry and art such as silver and gold jewelry from the tribal areas of the world, as well as bronzes and textiles. Jewellery of the Planet - http://www.jewelleryoftheplanet.com/ Offering ethnic, tribal and traditional jewellery from the countries of the world. Kalopedis Jewellery - http://www.kalopedis.com/ Traditional and modern Greek jewelry and silver Byzantine icons on the island of Cyprus. Featuring collections of decorative and ecclesiastic art. From Cairo with Love - http://www.fromcairo.com/ Personalized 18k gold and silver cartouches, pendants, and amulets with an Egyptian theme. Direct from Cairo. JoyLuckShop - http://store.yahoo.com/jlsjade/ Features imported Chinese collectibles, jade jewelry, and figurines, including religious and mystical statues. T.E.M Australia Pty. Ltd. - http://www.temaustralia.com.au/ Unique Mayan and tribal pendants. Hawaiian Jewelry Box - http://hawaiianjewelrybox.com/ Offers 14k gold Hawaiian heirloom jewelry, and handcrafted Niihau shell jewelry. Annabelles Treasures - http://AnnabellesTreasures.com/ Handmade Peruvian jewelry crafted with 60% silver and adorned with various stones including turquoise, tigers eye, agate, and black onyx. GreekDesignJewelry.com - http://www.greekdesignjewelry.com/ Imported jewelry such as pendants, crosses, earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces made with semi-precious stones and murano glass from Greece and Italy. Taitu Joyas - http://www.taitujoyas.com/ Offering lapis lazuli jewelry and gift ideas from Chile. Wild Wire West - http://www.wildwirewest.com/ Specializes in personalized handcrafted western and cattle brand gifts and jewelry from gold-filled and sterling silver wire. Worldly Treasures - http://www.worldlytreasures.biz/ Featuring handcrafted jewelry made from seashells, beads and other natural materials imported from the Polynesian and Pacific Islands. E-Jewel - http://www.jewelweb.it/ Jewelry manufactured by international gold and silver service in Vicenza, Italy. Taben Collection - http://www.tabencollection.tv/ Offering jewelry from Italy such as the Zoppini, enamel and twisted cable collection. Domo Oro - http://store.yahoo.com/domoorostore/ Features jewelry in the Chinese style from this San Francisco store. Santorini Jewelry Store - http://www.santorini-jewelry.com/ Jewelry collection of gold, diamond, platinum and gemstones from Santorini, Greece. Rhodes Old Town Gallery - http://www.rhodesgallery.gr/ Specializes in famous Greek Key jewelry designs, ceramics, gifts and souvenirs from the island of Rhodes. Spiral Virtual Shop - http://www.medievalmagic.com/ Celtic and Medieval jewelry shop, with samurai swords, armour, historical jewelry, and gothic designs. Jadeworks - http://www.jadeworks.com/ Jade jewelry, including necklaces, pendants, earrings, rings Krikis Jewelers - http://www.krikisjewelers.com/ Baltic and Latvian amber jewelry designs. Custom and traditional ethnic jewelry. Evil Eye Fashion Jewelry - http://evileyeonline.com/ Handmade glass evil eye jewelry from Turkey. Jade Factory - http://jadefactory.com/ Contemporary jade carvings, pendants, and figurines individually hand carved by artisans from New Zealand. Earthspirit - http://www.earthspirit.org.uk/ Collection of ethnic and tribal jewellery inspired by natural materials such as paua shell, mother of pearl and jade. Andean Jewel - http://www.andeanjewel.com/ Offers handcrafted 24 karat gold jewelry with a Pre-Columbian accent. Gypsy Moon - http://gypsymoonbeadedjewelry.com/ Offers a European themed collection of hand beaded and ethnic designs. Also offering copper bracelets. My Silver Treasures - http://www.mysilvertreasures.com/ Silver jewelry with semi-precious stones crafted by Peruvian artisans. Maris Fine Jewelry - http://auskari.com/ Hand engraved and hand carved sterling silver jewelry fashioned in traditional and modern Latvian styles. Leland Fishtug Jewelry - http://www.leelanau.com/fishtug Designed to commemorate Ross Lang, a Leelanau fishing legend known throughout the northern Great Lakes. Conscious Chaos - http://www.consciouschaos.com/ Ancient symbols of world religions and pagan traditions. Pewter jewelry castings. Idaho Opal Mines, Inc. - http://www.idopalmine.com/ Features products from this Idaho based mine such as opal triplets, finished 14k or sterling silver opal jewelry. JewelryTibet - http://tibetan-jewelry.net/ Tibetan and Nepalese handmade costume jewelry with traditional and modern styles. Jewels of Israel - http://www.jewelsofisrael.co.il/ Offering a consortium of jewelers in Israel that have united to bring the best in jewelry and judaica. Help build the largest human-edited directory on the web. Submit a Site - Open Directory Project - Become an Editor The content of the Google directory is based on the Open Directory and is enhanced using Google's own technology. 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Oceanic - Around Town Hawaii - Leisure - Reviews - Hawaii Diner by Gail Jennings - Three Fun Food-Related Things to Do in Honolulu || Webmail || Member Services || Downloads || Calendar || Search || Contact Us || Oceanic.com || Sign up for Cable Modem Service HERE! Three Fun Food-Related Things to Do in Honolulu by Gail Jennings Comment on this Column! This month I decided to do something different for the column and I have to say that the research I did for this article was by far the most delicious, entertaining and enjoyable that I've ever done! The premise of the article was to find fun food-related activities in a variety of price ranges. The only criteria for the activities was that all of them be something local residents would enjoy and that they be food-focused. Here in Hawaii we are blessed with such a variety of food and restaurants, but sometimes we get in a rut. I can guarantee that any of these activities will help to shake off the "there's nothing to do blues" that we all get sometimes. Cheaper than a trip to Vegas, too! So, without further ado we will set forth on some genuine culinary adventures beginning with Hawaii Food Tours' Hole-in-the-Wall Tour, then we will play gourmet chef for a day via a GourmetCookingHawaii.com class, and last, but certainly not least, we will make our own wine at Wine The Experience. Come along and enjoy the ride! HAWAII FOOD TOURS - The Hole-in-the-Wall Tour Founded by long-time restaurant critic, Matthew Gray, Hawaii Food Tours is the ultimate, affordable way to spoil yourself, friends and family for a day or an evening. I tagged along on the Hole-in-the-Wall tour and it was more fun than you can imagine - it's like playing tourist for a day but better. It will broaden your palate and your horizons for only $59. I can see this tour being really fun for couples, people with friends and family visiting from off-island or just about anyone who wants to get a new perspective on food and restaurants. You'll visit a minimum of four different eateries and never have to worry about driving or finding parking - you just get to relax and enjoy. We were picked up at the tour bus stop at the Ala Moana Hotel around 10am. (You can park at the Ala Moana Center, walk across the footbridge to the Ala Moana Hotel and make your way to Mahukona Street, which separates the hotel from the shopping center parking area - very easy.) Matthew himself greeted us and his partner, Keira, loaded us into the van and we were off to our first stop. Along the way, the entire van chatted about food and peppered Matthew with questions about what it was like being a real food critic and food in Hawaii. 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All Health Columnists All Other Columnists Be A Columnist! Are you an expert in your own field? Do you know somebody who is? Fill out our online form and tell us about it. We'll select and consider those who fit the bill! Our first stop was Sugoi Bento where we feasted on a special mini-bento of their Spicy Garlic Chicken (yum!), Beef Teriyaki and Hapa Rice (two parts white, one part brown). What a great place this is and one I didn't know about, but now that I do, I'll definitely be back there for some more of that chicken and other offerings. Summer Rolls Our second stop was at Pho Nam where again we were treated to a special plate of food which featured Green Papaya Salad, Spring Rolls and Stir-fry Noodles with Veggies. Matthew took the time to introduce the various ingredients, sauces and seasonings so that those unfamiliar with them would have a better understanding of Vietnamese and Southeast Asian cuisines. We were off again, feeling full but ready to keep going. Our next stop at Zaffron was the most exciting to me because I have a particular fondness for Indian food. The first thing Matthew did was bring each of us a steaming cup of their specially blended Spiced Chai which really hit the spot. Then we were able to fill our styrofoam trays (so convenient for the leftovers - you don't have to ask for a take away box) from the buffet. By the time we returned, baskets of hot Naan bread were waiting and we dove in with gusto. Preparation of naan bread The best part about this stop was the great relationship Matthew has with Zaffron owner, Farad Khan, which meant that we got to see the Naan bread being made and ask Mr. Khan questions about the restaurant and the food. We learned that all of Zaffron's vegetarian dishes are strictly vegan, which is a big plus to those who follow such a regime, and the Khan family is ethnically Indian but from Fiji, which accounts for the Fijian flag and other Fijian memorabilia. Mr. Khan should be designated as the Fiji ambassador of tourism here in Hawaii - he is truly proud of his homeland. Demonstrating the flexible nature of this great tour, one of our party wished to stroll through Chinatown and purchase some items, and since none of the rest of us objected, we set out on a walking side trip. With the shopping completed and everyone ready for the next stop, there was Keira with the van and we piled in to find little bags for each of us with Manapua and Pork Hash from Char Hung Sut ! A nice little bonus which was of special interest to the off-island visitors. Leonard's legendary malasadas Our final stop of the day was Leonard's Bakery for a taste of their legendary Malasadas. The final stop on the Hole-in-the-Wall tour varies depending on the day of the week with it being either Leonard's for the aforementioned Malasadas or Liliha Bakery for their equally famed Coco Puffs. Leonard's was a great stop with everyone crowding around the glass cases to see the various offerings and taking pictures of the Guava Cake and other confections which we sometimes forget are quite unique to Hawaii. We enjoyed the freshly cooked Malasadas, too! All in all, this was such good fun and really enjoyable. I can't guarantee that you'll visit the same restaurants we did but I can guarantee that wherever you go it will be tasty and Matthew will ensure that you have a wonderful and informative time. Hawaii Food Tours also offers a Hawaiian Feast in Paradise ($99) which is, as you might expect, a luau with all of the attendant food and entertainment. The final offering is the Gourmet Trilogy Food & Wine ($149) which will take you to three of Honolulu's best fine-dining restaurants for appetizers, entree and dessert all paired with wine. Matthew says that the Gourmet Trilogy is perfect for food and wine lovers who are adventurous and passionate about their dining. Can't decide what to get that special couple for an anniversary gift? Send them on the Gourmet Trilogy Food & Wine Tour - they'll thank you and it will be an experience they will long remember. Hawaii Food Tours Telephone: 926-FOOD (3663) Toll Free: 1-800-715-2468 Email: mgray@hawaiifoodtours.com Website: Hawaii Food Tours GOURMETCOOKINGHAWAII.COM - A Truly Unique Food & Wine Experience Early on a Saturday morning, I was buzzing down the H-1 to get to The Bistro at Century Center before 9am. You might ask what was I doing heading to a restaurant that wasn't even going to open for several hours when I could be at home in jammies with a hot cup of coffee? Well, I had not lost my mind, nor was I unhappy to be out and about early on the weekend. I was going to a Gourmet Cooking Class offered by GourmetCookingHawaii.com which was being taught by one of my favorite chefs, Rodney Uyehara of The Bistro at Century Center. I had always wanted to attend one of GourmetCookingHawaii.com's classes but making the time was a challenge. I finally resolved that I simply had to do it, checked the schedule and when I discovered Chef Rodney was teaching the next class, I made the call. My call was returned by Kathleen Hurtubise, the creative force behind GourmetCookingHawaii.com and, as I learned, a great producer of a wonderful concept which has become a must-do for lovers of food and cooking. Salmon prep There is something magical about being in a restaurant "after hours," as it were, seeing the raw ingredients come together into a gourmet dish at the hands of a skilled chef. You feel like you are learning secrets, and in a sense you are, as you get the rare opportunity to ask and hear questions answered by a culinary professional in a relaxed and friendly environment. There were 14 of us in the class and at least a couple of them have attended every single class offered since GourmetCookingHawaii.com launched in 2003. The attendees covered all the ethnic bases, and both genders were represented. Kathleen herself said that her husband, Kevin Lin, had never cooked until he started helping her run the classes. He is now an avid cook and budding gourmand. And, for any men who haven't thought about cooking as a hobby, trust me when I say that there is nothing quite as attractive as a man who cooks... now that's hot! The menu for the day was Salmon Tartare accompanied by Timbach Pinot Gris 2001; Stuffed Breast of Capon ( see the recipe here ) accompanied by E. Euigal Cotes du Rhone 2001 and Banana Flambe accompanied by Bonny Doon Muscat Vin de Glaciere 2003. Executive Chef Rodney Uyehara was ably assisted by his sous chef and various class members. Want a bit of instruction in knife technique? Volunteer to help with the prep and pick up some hands-on pointers. The wine service and discussion was led by Kim Karalovich from The Wine Stop , and her knowledge and approachable attitude towards wine was integral to making this a complete food and wine experience. Mushrooms galore (hedgehog, inoki, shimeji, morel and dried porcinis, etc.) for the capon sauce We learned many things including where to find frozen veal demi glace ( Y. Hata ) for the sauce and caul fat*, (Chinatown) which was used to secure the capons before cooking. And, if you don't have the time or inclination to get those ingredients, there are acceptable substitutes. Then we were given an in-depth look at the ingredients to be used. I was most interested in the variety of mushrooms used in the sauce for the capon - they had hedgehog, inoki, shimeji, morel and dried porcinis among others. Flamb! All of the food was delicious but the flambed dessert of Bananas Foster was a spectacular finale. I'm so glad these retro-style desserts are enjoying a resurgence in popularity. We all loved watching the flames dance over the pan as the liquor cooked off and the sugars started to caramelize into a luscious rum sauce for the bananas and vanilla ice cream. It was really good. The best part, of course, is eating the delicious food and enjoying the wine pairings. At $95 a class, this is an excellent value which reaps a great food and wine experience taught by any one of a number of Honolulu's best chefs with wine pairings and explanations from The Wine Stop. You also receive a fabulous goodie bag stuffed with all manner of valuable and useful items. Your gift bag will have items specific to your class and the dishes from a variety of sources including Kaiulani Spices (this stuff is so good!) and Compleat Kitchen amongst others. GourmetCookingHawaii.com can also organize a special class for your group or business and the classes are increasingly popular for business groups. Gift certificates are available and would make a perfectly thoughtful gift for the food lover in your life. *The membrane from the lining of a pig's stomach commonly used to secure stuffed or rolled meat dishes. GourmetCookingHawaii.com Telephone: 735-7788 Email: info@gourmetcookinghawaii.com Website: GourmetCookingHawaii.com WINE THE EXPERIENCE - What an Experience it is, Too! If it weren't for my intrepid better half, I wouldn't have learned about this great shop located on Kapahulu Avenue in Kilohana Square. Since we have a single vehicle, we often car pool to our various appointments and take turns hanging out while the other works. It was this sometimes inconvenient circumstance which led to one of the great discoveries of the year. While I was in a meeting, he was wandering around the shops at Kilohana Square and immediately gravitated to a cool looking shop with lots of wine bottles, and an intriguing name, Wine The Experience. As I headed back to the car, he was eagerly waving at me to come and see what he'd found. And what he'd found is something that will make any wine lover, party planner, corporate entity or just regular folks who enjoy wine very happy. According to Shannon Ball, wine maker and the person in charge of running the day-to-day operations of the business, making wine at home has been around since the days of prohibition, when enterprising vendors came up with the idea of mailing grape juice along with some yeast to customers with instructions not to combine the two or an alcoholic product would result. More recently, the phenomena of wine making as a hobby took hold in North America with Canada really starting the trend about 20 years ago. He said there are about 50 wine making businesses of this basic type in the United States right now, but they have taken the concept a step further by introducing service and style into the operation. What that means is that Wine The Experience is a stylish, user-friendly place with a great atmosphere patterned in part after the wine tasting rooms at wineries which Shannon visited while doing research for the business. The entire process costs between $275 to $300 depending upon the wine you choose to make and the result will be 29 to 30 bottles of your own private label wine. That comes out to less than $10 a bottle on the low end and just over $10 at the high end - and they provide the bottles, labels (more about this later), corks and foil - basically everything you need to create your own bottles of wine. We decided to give it a go, so the first step was to schedule a wine tasting to select the wine we wanted to bottle. We set a date, then called our friends, the Schultzs, and asked them to join us for the tasting. On the appointed day we arrived and Shannon and his father John greeted us with genuine enthusiasm. It is easy to see that this business is a labor of love for the Ball family and that they care very much about what they do and making their customers happy. I learned from Shannon that he and his father did most of the build-out in the facility from the floors (perfect for dancing!) to the painting. They had set up a nice spread of various cheeses and crackers to accompany the wines which made for a nicely festive mood. We were each given a special note card to use for jotting down our impressions of the various wines we would try. After perusing the list of available wines and some discussion, it was decided that, given the time of year and the type of cooking we do during the summer months, we would focus on finding a white wine. We started out with the usual suspects like Chardonnay, Reisling, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris then we tried an Australian Murray River Reserve which blended Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscat. We also tried an interesting Italian Verdicchio which came in second on our list of possibilities. We finally settled on a Viognier because we found it the most pleasing overall. Barrel of yeast Once our decision was made, Shannon went into the winemaking area and returned a short time later with a "barrel" filled with grape juice and a packet of yeast. We ceremoniously sprinkled the yeast over the juice and then it was returned to the climate controlled warehouse to ferment for two months. We got to take a peek at some of the wines fermenting and noted quite a few barrels for wedding receptions - what a great way to commemorate a special occasion. While we're waiting for our wine to finish we are busy designing our very own labels. At Wine the Experience we saw labels featuring peoples' pets, commemorative ones for weddings, birthdays and anniversaries, labels to promote events such as the Hawaii Film Festival and lots of others that just reflected the unique personalities of the people behind the wine. A particularly notable group of labels was for the Tangueros which is a local group of tango enthusiasts. When it's time to bottle our wine we have the option of not only bottling the wine but holding a party at the same time. For each barrel of wine bottled you can bring along 12 people, so two barrels allows 24 people and so on and so forth with a maximum of 48. If we choose to have a party, we can bring our own food or Shannon will help us find a caterer and make the arrangements. Personally, I think music and dancing is in order along with some really tasty food. Look for the final installment of this wine saga at HawaiiDiner.com sometime in June! 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Name: Your Feedback/Comments: Name: kimo sutton Remote Name: 204.210.108.99 Date: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 Time: 10:17 AM Feedback Have you done an article on the largest vegetarian organization in the US (Local)? It is 0ver1,500 stong with lots of discounts, at restaurant, markets, etc... I have been a member for over ten years and the Hawaii Vegetarian Society has speakers and resources for a healthy lifestyle. Check recipes with Dr. Shintani, try the vegetrian dim sum and lunch dishes at the Chinese Cultural center's Legends Vegetarian, the best I have ever tried any where.Take out at Well Bento a goumet chef, or a lunch at Celestrialrial Natural foods little diner, a realnhole in the wall in Haleiwa. Name: tm Remote Name: 69.75.100.193 Date: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 Time: 02:41 PM Feedback Including Leonard's and Liliha Bakery on a hole-in-the-wall tour is a bit of a stretch in my opinion. I'm not saying that those two places aren't totally ono, but surely the tour operators could find more obscure places that actually ARE holes-in-the-wall. Honestly, who hasn't heard of Leonard's or Liliha Bakery? Unless it offers more than a "take-a-ticket-stand-in-line-order-your-pastries" experience, it doesn't seem like it's worth it for local residents. Name: Julie Rosner Remote Name: 66.91.13.93 Date: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 Time: 04:01 PM Feedback What a great article and fun ideas on what to do! I wanted to fly to Honolulu and do all three. Are there any similar businesses on the Big Island? Name: Local Chef Remote Name: 66.8.197.18 Date: Thursday, May 05, 2005 Time: 05:06 PM Feedback I have been on two of the Hawaii Food Tours so far (the Hole in the Wall Tour, and the Hawaiian Feast in Paradise Tour) and I think this company has a winning formula. Matthew Gray and his assistant Keira are warm and funny and fascinating. They told me that the tours were originally designed for tourists, but that a lot of local residents are coming on too. I'm going to get their gift certificates for all my friends and family. *Highly recommended* Name: Bobby Remote Name: 69.75.103.149 Date: Friday, May 06, 2005 Time: 04:16 PM Feedback I agree with TM. I love those places too. But may I offer JJ's French Pastry on Waialae? It's small and the pastry is soooooooo incredible! Name: Gail Remote Name: 66.91.25.226 Date: Saturday, May 07, 2005 Time: 07:28 AM Feedback Thanks for all of the great feedback. To Kimo: Thanks for the vegetarian suggestion. I am aware of HVS and its mission. Send me an email and we can discuss a possible article. To TM & Bobby: Addressing the question of whether or not Leonard's or Liliha should be included in the tour, I believe the tours were originally designed for visitors and local participation happened almost by happy accident. I also think it's possible that many people, myself included, don't live or work near either Leonard's or Liliha and rarely, if ever, enjoy their products. Their inclusion does not bother me at all. Another point is that the restaurant/eatery needs to be able and willing to accomodate groups frequently and not always on an exact schedule - while JJ French Pastry is amazing, it might be difficult for them to manage the influx without annoying regular patrons. To Julie: To the best of my knowledge there are no similar businesses on the Big Island. Plan a getaway and come over to Oahu and enjoy! Name: winefan Remote Name: 66.8.156.112 Date: Monday, May 09, 2005 Time: 08:54 AM Feedback Please note that you spelled two of the wine names wrongly: it's Trimbach not Timbach, and Guigal not Euigal.This whole article reads like a paid-for plug for the merchants concerned, which makes it hard to take the reviews seriously. Name: Gail Remote Name: 66.91.25.226 Date: Monday, May 09, 2005 Time: 01:02 PM Feedback Dear Winefan,The spelling errors are my own and unfortunately they are not easy to correct once the article is posted here. While I am also a wine fan, I am not an expert nor do I pretend to be. Fortunately, one doesn't need to be an expert to enjoy wine. I am mildly offended that you presume the businesses I wrote about paid for the article but not terribly. It's entirely possible that I am more easily pleased than some. For the record, I got paid the same amount for writing the article that you did for expressing your opinion. Cheers, Gail Name: Sugoi's Number One Fan Remote Name: 24.94.68.150 Date: Monday, May 09, 2005 Time: 09:32 PM Feedback I enjoyed reading the article, as it provided me with fun activities to do! I think that the food tours are a great idea for both tourists and kamaaina.As for Sugoi Bento and Catering, I have to admit that I am addicted to their bentos and plate lunches!! They simply are the best out there. Anyone who has not eaten at Sugoi must go!! Their garlic chicken is the best! Name: S&B Remote Name: 66.91.141.158 Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 Time: 07:27 AM Feedback The food tour is a great idea. Of the restaurants featured we are familiar with Sugoi and Leonards. Leonards malasadas are always the perfect dessert, especially when they are hot and fresh. Our favorite at Sugoi bento is their mochiko and garlic chicken bentos. They give a generous amount of food and fantastic service. Name: debbiebullman Remote Name: 24.165.58.5 Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 Time: 06:19 PM Feedback This was a great article. My favorite by far was on sugoi resturant. They have great food but most of all the service is just cream of the crop. I encourage everyone to enjoy the sugoi experience. Name: Taco Queen Remote Name: 128.171.138.117 Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 Time: 01:19 PM Feedback The food tour is such a great idea! Of the restaurants featured, Sugoi's tops my list! I've used them to cater a large event for the UH Law School and everyone couldn't get enough of the food! The service was fantastic and the garlic chicken ... oh so good! Sugoi's is a must! Name: kelly calistro Remote Name: 66.91.66.167 Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 Time: 09:51 PM Feedback we love eating sugoi's food!! the food is very tasty and of course the generous portions. good job zach!!!go menes.(coach kel) Name: Amy Laboy Remote Name: 205.188.117.66 Date: Friday, May 13, 2005 Time: 10:15 PM Feedback I love Sugoi! I have been enjoying their food for many years. I love their garlic chicken! They recently catered my son's first bithday party. Everyone raved about the food. I have recommended them to many people since the party. Name: CHANGG020 Remote Name: 66.8.201.36 Date: Saturday, May 14, 2005 Time: 05:26 PM Feedback I SAW UR ADS,AND IT WAS VERY HELPFUL FOR ME AND MY FRIENDS Name: k Remote Name: 66.8.215.216 Date: Monday, May 16, 2005 Time: 08:31 AM Feedback This article sounds like an advertisement for this tour...Couldn't you do this on your own and save some $$$$? Name: Gail Remote Name: 66.91.25.226 Date: Monday, May 16, 2005 Time: 04:08 PM Feedback Hi K, Of course you could do this on your own but the fun of the tour is the interaction with the other people in the group plus Matthew & Keira and getting to see the inside workings of a place like Zaffron. Don't discount the convenience of not having to drive or find parking either. The article is definitely pro-tour so, if you want to call that an advertisement, go ahead. Eat well and enjoy, Gail Name: Matthew Gray -Chief Food Guy at Hawaii Food Tours Remote Name: 66.8.197.18 Date: Monday, May 16, 2005 Time: 09:26 PM Feedback Aloha Friends,<P>It astounds me that there are so many negative posters out there. People like the one who calls him or herself "k" obviously doesn't "get it." Gail Jennings is doing you a service by highlighting businesses such as my <A HREF=" http://www.hawaiifoodtours.com ">Hawaii Food Tours</A>. Gail is not a critic; she is a writer who focuses on the positive elements of things around her. She is smart, delightful and always welcome in my world. <P><B>*Special note to "k"</B> -- Doing the tour by yourself to "save money" is not what we're about. However, it sounds as though you'd prefer to try and save a few bucks instead of getting out and experiencing a fun, informative, delicious, and social event. And that's okay with us; most people love what we're doing and will most likely return for more of what we offer.<P>To the rest of you open-minded people, I look forward to meeting & feeding you one day soon... Name: Glenn Remote Name: 66.8.241.109 Date: Thursday, May 19, 2005 Time: 04:26 PM Feedback Interesting article. I will mark your column on my 'check out' list. Name: stuffed duck Remote Name: 66.8.144.75 Date: Friday, May 20, 2005 Time: 04:25 PM Feedback this made me salivate, the tour will put on the pounds joyfully. too bad we can't smell over the web. next write more stories with the wine stop. the crew is very friendly and bring great discoveries to town. Name: trish Remote Name: 4.63.194.16 Date: Saturday, May 21, 2005 Time: 09:23 AM Feedback Loved your article! My husband & I were looking for fresh ideas to spice up our dates. Thank you for your inspirational reviews. Name: Ter Yaki Remote Name: 66.8.248.193 Date: Thursday, May 26, 2005 Time: 03:02 AM Feedback Gail, one of your best articles yet. Being from Oahu but now living in Hilo, this gives my husband and I another reason to fly home and drag my Mom across the island for the day, but this time eating our way through! Thank you so much... Name: Ter Yaki Remote Name: 66.8.248.193 Date: Thursday, May 26, 2005 Time: 03:02 AM Feedback Gail, one of your best articles yet. Being from Oahu but now living in Hilo, this gives my husband and I another reason to fly home and drag my Mom across the island for the day, but this time eating our way through! Thank you so much... Name: Merrie Monarch LR Remote Name: 70.93.45.58 Date: Friday, June 03, 2005 Time: 08:44 AM Feedback ALOHA Mahalo for writing about Wine the Experience. It seems to be an ingenious business and which I would like to use to put up some wine. Except for your excellent article I would have not known and suspect many others would not have known about it. I used to love Honolulu and Oahu 20-30 years ago but like the Big Island so much I only reluctantly go to Honolulu every several years. Wine the Experience might motivate me to go to Honolulu sooner. ALOHA || On Top || Reviews || Food || Health || 1998-2006 Oceanic Time Warner Cable [ Back to Around Town ] Web www.aroundhawaii.com Save money and shop online @ Shop.AroundHawaii.com today!

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