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Hawaii's Visitor Guides: Dining Hawaii's Visitor Guides Dining T he islands of Hawaii, where East hasmet West with a Polynesian embrace and tastebuds are tantalizedwith intriguing exotic dishes. Specialties from one end of cyberspaceto the other await you--from French and German to Japanese, Thaiand Chinese to Hawaiian and many, many others. There is somethingfor everyone. Fast food. Fine dining. Take out. And there's roomservice. Dine on the beach or in a lush tropical setting. Simplydine and enjoy. H awaii'smulti-cultural populace offers both visitors and locals alikea vast array of culinary delights and we suggest you treat yourselfto something new and interesting each day of your stay. Hawaii'svisitor guides include a huge selection of dining choices withmany restaurants offering money saving coupons. Go to Guides for ordering information. A few eateries to whet your appetite..... On Oahu Alan Wong's. Offering the finest in "Pacific Rim"cuisine, this restaurant is an island favorite. Your tastebudswill be dazzled by dishes that are works of art. Open for dinner.Reservations recommended. 1857 S. King St., 5th Floor. Phone 949-2526. Hau Tree Lanai. Enjoy a romantic, oceanfront settingwith great sunset views at this cozy, intimate, open-air restaurant.Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Located in the New OtaniKaimana Beach Hotel. 2863 Kalakaua Ave. Phone 921-7006. J.R. Chinese Buffet Garden. Cantonese, Shanghai, Szechuan,Mongolian, and Peking styles of Chinese cuisine can be found inthis huge, all-you-can-eat buffet in the heart of Waikiki. Includesa salad bar and about 20 dishes to choose from. Open for lunchand dinner. Located in the International Market Place. Phone 926-1488. La Mer. Fine dining at itsbest awaits you at this five star award-winning restaurant whichoverlooks the sea at Waikiki Beach. Some of our region's mostcreative and inspiring cuisine are presented here. The experiencewill be as memorable as the view. Reservations recommended. Dresscode. Located in the Halekulani Hotel. Phone 923-2311. Ono Hawaiian Food. For those that love Hawaiian food,or would like to try the best, this is the place to go. It's aquaint hole-in-the-wall just a couple of minutes outside of Waikiki.All of the traditional dishes are served, including lau lau (acombination of pork, fish and/or chicken wrapped in taro leaves).No reservations accepted. Patrons are seated on a first-come-first-servedbasis, but the line moves quickly and is well worth the wait.Open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 726Kapahulu Ave. Phone 737-2275. Saigon Cafe. Authentic Vietnamese cuisine created fromfamily recipes make for a unique and affordable dining experience.American breakfasts and special vegetarian dishes available. Openfor breakfast, lunch and dinner. 1831 Ala Moana Blvd., 2nd Floor.Phone 955-4009. Shore Bird Beach Broiler. Wake up to an all-you-can-eatbreakfast buffet overlooking the beach. Choose from scrambledeggs, corned beef hash, potatoes, fried rice, and ham carved toyour liking. There are also fresh-baked pastries and assortedfruits. Oceanfront lunches feature burgers, sandwiches and kabobsthat you cook yourself--all part of the fun! Includes a greatsalad bar and fresh breads. Dinners include steaks, burgers, ribs,fish, chicken and more. Located in the Outrigger Reef Hotel. 923-2887. Singha ThaiCuisine. Authentic gourmet Thai cuisine offered in an exoticsetting at this multi-award-winning restaurant. Tasty selectionsinclude spring rolls with pineapple plum sauce, grilled beef saladwith shredded mango and spicy garlic-pepper prawns. Royal Thaidancers perform nightly. A must-do for Thai lovers! Open for lunchMonday through Friday with dinner nightly. Reservations suggested.1910 Ala Moana Blvd. Phone 941-2898. Tanaka of Tokyo. Knife-wielding master chefs displaytheir uncanny culinary expertise before your very eyes. The finestsirloin steaks, salmon filets, chicken, and lobster tails on teppangrills are served in true Japanese style. Upon entering this 1995Hale 'Aina Award-winning restaurant, visitors are enveloped byan authentic Japanese ambiance full with sights, sounds and smellsof the Far East. Three locations: Waikiki Shopping Plaza, King'sVillage and Ilikai Hotel. Phone 922-4702, 922-4233, 945-3443. Villa Paradiso. Elegant Northern Italian cuisine includesantipasto, pizza, seafood, pasta specialties, and grilled meatand poultry entrees. Open for lunch and dinner. "The BestNorthern Italian cuisine in Honolulu." Royal Hawaiian ShoppingCenter, 3rd Floor. Phone 926-1717. Dining on Maui, Kauai andthe Big Island. E-mail Commentsto aloha@visit-hawaii.com Home All content ©2005 Hawaii'sVisitor Guides

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Music Laboratory Research-Genre Study-Ethnic Music-Hawaiian Music Research -> Genre Study -> Ethnic Music -> Hawaiian Music What is ethnic music? What element distinguishes an ethnic music style from other ethnic music styles? For example, what is the difference between Okinawa music and Scotland music? I think elements of music are (1) melody (scale), (2 ) chord, (3) rhythm, and (4) instruments. First, let's think about melody. Rock and Blues are easy examples, even though they are not ethnic music. Rock uses normal music scale while Blues includes blue-notes in its music scale. Next, think about chords. Rock uses simple chords (triad) while Jazz includes 7th in its chords. Chord progression of Jazz is more complicated than that of Rock as well. For rhythm, Rock uses 8 beat, Fusion uses 16 beat, Jazz uses 4 beat. Finally, think about musical instruments. It is easy to see differences between Classical music and Rock music. Especially, musical instruments are important elements of ethnic music, since each country has different music instruments. I am trying to capture features of each ethnic music style based on this idea, and to reproduce them with automated composing system. This page includes considerations that I faced when I embedded functions of ethnic music composition. About Hawaiian Music I am not sure that people consider Hawaiian music as ethnic music. But the music has very strong characteristics. Hawaiian music uses very slow sliding guitars and ukuleles. Guitar strings are tuned for major chord. (This kind of guitar is called slack key guitar.) So, Hawaiian music uses many major chords in its chord progression. I am not sure but I guess guitarist uses bottle neck and scratch strings with it. (I need more information,please help me.) Sample by Automated Composing System Scale -- Instruments slack key guitar, ukulele Links to related topics --

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Kimo's Restaurant - Lahaina, Maui Restaurant T S Restaurants Home | California Restaurants | Hawaii Restaurants | Guest Comments | Restaurant Photo Gallery About T S Restaurants | Restaurant Maps & Directions | Buy T S Sportswear | Contact Us ©2005 T S Restaurants of Hawaii & California ~ Hawaii Restaurants ~ California Restaurants Kimo's A Lahaina Landmark The very first T S Restaurant, Kimo's opened along Lahaina Town's historic waterfront in the spring of 1977. The restaurant and bar has since become a Lahaina landmark, featuring an oceanfront setting, reasonably-priced cuisine, the original Hula Pie, and spectacular sunset views. Located at 845 Front Street, Kimo's captures a unique mix of Lahaina's heritage in its decor. The upstairs main dining room reflects the architectural influence of New England on the former whaling port, with koa-lined walls, missionary-style furnishings, and maritime memorabilia. The downstairs waterfront lanai and bar offers a more Hawaiian-style ambiance, with teak tables and chairs, umbrellas, swaying palms and a mast complete with maritime flags. Voted "Best Meal on Maui" by Honolulu Advetiser readers and "Best Bar" by Maui News readers, Kimo's continues to be a favorite of residents and visitors alike. The menu features fresh Hawaiian fish, seafood, prime rib and island favorites. Cocktails and a lighter menu are served on the lower lanai. Offering stunning sunset views of the islands of Lanai and Molokai, Kimo's also features nightly entertainment. It is a must when in Lahaina, making your Maui vacation complete.

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Hawaii (The big Island) - A City Guide [ Home ] [ Create Account ] [ Login ] [ Common Questions & Answers ] [ Advertise ] [ Login Help ] HOME :: Recreation and Sports :: General USE THIS ARTICLE ON YOUR WEBSITE! To use this article on your website(s), you must be [ registered ] and then you can use it (free). If you are already a registered Content Tycoon user: Hawaii (The big Island) - A City Guide Author: Nivedita Balamurugan Introduction There's no place on earth quite like this handful of sun-drenched, mid-Pacific islands. The Hawaii of South Seas literature and Hollywood films really does exist. Here one will find palm-fringed blue lagoons, lush rainforests, hidden gardens, cascading waterfalls, wild rivers running through rugged canyons, and soaring volcanoes. And those beaches -- gold, red, black, and even green sands caressed by endless surf - a perfect place for spending holidays. History After a series of battles that ended in 1795 and peaceful cession of the island of Kauai in 1810, the Hawaiian Islands were united for the first time under a single ruler who would become known as King Kamehameha the Great. He established the House of Kamehameha, a dynasty that ruled over the kingdom until 1872. One of the most important events during those years was the suppression of the Hawaii Catholic Church. The Newlands Resolution was passed on July 7, 1898, formally annexing Hawaii as a United States territory. In 1900, it was granted self-governance and retained Iolani Palace as the territorial capitol building. In March 1959, both houses of Congress passed the Admission Act and U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed it into law. On June 27 of that year, a plebiscite was held asking residents of Hawaii to vote on accepting the statehood bill. After statehood, Hawaii quickly became a modern state with a construction boom and rapidly growing economy. Place of interest It will not be a small list if anyone tries to make a list of all tourist attractions. The partial list should be look like this: "Akaka Falls, "Captain Dan McSweeney's Year-Round Whale-Watching Adventures "Captain Zodiac, "Ellison S. Onizuka Space Center, "Fair Wind Snorkeling and Diving Adventures, "Hapuna Golf Course, "Mauna Lani Frances I'i Brown Championship Courses, "Pololu Valley Lookout, "Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park, "World Botanical Garden. Museums & Art Galleries Some of the major museums are "East Hawaii Cultural Center "Hulihee Palace Museum "Jaggar Museum "Kamuela Museum "Kona Historical Society "Lyman House Memorial Museum "Mokupapapa: Discovery Center For Hawaii's Remote Coral Reefs "Pacific Tsunami Museum "Parker Ranch Museum are some of the museums in Big Island. Hawaii's Big Island has a number of art gallery and cultural centers. Among them: "Hawaiian Art Network "Dreams Of Paradise "Gallery Of Great Things "Holualoa Gallery "Spirit Art Studio "Volcano Garden Arts are some to mention about. Shopping Hawaii Big Island hosts open market places with hundreds of merchants selling their hand crafted items under the open sky. These market places are one of the main tourist attractions here. Alii Gardens Marketplace, Long Ears Coffee Company, Kuaiwi Farm, Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation, Akatsuka Orchid Gardens, Anthuriums Of Hawaii, Hawaii Greenhouse Inc., Panaewa Hawaiian Homelands Farmers Market, Volcano Farmers Market are some of the famous marketplaces. Besides these market places shopping malls and individual shops are there in Hawaii Big Island. Hilo Hattie - The Store of Hawaii, Hilo Shopping Center, Keauhou Shopping Center, King's Shops, Kona Coast Shopping Center, Lanihau Center are some shopping centers in Hawaii Big Island. Food & Drink So many restaurants, so little time for a traveler when it comes the time to wine and dine in Big Island. The Big Island's delicious dilemma is its daunting size and abundant offerings of its own cuisine. Shaka Restaurant, Anthony's Bistro & Bar, Charley's Bar & Grill, Grand Palace, Ting Hao, Bamboo Restaurant, Hualalai Grille By Alan Wong, Merriman's, Aloha Angel Café, Big Island Grill are some of the great places for wine and dine. Except these restaurants and bars, Hawaii Big Island has a lot to offer to satisfy everyone's taste bud. Education Big Island hosts "More than 37 Public schools, "More than 15 Private schools, "University of Hawaii at Hilo "Hawaii Community College - part of the University of Hawaii System. Students choosing private education attend Brigham Young University Hawai?i, Chaminade University of Honolulu, Hawaii Pacific University and University of the Nations. Sports Hawaii Big Island has lots to offer for the tourists to attend and participate in different sports like Scuba diving, Horse back riding, fishing, Golf, Cycling and hiking. Hotels & Accommodation Some budget hotels in Hawai are mentioned bellow. "Aaah the Views Bed & Breakfast "Affordable Hawaii at Pomaikai (Lucky) Farm Bed & Breakfast "Cook's Discoveries Waimea Suite "Kona Tiki Hotel "Volcano Bed & Breakfast "The Bay House "Manago Hotel Beside these budget hotels some mid range to hi-end hotels are there: "Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Kaupulehu "Kona Village Resort "The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii "Hilton Waikoloa Village "Horizon Guest House "Kanaloa at Kona Tours and Sightseeing Organized tours are available in Hawaii Big Island. Beside the beaches these tours cover all the Hawaii Big Island places and activities. Tours' nature is guided or self guided. The tours are rich in contents. It may be walking or hiking tours through Thurston Lava Tube at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, or snorkeling Kahaluu Beach Park or it may be a submarine tour into the Underwater World. Different tours are there in offer. The Ellison S. Onizuka Space Center, Watching the Volcano is also in the content of the tour. Transport Flying is the most common way to get to Hawaii's Big Island. Air travelers are serviced by Kona International Airport (KOA) on the west side of the island, and Hilo International Airport (ITO) on the east. National and international carriers offer both direct and non-stop flights to KOA and ITO. An alternate method of getting to Hawaii's Big Island is aboard a cruise ship. Several ships make weekly stops in Hilo Harbor on the East side, and also generally visit Kailua Bay on the West side. Different car rental is available for transportation. These car rentals can be done by the on request to the hotels. The Big Island's public transportation system, called Hele-On, consists of a main route between Hilo and Kailua-Kona that operates once a day in each direction, plus several feeder routes to Volcano, Pahoa and Waikoloa that run two or three times a day. About the Author Name: Nivedita Balamurugan Occupation: Traveler Website: www.thereservationcenter.com Biography: Nivedita is with The Reservation Center - providers of discounted tours to make your vacations and sightseeing trips in various cities across the world as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. About this author Name: Nivedita BalamuruganOccupation: TravelerWebsite: www.thereservationcenter.com Biography: Nivedita is with The Reservation Center - providers of discounted tours to make your vacations and sightseeing trips in various cities across the world as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Article provided by: ContentTycoon.com Content Distribution ©2005 Market Junction LLC All Rights Reserved. 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