In this video Chef Todd Explains that when he comes to Hawaii, he loves to get fresh Ahi Tuna.
He says that he loves to cook wherever goes.
He takes us to a fresh fish market and buys fresh ahi.
From the intro of this video:
No matter what basic cooking method you use to cook fish, getting the freshest fish to cook will improve your final result. When Chef Todd Mohr is in Hawaii, he wants to cook fish, fresh fish. Today, he’ll explore how to cook fresh ahi tuna from the Koloa Fish Market on Kauai, Hawaii.
Enjoy:
One of the bigest treats in Hawaii is poke, (raw fish). You can get a poke mix, right here:
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Bluzilla, one of the premier blues bands in Hawaii, recently announced a new website to showcase their unique blues music.
Bluzilla, a local blues band, has a strong following in the local Blues scene.
The website features videos, mp3’s as well as tour updates. Booking information is also provided.
Here is one of their videos:
I have seen Bluzilla, a number of times. I have never been disappointed in any of their shows. They are able to sustain a high energy and can play sweet soulful sounds as well.
This band knows the blues. These guys rock! Check out Bluzilla, you will not be disappointed.
I just received this press release and I had to share it. Jake will be performing with Bette Midler for the Queen of England.
Just incredible news for a Hawaii Boy and a Hawaii Girl!
Here is the press release:
JAKE SHIMABUKURO TO PERFORM WITH BETTE MIDLER
IN THE PRESENCE OF HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN
Jake Shimabukuro, ukulele virtuoso from Hawaii, will perform his arrangement of the Beatles’ tune “In My Life” with Bette Midler for The Royal Variety Performance 2009 in Blackpool, England.
The Performance is presented annually in aid of the Entertainment Artistes’ Benevolent Fund (the EABF), whose patron is Her Majesty The Queen. Acts lined up to appear include: Oscar winner Whoopi Goldberg, Canadian singer and Grammy Award winner Michael Buble, teen superstar Miley Cyrus, and many more.
Midler, a multi-award winning performer also from Hawaii, has followed her fellow islander’s career and loves Jake’s arrangement of “In My Life,” a Beatles cover that appeared on Jake’s 2008 release, My Life.
“I was shocked to hear that Bette Midler knew my music. I’ve been a huge fan of hers for many years,” said Jake. “She’s like a queen of entertainment. And to be performing with her for the Queen of England… it’s a bit too much for me. I’m just so honored.”
The performance will be Jake’s first time to England and second time to Europe after touring earlier this year in Stockholm, Sweden, Pori, Finland, Nice & Paris, France, and San Sebastian,Spain.
Blackpool’s legendary Opera House is the largest theatre in the UK outside of London with a seating capacity of 3000. The star-studded spectacle will take place on Monday, December 7 and be screened on ITV1, in the UK, later that month. It will be produced by ITV Studios, the makers of the 2007 Royal Variety Performance, which attracted an impressive 9 million viewers.
The money raised from this event will help to maintain Brinsworth House in Twickenham, Middlesex – the entertainers’ retirement and nursing home which is run by the EABF.
You can watch some incredible Jake right here:
Here is a great CD of Jake:
Congratulations, my friend. You deserve all of this. You are truly amazing.
Even, if you don’t like Jack Johnson, you gotta love the guy.
First, his music is infectious. He has a wonderful sound. His music grows on you.
Start listening to one of his tunes and you can’t seem to get it out of your head.
He freely shares his music. And that is a great concept.
As a matter of fact, he allows people to tape his concerts. He likes the idea of spreading his music virally. This is the same attitude as the Grateful Dead. So in a way he is carrying on that tradition.
He oozes the aloha spirit. He cares about Hawaii and the people of Hawaii. He promotes Hawaii every chance that he gets. He freely shares the stage with other performers. He is extremely generous.
He also cares very much about the environment. He has done many benefit concerts to help create environmental awareness. Many, many.
Here is something you may not know about him: he donates all the money he makes on tour to charity. Every penny is donated.
On top of everything else, he is very humble. He isn’t real comfortable with being famous.
As I said, you gotta love this guy.
Here is a taste of his music:
Thanks, Jack!
You are a true Hawaiian treasure. I look forward to saying thanks to you in person. And I’m sure I will.
When the subject of pizza comes up, my ears perk up. As I tell everyone I meet, “Don’t get me started about pizza…”.
If we’re talking about pizza in Honolulu, now you really got my attention.
Kawehi Haug, of The Honolulu Advertiser, organized an incredible event called The Pizza Crawl.
A team was assembled to visit six Honolulu pizzerias in one night. These are pizzerias that are buzzworthy and at least have a reputation for making excellent pizza.
The team was made up of hard core pizza lovers. Think about it: eating pizza from six different pizza restaurants in one night is no easy task.
They were up to the challenge and they completed their mission. There were a few mis-steps along the way. Not by the team mind you, but by one of the restaurants.
It just goes to show you buzz is not everything.
Their results:
1) V Lounge (Kona Street) with the kiawe wood fired oven was a big hit.
2) J.J. Dolans (Chinatown): A big hit with the group.
3) Antonio’s New York Pizzeria: Old reliable. Antonio’s came through.
Albert’s side bar: Even though it says New York in it’s name: the owner of Antonio’s, Joe Tramantano is, a Connecticut boy. As in New Haven…
I loved this article. I loved The Pizza Crawl. What a great concept.
On behalf of Pizza Lovers everywhere: thank you Pizza Crawl Team members
You just set a great standard and challenged pizza lovers in Honolulu to go on their own pizza crawl!
The Hawaii Fisihng and Seafood Festival is a great activity for the entire family.
Held on Pier 38 at the Fishing Village, the festival offers something for everyone. This is a fishing festival and the only celebration that is honors the enitre fishing industry. There were games, music, displays, great food and a lot of fishing supplies. This was truly a family oriented celebration.
The Hawaiian Swell team is on a mission. They are at the beach every day shooting their own unique vision of the Islands. They take pictures of the waves. They take shots of surfers.
Hawaiian Swell Surf Photograhy for the Islands
They are lifestyle photograhers. Hawaiian Swell will take pictures anytime, any place of anyone. Whether you are sponsoring a surf event or you want to capture your own special moments in the ocean, give them a call. They push the limits of digital photography.
You can discover some of their incredible ocean shots on the Internet. Visit Hawaiian Swell at their website: Hawaiian Swell
Padovani Chocolate: Heaven on Earth ...in Honolulu
OK, I’ve made no secret where you can get the Best Iced Coffee in Honolulu.Here is my review.
Well, the I just had some of the best chocolate I ever tasted and it was in the same place, at Padovani’s Chocolates at Dole Cannery.
OK, I admit it: I love chocolate. To me it is one of the most wonderful tastes on the planet. But to find incredible chocolate in Hawaii seemed to be just a dream.
Well the dream just became reality.
You can read the description of these amazing delicacies right from their website:
Padovani’s Chocolates rely on the best ingredients in the world, including Hawaiian Vintage Chocolate, made from the only cocoa bean grown in the United States. The delectable creations use the finest couvertures – shiny and rich in cocoa butter.
I was in heaven as I tasted this chocolate. Don’t think commercial flavors here. These are hand crafted masterpieces.
The comparison would be the difference between pizza made by a pizza chain and a pizza hand-made by a master pizzaiolo.
Not even close. This chocolate is totally created by a master chef. Each piece lovingly created by hand. Think the essence of chocolate.
I have to give it 5 stars. This could be the best chocolate in Hawaii.
Try it out yourself, you will not be disappointed.
You can find Chocolates by Padovani on the second floor of Dole Cannery at:
Padovani Chocolates
650 Iwilei Road, Suite 280
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96817
Check out big-wave surfer Mike Parson as he rides monster waves at Jaws (Peahi) on Maui in January of 2002.
This particular wave was more than 65 feet. Mike used a surfing technique called tow-in surfing. This epic was filmed by cinematography by Peter Fuszard.
Surfer Mike Parson’s tow-in surfing a 65 foot wave at Jaws (Peahi) on Maui, Hawaii in January 2002. Surfer Magazine insisted Fuszard’s work was “One of the most brilliantly executed pieces of surf cinematography ever.”
