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A deep feeling of dread spread down the back of my neck, like an icy hand, as I opened up the midnight text from my friend and United States Bartenders’ Guild (USBG) Hawaii Chapter president. Read more
A deep feeling of dread spread down the back of my neck, like an icy hand, as I opened up the midnight text from my friend and United States Bartenders’ Guild (USBG) Hawaii Chapter president. Read more
My sister was helping me carry the groceries upstairs to my apartment last weekend, and gasped as she walked through the door, “It’s clean!” Read more
Cool. Confident. Calm. I spent this past Fourth of July weekend, blissfully, at a wellness lodge, meditating on these three words, learning to keep gratitude and warmth in my heart, and ice water in my veins. Read more
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Walking with my sister around Diamond Head one day, reminiscing about our childhood, we became deeply engrossed in a conversation about all the things they don’t teach you in high school. Read more
I recently watched a fictitious movie about a young cook in Southeast Asia, toiling away at her family’s open-air noodle shop Read more
Over black coffee, baked eggs and strawberry crêpes at my favorite brunch spot one Sunday Read more
College was an interesting time for me, during which I experimented with many controversial things, including my tolerance level. Read more
People either love Valentine’s Day or they hate it. Read more
My mom once inquired if I could teach her how to tell, just by looking, if a bar could make a good margarita. Read more
I was working the dinner shift at a high-end restaurant one evening when an elderly woman walked in. Read more
I teach my bartenders that, if you truly want to control the crowd, use your eyes. Once your guest feels acknowledged, a simple, “I’ll be right with you,” will go a long way. Read more
Recently, I had the honor and the pleasure of coaching two young women bartenders — both in their early 20s — for their first-ever competition. Read more
Happy Bourbon Heritage Month! In 2007, the United States Senate unanimously passed a bill calling for September to be known as National Bourbon Heritage Month, declaring bourbon as our national spirit due to its historic role in shaping our country. Read more
A few days ago, I received an email that caught me a bit off guard. Read more
Since Father’s Day and National Martini Day both fell on the same day last month, I think it was only appropriate to celebrate our nation’s independence with a cocktail that has been equally as misunderstood as my teenage self once felt. Read more
When I was 3 1/2 years old, my mother entered one of my drawings of horses into an art contest and it won. Read more
I was listening to a podcast recently, and heard someone say, “If I’m trying to build a winning team, I’m not going to recruit five point guards." Read more
Sláinte, March 17 will be St. Patrick’s Day! While we will once again forego the annual block party this year Read more
Feb. 14 is Valentine’s Day, and while some look forward to the cupid-Hallmarked festivity with all the anticipation of E.E. Cummings in springtime, still others are paralyzed by musings of “‘Do I dare?’ and ‘Do I dare?’”. Read more
Ringing in the New Year is a time for resolutions and self-improvement. Read more
When I was around 6 years old, all my little sister wanted for Christmas was a dog. Read more
