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A Taste of Luxury and the Launch of Gran Coramino Tequila

9/13/2022

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Honolulu (July 19 2022) – Beverage Marketing & More along with Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) hosted the launch of Gran Coramino Tequila and a Taste of Luxury at Bar 35 in Chinatown. The event featured tequila and whiskey from the Proximo Portfolio which is distributed by RNDC. Attendees sipped cocktails and snacked on a sushi bar while sampling the Luxury marks of the portfolio including the featured spirit of the night, Grand Coramino. The evening concluded with luxury cigars provided by Brix & Stones/ Cigar Bar Hawaii.
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Gran Coramino tequila, is a new cristalino reposado tequila by comedian. actor, and producer Kevin Hart and Juan Domingo Beckmann, the 11th generation tequila maker and CEO of Becle S.A.B., the maker of Jose Cuervo. As part of the ethos of the product and in continuation of both founders’ missions to give back to their communities, every purchase of Gran Coramino will donate $1 per bottle to two non-profit organizations which help provide critical financial resources and learning opportunities to diverse-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs of color, from under-represented groups in the US and Mexico. These organizations are:
  • LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation)
    www.lisc.org
  • The Beckmann Foundation
    ​www.fundacionbeckmann.org
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Odom Corporation acquires A-B Sales of Hawaii:  Insight into what this looks like for your business.

11/1/2021

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​Odom Corporation’s acquisition of A-B Sales of Hawaii will expand services to existing supplier partners while growing the brands currently distributed by A-B Sales of Hawaii.  According to Odom Corporation’s COO Adam Hilpert, “The Odom Corporation is excited to expand our beer presence in Hawaii. The acquisition of A-B Sales of Hawaii allows Odom the ability to quickly scale our alcohol distribution coverage in this market and our existing supplier partners will see a substantial increase in the available universe of accounts through this expanded coverage. We believe that local independent ownership is an important part of building community engagement and that by providing great customer service and outstanding brand support, there are tremendous opportunities for us to expand the beer business in Hawaii.” 
 
The plan is to assume the existing structure of A-B Sales of Hawaii, Hilpert explained,  “The talented individuals of A-B Sales of Hawaii will make a great addition to Odom’s team. We also believe that the [A-B Sales of Hawaii] personnel have a strong understanding of the market and the conviction to be the best. Odom will provide the resources necessary to continue the growth and development of this business.  People make the difference!  Odom’s current beer team will be integrated into the new A-B Sales of Hawaii acquisition with their focus remaining on brand building, customer development, and supplier relations.”  

From a facilities perspective, John Ioane, Executive Vice President of Odom Corporation who is helming the transition explained, “We are looking to house 100% of our beer operations in the Halawa facility.  The Odom operations team is working on those plans now. The actual project will start post acquisition. The addition of Vailima, now versus later, is a one off exception based on retailer distribution.”  “We will be evaluating the need for additional resources over the coming months, and we will make the appropriate investments as we build out Odom’s Hawaii beer capabilities,” Hilpert added.

About Odom Corporation
The Odom Corporation is family-owned, second and third generation beverage and beer distributor with deep roots in the islands, a strong local management team and a willingness to invest in the future of Hawaii and its workforce. With supplier and customer relationships spanning 80+ years, they bring extensive knowledge of the unique Hawaiian market and its customers and a proven track record of success in the distribution of craft beer and major beverage brands, including Coca-Cola.

To learn more about Odom Corporation, visit odomcorp.com
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KO‘OLAU DISTILLERY Shifting Some Whiskey Production to Hand Sanitizer for First Responders

3/19/2020

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​(Honolulu, Hawai‘i, March 19, 2019) – Oahu-based KO‘OLAU DISTILLERY (makers of Old Pali Road Whiskey) made the decision to shift production to begin supplying hand sanitizer for critical services. KO‘OLAU DISTILLERY has the capability to legally distill alcohol and will shift production towards producing the base for hand sanitizer that will be provided free of charge to first responders, health workers, and essential civil service personnel.  
  
“We realized yesterday that we are in the unique position to be able to help our community in this way; we are able to both make Old Pali Road whiskey AND produce hand sanitizer that meets WHO standards so that we can help our greater ‘ohana through this unprecedented situation,” KO‘OLAU DISTILLERY CEO Eric Dill said.  

Dill anticipates providing a product as early as March 25, 2020. Kōkua Sun Care has also stepped up to assist with the initiative by donating empty bottles for some of the sanitizer.

“We are proud to see our local businesses stepping up to protect the community. Adding the production of hand sanitizer to KO'OLAU's operations is the right thing to do,” said Lieutenant Governor Josh Green. 

 
KO‘OLAU DISTILLERY is based in Kailua, Hawaii where they produce a Old Pali Road, a high-quality whiskey that has been rated one of the 15 best craft whiskeys under $60 in America. 

To contact Koolau Distillery directly, go to:  https://www.koolaudistillery.com/ or call (808) 261-0685.
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Chef Mavro: From Eponymous Restaurant to Legacy Brand

3/8/2020

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Hawaii Regional Cuisine (HRC), as a movement, is 28 years old.  The programs of the founding members have taken different forms over the years.  Chef Mavro(thalassitis) has focused on one fine dining restaurant and has become a fixture on the Gayot Top 40 and AAA Five Diamond list.  Roy’s Restaurants has expanded to multiple states. Merriman’s has become part of the Handcrafted Restaurants and has opened a multitude of locations under the Monkeypod brand.  Alan Wong’s has had various locations open and close with the original King Street restaurant being the only one in current operation. As the movement approaches thirty, the next iteration of the movement will bring new changes as founding members start to retire.   When they do, the next question becomes: “What do I do with my successful business?” In 2019, Chef George Mavrothalassitis’ response to that question was to retire and sell the entirety of the business to his Executive Chef, Jeremy Shigekane. 

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New Menu: Top of Waikiki

10/19/2019

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Address: 
2270 Kalakaua Ave 21st Floor, Honolulu, HI 96815
 
Phone: 
808-923-3877
The new menu from Top of Waikiki is laced with Hawaii Regional Cuisine elements and Asian flavors yet dishes that would be appealing to both kamaaina (Hawaii residents) and malihini (visitors) alike.  Structurally there are many straight forward, “unadventurous” items like steak and mushrooms, roasted chicken with mashed potato, french onion soup, and strawberry shortcake. But there are also dishes that have unique components like Nori Vinaigrette with Yuzu-kosho, a calamansi and coconut creamsicle.

Top of Waikik invited Hawaii Beverage Guide to a  menu tasting with Chef Lance Kosaka and based upon our experience we would recommend the following dishes for a dinner for two.  You can read our commentary as to why we made the following choices: 


Apps: Sizzling Steak and Ho Farms Tomato and Burrata Salad  
Mains: Kona Kampachi with Tomato Dashi and Roasted Chicken
Dessert: Calamansi Creamsicle

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Local General Store Whole Hog Butcher Demo and Five Course Dinner

10/11/2019

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Tickets
  • DEMO, PUPU & DINNER 5:30pm$95.00 (Slow Food Members)
    $115.00 (Non-Members)


  • DEMO & PUPU ONLY 5:30pm$40.00
  • DINNER ONLY 6:30pm
    $75.00
    Sales end on Oct 14, 2019

Buy Tickets
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-local-general-store-mud-hen-water-tickets-75494280425?fbclid=IwAR2CVYmjprvo0f9Bye7EcICEWZre3QRcmNLvr6ai5DMCaKu_DOC3zWrBO_o

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NEW- Haus Supper Club

6/26/2019

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Haus Supper Club moved in to fill the space left by Brilliant Ox. Haus offers light evening fare with possibilities for any night out. The Lounge / Bar features live music, karaoke rooms and DJs with 15+ beers on tap and a diverse cocktail menu. Or you can slip into the Speakeasy if you’re seeking a quieter affair with sushi and Asian themed cocktails. Nibble, sip, and dance into the early hours at Haus​​.
https://www.haussupperclub.com/
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EVENT: Relic Wine Cellars at Halekulani's Cattleya Wine Bar

4/16/2019

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Halekulani’s Cattleya Wine Bar and Relic Wine will be hosting a tasting event featuring on Wednesday, April 17, 2019.  Winemaker Michael Hirby and Winery Manager Schatzi Throckmorton will give you insight into their historical and natural approach to winemaking – sourcing grapes from renowned and passionately cultivated vineyards in Napa and Sonoma and will be showcasing their wines and expertise.

Wednesday, April 17:

5:30 – 7:00 pm:   Meet the Winemaker, Tasting Tour – $45 per person
7:30 pm:  Wine Dinner four course - $125 per person​
Tasting tour and Wine dinner together - $155 per person.  All prices do not include tax and gratuity.

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Bessie Williamson - Laphroaig

3/8/2019

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A “woman’s drink” is anything made by a woman or being drank by a woman, as drinks themselves are inanimate and genderless. In honor of International Women’s day, we Celebrate Elizabeth "Bessie" Williamson, the former manager and owner of the Laphroaig distillery who is noted for being the first woman to manage a Scotch whisky distillery during the 20th century.

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Opening: Lineage

1/25/2019

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​Lineage, in our perspective, is one of the most significant restaurant openings in 2018.  It also represents a culinary trend of focusing Hawaii Regional cuisine on a particular ethnic influence. The current standard bearer is Chef Andew Le’s Pig and the Lady who cooks Vietnamese-centric Hawaii Regional Cuisine. Similarly, Lineage Chef, Sheldon Simeon, takes a Filipino-centric approach in creating his dishes.
 WRITTEN BY: LANCE NAKANO 
                                                                            All Photos Credit to: Brendan Smith

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