Raised on O’ahu, Chef Chung Chow is passionate about Hawai’i’s modern cuisine. Through Noreetuh, the restaurant he co-owns, Chow brings an Island sensibility to New York City’s East Village with elevated takes on local staples–musubi, pork belly, poke, mac salad, fried rice and more.
Lynne O’Neill has been producing fashion shows and events in New York City for the past forty years. She was the inspiration for Margaret Cho’s fashion show producer character in an iconic episode of SEX AND THE CITY. Follow her behind the scenes during New York Fashion Week and back to Honolulu, where she was born and raised, to reconnect with Hawai’i’s fashion ’ohana.
Kona Brewing Company was founded by father and son team Cameron Healy and Spoon Khalsa. The pair had a vision to reflect the spirit, culture, and beauty of Hawaii in a collection of local island craft beers, so in 1994 they set out for the Big Island to bring their dream to life. Watch this episode of “In Good Company” to learn how Kona Brewing has become one of most popular craft beer brands in the world while staying true to its Hawaiian roots through innovation, sustainability and community outreach.
Kenyatta Kelechi’s wet-plate photographs of Hawai‘i natives and locals work to subvert the medium’s problematic history.
Kuleana Rum Works was born on Hawaiʻi Island in 2013 to make and share exquisite rum while creating a thriving local business that celebrates the richness of Hawaiʻi.
Waimea Valley is a lush 1,875-acre oasis rich in Hawaiian history and cultural sites, located in the North Shore of Oahu. Nestled in a stunning botanical garden, discover more than 5,000 flora along a paved path before reaching a 45-foot waterfall. Interact with cultural practitioners and artisans sharing various native Hawaiian practices. A privately owned property and a non-profit organization, Waimea Valley is open daily to visitors.
The paintings of Honolulu-based Roland Longstreet reflect an equally active and brainy creative process.
The lived nikkei experience is difficult to define in the world, let alone in a single photograph. With her portraits, Hawai‘i-born photographer Tori Toguchi aims to create space to explore multiple meanings.
Floral designer and founder of Isa Isa, Sophia Moreno-Bunge, shares how the Los Angeles landscape has profoundly influenced her aesthetic. A Creative Current is an original series for ETC Hotel partners, Shutters on the Beach and Hotel Casa del Mar, airing on their custom content channel, Waves TV. Watch more on waves.edwardthomasco.com.
Coast is a relaxed beachfront Santa Monica restaurant located in Shutters on the Beach where you can enjoy the view with a quick bite of California cuisine or an afternoon of wine tasting. The ultimate in casual and delicious, there’s no place like Coast. NMG Network is the official media partner of Shutters on the Beach and ETC Hotels.
