reflections

Closing of the Honolulu Symphony Exacerbates Islands’ Brain Drain

Note: This is a Letter To The Editor that I will be sending to the Honolulu Advertiser and Honolulu Star-Bulletin. February 12, 2010 Dear Editor: When will the movers and shakers of our community realize that the closing of the Honolulu Symphony means further, and endless, ‘brain drain’? Our state already loses out when its …

Flavors and Tools

I had a lesson with John today. We discussed two of the most basic elements of mixology: flavors and tools. One of the first things he showed me was how flavor (and perception thereof) changes contextually. To do this, we did three independent tastings: ron matusalem white, simple syrup, and fresh lime juice. The first …