Life + Culture

Preserving Culture Amidst Progress In Kona

A local man's quest to share what he has Article by Johnny Gillespie | Photography by Anna Velichko For over seven decades, Uncle Reggie Lee has called the Kona Coast of the Big Island home. Born in 1950 in Kailua-Kona, Uncle Reggie comes from a family whose roots in the region stretch back generations. Both, his mother's and father's ancestors, held prominent positions in local communities, with his grandfather serving as a respected lawyer and judge in Kailua-Kona town for many years. Uncle...

Food + Beverage

Kona Wine Market

Serving the Kona community for more than 27 years Article by Margaret Kearns | Photography by Anna Velichko Now situated in its third location, Kona Wine Market has doubled its space and tripled its revenues since relocating to Old Industrial from its previous spot in Kona Commons 10 years ago.    The move came when new owners Sterling and Schel Leatherman took over operations in 2014 and took advantage of an opportunity to expand the bottle shop’s size, along with its offerings, while...

Home + Design

Choices That Make Your Home

Avoiding the common mistakes of kitchen and bathroom design Article by Matias Arredondo | Photography by Alexandra Rowe Photo Each piece of natural stone is unique, just like your home. Thus, choosing the right material is a decision you should not take lightly. Christian Coetzee, owner of Stone Solutions – a company that has served Hawai’i for almost 20 years – shares how to avoid the most common mistakes when bringing your home designs to life.  To start, you should decide in what...

Home + Design

Building A Sanctuary

The surprising secrets behind Mark de Reus' world-class homes Article by John-Mark Dyer | Photography by Joe Fletcher For most of us, the luxury homes along the Kona Coast represent a world we will never touch. But for Mark de Reus, they stand as monuments to his passion, creativity, and love for the Big Island and nature. Each home represents a beautiful story of collaboration and unity between the designer, client, and the land. “It's like their hands and our hands are in the same clay...

Food + Beverage

Miller & Lux Hualālai

Chef Tyler Florence brings his modern American steakhouse to Kona Article by Margaret Kearns | Photography by The Four Seasons Expanding on his empire of successful restaurants in San Francisco – four in total – ultra-talented and charismatic celebrity chef Tyler Florence debuted his first restaurant in Hawai’i at Four Seasons Resort Hualālai in late December. Situated in the space previously occupied by the Hualālai Grille for more than two decades, Miller & Lux Hualālai retains an intimate...

Travel

Helicopter Man

The many ways can Cal Dorn uses his choppers good Article by John-Mark Dyer | Photography by Paradise Helicopters One of Calvin Dorn’s favorite things about owning helicopters is the chance to surprise people with a free ride. He looks for waiters or valets – someone who wouldn’t normally have the money to book a flight. He adds them to his waitlist and when an open seat comes up, he gives them a call and tells them to hop in. He loves sharing the magic of the island with people. Calvin...

Event Planning + Services

The Queen Of Fun

An interview with Julia Hutton of Pink Limo Article by Johnny Gillespie | Photography by Rebekah Moyer We sat down with Julia Hutton, founder of Pink Limo, to learn what she is all about.  Where did the idea for a bright pink limo come from?  “This is the second pink limo I’ve owned. I had another in Arizona, where I had a retail shop named,  Biker Babes & Beyond . The first pink limo, named Lola...had a certain 'flair' that appealed to the prolific bike crowd. I had flames painted going...

Life + Culture

From Policeman To Cattle Rancher

Scotty Lewis, Providing Double Duty Service To Our Community Article by Margaret Kearns | Photography by Fletch Photography Cattle ranching on Hawai’i Island had a humble start in 1793 when Captain Vancouver gifted one bull and six cows to King Kamehameha I. Sadly, the bull died, but all was not lost as one year later Captain Vancouver returned, bringing with him four bulls and eight cows – all longhorn cattle known as bullocks. The small herd flourished on the 400 acres of rich, green...

Arts + Culture

Going All In

With Kona Artist Terry Field Article by Ben Fillekes | Photography by Fletch Photography There is no pretense in Terry’s pursuit but an altruistic vision, fueled by a contagious joy that champions others and produces outrageous art. Behind the ironclad corrugations of an old industrial warehouse, and just a few sun scorched paces from Kona Brew, an Oasis lies hidden. Terry Field’s Art House, epitomizes the very best of Hawai’i’s beauty and the very best of the artist’s vision. Her success...

Health + Wellness

Chronic Conditions: The Modern Normal

21st Century symptoms have become things to manage rather than signals of underlying problems Article by Samantha Arredondo | Photography by Fletch Photography Regularly today, we consider chronic conditions “normal” as fatigue, allergies, and gut issues continue to rise. However, not everyone is ready to live with an undefined problem. That’s where Dr. Kristina Roberts steps in. Her practice, Kona Integrative Health, seeks to find and address the causes of disease, not suppress symptoms, and...