Thursday, February 25, 2010
Location change: Pacific Roller Derby Season Kickoff on March 6
PRD Season Opener Bout has changed venues! Instead of Sand Island, the bout will now be at Kamiloiki Community Park in Hawaii Kai, 7750 Hawaii Kai Drive.
The event is now free to the public although donations are greatly appreciated! Whistle blows at 5pm at the roller hockey rink on the corner of Hawaii Kai Drive and Lunalilo Home Road.
Oahu’s local roller derby league, Pacific Roller Derby is gearing up for the 2010 season opener on Saturday, March 6. With this past year’s expansive recruiting efforts and the national release of Drew Barrymore’s influential film, Whip It, PRD has experienced a huge growth within the community and is proud to announce 3 home teams for 2010: the Carnevils, the Villains, and neighbor island Maui’s Crazy 808s.
Fans can root for their favorite team at this season’s monthly family-friendly bouts.
The first whistle blows promptly at 5pm.
For more information, visit www.pacificrollerderby.com
Photo by Raul Soria, courtesy of Pacific Roller Derby
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Ruth’s Chris Steak House at Restaurant Row to host a Wine Dinner
Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm with reservations at $95 per person (plus tax and gratuity) required by calling the restaurants directly, 808.599.3860. Guest Sommelier will be Alan Suzuki with CWUS (Constellation Wines U.S.) Hawaii.
Dinner begins by showcasing Robert Mondavi, Fume Blanc 2007 against two unique creations - Escargot sautéed in a garlic butter sauce and served on a crostini followed by Smoked Salmon served with warm fingerling potatoes and finished with a tobiko yuzu butter sauce. The experience continues with a grilled lamb lollipop encrusted with chopped pistachios and
The entrée is our Signature Filet Ala Ruth, wrapped with apple bacon and topped off with Boursin cheese and crispy Hawaiian taro, served with sweet island corn and garlic mashed potatoes; your entrée will be served with Clos Du Bois Marlstone 2005 and Franciscan Magnificat 2005. Baked Brie served with OPUS ONE 2004 and, as a grand finale, Ruth’s Chris will present our Berries and Cream served in a chocolate basket and complemented with Robert Mondavi Moscato D’oro 2008.
This superlative food and wine pairing is a not-to-miss-event. Reservations are required.
Restaurant Row,
Phone: (808) 599 - 3860