Diane Dorenzo "Roys Restaurant Collection
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FEAST FOR THE EYES
by LYNN COOK
Any gourmet chef worth his shoyu
will tell you that
great dining should please all
the senses. Taking that theory to heart Honolulu restaurants have become
a big part of Honolulu's gallery scene. More than exhibiting art, many
offer the art for sale. One of the first "art&eat" locations was downtown's
Cafe Che Pasta at Bishop Square, offering innovative art that is "on the
cutting" edge. Gordon Biersch, at Aloha Tower Market Place, has regular
art exhibitions, with the next show being billed as "somewhat controversial".
Roy's
Restaurant in Hawaii Kai and Canoes at the Ilikai also feature local
artists. Trellisses at the Outrigger Prince Kuhio has bi-monthly shows
and Friday Meet-The-Artist lunches, including demonstrations. For elegance
andinnovative art, check out the show at the Livingston Gallery at the
Crouching Lion Inn on the North Shore. |
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in Waikiki, and probably the most unique art exhibit is on table tops.
The night club, karaoke, light dining, Virtual Experience, with 10 screens
and 3-D worlds of the deep sea, outer space and a Zen garden, offers an
art menu. Each inlaid table top is glazed with a print by a local
artist. The menu offers a selection, pick one and the club's art broker
will acquire one for you.
If you have a driving desire to
be the artist, check out Sam Choy's Breakfast, Lunch & Crab. You will
be invited to create art on a fine quality drink coaster. Entries will
be judged by some of Hawaii's most credible art authorities. The winner's
work will be on exhibit and possibly reproduced thousands of times. There
you are, a connoisseur or a participant in the Hawaiian world of art. |
