The Opening of the Romer House in Waikīkī, Goodwill Goes GLAM!, and Le Diner en Blanc were all the buzz of summer 2024 events.
Ramona Sidlo, Randy Diamond and Callie Peck. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROMER HOUSE WAIKIKI
Nicole and Daniel Texeira. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROMER HOUSE WAIKIKI
Patric Yumul, Chef Shotaro and Kelly Sanders. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROMER HOUSE WAIKIKI
Malia Zannoni, Joe Bock and Tara Shimooka. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROMER HOUSE WAIKIKI
Phil Collins. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROMER HOUSE WAIKIKI
Todd Apo, Meli James, Erika Kauffman and Daniel Chun. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROMER HOUSE WAIKIKI
On the morning of June 1, the summer of adulting dawned in paradise as Highgate Hawai‘i opened Romer House Waikīkī. Offering 179 rooms, O‘ahu’s sole adults-only hotel offers an idyllic Waikīkī hideaway for guests looking to connect with O‘ahu’s vibrant artistic community and neighborhood culture. The expansive, residential-like hotel offers secluded pool leisure, wellness experiences, playful perks, and Waikīkī’s hottest new restaurant and bar, IZAKAYA 855-ALOHA.
More than 150 guests gathered to participate in the traditional Hawaiian Blessing, including Cultural Advisor and Director of Learning Engagement Anuhea Kanealii, who led the traditional Hawaiian blessing; Highgate Hawai‘i executives; TableOne Hospitality executives; IZAKAYA 855-ALOHA culinary team; Romer House Waikīkī executive team; industry stakeholders, government officials; neighborhood businesses and artisans; and socialites and Tastemakers.
Highgate is thrilled to lead this new standard of affluence on O‘ahu, celebrating neighborhood culture, IZAKAYA cuisine, and the best of local artisans. BY EMMA SAHARA
Meli James, Kimie Miner, ‘Ömealani DeSoto, Paula Fuga and Pamakane Pico. PHOTO BY MARK SALONDAKA AND LALALOOOPSIE/ANGELINA MARIE MEDIA LLC
Premier Models & Talent’s Jasmine Burgess, Courtney Coleman, Asente Knox and Kristi Van. PHOTO BY MARK SALONDAKA AND LALALOOOPSIE/ANGELINA MARIE MEDIA LLC
Bank of Hawaii volunteers Yukiko Tanaka, Marissa Pati, Miyako Masui and Amelia Masui. PHOTO BY MARK SALONDAKA AND LALALOOOPSIE/ANGELINA MARIE MEDIA LLC
Hailey Pancipanci and Crystal Pancipanci. PHOTO BY MARK SALONDAKA AND LALALOOOPSIE/ANGELINA MARIE MEDIA LLC
Nearly 1,000 guests gathered at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall on July 18 for the kick-off event of Goodwill Hawai‘i’s annual fundraising event, Goodwill Goes GLAM! fashion show presented by the Bank of Hawai‘i Foundation. Guests enjoyed complimentary Barefoot Wine & Champagne, a three-course meal prepared by chef Keaka Lee of Kapa Hale, followed by the highly anticipated fashion show produced and styled by Creative Director Crystal Pancipanci, founder of PANCI Style.
Notable attendees included U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda, former U.S. Representative Charles Djou, House Speaker Scott Saiki, Senator Donna Mercado Kim, and past GLAM! fashion show producers Kini Zamora, Lotus and Lime, as well as sponsors Bank of Hawai‘i Foundation, City Mill, Edward Enterprises and more.
The Goodwill Maui team was honored for their Maui Relief Efforts after the devastating Lahaina wildfires. More than $400,000 was raised over the three-day event, which will be reinvested back into Hawai‘i’s community and support Goodwill Hawai‘i’s free job training and employment programs for locals in need. —E.S.
Nalani Kekuawela, Adrian Bautista, Emerson Lara, Samantha Silvestre, Cyrillo Silvestre and PJ Estioko PHOTO COURTESY OF LE DINER EN BLANC
The presentation of 100 glasses of Taittinger by an IONA dancer PHOTO COURTESY OF LE DINER EN BLANC
Fashionistas, culinary connoisseurs, and cultural aficionados came together at the iconic Lanikuhonua Cultural Institute to indulge in the 2024 edition of Le Diner en Blanc in Honolulu.
Dressed in their finest all-white attire, hundreds of guests from around the island were transported to the secret location for an evening of exquisite food, wine, and entertainment. The cuisine was crafted by local chef Rian Lee of Fusion Cafe + Wine and featured a delectable three-course picnic complete with two trays to share, a charcuterie selection, a cheese assortment, and a gourmet spread of bite-sized canapés.
One of the evening’s highlights was the presentation of 100 glasses of Taittinger by an IONA dancer, creating an unforgettable moment. Additionally, a disco in the trees by JSS by Design provided one of the most fabulous photo ops of the evening. Those interested in attending the event next year are encouraged to sign up for the waitlist by visiting honolulu.dinerenblanc.com and clicking the “Attend Le Diner en Blanc” button. —E.S.
Le Diner en Blanc - Honolulu at the Lanikuhonua Cultural Institute. PHOTO COURTESY OF LE DINER EN BLANC
Roxy Balayan and Sasha Parks. PHOTO COURTESY OF LE DINER EN BLANC
Photography by:
