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Ahi Poke Nachos ($15)
Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach executive chef Alexandre Petard showcases some of the dishes and drinks that will be part of the Amplified: A Loud Act of Charity dinner ($129 per person) Aug. 20.
with other members of the community,” says executive vice president of operations for Highgate Hawaii Kelly Sanders. “Discover deli- cious bites and cocktails from SWELL and be sure to stop by the live auction for a chance to win incredible experiences in Las Vegas, Hawaii and beyond.”
The alluring SWELL space boasts a saltwater infinity pool with impressive views of the ocean and the city, cabanas perched atop
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KYLE GALDEIRA
SWELL Pool & Bar is quickly gaining popu- larity as the destination
restaurant and bar offers de- licious food and beverage selections coupled with incredible views overlooking Waiki-
ki Beach. Located at
the spectacu- lar Alohilani Resort Waiki- ki Beach,
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ANTHONY CONSILLIO
SWELL is the ideal setting as Highgate Hawaii hosts “Am- plified: A Loud Act of Char- ity” in support of the High- gate Charitable Foundation (HCF) on Saturday, Aug. 20. Las Vegas party band The Pilots will perform rock fa- vorites, while attendees ex- periencealiveauction,food, drinks and ample fun.
Net proceeds will support HCF, benefiting local char- ities Aga Khan Foundation, Save the Children and other
organizations addressing poverty, education and health care. HCF has raised over $3 million for the Aga Kahn Foun- dation and Save the Children and invested $500,000 in Highgate’s
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Associate Relief Fund during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Guests can purchase general admission tickets for $129, which include the concert and participation in the highly anticipated live auction. The top auction item is valued at $12,000 and in- cludes a three-night stay at The Westin Las Vegas Hotel & Spa with 320,000 Hawai- ianMiles, daily breakfast,
a 50-minute massage and two Las Vegas experience
events.
Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach executive chef Alex- andre Petard will be serving up delicious bites for the spe- cial event. A $15 taco bar will feature a choice of tofu sofri- to, house-smoked kalua pork and chipotle Molokai beef short ribs with ample classic taco accompaniments.
Attendees can also enjoy a $15 ahi nacho poke bar with bigeye tuna poke, wonton chips, avocado, cucumber, furikake and dynamite and kabayaki sauce. The event
will also include compli- mentary cocktails such as Coco Loco, a refreshing cocktail of tequila, fresh co- conut water and white crème de cacao. The Alohilani Mai Tai also makes a splash as it features light and dark rum, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao, amaretto, pineapple juice, guava and fresh lime.
“Guests can enjoy the Las Vegas party band The Pilots performing a fun set of rock favorites from the ’80s, ’90s and today, while mingling