Starwood Insider - Candice Kraughto - A Tower of Rum in Waikiki

Candice Kraughto, is the director of public relations for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Hawaii, and thelobby.com's expert on the region.

Rum aficionados rejoice! No has-been Cosmo cocktails are offered on the premises at Honolulu's newest hotspot RumFire. The "it" drink at Sheraton Waikiki's gorgeous oceanfront "place to be seen" is the "Tradewinds," a fierce and refreshing libation mixed with Matusalem Platino rum from the Dominican Republic, Marie Brizzard Watermelon, fresh sweet and sour and a splash of Soho lychee liqueur. Or sip a Deconstructed Pina Colada with Cruzan single barrel rum served over pineapple ice cubes with a generous dollop of coconut foam.

The centerpiece of RumFire is its sexy rum tower featuring over a selection of over 100 unique offerings - from rare vintages to rum being produced in Hawaii's backyard from local sugar cane. Looking for something different to do on a Friday night? Plan a private rum tasting party at sunset with a group of friends around the outdoor fire pits. On 2nd and 4th Saturday nights, the purveyor's of Hawaii's most stylish parties, Flash and Matty Boy host "Oceanfront at Rumfire." Email vip@flashandmattyboy.com for bottle service reservations.

Celebrities have already discovered this oceanfront oasis since it opened in late December 2007. Cyndi Lauper, David Hasselhoff, Emile Hirsch, Rachel Hunter and Gene Simmons have dropped by to party with Honolulu's hottest.

Even the chef sizzles here! Chef Colin Hazama's tapas menu is inspired by RumFire's innovative surroundings. I could order my favorites everyday: ahi poke tacos with Maui onion, tobiko sour cream and ginger avocado; seared scallop salad served with shaved hearts of palm infused with lemon truffle vinaigrette; and the fiery garlic wok fried rice with chunks of kalbi beef, Portuguese sausage and spicy kim chee cabbage. Formerly a private chef for a wealthy Kahala neighborhood family, Chef Colin has also worked with several noted chefs including Roy Yamaguchi, Alan Wong and Gary Danko.

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