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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Wednesday, March 1, 2006

QUICK BITES
Search on for cocktail consultant

Advertiser Staff

Do you shake and stir? Know your manhattans from your mojitos? Smirnoff is looking for a cocktail consultant. The new hire will research cocktail culture across the country and write up two Smirnoff Cocktail Trend Reports. "We're looking for a dynamic, innovative person to help us continue our tradition of being at the forefront of the cocktail revolution," said Mark Breene, vice president of the vodka maker. So what should aspiring drink consultant gurus have on their resume? Knowledge of mixology and the culinary arts and a general passion for entertaining and all things epicurean. Applicants must be 25 or older. Application deadline: April 1. To have an application mailed to you, call (888) 217-4454. Oh yes, the salary for the one-year stint? A cool $100,000.

—Advertiser Staff

LIFE FOUNDATION BENEFIT

GOOD REASON TO EAT OUT TODAY

Today is Oahu Dines — if you eat at 12th Avenue Grill, Le Guignol Restaurant, Spices, South Shore Grill, Town, JJ Bistro & French Pastry, Chai's Island Bistro, Boots and Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen, 'Umeke Market and Deli, A Taste of New York and more than 10 other restaurants, you'll be helping people affected by HIV/AIDS. All those restaurants will donate 20 percent of the proceeds earned today to Life Foundation, Hawai'i's oldest and largest AIDS organization. Platinum Plate sponsors Baci Bistro, Big City Diner, El Charro II Mexican Seafood and Tiki's Grill & Bar have pledged to give the group a minimum $1,500. For a complete list of participating restaurants, visit www.oahudines.org, then eat well and do good.