Hawaii Dining Out 12 Feb 2012

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FEB. 12-18, 2012

Mouthwatering, flavorful nabe dishes, of course!

But don’t discount the restaurant’s other Japanese steamboat favorites, which are always good to the last bite.

See page 4 | Lawrence Tabudlo photo A must-have for any seafood lover is Ichiriki’s Seafood Kami Nabe, which comes with snow crab, jumbo shrimp, calamari, scallops and a large assortment of vegetables.

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Puckering up for

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By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

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ith Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I say forget the chocolates and roses, boys — those are so overrated — sure it’s sweet and all, but a girl like me is puckering up for pizza! Yes, I said it, pizza. I’m headover-heels in love with this pie of all pies!

Thin as in a typical hand-tossed pizza or thick as in a typical pan pizza aka Chicago-style pizza; I’m all over it. I am a self-proclaimed pizza fanatic!

So, doing away with all the sweet stuff, this week I bring to you some hearty and savory pizzas, full of passion and made with love. And if you’re in the mood for some pizza perfection, bring your sweetheart to the following Ono, You Know hot spots and treat your loved one to some of the best pizzas in town. They’re great for sharing by candlelight, but if you’re appetite is anything like mine, these pizzas are best shared with me, myself and I! Xoxo.

Happy Valley Pasta & Pizza I was all smiles knowing that I was about to journey on the path that leads to Happy Valley Pasta & Pizza. Located on Monsarrat Avenue, this quaint establishment offers Italian specialties with a hint of Japanese flair. And owner Yuki Saito, who has been in the restaurant

Above: The editor has nothing but love for Happy Valley Style Margherita Pizza ($9.98).

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industry for 15 years, couldn’t wait to share some of the eatery’s best-selling items.

“I was born and raised in Japan and my family was in the restaurant business, so I always grew up around food,” says Saito, who also serves as chef at Happy Valley Pasta & Pizza. “We sell a lot of pizza and pasta, of course, and we’re open daily for lunch and dinner.”

At a glance, you’ll notice a multitude of appetizers on the menu, including Homemade Focaccia ($1.98), Fried Calamari & French Fries ($7.98), soups, salads and more. However, eat smart and save plenty of room for your entree because Happy Valley’s pizzas and pastas are definitely worth filling up on — especially Happy Valley Style Margherita Pizza ($9.98). This classic, thin-crust pizza is simple in ingredients, but doesn’t in the least bit hold back on flavor.

“The pizza is hand-tossed and made fresh,” Saito explains. “It’s a tomato-based pizza topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and a spiral of pesto sauce.

Instead of basil leaves, we thought it would be nice to substitute it with fresh pesto.”

For all of you carnivores, Meat, Meat, Meat ($11.98) is the pizza for you — morsels of sausage, chicken and bacon adorn this onolicious pie. And while you’re at it, go beyond the realm of your typical pizza and take a bite out of the restaurant’s unique pizza options, such as

Bacon, Potato and Corn ($10.98), Karaage Chicken & Broccoli ($11.98) and Happy Valley Mix ($16.98).

“We’re changing the menu in April, and will be presenting diners with new pizza and pasta choices,” Saito says.

So with that, it’s bound to be happy eating at Happy Valley Pasta & Pizza, where every menu option is guaranteed to make you smile!

Happy Valley Pasta & Pizza 3106 Monsarrat Ave. 737.0080

Zpizza Zpizza is the purest of them all when it comes to fresh flavors for the healthy appetite. So, who said you can’t have it all? Because here at Zpizza you can!

Hawaii owner Cesar Llarenas opened the Ward Centre restaurant in 2008, and most recently added a second location in Kailua (151 Hekili St.). Business has been booming at both locations known for its onolicious Southern CalifornianItalian cuisine, and I couldn’t wait to grab a slice of this guilt-free pizza pie!

“All of our pizzas begin with the best ingredients that are all natural or certified organic,” Llarenas says. “And it’s important that we keep everything at a reasonable price.”

My list of Zpizza favorites could go on forever, but since I’m honoring the perfect pizza, I might as well reveal my top three zesty picks, including Moroccan Rustica Pizza ($12.95), Provence Pizza ($12.95 small, $23.95 large, $26.95 extra-large) and Italian Pizza ($12.95 small, $23.95 large, $26.95 extra-large).

For starters, Moroccan Rustica Pizza offers up a crispier, crunchier crust decorated by the most refreshing flavors of basil pesto, mozzarella, roasted eggplant, feta cheese, caramelized onions, and garnished with a dash of pine nuts.

And if you’re on a major health kick, you’ll be glad to know that this famous rustica pizza also is available with either a regular or wheat crust.

Then, if you’re in the mood for a classic at this pizza palace, opt for Provence Pizza made with a gluten-free crust, organic tomato sauce and roasted garlic sauce, and loaded with a variety of toppings — mozzarella, artichoke hearts, capers, tomatoes and fresh basil — that’ll please any veggie lover. Add chicken sausage for an additional cost if you care to spice it up some.

Now, being a bit biased, the Italian gal in me just had to save the best pizza for last, because let me tell you, Zpizza’s Italian Pizza is an absolute winner in my – See page 12

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Ichiriki bles up with Fresh Nabe b u B Story by Alana Folen Photos by Lawrence Tabudlo

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chiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant is known for its authentic Japanese cuisine, but more so, this chic and modern establishment brings family and friends together for an entertaining and interactive dining experience like no other. Open for lunch and dinner, patrons flock to this renowned eatery to enjoy an assortment of Japanese nabe — a term referring to an array of Japanese steamboat or one pot dishes — as well as sukiyaki, tasty shabu shabu options and more.

This restaurant of choice for many hungry diners opened the doors to its initial location on Piikoi Street in 2006, and most recently opened its second location this past June in Westridge, Aiea.

Dining Out recently caught up with Ichiriki Piikoi general manager Min Kim, who graciously shared with us the ins and outs of this nabe hot spot, which has been intriguing the appetites of foodies galore!

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Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant

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AN EDITION OF

Mouthwatering, flavorful nabe dishes, of course!

But don’t discount the restaurant’s other Japanese steamboat favorites, which are always good to the last bite.

See page 4 | Lawrence Tabudlo photo A must-have for any seafood lover is Ichiriki’s Seafood Kami Nabe, which comes with snow crab, jumbo shrimp, calamari, scallops and a large assortment of vegetables.

ALSO: Pizza in paradise |2

Veggie tempura reigns supreme at Sushi King | 8 Chai’s enchanting melodies | 13

PIIKOI AIEA 510 Piikoi St. #102, Honolulu 589.2299

Daily 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (lunch), Sunday-Thursday, 5-11 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 5 p.m.midnight (dinner)

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98-150 Kaonohi St. #C216, Aiea 484.2222 Daily 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (lunch) Monday-Thursday, 5-11 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 5 p.m.-midnight, Sunday, 5-10 p.m. (dinner)

DO: Ichiriki is always bustling with diners who can’t wait to sample the famous cuisine here. What makes Ichiriki stand out from other Japanese restaurants?

Kim: Ichiriki specializes in a very unique dining experience, that uses a hot pot to create savory meals, like shabu shabu and sukiyaki. We are well known for our nabe. Nabe is Japanese hot pot, and our broths are flavored! We have almost every flavored broth you can imagine: Shoyu, Pork, Salt/Chicken, Tomato, Curry, Kimchi, Ginger, Yuzu, the list goes on! We also offer a wide variety of vegetables, meats, seafood and noodles to cook inside the broth. Our specialty is Kami Nabe, which is a pot made out of paper. The kami paper is set right over the flame, and cooks the broth and fresh ingredients, while also absorbing the natural oils of the meats, making it a healthier option. Many people find it hard to believe that the paper does not burn, and I’ve been sworn to secrecy on that magic trick. I really enjoy watching the exciting “ooohs and aaahs,” when our diners are first introduced to Kami Nabe. Our staff is always thinking of ways to make our diners fully happy — which we try our best to do by providing exceptional service that is always improving and one-of-a-

kind dining experiences that are memorable.

DO: For someone who has yet to dine at Ichiriki, how would you describe the dining concept?

Kim: Our concept is fun, traditional Japanese dining where everyone can eat, drink and be merry. We are family, date, group friendly! We’re also very affordable, and for those looking for that extra special deal, we have early bird discounts where all our nabe, shabu shabu and sukiyaki dishes are 25 percent off from 5 to 6 p.m. Late Night Specials start at 9:30 and nabes start at $11.95. We also have Happy Hour drink specials at both locations. It’s a fun place to eat with lots of menu items.

DO: How would you describe the atmosphere and dining environment at Ichiriki?

Kim: We like to think of our restaurant as a living room — it’s a fun place to be, and definitely a great place to entertain.

We have traditional Japanese floor seating, where you sit on the floor, but we made it more relaxing by adding wells for your legs so you don’t have to sit Indianstyle. It’s extremely comfortable and different. We cater to all ages, families, groups and special occasions.

DO: Ichiriki has been very successful.

How did the idea for the restaurant come about?

Kim: The restaurant’s concept came about when founders Riki Kobayashi and Issei Kazama decided to pursue their lifelong dream of opening a restaurant. What’s funny is that shabu shabu and sukiyaki were always Kazama’s favorite childhood meal. Then, it turns out Riki actually studied nabe in Japan for a while and had a passion for inventing great hot pot dishes. It was only destined that they would open up Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant.

DO: Well, we’re glad that dream became reality. Who is the main chef here?

Kim: The owners of both locations actually create and come up with each

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menu item together. They are constantly meeting, almost weekly, inventing new menu items. There also are a few kitchen staff members who have gone to culinary school, and we are always encouraging them to embark on menu creativity. Our very own kitchen supervisor, Andrew Doi, was the mastermind behind the Tomato Nabe and the secret Angry Goma.

DO: What are some of the restaurant’s most popular dishes?

Kim: Our Kobe Beef Shabu Shabu is gaining fast popularity, especially at the late night price of $19.95 ($28.95 regular dinner price). We’ve noticed people lining up at 9 p.m. to grab a table for late-night dining. This shabu shabu option features 5 ounces of melt-inyour-mouth slices of Kobe Kalbi Eye, served with a wide variety of vegetables, ponzu and goma dipping sauces, and your choice of ramen, udon or zosui. Our two most popular nabes since we’ve opened are Ichiriki (shoyu broth) and Pirikara (spicy shoyu broth).

We usually recommend these two nabes for first-timers. Both come with a large variety of vegetables and your choice of beef, chicken or pork. These nabes also are on our late-night menu for $13.95 and $11.95 respectively. Regular dinner price is $21.95. People also love Seafood Kami Nabe ($59.95 for two people). This seafood lover’s paradise comes in our signature Ichiriki Shoyu soup base with snow crab, jumbo shrimp, calamari, scallops and an large assortment of vegetables.

DO: Delicious! Are there any new items on the menu?

Kim: Yes, we have new nabes: Tomato Nabe ($21.95), Paitan ($21.95), and, of course, our secret Angry Goma Nabe with Habanero Peppers ($22.95) for spicy lovers. Angry Goma Nabe is not printed on our menu, this is actually a secret nabe that has sparked an underground cult following. This nabe was created to make those that love to live on the spicy edge happy. This Nabe is slowly simmered in a deep flavored Goma (sesame) broth and made out of real habanero and jalapeno peppers. We also recently started offering Sukiyaki Beef Bento ($7.95) that consists of beef sukiyaki with our homemade tsukune meatballs and some seasonal vegetables. Sukiyaki Bento is available daily

from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at both locations, and if you purchase four, you get one free.

DO: Do you folks offer any appetizers? If so, what are the best-sellers?

Kim: Yes, our appetizers include Chicken Karaage ($5.95), Ahi Poke ($5.95), Mushroom Medley ($6.95), Pork Kimchi ($9.95), Fried Calamari ($4.95) and Tofu Salad ($4.95).

DO: What do you think has contributed to Ichiriki’s continued success?

Kim: Well, besides our nabes — there’s so many options and so many flavors — you’re bound to get hooked on one you love, we’re also told that our sukiyaki is a favorite. People also love the floor seating.

It’s super comfortable and great for parties and kids especially. We get diners visiting from Japan who say, “It’s just like Japan!”

Lastly, our Green Tea Shave Ice is always a hit.

Plus, we have lots of options for vegetarians, vegans and people with food restrictions.

2 1 Ichiriki Aiea part-owner Masaki Sasada and Ichiriki Piikoi general manager Min Kim with two of the restaurant’s most sought-after dishes.

2 Kobe Beef Shabu Shabu ($28.95, $19.95 latenight price) 3 Angry Goma Nabe with Habenero Peppers ($22.95) 4 Sukiyaki Beef Bento ($7.95) 5 Ichiriki offers a traditional Japanese-style dining experience.

DO: Who is your clientele at both locations?

Kim: We have a good mix of locals and tourists. A lot of tourists come to visit after reading about us on Yelp or other online forums, which is great! It’s always such an honor to meet these folks who 3 taxi their way over here just to have nabe! We also have a lot of regulars, and we are lucky to have such great supporters — they have seriously helped shape Ichiriki and continue to encourage us to improve every day.

DO: What do you foresee in the near future for Ichiriki?

Kim: We hope to continue to make customers happy — it’s what keeps us going. And we would be very fortunate to be able to open up a third location someday. Patrons can follow us on Facebook (Facebook.com/NabeMan) and on Twitter (@Ichiriki) for special deals only available to our friends!

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Fendu’s flavorful surprises

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Rolling out

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Fukuya Deli and Catering Where:

By Ali Resich

2710 S. King St., Honolulu

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f you make a stop at Fukuya Deli and Catering, the okazuya (Japanese delicatessen) on King Street, you’ll find old-timers whose families have known and loved the little shop since it opened down the street from its current location in 1939.

Laughter and familiarity permeate the walls as regulars talk story while lining up for handselected meals filled with samplings of potato hash, sushi, chow fun noodles, nishime and more.

“Those are all original recipes from way back when,” says owner Arrison Iwahiro.

The restaurant also specializes in catering for anything from large events to home parties.

Items such as Sushi Tray ($30, 43 pieces; $48, 70 pieces; $60, 70 pieces), with a

Call: 946.2073

Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 6 a.m.-2 p.m.

Above Sushi Tray ($48, 70 pieces) Below Nori Chicken ($2.10 per piece) Nathalie Walker photos

variety of maki, cone sushi, cucumber, takuan, tamago and oshizushi are beautifully presented for large groups as well.

The families that have made Fukuya a staple in their lives also love a taste of its specialty teri beef ($4.75), chicken ($4.75) and hot dog ($4.50) rolls, made with plain rice as opposed to sushistyle rice.

“They’re great for picnics, kid’s sporting events or after surfing.

And they’re easy to eat, kind of like a meal in a roll,” Iwahiro says with a laugh. Teri Beef Roll, for example, is like eating a plate lunch rolled up with Spam, beef, rice and furikake.

The owner also puts his personal touch on the legendary delicatessen’s menu with his take on Nori Chicken ($2.10 per piece).

Japanese-style marinated chicken is topped with small sheets of nori, then deep-fried to sumptuous perfection.

Just as generation after generation has done, take a queue from the old-timers and make Fukuya Deli and Catering your favorite okazuya.

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s its name suggests, Fendu Boulangerie offers delightful European-style pastries and breads, baked fresh every day. But with a range of American pastries, sandwiches and even pizza, there’s more to this charming bakery than meets the eye.

Owner and chef Niel Koep describes Lemon Merengue Pie ($5.25) as a classic American dessert that’s not often found in Hawaii. First, a mixture of freshly flavored lemon curd and sabayon fills an almond sugar pie crust.

Then, sweet peaks of merengue are piped on and torched before candied lemon peel and green cacao butter garnishes are added to complete the light pastry.

Other unexpected decadences include warmly served sandwiches created by the eatery’s cooks. House-made rustic buns are grilled for 12 minutes to give a crispy outer layer to Chicken Pesto Panini ($8), filled with chicken tenderloin, homemade pesto

Fendu Boulangerie Where: Manoa Marketplace 2752 Woodlawn Drive #5119, Honolulu Call: 988.4310 Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sundays, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

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that this one worked the best,” describes Koep. With the distinctive sandwich’s depth of flavor, I’d take his word for it.

So the next time you fancy a French pastry, by all means, satisfy that craving. But leave room for the host of American goodies — both sweet and savory — that Fendu Boulangerie serves up.

Chicken Pesto Panini ($8) Nathalie Walker photo

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Call: 923.2277

Hours: Open daily 7-11 a.m. (breakfast), 5-10 p.m. (dinner) 1 Coconut Lobster Skewers ($14.50) 2 Edamame Hummus ($11.50) Lawrence Tabuldo photos

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es, real men eat hummus. Especially when it’s made from edamame, served in a won ton bowl, spread over fried tofu and enjoyed overlooking Waikiki beach. Writing about food can be such a burden. But not this time. Edamame Hummus ($11.50) at Ocean House in Outrigger Waikiki Reef Hotel is fantastic.

Recently introduced by executive chef Craig Yasaka, the traditional chick pea spread gets a local twist that creates a taste that general manager David Nagaishi correctly says, “... tastes like the island. It has all the local mixes in there.”

The creamy edamame is a perfect complement to the moderately spicy Baked Seafood Dynamite ($14.50). Comprised of lobster, shrimp, scallops and topped with a garlic chili aioli, the seafood medley is light and naturally sweet. The clean, fresh taste fits perfectly with the casual elegance that eptiomises the restaurant’s décor.

Not enough seafood for you?

Try Island Style Sashimi ($13.50) or Coconut Lobster Skewers ($14.50). Where Baked Seafood Dynamite has some kick, Sashimi’s Hot Hawaii Chili Sauce offers some serious heat. No need to worry if temperature is a concern. The sauce is served on the side, offering a tantalizing option for the daring. Either with the

Choi’s Garden digs up delicious flavors

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“It’s very tasty, but customers also love Sam Gae Tang because hoi’s Garden sprouts up an it’s very nutritious and refreshing array of traditional Korean — it gives you the energy that you delicacies that have been need,” she adds.

Sam Gae Tang is a savory chickwinning over appetites of those who love the flavors of this fantas- en soup with ginseng and sweet tic cuisine. Conveniently located rice. It’s quite outstanding because a whole chicken is on Rycroft Street, presented right this famed restaurant before your very has been in business Choi’s Garden eyes. It’s quite a since 2012, offering Where: the best in home- 1303 Rycroft St., Honolulu feast!

“Especially style Korean food. when summer According to host- Call: rolls around, a lot ess Temi Chang, 596.7555 of people order there are many this dish. It’s very entrees that are sure Hours: to captivate all your Open daily, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. beneficial to your health.” senses, including Choi’s Garden also offers its Raw Beef and Mixed Veggies Rice in Hot Stone Pot, Sam Gae patrons a multitude of enticing side dishes (banchan) to complete Tang and Hae Mool Pa Jun. Priced at ($17.99), Raw Beef and your meal.

Mixed Veggies Rice in Hot Stone Pot fulfills your cravings, as it consists of various mixed vegetables (including carrots, choy sum, raddish and more), raw meat and pan-fried sliced egg atop a bed of steamed rice served in a hot pot.

“The meat cooks while in the stone pot, and it’s good to mix everything together,” Chang says. “The best part is the crispy rice that is left in the bowl.”

Hae Mool Pa Jun ($15.95) is considered one of the eatery’s most popular dishes, and Chang compares it to a seafood pancake complete Raw Beef and Mixed Vegetables Rice in Hot with octopus, oysters, Stone Pot ($17.99) | Leah Friel photo shrimp and green onions.

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chili sauce or without, the sashimi is top-grade and buttery.

Topped with a hot sesame peanut oil and set on a bed of radish sprouts, Maui onion and green onion, it’s a pupu wanting to be a meal.

Lobster Skewers, served on a wedge of Maui Gold Pineapple, is perhaps the most “Hawaiian” in presentation, but don’t let the Visitor’s Bureau look fool ya, this is some seriously good local grinds. Made with Slipper Lobster tail that is brought in fresh daily, the sweet and tender meat is covered in a coconut breading and served with a sweet chili lime dipping sauce.

Finally, Seared Peppered Sea Scallops ($12.50) are made with pan-seared jumbo scallops and served with mushrooms and a soy, sake and garlic butter sauce. What more needs to be said? It’s scallops in soy, sake and garlic butter! How can that not be good?!

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The Real Thing At Sushi King or authentic Japanese cuisine, you need look no farther than South King Street, where Sushi King reigns supreme.

The busy eatery is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, and even offers a midnight special after 10:30 p.m. for all you latenight noshers. The restaurant boasts a huge menu of Japanese favorites, including its namesake: a myriad of sushi selections from a la carte nigiri and rolls to daily selections at the sushi bar. And yes, most do include fish, but not to worry, there are some enticing vegetarian offerings here as well,

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including ever-popular Vegetable Tempura ($16.95), a large, a la carte portion of crisp-tender carrots, broccoli, eggplant, zucchini and sweet potatoes perfect for sharing. If you’re going in alone, a half portion is only $9.50, and it’s still a generous plateful.

Hungry for a complete meal?

You also can order the full dinner ($22.95), which adds chiso, nori, mushrooms and more and is served with an appetizer, salad, tonjiru miso soup, rice and pickles. It’s a meal fit for a … well, you know.

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ella Mia’s new executive chef Kris C. Prieto is thrilled to help bring a little romance to couples on her first Valentine’s Day living in Hawaii.

Bella Mia Where: 2222 S. Beretania St., Honolulu

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“I couldn’t think of a better romantic, quaint setting then Bella Mia. The food is going to be delicious I am making sure of that,” says Prieto, who on her search for corporate and hotel jobs last October before moving to Hawaii from Philadelphia found Bella Mia. “I answered Ted Sung’s (owner) ad online, and after seeing my credentials he asked if I could come over that day. I had to tell him I wasn’t in Hawaii yet. In two weeks I had my house packed, and Ted gave me a room to stay when I arrived. I didn’t know what was awaiting me, but my gut told me to get on that plane,” she adds.

Prieto is offering an expansive prix fixe menu, with many delicious options on Valentine’s Day. Priced at $50 for two people, the meal will begin with minestrone

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soup and choice of tossed or Caesar salad. Two appetizers will follow before choosing your entree, which can be selected from six dishes. Prieto will offer two beef dishes, one pork, two seafood or a vegetarian choice. For seafood lovers, Prieto will feature her Shellfish Pasta, which is linguine served with a light cream and herb sauce filled with scallops and shrimp. Other entree options are Pesto Seared Salmon, Spicy Italian Brisket and Vegetarian Ratatouille with Polenta.

Bella Mia will have plenty when it comes to Valentine’s dessert. Choose from Italian Cheesecake, Housemade Tiramisu, Italian Rice Pudding with an apple caramel sauce, Death by Chocolate, or a fruit crisp for a lighter dessert.

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Reservations are highly recommended, but if you cannot make it on Valentine’s Day, Prieto has plans to incorporate each dish as a special on Bella Mia’s regular menu in the coming weeks.

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The new eatery is expected to open in March in Enchanted Lake Shopping Center, and then additional restaurants are planned for the North Shore and Mililani.

Known for its authentic Greek food with a Mediterranean twist, The Fat Greek features original recipes that are fresh, healthy and flavorful.

Open for lunch and dinner, eat-in or takeout, the menu offers a great selection of Fat Greek appetizers, salads and entrees, and house specials.

Regular customers may notice that Mediterranean Salmon ($12.95), which is usually offered as a special, is now on the permanent menu, as well as Fat Greek Kebobs ($12.95).

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topped with a special Mediterranean salsa served with basmati rice and a side salad. The kebobs are made with your choice of lamb or chicken, marinated and grilled with vegetables, and served with basmati rice and a Greek salad.

“We saw there was a market for Greek food in Hawaii,” says co-owner Francois Provenza, who is credited for creating the recipes. “Our food is made fresh, and we use healthy ingredients. That’s what the Greek and Mediterranean diet is known for, and that’s what we do.'”

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n the 35 years and counting since Keo Sananikone opened the doors to his popular Thai restaurant in the heart of Waikiki, customers have grown fond of the authentic cuisine made with quality, fresh ingredients served at affordable prices.

Another key ingredient to the success of Keo’s Thai Cuisine is “consistency,” according to Paul Sananikone, Keo’s brother who manages the restaurant.

“Especially when you deal with local people, you can’t fool Hawaii diners; they are very smart. A lot of people here are knowledgeable, especially when eating out.”

Keo’s welcomes diners 1 into its open air atmosphere and garden setting complete with an array of fresh floral arrangements, and Thai statues and décor.

Cool breezes pass through the eatery, carrying with them aromas of sweet curries and tantalizing spices that are incorporated in a wide array of desirable dishes.

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In addition to countless loyal local customers who dine at the Waikiki eatery on a regular basis, Keo’s has fostered a following amongst celebrities as well. As the enormous celebrity photo wall at Keo’s entrance attests, the restaurant has hosted hundreds of athletes, actors, recording artists and dignitaries including Mike Tyson, Tina Turner, Keanu Reeves, Michael J. Fox, Paula Abdul, Elton John, Will Smith and Kareem Abdul Jabbar.

According to Paul, while high-profile figures are always stopping by the restaurant, the friendly staff goes out of its way to treat each guest like royalty.

“We try to do ordinary things extraordinarily well,” Paul says. “We try to treat everybody like a movie star. I tell my workers that when people walk in the door, they are coming to spend their hardearned money.

You have to give them what they pay for. In the restaurant business, you don’t get a second chance.”

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ture dish, Evil Jungle Prince ($14.95 with chicken, $16.95 with seafood and $12.95 with vegetables and tofu).

What sounds like a villainous movie character is actually the restaurant’s flagship dish that has been featured in publications around the world that tout Keo’s as the premier dining destination. The dish features one’s desired meat or vegetables combined with fresh basil, coconut milk and red chili pepper and served on a bed of chopped cabbage.

“Our Evil Jungle Prince bring in a lot of movie stars who come in just because they heard about this dish,” Paul says. “Everybody tries to copy it, but it’s never the same. We must be doing something right! The spices and basil, a lot of chili all come together to make a dish that people can associate with. When people think of Evil Jungle Prince, they think of Keo’s.”

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Tom Yam Shrimp ($4.95) A plethora of Keo’s signature dishes.

Keo's server Julian Ruiz with Panang Shrimp & Scallops.

Sa-Teh Chicken ($9.95) Evil Jungle Prince ($14.95) Panang Shrimp & Scallops ($15.95) Soft Shell Crab with Basil ($19.95)

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eight children, and moved to Hawaii during their junior high school years. Paul credits his father, a successful businessman in Thailand, with giving him and Keo the tools to succeed via an American education.

“Our father invested in education for his kids rather than just giving us money,” says Paul of his dad, who sent all eight children to school in America. “Money can be taken away or stolen; an education can’t be taken away. As you get older, you start to understand what your parents are talking about. If you are willing to work hard in America, anything can happen.”

In addition to the restaurant and family grocery store, Keo also operates a farm in the Mokuleia area, where he grows most of the vegetables used in the eatery. This self-sustaining system allows Keo to both enjoy his hobby as well as provide fresh ingredients for the restaurant that go from the farm to one’s plate within hours.

“His farm is all organic and free of any pesticides,” says Paul of his brother. “Keo has a green thumb. He can grow anything!”

Some of the farm’s fresh vegetables can be found in Soft Shell Crab with Basil ($19.95) as

well as another seafood favorite, Panang Shrimp and Scallops ($15.95), which incorporates kaffir lime leaves, fresh ground lemon grass, peas and coconut milk.

Keo’s also is known for its famous SaTeh Chicken ($9.95), four pieces of juicy, white meat chicken on skewers served with a spicy peanut sauce. Another favorite is Tom Yum Soup ($4.95), an eclectic mix of shrimp, lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves, green onion, cilantro, mushrooms and lime juice.

“We know that a lot of local people like seafood, so we try to feature it a lot,” Paul says.

In addition to the regular menu, Keo’s is serving up a special Valentine’s Day Dinner ($29.95 per person) that appropriately includes a fresh rose for each couple. Each V-Day diner receives an appetizer selection, Green Papaya Salad, choice of entrée — including the infamous Evil Jungle Prince — and a choice of white Jasmine, brown or sticky rice. End the night with ice cream or tapioca for dessert, and during the meal, Paul suggests ordering the Mango Daiquiri ($6.50) to complete the experience.

As is the case with most nights at Keo’s, the dining room fills up quickly, so reservations are recommended.

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Keep in mind these three tasty pizzas are merely skimming the tip of the iceberg. Zpizza has many other alluring options, such as salads, appetizers, sandwiches and more that will quickly melt your heart. It’s purely love at first bite, no question about it.

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For the best take on finger-licking good baby back ribs, Tony Roma’s serves up some steep competition. With one location on Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki and another on Kaonohi Street in Aiea, this eatery has become a household name for locals throughout the state. And Tony Roma’s savory ribs aren’t the only things that work up an appetite, there’s a wide array of irresistible dishes that make stomachs growl. Trust me when I say Tony Roma’s has mouths watering up a storm!

Tony Roma’s regional chef JP Choy has been working at the Waikiki eatery since it opened its doors in 1980. Today, Choy has honed his skills in the kitchen and cooks up a fabulous Steak & Wild Mushroom Flatbread, and then some.

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Served for $12.99, Steak & Wild Mushroom Flatbread is Tony Roma’s twist on your original pizza. In fact, they’ve kicked it up a notch, and this unique pizza pie of sorts has quickly become a chef’s recommendation. This starter dish features a crisp flatbread topped with grilled, all-natural beef tenderloin, melted Havarti cheese, crumbled bleu cheese, wild mushrooms, red peppers, chives and a creamy horseradish sauce. I’ll give you a moment to take it all in, I know this work of edible art can be overwhelming. Bam! Surprise, surprise … this family favorite has been flying out of the oven, and is a hit among the keiki and adults alike.

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So, the next time the temptation for pizza becomes a little too much, think outside of the box and treat yourself to Tony Roma’s Steak & Wild Mushroom Flatbread. And here’s some food for thought: Arrive early; the Waikiki establishment does not take reservations.

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Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe

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akura Terrace Japanese Cafe serves up fresh, quality Japanese cuisine in a chic yet welcoming environment.

Located on South King Street, this restaurant is a tranquil getaway from its busy surroundings, offering diners an idyllic setting to enjoy contemporary Japanese eats for a casual lunch or an intimate dinner.

“Our concept for the restaurant is to have healthy food and a family-oriented, nice dining experience,” says marketing director Marilyn Cariaga.

Although the restaurant just opened in November, it already has drawn in a number of regular customers. While Cariaga says that the menu is simple, it’s complete with tasty appetizers, salads and entrees, including fresh seafood and an array of Donburi.

“Our No. 1 seller is Sakura Chirashi Sushi Don

Spicy Ahi Roll ($10.50)

($18),” Cariaga says. “It’s our alltime customer favorite.” This delightful dish includes ahi, yellowtail, salmon, king crab legs, ikura, uni and sushi rice with grilled salmon flakes.

Other popular dishes are Ahi Sashimi Don ($9.75), Salmon Sashimi & Ikura Don ($14) and Chicken Don ($8.50).

While the restaurant’s focus is primarily on Japanese dishes, Sakura Terrace also has added a bit of local fusion. For some fusion flavor, try Spicy Ahi Roll ($10.50) or Ahi Poke ($11.50).

Sakura Terrace prides itself on serving fresh, healthy food. Cariaga says that it’s important to the restaurant to promote healthy eating to their customers. At Sakura, it’s easy to eat healthy with tasty salads such as Shrimp Salad ($9.75) and Sashimi Salad ($10.75).

Soon, Sakura Terrace will unveil a number of new dishes for its grand opening.

“In accordance with the sakura blossoms in Japan, we are going to have our grand opening that will begin at the end of March or early April,” Cariaga says. “We will showcase a whole extensive menu.”

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akura Terrace gets its name from the sakura, or cherry blossom, flowers that bloom in Japan in the spring. During the time of the sakura blossoms in Japan, which usually occurs in late March or early April, Sakura Terrace will honor its namesake with its grand opening.

Making an appearance during the Marilyn Cariaga i grand opening will be extensive new Ah icy Sp h wit menu items, which will become permaRoll nent additions to Sakura Terrace.

“We wanted to coordinate the grand opening with the blossoms,” Cariaga says. “And some of the things we add to the menu will include little touches of the sakura flower.” For example, the restaurant currently serves hot drinks that include a small sakura for flavor.

Sakura Terrace is currently in the process of creating dishes for the new menu, and they’ve got a lot of ideas in the works. They are looking to incorporate more healthy ingredients like vegetables and tofu. The chefs are busy thinking up innovative dishes, and have been working with their regular customers to get feedback and suggestions.

The new menu will be out soon, but customers don’t have to wait until the sakura is in bloom to try some new dishes. During the month of February, Sakura Terrace offers Sakura Steak ($15). The restaurant offers one or two rotating specials each month.

And for those who are still looking for Valentine’s Day plans, Sakura Terrace is a perfect place to take your date. The restaurant is chic, and the patio seating in particular has an intimate feel.

“It’s a casual elegance,” Cariaga says, adding that Sakura Terrace is an ideal Valentine’s Day location. “It has such a nice feel, and it’s very romantic.”

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These hungry patrons also ordered an assortment Gabe Lee: “My favorite of dim sum: Scallop with is Fried Scallop with Egg Spinach Dumpling ($4.50), White Fried Rice. It’s deliShrimp with Chive cious and healthier than Dumpling ($4.50), Roasted regular fried rice.”

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Napoleon’s Bakery Located inside of Zippy’s

Panya La Palme D’or Ala Moana Center - Mall Level Mountain Side, next to Shirokiya 941-6161

711 Queen St. 597-8880 1111 Bishop St. #4 536-8363 Ala Moana Center 946-6388 Royal Hawaiian Center 791-2969

An oceanfront view to savor with steaks and seafood grilled to order.

High Quality at Affordable Prices!

✁

343 SARATOGA AVE. 923-3441

15%OFF WITH COUPON

2464 KALAKAUA AVE. 926-3447

Valentine’s Day Specials

February 14 • 5~10 p.m.

Five delicious specials • $11~32 TOMATO PANNA COTTA, CALABRESE SAUSAGE & PASTA, BURKSHIRE DOUBLE-CUT PORK CHOP, RISOTTO BREAD PUDDING OR FISH OF THE DAY Regular menu also available.

Free gift for each couple.

Excludes lunch specials & beverages. Not to be combined with other specials or offers.

Exp. 3/15/12.

Clip This Coupon NOW! Offer won’t last long.

Also Available Curry & Steak Monday-Sunday 10:30am-2:30pm, 5pm–10pm

3579 Waialae Avenue 737-8820

4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) 422-0059

2752 Woodlawn Dr. Manoa Marketplace 988-4310

Waikiki Beach Eggspress

Online

Larry’s Bakery

ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER • BLDG B, LEVEL 1 • VALIDATED PARKING ILLUPINO . COM • OPENTABLE.COM • 808.922.3400

Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa • Street Level • 2424 Kalakaua Ave., Ewa Tower • 971-1818

www.seafoodvillagehawaii.com • Ask About Our Kama‘Aina Special Discount * $3 Self Park Validation

$ 24.95 DINNER per person (4 people min)

• Duck Salad w/ Oriental Dressing • Shrimp & Scallop Wrapped in Bacon • Live Dungeness Crab - Country Style • Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp • Roasted Peking Duck • Sautéed Seasonal Vegetable • Chef So’s House Fried Rice • DESSERT- Mango Pudding

SPECIALS NOT VALID ON HOLIDAYS. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

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$ 10.95 LUNCH per person (10 people min) • Chicken Salad w/ Oriental Dressing • 4 Types of Dim Sum (BBQ Pork Bun, Nori Spring Roll, Pork Hash, Seafood Dumpling) • Beef & Broccoli • Kalua Short Ribs • Stir-Fried Assorted Vegetable • Seafood Fried Noodle • DESSERT- Mango Pudding

SPECIALS NOT VALID ON HOLIDAYS. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Valentine’s Day Tasting Menu available Fri. & Sat., Feb. 17 & 18 $85 per person

Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with a special 3-course menu for $95.

First Glance: Ginger Cured Salmon, Asian Pear Salad, Foie Gras Mousse and Duck Confit, or Seared Diver Scallops True Romance: Bone-in Filet Mignon, Pistachio Dijon Lamb Loin, Kona Kampachi, Hamakua Tomato Risotto, or King & Queen Lobster Sweet Endings: Kona Chocolate and Raspberry Mousse

(808) 949-4321 ext. 43 HiltonHawaiianVillage.com/dining Special price is per person. Coupons or additional offers may not be included. Maximum of 6 persons per reservation. Evening and aloha attire. Dress shorts acceptable. No t-shirts, casual, swim shorts, tank tops or slippers. Information subject to change without notice.

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tuesday – Saturday Rainbow Tower Hilton Hawaiian Village® Validated Valet and Self-Parking Available

WHERE TO DINE Kissaten

BUFFET

88 Piikoi St. 593-1200

Camellia Buffet 930 McCully St. 951-0511/0611

CHINESE

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

Aina Haina Chop Suey

111 N. King St. 521-8268

Aina Haina Shopping Center 820 W. Hind Dr. 373-1303 or 373-4632

Makino Chaya

Koko Cafe

Westridge Mall 486-5100

Hale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road 955-0555 Call for eligibility details.

949-4321

Makittii 2380 Kuhio Ave. 923-2260

CAFE

CATERERS Anytime Cafe

923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

Dinner Menu

4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala 737-7188 1221 S. King St. 597-8088

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $15.95 Complete Dinner

2 Choice Teishoku Combo

New Hours 5:30 - 6:45pm

17.75- $22.75

$

Choose from • Fried Oyster • Ebi Fry • Ahi Sashimi • Broiled Salmon Chicken Katsu • Miso Butterfish • Karaage • Pork Ginger Sizzling Hamburger Steak • Tempura • Tonkatsu and many more!

Bentos and assorted musubi available daily as well as ala carte specials OPEN DAILY 11am-9pm Lunch 11 am - 4 pm Dinner 5 pm - 9 pm

• NEW! Bacon-Wrapped Sirloin Steak & Eggs • Chicken & Waffles • NEW! Cheesy Western Omelette • NEW! Bacon & Cheddar Hash Brown StackTM • NEW! Hash Brown Crusted Chicken & Biscuit • Nutella® Crepes & Eggs • SIMPLE & FIT Veggie Omelette

449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

All-Occasion Catering Perfect for Birthday Parties, Family get togethers and more!

946-2073

942-4848

TEL.

Sapporo & Kirin (large) $5.75 after 10:30pm

2710 South King St. www.fukuyadeli.com

Year Of The Dragon Special For 10 People $

178

Dine-in or take-out

Seafood w/ Tofu Soup 3 Lobsters w/ Ginger & Onions Whole Crispy Chicken Beef w/ Young Ginger & Pineapple Steamed Fish Fillet w/ Ginger Salt & Pepper Shrimp Choy Sum w/ Meat Sauce Garlic w/ Shrimp Fried Rice Dessert

1345 S. King Street Corner of S. King St. & Sheridan St. Close to Ala Moana Shpg Cntr & Wal Mart

www.fujio-food.com

Deli Hours: Wed-Sun 6am-2pm After hours catering available

& after 10:30 p.m.

UNDER 600 CALORIES

©2012 IHOP IP, LLC

Japanese Home Style Restaurant “Hinone Mizunone” Please enjoy the KAMADAKIGOHAN cooked completely by “Ogama”.

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

Hee Hing Restaurant

$11.45 Complete Lunch

Served with rice, miso soup, two side dishes, and pickles.

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

Golden Duck

A Catered Experience

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

Canton Seafood Restaurant

Valid at Participating Locations Windward Mall 235-4467 Pearl City 486-4467 • Hilo 959-2600 Valid(Ala at Participating Locations: Waikiki Moana Blvd) 949-4467 Waikiki (Ala Moana), Hilo, Pearl City, and Windward Mall www.ihophawaii.com

947-2836

Open 7 Days • 2700 So. King St.

FREE LOBSTER

with purchase of (4) orders from Special Lungfunghawaii.com • Open Daily 11am-9pm Open Menu 5724 Kalanianaole Hwy • Niu Valley Shopping Ctr. LOTS OF FREE PARKING

377-5555 or 377-5566

BE ACH FRONT D INING

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100 *Menu and prices subject to change.

KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL! LUNCH & DINNER

20% OFF

1 Coupon per group. Must have valid ID. Not combinable with other discounts.

Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage. Excluding Valentine’s Day. Expires 2/17/12

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL! FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGE With Family & Group

LUNCH & DINNER

20% OFF

Must have minimum party of 4. One Birthday coupon per party of 4. Coupon valid on actual birthday, ID required. Not combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage.

Expires 2/17/12

Celebrate Valentine’s Week at the Ocean House call for reservations today!

Outrigger Reef on the Beach • 2169 Kalia Road • 923–2277

Valet parking available DINING OUT | FEB. 12-18, 2012 | 17

WHERE TO DINE Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

FAMILY DINING

Mandalay (The) 1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

Ala Moana Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace 947-8818

ON ON

On On at McCully

Bibas

1110 McCully St.

Hale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road 955-0555 Call for eligibility details.

at McCully 946-8833

Maple Garden / Yen King Little Villlage Noodle House 1113 Smith St. 545-3008

Ert’s Grill

909 Isenberg St. 941-6641

Seafood Village Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

5724 Kalanianaole Hwy. 377-5566

Liliha Square 524-1628

BOTTLES Budweiser & Bud Light Heineken & Others

Valentine’s Day Special

WINE Ck Mondavi, Fetzer, Kendall Jackson, and more...

Ala Moana Center • Mall Level

(Mountain side, next to Shirokiya) 941- 6161

Street Level, 2424 Kalakaua Ave, #102 971-1818

1.50 $ 2.00 $ 3/glass $ 13 to $ 33 $

99-082 Kauhale St., Aiea 488-8898

Henry Loui’s 2850 Paa St. 833-3728

the satisfying way to say

“I love you.”

bottle

3106 Monsarrat Ave. • Honolulu, HI 96815 • Ph: (808) 737-0080 • Fax (808) 735-0800 ♥

For questions related to your Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscription

CALL

538-NEWS(6397)

Valentine’s Day Special Tuesday, February 14, 2012 $69 per couple

Request a vacation stop • Make a payment Billing or delivery questions • Start a new subscription

Deep Fried Combo (Butterfly Shrimp & Spring Roll) ♥ Imperial Scallop Soup ♥ Lobster with Ginger & Onion ♥ Seafood in Taro Basket ♥ Orange Beef with Broccoli ♥ Dried Scallop with Egg White Fried Rice ♥ Mango Pudding Complimentary glass of wine per person

Call and Reserve Today!

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 10:30am - 9pm www.themandalayhawaii.com 1055 Alakea St. • 525-8585

The pulse of paradise. | www.staradvertiser.com

Free Parking - Mon- Fri after 5pm & All Day Sat & Sun Excluding all coupons & other discounts. Dine in only.

4-course valentine’s day dinner $ 85 per person Also featuring an exclusive Valentine’s Day Winemaker Dinner with Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars $125 per person Seating is limited. Reservations required.

$65.00 per couple • Fried Shrimp Won Ton • Seafood Soup • Lobster • Fish Filet with vegetable • Golden Seafood Fried Rice • Mango Mochi The new Home of

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947-8818 Ala Moana Center

beachhousewaikiki.com • 921-4600 • Complimentary valet parking.

WHERE TO DINE IHOP

Kenny’s Restaurant

Waikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd 949-4467 Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers 921-2400

Rainbow Drive Inn

Le Cacao Bistro

1620 N. School St. 841-0931

3441 Waialae Ave.

Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQ

Pagoda

2nd Floor, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center 922-9333

1525 Rycroft St. 948-8356

3308 Kanaina Ave. 737-0177

626-5368

Pearl City - Times Sq. SC 486-4467 Kaneohe - Windward Mall 235-4467

Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877

Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza 959-2600

Shiro’s Saimin Haven

JJ Bistro & French Pastry 3447 Waialae Ave.

739-0993

Kit N Kitchen

Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar

1010 University Avenue 942-7622

Ala Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level 946-6388

Waimalu 98-020 Kam Hwy. 488-8824 Waipahu 94-256 Waipahu Depot St. 676-2088 Ewa Beach Shp. Ctr. 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd. 689-0999

Celebrate Valentines Day February 10-14, 2012

First Course: Choice of:

• Steamed Pacific Oyster on the Half Shell Duet Vaor • Chinese BBQ Pork in Steamed Buns

Tuesday • February 14, 2012 11A.M. till Midnight

Rib Roast Au Jus $13.50 $12.50

FEBRUARY 10-14, 2012 • Fried Dumpling Salad • Clam Chowder Soup Special • Entrée Choice of: $19.95 Bone-In Pork Chop 4-Course per person or Meal Seafood Spaghetti • Strawberry Panna Cotta OPEN TIL MIDNIGHT! MARKET CITY SHOPPING CENTER 2919 KAPIOLANI BLVD., #218 735-3888

Waipahu Shopping Plaza 94-300 Farrington Hwy., Suite F-1 Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

Make your reservation today!

951-MAXS (6297) February 6 - March 4 One Winner Per Week!

Also available PASTA • BURGERS • SALADS • SANDWICHES

MINI CHILI FRANK PLATE

$4.99 FAST FOOD

MINI CHILI & CHICKEN PLATE LUAU FOR 4 AT GERMAINE’S LUAU 2 NIGHT STAY AT ASTON AT THE WAIKIKI BANYAN

• One Half Maine Lobster with Ginger Scallion, Black Pepper Beef Tenderloin and Honeymoon Shrimp or • Chef Wu’s Alaskan King Crab, Mongolian Pork Chop & Honeymoon Shrimp

DINNERS INCLUDE Salad Bar, Corn on the Cob, Strawberry Short Cake, & much more!

801 Dillingham Blvd. (next to Costco Iwilei) Honolulu Hawaii 96817

Enter To Win A

Third Course: Choice of:

Sweetheart Chicken

Seafood Paella

www.maxschicken.com

• Imperial Scallop Soup or • Chinese Chicken Salad

Seafood Continental

A Valentine Favorite...

Cuisine of the Philippines

Second Course: Choice of:

$16.95

OPEN Mon - Fri 6AM - 1PM ✁ Sat 6AM - 12PM

4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) | www.larrysbakery.com or find us on

$4.99 FAST FOOD

BREAKFAST BENTO

$3.59

ĴUBO 9$ .PWJF 1BTTFT BU $POTPMJEBUFE T 8BSE s 1BTTFT UP 8FU O 8JME )BXBJJ ĴUBO 9$ .PWJF 1BTTFT BU $POTPMJEBUFE T 8BSE s 1BTTFT UP 8FU O 8JME )BXBJJ

Cupid’s Breakfast

entrees are served with steamed rice or garlic seafood fried rice

$9.25

Portuguese Sweet Bread with Eggs, Bacon, & Coffee or Tea. Breakfast served 24 Hrs.

Fourth Course:

• Banana Spring Rolls with Chocolate Sauce & Vanilla Ice Cream

955-1764 • OPEN 24 HOURS

$39.95 per person For reservations, call 735-5544

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

Validated Parking

449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101

Valentine’s Day 3PECIAL -ENU FOR 4WO

Choice of Sirloin Steak with “Sweetheart” Shrimp (pictured) or Garlic Rib Steak Choice of Red Velvet Cake Ala Mode, Bread Pudding Ala Mode or Brownie Delite

&EBRUARY s AM PM AT :IPPY S $INE )N 2ESTAURANTS ONLY Restaurant price: Mini Chili & Chicken Plate $5.79, Mini Chili Frank Plate $5.79. Offer valid 2/6/12 - 3/4/12. Prices slightly higher at Kahului. Offer not valid with any other promotional offers/discount cards. Other restrictions may apply, see stores for details.

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WHERE TO DINE Wailana Coffee House

FINE DINING

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

Stage Restaurant

Il Lupino

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

Royal Hawaiian Center 922-3400

Bali Steak & Seafood Hilton Hawaiian Village (Rainbow Tower) 2005 Kalia Road 949-4321

Top of Waikiki

Zippy’s

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Call the one nearest you

Restaurant Row 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

Chai’s Island Bistro

Max’s Of Manila

The Fat Greek 580 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

NIGHTLY 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Teriyaki Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.95 Daily Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23.95 Sukiyaki Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.95 Teriyaki Steak & Chicken Combo .$21.95 Kama‘aina & Military Discount Available (with proper ID)

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR SPECIAL Deep Fried Crispy Flounder Chicken (Whole) with

(Reg. $15.99)

$9.99 $4.99

Voted Best Thai in Hawaii 15% OFF Take Out Coupon required. Not combinable with other offers. Expires 2/17/12

THAI CUISINE SERVING HAWAII SINCE 1977...

Dinner 4:30pm - Closing

2028 Kuhio Avenue Walking distance from all Waikiki Hotels

tel. 951-9355 www.keosthaicuisine.com

Best Cantonese Cuisine

Sweetheart Deal Buy one Rustica pizza get the second at

50% off Offer valid thru 2/29/12.

Limit 4

WARD CENTRE (Auahi Streetfront) 1200 Ala Moana 596-0066 KAILUA (Next to Boots & Kimo’s) 151 Hekili St. 230-8400

DINNER (after 11am)

Shrimp & Scallop Fettuccine $17.99 Prime Rib & Shrimp Scampi $20.99 $18.99 Prime Rib & Mahimahi Prime Rib Au Jus Regular Cut, 10 oz...$16.99 Kenny’s Cut, 14 oz...$20.99

Saimin Havenly Yours,

2nd entree of equal/lesser value. Limit 1 coupon per table/take-out order.

Valid 5pm to close. Coupon must be presented. Exp. 2/16/12.

VALENTINE’S SPECIALS

All dining couples receive a complimentary carnation!

Valentine’s Day only (2/14/12) while supplies last.

WAIPAHU

EWA BEACH SHOP. CTR.

94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.

10.95

$

❤

676-2088

689-0999

w w w. s h i ro s s a i m i n . c o m

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Kam Shopping Center Open 6am Daily

Salmon Wafu, Teriyaki or Salted

Every Dining Couple on Tuesday 2/14 Receives a

FREEORROSE FREE VALENTINE DESSERT ❤

12.95

$

Includes: Scoop Rice, Miso Soup, Tea,Tofu, Gyoza, Green Salad or Tsukemono

OPEN TUE-SUN LUNCH

11AM-2PM, DINNER 5-8:30PM • Closed Monday Lunch & Dinner

100 N. Beretania Street #113

536-3035

(Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza)

10% OFF

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

5% OFF

Credit Card Sale Only (With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items Excludes Set Menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials. 5%, 10% and lobster special not to be combined with any other offer/discounts/specials.

Expires 2/29/12. Must present coupon.

Lobster $999 with purchase of Full Price Entree Valid 5-10:30pm

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant Liliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Celebrating 10 Years!

Dim Sum Take Out Special! 8am-11:30am Lobster $999 with purchase of Full Price Entree Valid 5-10:30pm

841-0931

Fresh

2 pc. Shrimp Tempura 2 pc. Vegetable Tempura & Miso Butterfish

For complete meal, add $5.59 Includes soup or salad, dessert & beverage

Shiro ‘Be able to laugh’ Matsuo

488-8824

1430 KONA ST. (behind Ala Moana Center) Open Daily 10:30am-9:30pm • 955-7888

955-3388

Seafood Benedict (full order) Prime Rib (8 oz.) & Eggs

Laughter is a tonic to lessen life’s struggles with stress and strife Laughter can be a tool to calm down anger, hate and jealousy Laughter can be one of the prime joys of life To be able to laugh and tickle your funny bones It shows you’re human.

Dine-In or Take-out Available

OPEN DAILY: 10am — midnight 923 KEEAUMOKU ST.

BREAKFAST $13.99

Dear Hearts, Treasured Friends and Faithful Readers of my sayings,

50% OFF

(Reg. $12.99)

With purchase of an entrée. Not to be combined with any other offer or special. Limited Time.

Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village

941-4444

Buy Any Dinner Entree, Get The 2nd

Half

Seasoning Herbs

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

Dinner served from 5:30 nightly. Valet parking available. Not valid with any other offer.

Kaimuki 3040 Waialae Ave. 734-0404 Ala Moana Makai Market 949-2120 Waikiki 1831 Ala Moana Blvd 941-3444

Sam Choy’s BLC

Hy’s Steak House

94-300 Farrington Hwy 801 Dillingham Blvd.

951-6297

WAIMALU

GREEK

Aloha Tower Market Pl. 585-0011

FILIPINO

98-020 Kam Hwy.

Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash) Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

5% OFF

(Charge) • Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

10% OFF(Cash)

3553 Waialae Avenue Excludes Set Menu; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials.

738-8666

5%, 10% and lobster special are not to be combined with any other offer/discounts/specials. Expires 2/29/12. Must present coupon.

WHERE TO DINE ITALIAN Bella Mia Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria 1137 11th Ave. 737-1937 2222 S. Beretania St. 941-4400

3106 Monsarrat Ave. 737-0080

Romanos Macaroni Grill

Curry King

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

Genki Sushi

Hinone Mizunone

Stadium Market Place 488-9202 Aina Haina 373-4033 Ala Moana 942-9102 Ewa Town Center 683-1003 Kaneohe 247-9595 Kapahulu 735-7700 Kapolei Commons 674-4227 Waikele Center 678-3180 Waiau 485-0227 Ward Center 591-5600 Kukui Grove 808-632-2450 Maui Mall 808-873-7776 Lahaina 808-661-0333 Kona 808-327-6776

Blue Hawaii Sushi 1140 Kuala St., Pearl City Across Wal-Mart 456-2128

Ward Warehouse 1050 Ala Moana Blvd. #1400 591-8855

Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300

1345 South King St. 942-4848

Ichiriki Aiea 98-150 Kaonohi St. 484-2222 Honolulu 510 Piikoi St. 589-2299

Kobe Japanese Steak House 1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

Jai

Chinese New Year

(Monk’s Food) Available All-Day

Special Menu for10

179

G Sushi Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd. #23 732-9661

JAPANESE

Happy Valley Pasta & Pizza

$

Z Pizza Ward Centre Auahi St. Shops 596-0066 Kailua 151 Hekili St. 230-8400

Ham and Scallop Soup • Chinese Chicken Salad • Peking Duck w/ Buns • Steamed Sea Bass w/ Ginger & Onions • Walnut Shrimp • Capitol Pork Chops • Boneless Chicken Cake Noodle • Rice • Jai • Chef’s Dessert of the Day 111 N. King St. near Maunakea 7am -10pm

521-8268

Free Parking in the Rear DINNER HOURS ONLY No credit cards accepted for special menu

Try Our Marinated Fried Chicken! “Marinated in a Light Teri Sauce then Deep Fried.

Very Tasty!�

#2 Fish Patties

Dim Sum

Served 7am Daily

1

$ 98

Sun-Thu 8am-10pm • Fri-Sat til 11pm Okazuya open daily from 8am

Take-out Orders Welcomed

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT & DELICATESSEN Serving Hawaii for 75 Years!

Celebrate Your Birthday With us and Receive a complimentary Hy’s Cheesecake & Keepsake Photo For Honoree

14 LOCATIONS: Aina Haina 373-4033 Kapahulu 735-7700 Waiau 485-0227 Kaneohe 247-9595 Ala Moana 942-9102 Waikele 678-3180

Stadium Marketplace 488-9202 Ewa Town Center 683-1003 Ward Center 591-5600 Kapolei 674-4227

Kukui Grove 808-632-2450 Maui Mall 808-873-7776 Lahaina 808-661-0333 Kona 808-327-6776

Mon-Fri: 6:00 - 10:00 pm Sat, Sun: 5:30 - 10:00 pm • Wine Spectator Award-Winning Wine List • Live Entertainment • Valet Parking

732-1656 ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S. www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

Full Service Catering & Event Planning

NOW OPEN at 900 N. Nimitz Hwy 536-8570

Reservations Recommended

Mon-Sat 10:30am-9pm; Sun 12n-8pm

Call For Take Out www.bangkokchefexpress.com

922 5555

Serving Lunch & Dinner • Take-out Available

6.65

Proper Attire Required

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ON ON at McCully

Aina Haina Chop Suey East Honolulu

1110 McCully St. • 946-8833

Aina Haina Shopping Center 373-1303 or 373-4632

COURSE MEAL

Chinese Restaurant

www.ononhawaii.com

10%OFF COUPON

Dine-In and Take-Out Excludes Special Menus Exp 2/29/12

Dinner for 10 ~ $189 reg. $225 • Chinese Chicken Salad • Salt & Pepper Shrimp • Peking Duck w/Bun • Peking Style • Scallop Egg Soup Pork Chop • Steamed Seabass • Minute Chicken Cake Noodle w/Ginger Onion

Go to www.ononhawaii.com to view Menus and find $5 Coupon

677-7744

www.acateredexperience.com

Valentine SPECIAL

www.hyshawaii.com

Topped with Tuna Salad, Seafood Salad, & Spicy Tuna

OUR IMMENSELY POPULAR TAKE-OUT PLATE LUNCH FOR ONLY... $

1627 Nuuanu Ave 585-8839 2955 E. Manoa Rd 988-0212

2440 Kuhio Ave.

February Special Mushroom Trio

2746 Kaimuki Ave

SOUP CHOICE

OF THE

D AY

OF APPETIZER Kataifi Shrimp Salad • Baked Lobster Avocado • Escargot • Crab Rangoon

4$26.70

& up per person

Now Taking Reservations

CHOICE

OF

ONE ENTREE

Fisherman Pie • Baked Cornish Hen • Baked Salmon Asian Classic • Cheese Ravioli w/Lobster (*$5 for Lamb Wellington)

STRAWBERRY DIPPED CHOCOLATE $24/DOZ. 3441 Waialae Ave.

3447 Waialae Avenue

739-0993

626-5368

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WHERE TO DINE Kozo Sushi

Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe

Kahala Mall 738-KOZO Keeaumoku 946-KOZO Moiliili 951-KOZO Pearlridge 483-6805 Pearl City 455-6805

1240 South King Street 591-1181

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

Sushi Ichiban

2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

Tanaka of Tokyo

Sushi Company

East, in King’s Village 922-4233 Central, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza 922-4702 West, in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace 945-3443

3579 Waialae Ave. 737-8820

KOREAN

Makino Chaya 98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

Restaurant Suntory Royal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr 3rd Flr. 922-5511

Sumo Ramen

Sushi Izakaya

Choi’s Garden

Kaneohe 234-6868 Kapolei 693-8808 Market City 737-1868 Kamehameha Shp Cntr 848-8186 Pearl Highlands Cntr 456-8082 99 Ranch Mapunapuna 833-3139

2065 S. Beretania St 946-7466

1303 Rycroft St., Honolulu. HI 596-7555

Valentine’s Dinner Special MANOA 988-5923

WAIMALU 485-8883

2752 Woodlawn Drive

98-1277 Kaahumanu St. (across from Safeway)

Sushi King

Choon Chun Chicken

2700 S. King St. 947-2836

February Specials

1649 Kalakaua Ave. 447-4492

FREE 2pc Crispy Gau Gee With your order when you bring in this coupon, 1 per person

Red Velvet Cake & Red Velvet Cupcake

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Seafood Dori

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Japanese Cuisine

Show Your Love with a Platter

Serving Oahu’s Ohanas For More Than 14 Yrs. 11:30 am-2:30 pm; 5 pm-9:30 pm (Closed Tuesdays) Prices slightly higher at Zippy’s Ala Moana and Pearlridge.

MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551

Enjomy ade Sushi D aily!

Fresh

STARTING FEBRUARY 20th Breakfast will be open daily from 6:30 am – 1:00 pm

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Mon-Sat 9am to 7:30pm; Sun 9:30am to 6pm • 1111 McCully Street • 947-5411

at the Colony Surf Please come share our nightly sunsets...

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New England Clam Chowder

SALAD BAR

FEATURED HOT ENTREES

Tofu Watercress Salad | Asian Chicken Salad | Caesar Salad

POKE BAR

Blackened Sashimi | Shrimp Cocktail | Variety of Poke’s

ACTION STATION

Michel’s Early DiningClub Two course menu for $45 plus a complimentary glass of wine.

5:30 pm Reservations Only! MONDAY THRU SATURDAY ON RESERVATIONS MENTIONING THIS AD Expires 2/29/12 *Not valid on Valentine’s Day

www.michelshawaii.com • 923-6552 • 2895 Kalakaua Ave. FREE VALET PARKING • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY

CALL FOR BANQUETS, RECEPTIONS & PARTIES 728-3463 22 | DINING OUT | FEB. 12-18, 2012

Roasted Garlic & Herb Prime Rib w/Homemade Horseradish & Au Jus Sushi Station Featuring: Spicy Tuna & California Hand-Rolls

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Pasta Station: Penne Pasta w/Grilled Chicken & Macadamia Nut Pesto Cream

SOUP OF THE DAY

Steamed Alaskan Snow Crab Legs | Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura | Steamed Whole Red Snapper w/Asian Pesto Sauce | Baked Oyster Rockefeller | Seafood Medley w/Black Bean Sauce

DESSERT Bar

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries | Soft Serve Ice Cream w/Assorted Toppings | Red Velvet Cupcakes | White Chocolate Bread Pudding | Pecan Pie and Much More!!!

Enjoy some refreshing Valentine’s Day Drink Specials Adults: $41.95 | Children (5-8): $18.95

A new twist on an old favorite New Hours of Operation: Breakfast Service: Monday-Friday Saturday and Sunday Lunch Service: Monday-Friday Brunch Buffet: Saturday and Sunday Dinner Buffet: Wednesday-Sunday

6:30am-10:00am 6:30am-9:30am 11:00am-2:00pm 10:00am-2:00pm 5:00pm-9:30pm

*For information/reservations call Pagoda Restaurant at 948-8356 or go to our website at: Pagodahawaii.com

WHERE TO DINE Yakiniku Million

SHABU SHABU

Nuuanu Okazuya

626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

1351 Nuuanu Ave. 533-6169

Hanaki Restaurant Manoa Marketplace 2756 Woodlawn Drive 988-1551

MEXICAN PACIFIC RIM

El Charro Mexicano Aiea Restaurant 99-115 Aiea Heights Drive 488-9727

3660 on the Rise

VIETNAMESE Pho My Lien

THAI

3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

OKAZUYA

Keo’s Thai Cuisine 2028 Kuhio Ave. 951-9355

98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

Bangkok Chef

Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering

1627 Nuuanu Ave. • 585-8839 2955 E. Manoa Rd. • 988-0212 900 N. Nimitz Hwy. • 536-8570

The Ocean House Restaurant 2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277

2710 S. King St. 946-2073

Saigon Pearl 1430 Kona St., #101 955-7888

Delicious! Japanese Style Steak with special ponzu-wasabi sauce Early Bird $ Special Only

12.95

$

February Special 4.99

D I N N E R

Green Papaya Salad

Prix Fixe Menu

Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon.

Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 2/29/12

Monday, February 13th and Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

Military w/ID receive 10% OFF

SAKURA TERRACE JAPANESE CAFE

1240 South King Street | 591-1181 | www.sakuraterrace.com

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WESTRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER • 488-4900 (Next to Makino Chaya) 98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm

Mon–Sat 11am–2:30pm & 5pm–10pm • Sun 4:30pm –9:30pm

Valentine’s Day Special! featuring entrées from our new Chef Kris

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APPETIZER SELECTIONS Fresh Bruschetta • Calamari Soup du Jour • Choice of Salad ENTRÉE SELECTIONS Stuffed Pesto Chicken Breast Italian Brisket • Herb Crusted Salmon Shellfish White w/Pasta CHOICE OF HOMEMADE DESSERT

$1 OFF Any Bread purchases over $4 Must present coupon • exp. 2/16/12

DAILY BREAD SPECIALS TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

922-6868

Call for Reservations & Information 2284 Kalakaua Ave.

Rustic Kalamata Olive Bread Sundried Tomato Cheesebread Foccacia Derecco Walnut Raisin Hamakua Farms Mushroom Bread Buckwheat Fig

Open 7 Days from 11am-10pm

Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 5pm - 10pm

“All Natural no added chemicals”

Available at Beretania location only.

Reservations recommended.

2222 S. Beretania St. | 941-4400

Sauteed Mahi with Lobster Sauce Steak & Shrimp Chicken Alfredo Pasta

at the old Waikiki III Theatres Parking available at the Pro-Park location Seaside Ave. Pay $2 at the Restaurant. www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com

988-4310 2752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

Tues-Sat 7:30am-7pm; Sunday 7:30am-3pm

Starter Ahi Carpaccio with Wasabi Aioli or Brie Won Ton with Cupid’s Marmalade Salad Shrimp Cake on Nalo Greens Served with a Pomegranate Vinaigrette Entrée Sliced Grilled Herb Crusted Striploin With a Bordelaise Sauce and Steamed Half Maine Lobster With a Béarnaise Sauce Hawaiian Potato Au Gratin Steamed Waialua Asparagus Dessert Tuxedo Mousse Cake Chocolate Cake filled with White and Dark Chocolate Mousse Coated with a Chocolate Ganache

$57 per person 580 Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979 Like us on Facebook for Special Deals & Offers www.samchoyhawaii.com

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VALENTINE’S WEEK

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13 – SUNDAY FEBRUARY 19 This year, celebrate Valentine’s at Ruth’s Chris Steak House.

Enjoy our full a la carte menu and a tantalizing selection of chef’s specials.

Valentines will receive a special gift.

On Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14, we will open at 4:00 pm

Restaurant Row | 808.599.3860 | 500 Ala Moana Blvd.

Waikiki Beach Walk | 808.440.7910 | 226 Lewers St. Also Sizzlin’ At...

Mauna Lani, Big Island | Lahaina Center, Maui | The Shops at Wailea, Maui

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ICHIRIKI-ON-THE-GO SUKIYAKI BENTOS

$7.95

DAILY 11AM-2:30PM

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TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!

AIEA • 484-2222 98-150 Kaonohi St.

HONOLULU • 589-2299 510 Piikoi St.

930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611

• PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CONVENIENT PARKING

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othing says “amour” like delightful delicacies from Patisserie La Palme D’Or. The eatery, which first opened in 2006 at Ala Moana Center, features special sweets every Valentine’s Day, and this year is no exception. Numerous customers often crowd the patisserie during the days leading up to — and the day of — Valentine’s Day. For Valentine’s Day 2012, La Palme D’Or proudly presents two different cakes — Passion Delight and Raspberry Amor ($37 small; $26 extrasmall). Comprising of a variety of fruity mousse flavors, Passion Delight features layers of white chocolate, banana and strawberry mousse with passion cream accents atop a layer of vanilla sponge cake. Raspberry Amor includes layers of milk tea chocolate cream and a chocolate hazelnut crunch atop chocolate almond sponge cake.

The dessert is adorned with a raspberry ganache. The extra-small sizes are recommended for two to four people, while the small sizes can be shared

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among four to six people.

While the two special cakes are often sold whole, slices of each are available as well, according to executive chef Akiko Kimura.

“They’re (slices) available in our display case for $4.95,” she says.

The unique flavors and upscale décor of the pastries at La Palme D’Or make the eatery different from other patisseries, as does the eatery’s fine ingredients.

“It’s a store where you can buy desserts that have both Japanese and European flavors,” explains sales associate Erika Donohoe. “The elegance of the pastries makes it unique (as well).”

The patisserie’s signature pastry is Gateau Au Fraise ($4.95), or a strawberry shortcake, with layers of light moist sponge cake sandwiched with fresh whipped cream and sliced strawberries. This pastry can be sold by the slice or customers can order the entire cake ($25 extra small, $35 small, $45 medium and $60 large). Cheese D’Or ($4) is another customer favorite.

“It’s like a fluffy cheesecake — very light in texture,” says Kimura.

La Palme D’Or offers customers many unique treats. For example, Crunchy Choco Sandwich ($2.50) — a fancier twist on the classic brownie — features a walnut and macadamia nut-laden brownie sandwiched with a milk chocolate hazelnut crunch. La Macha ($4.45) is a distinctive combination of green tea mousse, chocolate mousse and a layer of fine chocolate sponge cake. Finally, Chocolate Mint pastry ($4.50) — comprising of mint mousse atop a light combination of chocolate sponge filled with chocolate mousse and chocolate pearls — was introduced during the holidays and is still available for purchase.

While elegant pastries are La Palme D’Or’s claim to fame, the patisserie is also well known for its Jelly au Lait drinks. Customers can choose to eat or drink Jelly au Lait ($3.25 without milk), or flavored French jelly topped

with whipped cream. Jelly au Lait comes in several variations, incorporating milk ($4.55), soymilk ($5.25) or mocha ($5.55) to the drink. Signature Jelly au Lait ($4.55) drinks include Plantation Tea Pastry chef Hikaru Hatano Jelly ($4) — a whips up a cake. textured summer drink made with 100 percent pineapple juice with sweetened black tea — and Jelly au Lait Mocha ($5.55), La Palme D’Or’s house-made chocolate milk with real chocolate. Lava Flow ($4) — a creamy blend of La Palme D’Or’s original strawberry puree mixed with condensed milk — is another popular drink.

In addition to the patisserie’s pastries and drinks, its brunch sandwiches and apple pies — half slices of green apples covered in almond crème and wrapped in puff pastry — are best-sellers.

“Our sandwiches — Homemade Croissant Tuna Salad or BLT sandwiches ($4.15) — and apple pies are really popular,” Donohoe says.

“They usually sell out around 1 p.m. and we make a limited amount each day.”

La Palme D’Or does not feature daily or monthly promotions; rather, the specials are usually featured around occasions, such as Valentine’s Day. The various holidays influence the patisserie’s menu.

“We tend to change as we have special events; we bring in new items and take out the old ones,” Donohoe states.

Passion Delight ($37 small, $26 extra-small)

Cheese D’Or ($4)