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With a can’t-be-beat lineup of rich and creamy ice cream, shakes, cakes, smoothies and more, Cold Stone Creamery remains the perfect retreat for those still hoping to cool off from summer’s lingering heat.

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Shift leader Romina Furr drizzles thick chocolate syrup over one of Cold Stone Creamery’s signature creations.

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Romano’s smart pasta dish | 8 Sold on Hifumi’s full-flavored seafood | 9

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ometimes the simplest things make the biggest difference. For example, a smile to brighten someone’s day or a “please” or “thank you” as a sign of respect can really make a world of difference. So can popcorn smothered in butter, a cherry placed atop an ice cream sundae, or a hefty spread of cream cheese on a freshly toasted bagel. Come to think of it, cream cheese has a way of making everything better. In fact, I recall starting each day as a middle- and highschooler with strawberry cream cheese — and a bit of bagel, of course. And I confess, it was definitely the best part of the day!

My cream cheese cravings have subsided a bit since my high school years, but this week, I was back at it — head over heels in love with this widely consumed cheese. Luckily for me, the following Ono, You Know establishments whipped up a few cream cheese masterpieces to indulge in.

So without further ado, read on and take part in my weeklong lovefest with cream cheese!

Larry's Bakery Oh, it’s always a sweet, sweet day when Larry’s Bakery is involved. I’m a die-hard sugar fanatic, so paying a visit to this top-of-the-line bakery on Lawehana Street is almost like taking a tour through Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory — only here, you get much more than just chocolate!

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through the kitchen. Of course, it doesn’t take long before your sweet tooth is hooked on Larry’s Bakery.

Now, when you think of cream cheese you usually think bagels. Well, this time this Salt Lake establishment is sprucing it up with a wonderland of cream cheese creations.

“Cream cheese is great to work with,” says Iris Yafuso, who along with her brother, Lance, is the mastermind behind Larry’s

Bakery. “It can go with pretty much anything.”

When asked about the bakery’s cream cheese specialties, Iris couldn’t help but rave about Iris’ OMG. Priced at $2 each, this treat of treats most certainly will have you saying, “Oh … my … gosh!” after each bite. Yes, it’s that delicious! Made with a shortbread cookie crust as its foundation, Iris’ OMG features a luscious brownie filled with cream cheese and topped with sprinkles.

“We put together this recipe just for fun, and initially we only made one just to sample, but it was so good,” Iris exclaims.

Yet, that’s not to discredit Larry’s Bakery’s Cream Cheese Coffee Cake ($7.95) and Cream Cheese Ensaimada ($1.75 each).

Both pastries are amazing in their own right. Seriously, what’s not to love about Cream Cheese Coffee Cake? A Larry’s Bakery original, this favorite of mine had been on hiatus from the menu, but has now returned better than ever, thanks to its fluffy Danish dough with cream cheese, drizzled with streusel and a sugar glaze, and sprinkled with almonds. As a devout lover of ensaimadas, I was more than eager to devour this sweet and savory offering, which was topped with buttercream frosting and dusted with powdered sugar. Yum!

Above: Larry’s Bakery employee Nikki Tamashiro and the editor serve up Cream Cheese Coffee Cake ($7.95) and Iris's OMG ($2).

Left: Fendu’s Lilikoi Cheesecake ($4.50 each)

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DINING OUT // COVER STORY // COLD STONE CREAMERY

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the sizzling summer heat continues to linger, diners find comfort in the cool creations available at Cold Stone Creamery.

Cold Stone’s collection of tantalizing treats, from rich and creamy ice cream and shakes to cakes, cupcakes and light and refreshing smoothies, are perfect for those looking to beat the heat. With nine franchise locations in Hawaii, including seven

on Oahu and two on Maui, Island residents are minutes away from enjoying what Cold Stone founders Donald and Susan Sutherland dubbed the world’s “perfect” ice cream when they opened the creamery’s first store in Tempe, Ariz., in 1988.

As Tod Takahashi, area representative for Cold Stone in Hawaii, explains, the company strives to deliver “the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience” to its

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LEFT Ice Cream Cookies (price varies per location) RIGHT Tod Takahashi, area representative, and Romina Furr, shift leader

customers. Cold Stone Creamery prides itself in providing ice cream made fresh daily, as the smooth and creamy flavors are paired and mixed on the iconic frozen granite stone with more than 35 flavorful choices of “mix-ins,” from fruits to candies and cake pieces.

“The ice cream is smooth and creamy, and we also make our fresh waffle cones and chocolate-dipped cones daily,” Takahashi says. “We make everything on a stone — everything’s mixed as you choose. We chop and fold your choice of ingredients with your ice cream of choice. Everything is made to order.”

For starters, ice cream is served in three memorable sizes: Like It, Love It and Gotta Have It (prices vary by franchise). Diners may

LEFT Small Round Cake (price varies per location) RIGHT No Fair Funnel Cake (price varies per location)

choose from some of Cold Stone’s iconic flavors, ranging from Cake Batter to Cheesecake, Sweet Cream and mainstays such as French Vanilla, Strawberry and Chocolate. The ice cream comes together with Cold Stone’s tremendous assortment of mix-ins and toppings, and makes such Signature Creations as the Cheesecake Fantasy, Cookie Monster, OREO Overload and Mud Pie Mojo possible. Cold Stone also encourages eaters to form their own Custom Creations from scratch as the ice-cold stone becomes a canvas of colors and flavors.

“Hot Stone” favorites are also a hit with new and returning customers, including the Brownie A La Cold Stone (price varies by franchise) — a

warm chocolate brownie topped with French Vanilla ice cream and covered with whipped topping, caramel, hot fudge and pecans. The No Fair Funnel Cake is another

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Pie (all prices vary by franchise. Cold Stone even offers a handy online cake ordering system.

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Shift leader Romina Furr drizzles thick chocolate syrup over one of Cold Stone Creamery’s signature creations.

With a can’t-be-beat lineup of rich and creamy ice cream, shakes, cakes, smoothies and more, Cold Stone Creamery remains the perfect retreat for those still hoping to cool off from summer’s lingering heat.

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LEFT Brownie a la Cold Stone (price varies per location) RIGHT Ice Cream Cupcakes (price varies per location)

“Hot” seller, and includes warm funnel cake topped with French Vanilla ice cream, whipped topping, savory strawberries, strawberry puree and powdered sugar.

For those celebrating a birthday or other special event, Cold Stone has it covered with a wide range of signature cakes, cupcakes and ice cream sandwiches. Cakes are available in both round and rectangular forms, and can be custom-designed to feed anywhere from two to 50 or more people. The Midnight Delight and Cake Batter Confetti are just a couple of the crowdpleasing options available, as is the Caramel Turtle

nity with its 11th annual World’s Largest Ice Cream Social that benefits MakeA-Wish. On Sept. 27, $1 from the sale of any Love It or Gotta Have It ice cream, yogurt or sorbet creation will be donated to Make-A-Wish from stores in Hawaii and across the nation. Proceeds will benefit the organization, which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to “enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.”

Stop in and scoop up the flavorful fun at Cold Stone Creamery, and see what the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience is all about.

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Signature appetizers are a tasty work of art exquisite dish.

If you prefer your pupus with a bit of a kick, the Steamed Manila Clams ($15) may be what you’re seeking. The appetizer is sauteed in garlic, shallots, lemon grass, Thai bird chili, kaffir lime leaves, sambal chili sauce and clam juice. The sweet clams are deglazed with Chablis, steamed, tossed with butter and served with cilantro, green onion and crispy shallots. Oh, it’s tasty.

Fresh, spicy, sweet, good for sharing and bathed in a broth just dying to be absorbed in the restaurant’s homemade bread, this appetizer is more of a meal than a menu option. That’s not a bad thing. Big is good.

In addition to the fabulous paintings, sculptures and other historic pieces at Honolulu Museum of Art, attendees of the August Moon fundraiser got to enjoy Japengo’s Crab and Shrimp Cakes. The art, both edi-

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creaminess to the crunchy creations. And if you’re not a sauce aficionado, no problem, as with JAPENGO any good ingredient they are fine just by themselves.

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The Hanamaki boasts ahi ble and not, were a big hit. The while the Tengu has scalCrab and Shrimp Cakes ($16) are lops. Both are topped with constructed of lump crab, chopped shrimp cakes and mixed with gobo and mayo. The soon-to-be golden patties are then panko-coated, pan-fried and served with a pan-seared large New Caledonia prawn.

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The restaurant’s signature appetizer is the Scallop Butter Yaki ($16). The large, pan-seared scallops are flown in fresh twice a week from Boston, topped in butter yaki and torched to a golden brown. Plated on shiso leaves and topped with black tobiko and tubular chives, it’s no wonder why so many of these sweet sea creatures have passed through the kitchen over the past 11 months. The scallops are so juicy they are almost wet, and the slightly peppery flavor and definite crunch of the tobiko adds an important textural change to this

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eafood Village is known for its award-winning Chinese cuisine, and offers early bird specials (before 7 p.m.) that include Steak & Fried Shrimp ($14.95), Steak & Mahi Mahi ($16.95), Sweet & Sour Fish ($13.95), Mongolian Beef ($13.95) and Kung Pao Chicken ($13.95). Each special comes with Egg Swirl Soup, garden salad, steamed rice and an almond float.

Dining Out met two lovely couples from Colorado one night for dinner, and all four members agreed that the Seafood Village specials were a superb meal choice during their visit to Oahu.

Great food coupled with great service made for an amazing evening in the Islands.

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Genie Petrocco: “I had the Sweet & Sour Fish. It was very good … very Asian and spicy. And SEAFOOD VILLAGE Dominic Petrocco: “We had I like the Egg Swirl Soup (included in early bird special before 7 the Steak & Fried Shrimp. It was WHERE Hyatt Regency Waikiki fantastic! The Mango Pudding p.m.).”

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They call it he best thing about pasta is … well, just about everything. You really can’t go wrong. There are so many fun shapes to choose from and so many ways to prepare it. And in restaurants, creative chefs love to embellish pasta in their own signature style, while others steadfastly adhere to traditional recipes.

The only problem with pasta dishes on many restaurant menus is the addition of meat, fish, eggs and cheese in nearly every offering.

With the word macaroni in its name, Romano’s Macaroni Grill should know a thing or two about pasta and what it takes to make customers come back for more — and it does.

The menu offers a simple yet smart concept: Create Your Own Pasta ($14), which offers a choice of pasta, sauce, three vegetables and a meat (or roasted eggplant for vegetarians). And, according to executive chef Nawai Keko‘olani, veggie lovers don’t have to stop at three. In fact, his favorite concoction is fettucini with roasted garlic tomato sauce, mushrooms, eggplant, broccoli and roasted peppers topped with fresh grana padano cheese.

Guests can choose as many of their favorite vegetables available — roasted peppers, broccoli, fresh spinach, roasted tomatoes, artichokes, roasted garlic, roasted mushrooms, asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes and more — as they wish for this dish.

Pasta choices include spaghetti, capellini, penne, farfalle and rigatoni, as well as fresh quadratini and whole wheat fettucini. The chef notes that fresh pastas are made with eggs, so ask your server before ordering, or just opt for the high-quality dried variety.

“Our dried pastas are specially made for Macaroni Grill,” Chef Keko‘olani says. “You won’t find it in stores.”

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Top off your pasta with your favorite sauce: pomodoro, arrabbiata, garlic olive oil, garlic cream, Alfredo, basil pesto and more. Chef Keko‘olani notes that some guests like to mix it up with the sauces, ordering two for the same dish — so have fun!

“We try our best to take care of every guest,” he says. “We make accommodations to make guests as happy as possible. After all, they come here to dine.”

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Executive chef Nawai Keko‘olani with Romano’s very akamai dish, Create Your Own Pasta ($14) INSET: Create Your Own Pasta ($14) features such choices as fettuccine with roasted garlic tomato sauce, roasted mushrooms, broccoli and roasted peppers.

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“We only recently started offering these lunch specials, but it’s been doing very well. A lot of students and the younger generations have been liking it,” says Elizabeth Joven, operations manager of the Dillingham branch.

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Ching. “We want people to enjoy all the But as longtime waitress Elsie Ching softest parts of the fish.” describes, Hifumi abides by the philosophy And you’ve never seen shrimp quite like that “as long as you have good food, it doesn’t the ones featured in the Shrimp Special matter where you are, you’ll stay in business.” ($9.25, regular; $12.95, jumbo). The regularIt seems she is right, seeing as the restau- sized tempura-battered creations seem outrarant has been in business for more than 44 geously plump, so customers are beyond satyears. And many locals who frequent the isfied when they bite into the gargantuan plaza agree that it’s nice to have options when jumbo versions. Each plate of shrimp (three you are looking to switch up the routine. pieces) comes with four vegetable tempura “We have our own disas well as house-made tinct style of flavors, and tempura sauce. all of our sauces are our Like most of the estabHIFUMI JAPANESE lishment’s own recipes,” says Ching. meals, shrimp RESTAURANT “We’re known for our and steamed mullet spetonkatsu and our steamed cials come with miso fish because it’s so soft. WHERE Chinese Cultural Plaza soup, tsukemono, tea 100 N. Beretania St. #113 We also have sashimi, ahi and rice that you can — all fresh.” refill free of charge.

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These qualities make Camellia a great alternative to traditional buffets, in which food often sits out for a long time.

Manager Kelly Park notes that the most popular dishes are the kalbi during lunch and the sirloin steak during dinner. And the keiki enjoy the orange chicken.

“But recently, people have been asking for shrimp, and they also like our oil sauce (served with salt and pepper at night),” she adds.

Is quality more important than quantity? Or is it the other way around? At Camellia, which has been serving Korean food for almost 30 years, it doesn’t really matter because you’re sure to be getting the freshest all-you-can-eat cuts of meat and vegetable selections.

The establishment features main dishes such as kalbi, beef, chicken and pork, 25 different types of side dishes (including kim chee, macaroni salad and kim chee cucumber), soups (miso and seaweed), fruits and more.

Items such as shrimp, sashimi, flap-meat sirloin steak and frozen yogurt are only available during dinner.

Not a total meat-lover? That’s OK, because the buffet also features a vast array of veggies, including carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms and bean sprouts.

And the restaurant takes its customers into consideration. Every so often, Camellia Buffet likes to switch up the more than 50 items available in the buffet so patrons won’t get bored of the same ol’ thing.

In addition, Camellia makes its own mandoo (dumplings). And the sauce on those spicy chicken wings? That’s homemade, too. (And yes, the kim chee also is made in-house. After all, it wouldn’t be a Korean-owned restaurant

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If you’re wondering why you can’t get enough of the marinated meats, that’s probably because the taste of Camellia’s secret sauces has a strong hold of your taste buds and simply won’t let go.

Lunch costs $17.95 for adults and $13 for children, ages 4-8, and is served from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner costs $25.95 for adults and $15 for children, ages 4-8, and runs from 2:30 to 10 p.m. seven days a wee.

That’s right, you can eat all you want every day of the week.

If you don’t have the time to sit down and grill your own meat, that’s OK. Camellia has a takeout menu (with already-cooked food that’s ready to eat): kalbi ($11.95), bulgogi ($9.95), spicy pork ($9), chicken ($9), combination ($11.95), fried mandoo ($9), bibim bap ($10) and bibim kooksoo ($10).

Since Camellia Buffet is often busy, especially around dinnertime, reservations are recommended. And with so many food choices, Camellia is the perfect place to bring the whole family or large group of friends.

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Located at the Pearl Kai Shopping Center in Aiea, owners Michelle Huang and Zhen Wei Lin love to eat Japanese noodles and wanted to give people a place to enjoy traditional ramen.

“The secret to our ramen is the soup base,” says Huang. “We use recipes from Japan. Our Tonkotsu Ramen ($7.25) has a homemade pork soup base that is cooked for about eight hours so you can really taste the pork flavor. And our Miso

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Ramen ($6.50) is made with a homemade soup base and miso sauce from Japan, so the flavor is miso and it tastes good.”

Also popular are Salt & Pepper Shrimp with Charsiu Fried Rice ($9.50), Spicy Tan Tan Ramen ($7.50) and Chicken Katsu Ramen Combo ($8.95), which consists of mini miso ramen, chicken katsu on the side, charsiu fried rice and fourpiece homemade gyoza filled with pork and mixed vegetables. For added flavor, sprinkle some freshly crushed chili garlic (available at each table) on your noodles or gyoza sauce.

The menu is categorized by ramen, curry, fried noodles, cold soba and udon, appetizers, combo meals, udon and spicy ramen. In addition to great taste, Osaka Ramen also is known for its great prices. The Vegetable Ramen, Wonton Ramen, Shoyu Ramen, Miso Ramen, Gyoza Ramen, Charsiu Ramen and Mabo Tofu Ramen are all priced at $6.50.

Almost all combo meals are $8.95, and all curry combo plates are $9.25.

Also, from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, get four pieces of gyoza free with the purchase of a regular meal; and from 5 p.m. to closing there’s a happy hour drink special of $2 beer (Heineken, Budweiser, Kirin, Bud Light, Bud Light Lime and Bud Light Platinum).

Everything on the menu is available for takeout, and there’s plenty of free parking available.

“The flavor of our ramen is the same as in Japan,” adds Huang. “So many people like it. If you like ramen, come and try it. It’s good.”

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“We want our customers to come in and have a good time,” says David Moon, director of purchasing.

Though the restaurant has ventured to locations on the Mainland and throughout the world, Genki Sushi continues to satisfy its local fans.

“Because we are in Hawaii, we try to cater to the local taste,” says Moon. “A lot of the things we sell at the moment you can’t get in Japan or in the Mainland stores.”

This includes allowing customers to share suggestions for future menu items via customer cards, phone calls to its headquarters or people just wanting to offer a quick comment to the restaurant manager. New items such as Spicy Won Ton, which features spicy tuna atop a won ton chip, were suggestions made by customers.

Ten new items have been added to the menu, including Pipi Kaula Nigiri and what Moon says has become a new favorite, Kalbi Nigiri.

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Dinner: Sunday-Thursday, 5-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5-10 p.m

ver the past 15 years, Sam Choy’s Breakfast Lunch & Crab has become a staple of local cuisine, providing a cross range of flavors that seem to sum up Hawaii on a plate. From seafood galore to a fusion of international dishes, the restaurant always presents enticing Island fare, and plenty of it.

This month will be no different as the Nimitz Highway eatery unveils its Hawaiian Crab Baked Dinner Buffet ($29.95, adults; $14.95, keiki; not combinable with other discounts or offers), which will be available Monday, Sept. 17 through Sunday, Sept. 30.

“It’s a blown-out buffet that signifies Sam Choy’s — always bountiful!” says head chef Aurelio Garcia when describing

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some clear show stoppers such as Steamed Snow Crab Legs with Drawn Butter and a beautifully tender Huli Carved Beef. It also will feature local favorites such as Sam’s Fried Rice with bacon, char siu, onion, shoyu, rice, egg and green onion, as well as Garlic Chicken made with a mouthwatering blend of shoyu, liquid smoke, black pepper, a hint of brown sugar and “lots of garlic,” according to Garcia.

The head chef was able to put his personal touch on the menu with entrees such as Guava Barbecued Baby Back Ribs. “We are now serving baby back ribs (on the regular menu), which is a char siu baby back rib,” Garcia says. “So for the buffet, I came up with the guava and discovered

that it’s very popular. I think we do it well.” A savory bite of Crispy Maui Onion provides the perfect balance of flavors to the sweet and slatherable guava barbecue sauce.

The buffet also will present Boneless Shortribs Kalbi with Crispy Onions, Pork Loin Roulade with Pineapple Papaya Marmalade and Fresh Island Fish Tempura Style.

A slew of sides, plethora of salads — including Potato Mac — pasta and beef action stations as well as desserts will round out the spread. A limited regular menu will be available during weeks when the dinner buffet is served, allowing the diverse array of Hawaii’s best tastes to take center stage.

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Nestled in between Hilton Hawaiian Village and Ilikai Hotel, the restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy good food and a lively atmosphere when you’re in Waikiki. In the main dining room, the chefs expertly prepare each meal tableside, teppanyaki-style, as diners watch.

“To me, it’s one of the original concepts of seeing your food before it’s even cooked and prepared,” general manager and owner Roy Nakamura says. “You get to see it in its natural, fresh form … It’s one of the oldest concepts, but I guess that it has (returned), and it is what people expect now when dining.”

For a taste of teppanyaki, try the Chicken and Shrimp ($29.95), which Nakamura says is one of the most popular dishes.

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obe Steak House and Sushi Bar has been a popular gathering place for the last 40 years. As one of Waikiki’s mainstays, it is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike.

Roy Nakamura and wife Lynn purchased Kobe about two years ago — and they are loving every minute of it.

“It’s a headache, but it’s a really good headache,” Nakamura says, laughing. Nakamura had been a longtime staffer with the restaurant, where he first started as a bartender.

And although the eatery has a long history, the Nakamuras have been putting their own spin on the restaurant, adding or changing certain features. Recently they hired a new sushi chef, Jason Manibog, to add new flavors and flair to the sushi bar.

Manibog started working at Kobe about a month ago — and Nakamura says the new chef's presence is something that guests should look forward to.

“Every chef has their own personality and touch with sushi,” Nakamura says. “Jason has got a local style, and a great flair. He is very creative. I think he will be a good addition to Chef Eiji. He has a fresh approach. His creations are really nice and a little different.” While Kobe's approach to sushi has typically been more traditional fare, Manibog has a modern, fusion style.

Nakamura also anticipates that in addition to putting his own style on each of Kobe’s tasty sushi dishes, Manibog also may be creating his own dishes in the coming months. Nothing is officially in the works yet, but the owner is already dropping hints.

“I am pretty sure he has some stuff in mind,” Nakamura says.

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to offer — the quality concoctions in its sushi bar — certainly will. Tucked away in the restaurant’s lounge area, the sushi bar provides a peaceful area to enjoy a sushi dinner.

“The lounge is a really intimate, quiet place to escape to,” Nakamura says.

One of the most popular sushi dishes is the Spider Roll ($13), which features soft-shell crab.

Another must-try is the Salmon Skin Roll ($9), which is filled with grilled-to-perfection salmon skin.

For another delectable delight, try the Hamachi Sashimi ($13) which features seven slices of fresh hamachi. “Hamachi is a very delicious fish,” Nakamura says. “And we serve a really good slice.”

But if all of those options are making it too difficult to choose, it’s best to go with the Emperor Tray ($23.95), which boasts assorted sushi based on the chef’s selection.

Nakamura says that maguro, hamachi and salmon typically will be three of the featured items, and the rest will vary.

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hai’s Island Bistro has long been known for its fusion of Pacific Rim cuisine and live Hawaiian music in a breezy, yet upscale setting.

Since the bistro opened in 1992, customers have fallen in love with internationally acclaimed chef Chai Chaowasaree’s artful combination of Eastern and Western flavors. Always turning to local markets, he highlights a diverse range of local ingredients to put an Island spin on conventional fine dining.

And nothing blends more harmoniously with an exquisite meal than the sweet sounds of countless local music legends who have graced the stage at Chai’s. On Friday, Sept. 21, Na Palapalai’s traditional melodies will resonate in the walls of the Aloha Tower Marketplace eatery. The group features Kuana Torres Kahele, the ever-talented musician who took home six Na Hoku Hanohano awards earlier this year for his album, Kuanaloa.

Enjoy Na Palapalai’s set from 7 to 9 p.m. while you feast on unforgettable Island fare. The restaurant showcases other musicians throughout the week as well, with performances by Robert Cazimero on Wednesdays, Olomana’s Jerry Santos Thursdays, the Brothers Cazimero Fridays (except Sept. 21) and Danny Couch Saturdays.

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“This appetizer consists of a large 4369 Lawehana St. #3 deep-fried won ton pi filled with imita422.0059 tion crab meat, cream cheese, celery and onions,” explains director of sales Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine Armando Bauzon, noting that these My cream cheese cravings then led morsels of goodness are available as me to Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine, located part of Ho Ho’s dinner buffet or served in the heart of Kapolei, where its all- a la carte ($3.75 for four pieces, $6.95 you-can-eat buffet draws you right in. for eight pieces). “These cream cheese Sure, visions of chow mein, salt and won tons always go fast in our dinner pepper shrimp, snow crab and beef buffet.” broccoli were dancing through my head, So forget the calories and fulfill your and orange chicken, egg rolls and fried cream cheese fantasies with these bad rice are usually enough to make my boys. The creamy filling and crisp, mouth water. But this time, it was the deep-fried won ton pi is a marriage of restaurant’s Deep Fried Crab Meat flavors that will last a lifetime.

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“Cream cheese bakes well and has a Enter Fendu Boulangerie. Located in Manoa Marketplace, Fendu boasts a nice staple texture to it,” Koep adds. plethora of baked goods, including “Lilikoi Cheesecake has been on our breads, pizzas, pastries and more that are menu for a long time, and it makes for the perfect after-lunch or dinner dessert.” made fresh every day.

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This week, Dining Out got the inside scoop from Fukuya owner Arrison Iwahiro, who provided us with an exclusive glimpse into his South King Street delicatessen and catering service.

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Who or what inspires you as an owner? I enjoy carrying on the family business. Fukuya has been around since 1939, so it’s very rewarding to me to serve customers just like my parents and grandparents did many years ago. Back in the day there were many okazuyas around, and we’ve seen some close throughout the years for one reason or another, so I feel grateful that we’ve stood the test of time. It’s also cool to see the loyal customers who have been coming back for many, many years. I’ve seen parents bringing their children, who then grow up, come visit us when they’re back from college, then get married and have families, and I see them bringing their kids, too. To see them sharing this place from generation to generation is really special.

What's your most popular dish?

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The nori chicken is becoming more and more popular too. People also really like our sushi. I would say

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If you could serve food to a celebrity, who would it be and why? What dish would you serve?

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2850 Paa St. (near Airport and 99 Ranch Market) 833-3728

Shabu Shabu or any Sukiyaki Set featuring our special sukiyaki sauce. Exp. 9/20/12

Mon-Sat 11am-2pm (last call 1:30pm) Dinner Nightly 5pm-10pm (last call 9:30pm) Validated Parking • 1221 Kapiolani Blvd. • 597-1655

SEPTEMBER LUNCH SPECIALS! only

ODOR IK O

8.50

Japanese restaurant

NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS …for LUNCH & DINNER

Celebrating 40 years!

LIMITED SUPPLIES! SORRY IF IT’S SOLD OUT!

“Committed devotion to serving authentic Japanese taste & hospitality”

MONDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oyako Donburi TUESDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diced Ahi Katsu Teishoku WEDNESDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Japanese-Style Chicken Fried Rice THURSDAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ham Omelette Teishoku FRIDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Misoyaki Ahi Belly Teishoku SATURDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kim Chee Fried Rice SUNDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salmon/Goya (Bittermelon) Champuru

Bring or mention this Ad to receive 10% off your food only

(not combinable with other offers/specials/discounts/kama‘aina rates)

Happy Hour 50% off any size

*DAILY SPECIAL TEISHOKU* Sanma Teishoku

9.50

Menchi Katsu Teishoku

Located inside of Zippy’s

RECEIVE A

Kahala Mall 738-5696

(KOZO)

(Makisushi 24pcs/ Hosomaki 24 pcs/ Inari 4pcs)

Napoleon’s Bakery

2752 Woodlawn Dr. Manoa Marketplace 988-4310

$

(KOZO)

52 pcs.

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

Fendu Boulangerie

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

Catering

Larry’s Bakery

BAKERY

IHOP

Online

$

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

12.00

Aji Fry Teishoku

9.50

OPEN DAILY 11 AM - 9 PM LUNCH 11 am - 4 pm • DINNER 4 pm - 9 pm

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

Japanese Home Style Restaurant “Hinone Mizunone” Please enjoy the TEL. KAMADAKIGOHAN www.fujio-food.com cooked completely by “Ogama”.

942-4848

from 4pm-6pm and 10pm-12am

Hawaii’s only Gourmet Buffet

15% OFF Dinner

Now Serving Snow Crab!

Draft Beer!

Kama‘aina Lunch Early Bird SPECIAL QUEEN SET & Take Out Menu ($14.95) (picture shown)

Only 7.50

Royal Hawaiian Center, Bldg. C, Level 3 | 380-9300 Lunch 11:00a-2:00p, Happy Hour 2:00p-5:00p, Dinner 5:00p-10:00p Open Daily | Full Bar | Validated Parking

King’s Village Shopping Center 2400 Koa Ave.

*Discount valid with local or Military ID, & Seniors (ages 60+). Cannot be combined with any other offers.

visit us at odorikohawaii.com

KING SET ($16.95)

All offers expire 9/30/12.

808-923-7368 Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11am– 5pm Dinner . . . . . . 5pm–12am (Midnight)

Fook Yuen Seafood Restaurant Lunch Buffet Daily!

$10.95 Monday – Friday $11.95 Saturday & Sunday

Lunch 11 am – 2 pm Dinner 5:30 – 3 am Open Every Day!

Special Late Night Menu after 10 pm Featuring Rice Soup & Noodle/Look Funn Soup! *Must be ordered with an ala carte dish.

LOBSTER SPECIAL!

(808) 973-0168

$10.99 per Lobster*

One Lobster per person. Dine-in only.

www.mccullysc.com • Ample Parking Available in Basement off Pumehana St • 1960 Kapiolani Blvd. • Suite 200 • Hon. • HI 96826

2 0 | D I N I N G O U T | S E P T. 1 6 - 2 2 , 2 0 1 2

WHERE TO DINE BUFFET

CHINESE

Kissaten 88 Piikoi St. 593-1200

Camellia Buffet 930 McCully St. 951-0511/0611

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant 3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

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

Five Star International Buffet

Cafe Central

Makino Chaya 98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

CATERERS

CAFE

A Catered Experience

Anytime Cafe

923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine

Golden Duck

590 Farrington Hwy. 692-9880

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

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant Ala Moana Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace 947-8818

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Canton Seafood Restaurant

999 Bishop Street First Hawaiian Bank Building Lobby 306-9284

Royal Hawaiian Center, Bldg C, Level 3.

380-9300

Hee Hing Restaurant

111 N. King St. 521-8268

An “air”larious dining experience with ono food and FUN balloon art!

September Special DURING SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER

10%

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

Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 9/30/12

OF ALL SOFT DRINK PURCHASES WILL BENEFIT

Military MONDAYS | Senior TUESDAYS

10% OFF

Military w/ID receive 10% OFF

ENTIRE BILL

facebook.com/phomylienhawaii

NOW SERVING EVERY FRIDAY

WESTRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER • 488-4900

OXTAIL SOUP! 946 Coolidge St. (across Moiliili Long’s) Mon-Fri: 10am-8pm • Sat: 10am-3pm • Sun closed

Special Summer $40 5-Course Dinner$ Per Person

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SEAFOOD BUFFET

available Sun, Mon, & Tues Only

Starting at $9.95

50% OFF

Mon-Fri LUNCH: Sat-Sun

KAPOLEI MARKETPLACE 590 Farrington Hwy

692-9880

available ople 20-300 pdeetails Call for

valid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad Expires 9/26/12.

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

September Specials Strawberry Cream Cheese Napple & Strawberry Mahina Pie

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE THUR

PRIVATES PARTIEfor

for 15 add’l wine parings

Buy one dinner entrée, receive 2nd entrée

WED

$9.95 $11.95 Mon-Thurs $15.95 DINNER: Fri-Sun $17.95

943-8885

Robert Cazimero

FRI

Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm

SAT

(Next to Makino Chaya) 98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea

Dine-In or Take Out Only. Not valid with other offers/discounts. Offer expires 9/30/12

Jerry Santos & Hula

Sept. 24 Na Palapalai

Danny Couch

Strawberry Ma

FREE VALET PARKING • www.chefchai.com • Call 585-0011

Back for the Month of September!

Only

hina Pie

Show Your Support!

6.79*

$

fast food, daily 10:30am - 9:30pm

Plus, enter to win in Zippy’s Ultimate Tailgate Giveaway!

Grand Prize: Trip for Two to Las Vegas Weekly Prizes of a Tailgate Party Pack *Restaurant Price: 7.89. Prices slightly higher at Zippy’s Kahului. Offer valid from 9/1/2012 - 9/30/2012. Cannot be combined with any other promotional offers, coupons or discount cards. While supplies last. Tailgate Giveaway valid from 9/1/2012 - 11/26/2012. No purchase necessary to enter, other restrictions may apply. For complete rules and information see stores or visit www.zippys.com.

BUY A

KOKUA PAC 8

$ .08 Fast Food*

25¢ from every Kokua Pac sold will be donated to the Kapi`olani Medical Center for Women & Children’s Campaign for Hawaii’s Children. *Restaurant price $9.30.

Prices slightly higher at Kahului. Available through 9/30/12.

D I N I N G O U T | S E P T. 1 6 - 2 2 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 1

WHERE TO DINE Little Village Noodle House

Panda Cuisine

1113 Smith St. 545-3008

641 Keeaumoku St. 947-1688

Henry Loui’s

FAMILY DINING

2850 Paa St. 833-3728

Asahi Grill Ward 515 Ward Ave. 593-2800

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant 5724 Kalanianaole Hwy. 377-5566

Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant

Mandalay (The)

Ala Moana Hotel, 3rd Floor 410 Atkinson Drive, 942-7788

JJ Bistro & French Pastry 3447 Waialae Ave.

739-0993

Asian Mix 1234 South Beretania St. 521-1688

Kaka‘ako Kitchen Ward Centre 1200 Ala Moana Blvd.

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

596-7488

Seafood Village

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

Dean’s Drive Inn

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

Liliha Square, 524-1628

BOUNTY Y SEVEN SEAS AS AS

DAILY 4PM–CLOSING

of the

BUY ONE

Regular Priced Entree and (2) Beverages, Receive

2nd Entree FREE LIMITED TIME ONLY

SEAFOOD BUFFET

Early Bird Special 4-6pm NEW MENU & SUSHI BAR! Teriyaki Chicken $7.95 Teriyaki Combo (Steak & Chicken) $10.95 Fish of the Day $7.95 North Shore Garlic Shrimp $9.95

MANOA 988-5923

98-1277 Kaahumanu St. (across from Safeway)

2752 Woodlawn Drive

Lightly battered, pan sautéed in garlic and olive oil. Tossed with basil, black olives, caper and cherry tomatoes, simmered in white wine garlic butter sauce. Served with choice of pasta, veggies or oven roasted potatoes.

EXPIRES 9/20/12

Try our favorite Korean Fusion Dishes!

Red Cream Topokki

Free Entree must be of equal or lesser value.

Offer expires 9/30/12. Must present coupon.

Cannot be combined with other discounts.

www.ihophawaii.com

©2012 IHOP IP, LLC

Ala Moana Center Tel: 947-8818 • 8,000 sq feet • 7 VIP Rooms • Accommodate 300+ guests • State-of-the-Art Audio/Visual System Escoffier Society Awarded Dish: 5-Star Award Chrysanthemum flavored Smoked Chicken

NOW $26.95 (Offer good till 9/30)

OPEN DAILY: 10:30 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M. DIM SUM: 10:30 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. JADEDYNASTYHAWAII.COM 2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | S E P T. 1 6 - 2 2 , 2 0 1 2

999

$

11

99

$

1599 Red House Wings

$

Valid at Participating Locations: • Windward Mall • Pearl City • Waikiki (Ala Moana Blvd) • Waikiki on Kuhio • Hilo

2-Choice Teishoku

reg $15.99 Daily Lunch Specials Under $10

Was $35.00

WAIMALU 485-8883

Gift Cards Available

1140 Kuala St. (Next to Babies R Us) Pearl City | 456-2128 Sun-Thurs 10:30am-9:00pm | Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm

739-8760

HOTEL & RESORT www.kahalaresort.com

www.paesanohawaii.com

Includes Miso Soup, Salad, Rice and Japanese hot tea Not valid with other offers or promotions.

For Reservations

THE KAHALA

1620 N. School St. 841-0931

BLUE HAWAII SUSHI BAR & RESTAURANT

Friday & Saturday 5:30 – 9:30 pm

AT

Kenny’s Restaurant

45-773 Kam Hwy., Kaneohe 247-1300

(Korean or Local Style) reg $19.99

835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101B • 944-0088

• Modern Izakaya • Sushi Bar

Sometimes life seems like it is a test of resilience.

You may have lost your partner, your job or your self-respect.

At this point you have three choices.

Either cry about how life is unfair, Ignore the issue, Or put yourself out there to fail again.

Character is shown by how you carry yourself through adversity.

Not valid on Early Bird Specials or with any other special discounts

MON-SAT 5:30PM-12AM | SUN 5:30-11PM | TUE CLOSED | 1427 MAKALOA ST.

10% OFF

Dear Hearts,

Regular Price Items

Must present coupon • Offer not valid with other specials/discounts

Valid w/coupon thru 9/20/12. Cannot be combined w/other offers. Dine-in Only.

SUN-THURS 11AM-10PM • FRI-SAT 11AM-MIDNIGHT

After 8pm,

10% OFF

Available 5:30–6:30pm

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

941-6891

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 9/30/12. Must present coupon.

Lobster

1299

$

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

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant Liliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Celebrating 11 Years!

Dim Sum Take Out Special! 8am-11:30am

Sincerely, Bryce “Saimin Jr.”

Lobster $1299

WAIMALU

WAIPAHU

EWA BEACH SHOP. CTR.

98-020 Kam Hwy.

94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.

488-8824

676-2088

689-0999

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

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

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

5% OFF

(Charge) • Happy Day Chinese Restaurant 3553 Waialae Avenue

738-8666

10% OFF(Cash)

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

5%, 10% and lobster special are not to be combined with any other offer/discounts/specials. Expires 9/30/12. Must present coupon.

WHERE TO DINE Kenny’s Hawaiian BBQ

Shiro’s Saimin Haven

Pagoda

nd

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2 floor 922-3333

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you

Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar

Kit N Kitchen

Ala Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level 946-6388

1010 University Avenue 942-7622

Shore Bird Restaurant Outrigger Reef on the Beach 922-2887

FILIPINO

Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877

Tony Roma’s

Max’s Of Manila

Sam Choy’s BLC

WAIKIKI 1972 Kalakaua Ave. • 942-2121 AIEA 98-150 Kaonohi St. • 487-9911

WAIPAHU 94-300 Farrington Hwy HONOLULU 801 Dillingham Blvd.

951-6297

Opulicious 946 Coolidge Street 943-8885

$

Wailana Coffee House

WAIMALU 98-020 Kam Hwy. • 488-8824 WAIPAHU 94-256 Waipahu Depot St. • 676-2088 EWA BEACH SHOPPING CENTER 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd. • 689-0999

1525 Rycroft St. 948-8356

580 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

1OFF Any Iced or Hot Latte (between 1– 5PM)

Must present coupon. Exp. 9/20/12

999 Bishop St. (First Hawaiian Bank Building Lobby) Monday–Friday 6AM – 5PM

306-9284

Mon - Sun 10:30am to 9:00pm

Free Parking Mon- Fri after 5pm & All Day Sat & Sun

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

www.genkisushiusa.com

TEMAKI: In Japanese, te means hand, maki refers to any type of sushi roll incorporating nori, Temaki is a hand-rolled cone-shaped sushi, as it is prepared and eaten with the hands rather than chopsticks.

MAKI SUSHI or makizushi: maki refers to any type of sushi roll incorporating nori, is rolled into a circle/tube with a sushi mat and then cut into circles.

Sushi refers to the specially prepared rice dish.

1055 Alakea St.

www.themandalayhawaii.com

Desserts Galore!

Try our delicious Ilima and Honolulu Magazine Award-Winning pastries and our 4 or 5 course meals!

Mon-Fri: 6:00 - 10:00 pm Sat, Sun: 5:30 - 10:00 pm

Bistro & French Pastry

• Wine Spectator Award-Winning Wine List • Live Entertainment • Valet Parking

739-0993 • 626-5368

Proper Attire Required

525-8585

3447 Waialae Ave. • jjfrenchpastry.com

Reservations Recommended

2440 Kuhio Ave.

922 5555 www.hyshawaii.com

September Specials

OAHU:

ALA MOANA 942-9102 AINA HAINA 373-4033 EWA TOWN CENTER 683-1003 KANEOHE 247-9595 KAPAHULU 735-7700 13 KAPOLEI 674-4227 Locations WAIAU 485-0227 WAIKELE 678-3180 WARD CENTER 591-5600

ONLY

OTHER ISLANDS:

KONA KUKUI GROVE LAHAINA MAUI MALL

599

(808) 327-6776 (808) 632-2450 (808) 661-0333 (808) 873-7776

Proud recipient of:

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER • TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE

$ 4230 Waialae Ave. 737-7188 • 737-7288 Open daily 10am-9pm 1221 S. King St. • 597-8088 Open Daily 10:30am-11pm

Your choice:

• Chinese Chicken Salad • Oyster Sauce Chicken each w/Cake Noodle (Both available at Kahala location only)

• Crispy Gau Gee

KOREAN CUISINE • LUNCH $17.95 10:30AM - 2:30PM • DINNER $25.95 2:30PM-10PM KAL BI, SIRLOIN, CHICKEN, SPICY PORK, FRESH SHRIMP *DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES WITH THIS AD. EXP. 9/30/12.

ONLY

850

$

• Shrimp Canton

930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611

• PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CONVENIENT PARKING

D I N I N G O U T | S E P T. 1 6 - 2 2 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 3

WHERE TO DINE FINE DINING

Top of Waikiki

Hy’s Steak House

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

ITALIAN

Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

Il Lupino Royal Hawaiian Center 922-3400

Plumeria Beach House The Kahala Hotel & Resort, Beach Level 5000 Kahala Ave. 739-8760

Chai’s Island Bistro

FRENCH

Paesano Ristorante Italiano

1115 Bethel St. 545-1115

Waimalu Shopping Plaza 98-1277 Kaahumanu St. (across from Safeway) 485-8883 Manoa Marketplace 2752 Woodlawn Drive 988-5923

Fine Dining Burgundy

Fresco Italian Restaurant

Brasserie Du Vin

Aloha Tower Marketplace 585-0011

Ruth’s Chris Steak House Restaurant Row 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

Hoku’s

Stage Restaurant

The Kahala Hotel & Resort, Lobby Level 5000 Kahala Ave. 739-8760

2005 Kalia Road Hilton Hawaiian Village Rainbow Bazaar 2F 941-8868

1006 Kapahulu Ave. 739-5000

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

Panda Cuisine Specializing in Fresh Seafood

SPECIAL

Live Abalone & King Clam

Seafood Boat

KEIKI SUNDAY $ 39.95 Kids Eat Free

Crab Claws Mussels Clams Shrimp Raw Oysters

with every adult meal purchase

922-6868

Call for Reservations & Information 2284 Kalakaua Ave.

Open 7 Days from 11am-10pm

Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 5pm - 10pm at the old Waikiki III Theatres Parking available at the Pro-Park location Seaside Ave. Pay $2 at the Restaurant. www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com

(w/ purchase of a regular meal)

2 Pc Shrimp Tempura

(w/ purchase of a combo)

Must present coupon, Not combinable with other specials.

Limit one coupon per person. Exp: 9/30/12 HAPPY HOUR lose 5pm – C r ee 12oz B

$

2

Daily 5–9pm. Dine-In Only. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Exp. 9/30/12

ANY SOUP & SANDWICH COMBO

1000

$ New Management! New Menu!

641 KEEAUMOKU ST. • OPEN DAILY 11AM - 1AM

947-1688

add $$1 for clam chowder combo

Original Coupon required. One discounted item per coupon. Not combinable with any other offer.

No cash value. One coupon per person, per visit.

Exp. 9/30/12.

88 Piikoi St., Honolulu 593-1200 • kissatencafe.com

Balloon Twister and Caricature Drawing 6pm to 8pm Table Side Magic

by Alan Arita like us on

580 Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

$

12.50

Japanese-Style $ Ahi Poke Don

11.50

Includes: Miso Soup & Japanese Pickles

SAKURA TERRACE JAPANESE CAFE

Like us on Facebook for Special Deals & Offers

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

www.samchoyhawaii.com

FREE! 4 Pc GYOZA

10%OFF Dinner

Full Service Catering & Event Planning

2

$

4 Pc Salt & Pepper Shrimp (w/ purchase of a regular meal)

PEARL KAI SHOPPING CENTER

98-199 KAMEHAMEHA HWY #B9 SUN - THUR 10:30A - 10:00P / FRI - SAT 10:30A - 10:30P

Make Someone’s Day Special

488-8836

2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | S E P T. 1 6 - 2 2 , 2 0 1 2

8FEEJOH 3FDFQUJPOT t TU #JSUIEBZ -VBVT t (SBEVBUJPOT 8PSLTIPQT 4FNJOBST t BOE NVDI NPSF &YDMVTJWF DBUFSFS GPS FWFOUT IFME BU UIF )BXBJJ 0LJOBXB $FOUFS $BMM GPS EFUBJMT

Ph:

677-7744

www.acateredexperience.com

Order one to two weeks in advance.

Ala Moana Center • Mall Level

(Mountain side, next to Shirokiya) www.lapalmedor-usa.com 941-6161

WHERE TO DINE Romanos Macaroni Grill

Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300

JAPANESE

Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine 227 Lewers St. 926-5050

Z Pizza

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

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

Blue Hawaii Sushi

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

Genki Sushi

Aina Haina 373-4033 Ala Moana 942-9102 Ewa Town Center 683-1003 Kaneohe 247-9595 Kapahulu 735-7700 Kapolei Commons 674-4227 Waiau 485-0227 Waikele Center 678-3180 Ward Center 591-5600

Kobe Japanese Steak House

Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

Hinone Mizunone

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

Kozo Sushi

1345 South King St. 942-4848

Ichiriki

Osaka Ramen

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

Pearl Kai Shopping Center 98-199 Kamehameha Hwy. B9 488-8836

a cut

above the rest.

Friday and Saturday Sept. 21 & 22, 2012 11A.M. till Midnight

16 1595 1450

Hawaiian $ Luau Dinner Teriyaki $ Striploin Steak Hibachi Chicken $ & Shrimp Kebobs

25

wagyu new york strip, 14 ounces

served with choice of side item and coleslaw

This Australian, kobe-style beef is masterfully grilled to provide a juicy and tender treat for your palate.

WED, SEPT 19 • 6:30 P.M. $100 ALL-INCLUSIVE FEATURING FINE WINES PAIRED WITH IL LUPINO’S GOURMET MENU SPECIAL GUESTS: • ENRICO VALLEFERO, ADAMI

All of the above dinners include our “All You Can Eat” Salad Bar & Coffee, Tea or Soft Drink

• ROBERTO STUCCHI, BADIA A

950

Portuguese Sweet $ Bread Combo

(PROSECCO) COLTIBUONO (CHIANTI) • MARIANNE CARPENE, INAMA (SOAVE) • URS VETTER, ALOIS LAGEDER (PINOT GRIGIO)

955-1764

Open 24 Hours 1860 Ala Moana Blvd. Validated Parking

Royal Hawaiian Center Validated Parking • www.illupino.com

808.922.3400

Try Our Tasty HASH TEMPURA! The Best Hash Tempura on the Island!

A fine steak. A fine experience.

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

2012 PEARLRIDGE

98-150 Kaonohi St. 808.487.9911 beachhousewaikiki.com • 921-4600 • Complimentary valet parking.

“WINEMAKER’S DINNER”

These dinners include Baked or Mashed Potato, French Fries or Rice, Corn on the Cob, & Haupia Pudding.

Breakfast Special

TONY ROMA’S RIBS, GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWER, TWO 3oz. FILET MEDALLIONS WITH CABERNET DEMI SAUCE

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A VERY SPECIAL

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT & DELICATESSEN

WAIKIKI

Serving Hawaii for 77 Years!

1972 Kalakaua Ave. 808.942.2121

2746 Kaimuki Ave

732-1656

www.tonyromas.com Dine in only. Not to be combined with any other promo/discount/offer. Good until 9/30/2012.

ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S. www.SekiyasRestaurant.com D I N I N G O U T | S E P T. 1 6 - 2 2 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 5

WHERE TO DINE Odoriko Japanese Restaurant 2400 Koa Ave. 923-7368

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

KOREAN

Sushi King 2700 S. King St. 947-2836

Red House In Honolulu

2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101 B 944-0088

Tanaka of Tokyo

Sumo Ramen

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

EAST, in King’s Village 922-4233 CENTRAL, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza 922-4702 WEST, in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace 945-3443

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

MEXICAN Wahoo’s Fish Taco

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Yoshi

Sushi Company

1427 Makaloa St. 941-6891

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

Voted Best Thai in Hawaii 15% OFF Take Out Coupon required. Not combinable with other offers. Expires 9/21/12

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$49 for four* (reg. $62) HONG KONG DIM SUM LUNCH

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2028 Kuhio Avenue Walking distance from all Waikiki Hotels

tel. 951-9355 www.keosthaicuisine.com

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536-3035

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ALA MOANA CENTER MALL LEVEL, MAUKA NEXT TO VICTORIA’S SECRET 946-6388

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$199 Table of 10 (reg. $229) FRESH BAKED MOONCAKES

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Also available Pasta • Burgers • Salads • Sandwiches

$44 for four* (reg. $54)

OPEN TIL MIDNIGHT!

* Offer expires 9/30/12. Coupon Required

2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218

MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888

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735-5544

449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101 www.HeeHingHawaii.com

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841-0931

Kam Shopping Center Open 6am Daily

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2710 S. King St. 946-2073

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2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277

1351 Nuuanu Ave. 533-6169

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98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

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1221 Kapiolani Blvd 597-1655

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451 Piikoi St.

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3441 Waialae Ave. 780-3115 626-5368

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REVAMPED MENU awaits DINERS at D&B’S Story By Kyle Galdeira • Photos by Leah Friel

hether one enjoys shooting hoops, playing Fruit Ninja on the Million Dollar Midway, or simply relaxing as the top college and pro football games play out on large, high-definition televisions, there inevitably comes a time when food takes top priority at Dave & Buster’s.

This iconic cornerstone of Victoria Ward Center, which still serves as Hawaii’s one-stop shop for dining and entertainment, launched its improved menu at the beginning of the summer. While many of the restaurant’s signature steaks, salads and pastas are still on the menu, the food is now presented with a bit more flair.

“The inspiration for our food is to give it a fun appearance, and some ‘pop’ on the table, and make it more appealing to the eye,” says kitchen manager Kevin Parkhurst.

“Everything is a little bit bigger on the plate.”

The Pretzel Dogs ($9.99) are an extremely popular addition to the menu, as the meaty all-beef franks are wrapped in sweet pretzel dough, baked fresh and served with a spicy habanero dipping sauce. Another new Hot Sugar appetizer on the revamped menu is the 5:15 Donut Holes ($19.99), a hearty pupu platter named for the ($7.39) time of the afternoon when the first customer entered the first Dave & Buster’s establishment. The dish includes five Buffalo Wings with a choice of Ranch or Bleu Cheese dressing; five Chicken Quesadilla Wedges with salsa; five Pretzel Dogs; five Crispy Fried Shrimp with spicy habanero sauce; and a hearty stack of fresh barbecue potato chips.

The South Philly Burger ($12.99) definitely answers the question: “Where’s the beef?” This new item includes a half-pound burger, which is seared, seasoned and loaded with thin-sliced steak

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The South Philly Burger ($12.99)

The Lawnmower Salad ($12.49)

imported directly from South Philadelphia, then grilled to perfection. The piled-high creation is topped with peppers, onions, mushrooms and melted white American cheese, and served on a toasted brioche bun along with over half-pound of seasoned fries.

On the healthier side, the Lawnmower Salad ($12.49) is layered using fresh romaine and green-leaf lettuces, grilled chicken, diced garden vegetables, boiled eggs, bacon bits, bleu cheese crumbles and a choice of dressing. “We’ve gone to the layers on the Lawnmower Salad, and that’s actually my favorite because I like to eat a little healthier,” says Parkhurst. “It’s a lot; you need to bring your appetite or share it with a friend.”

For dessert, the Hot Sugared Donut Holes ($7.39) steals the show, as diners are treated to a basket of warm, sugar coated plain and chocolate donut holes with raspberry and chocolate dipping sauces.

“We are a place to come and have fun, watch the games on T.V., eat with the kids and enjoy yourself,” says Parkhurst, who has been at the restaurant for a little more than four years, and has seen the establishment and its staff continue to grow. “If you haven’t been to Dave & Buster’s lately, you need to come back and try our food and experience the new feel of our menu items.”

Stop by Dave & Buster’s for the following special events and promotions: Taco Tuesdays on the Sunset Lanai every Tuesday at 5 p.m., and featuring $1 tacos and additional food and drink specials; Happy Hour specials, including halfpriced cocktails, $1 off 22-ounce beers and wine by the glass, and available Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m., and Sunday through Thursday from 10 p.m. to close; and special comedy presentations including the Gregg Hammer Comedy & Dinner Show ($45, Oct. 12 and Nov. 23) and Da Braddah’s Comedy & Dinner Show ($49.99, Oct. 26 and Nov. 30). Also, to book a company holiday party or gathering at Dave & Busters, call special events manager Kendra Murray at 589.5006.

DAVE & BUSTER’S

The 5:15 ($19.99)

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Kitchen manager Kevin Parkhurst with The 5:15

WHERE: Victoria Ward Center, 1030 Auahi St., Honolulu, 96814 • CALL: 589.2215 HOURS: Sunday through Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight; Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. • WEB: www.DaveAndBusters.com • NOTE: Log on to Dave & Buster’s Hawaii Facebook page for more information on promotions and happenings: http://on.fb.me/DandBHonolulu.