Hawaii Dining Out - 18 July 2010

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OAH U’S AN SWE R TO YOU R APPETITE

what’s inside?

That’s Entertainment When it comes to great food and entertainment, Al Waterson-style, nothing beats Don Ho’s | Page 3

Happy Anniversary Ruth’s Chris Steak House owner Randy Schoch invites all to celebrate 45 years of service with a special menu, round-trip giveaway | Page 5

DINING OUT TA B

text and photos by Jo McGarry L E TA L K @ H AWA I I . R R .

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ono, you know

The Golden L Age of French fries

ike yin and yang, and ice cream and cake, there are just some things that are meant to be together. The same holds true when it comes to a good old juicy burger and steamy hot French fries. And we finally think it’s time the French fry deserves to shine in a golden glory all its own.

The culinar y origin of the French fry began in European countries, including Belgium, France and Spain as early as the 1700s. Commonly referred to as fried potatoes at the time, it was the United States that popularized the thin style of fries we now see in many restaurants today.

We scouted the Windward side of the island for the most fiendishly fantastic, “ono, you know” fries, and came across several so mouth-watering tasty, we didn’t mind putting in an extra hour on the treadmill. So, the next time someone asks you, “Would you like fries with that?” at the following establishments, the answer should be a definitive and resounding, “YES!”

By Alana Folen

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Teddy’s Bigger Burgers

shakes has undoubtedly made a name for itself when it comes to quality food and customer service. All items are prepared to order, and Ted Tsakiris, co-owner of the diner-like eatery, says its fries are some of the best by far.

“People think of French fries kind of like a side thought or afterthought because it’s usually a side dish, but for us it’s a big thing. Many people will say our fries rock and they won’t even mention our burgers — and we’re known for our burgers!”

On the menu is a vast selection of “Fries-n-Sides,” including Teddy’s Extra Crispy Fries ($1.99 small; $2.79 large), Spicy, Garlic or Cheese Fries ($2.49 small; $3.29 large), Tots ($2.49 small; $3.29 large) and Onion Rings ($3.29).

Our favorite is the Spicy Fries — a n d you better

believe it, these fries are sizzling — dare I say, caliente! — in a smoking hot way! The seasoning consists of TBB’s special mix of Cajun red-eye seasoning, blackened seasoning and cayenne pepper. Yet, what makes these fries extra special is the sweet and tangy sauce that perfectly accompanies it. “You have the heat from the Cajun, and then you have this sweet sauce that kind of smooths it out,” Tsakiris explains.

It’s nothing but the real deal at Teddy’s. Come in with a hearty appetite because the portions are generous. “We make sure the fr y bags are stuffed because they’re so great!”

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Founded in 1998, with four locations islandwide, this burger joint with a 50s theme and a simple menu of burgers, fries and Left: The Spicy Fries at Teddy’s Bigger Burgers Right: The author says “Cheese, please!” for L&R’s Garlic Cheese Fries

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Served with French Fries

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Present this coupon and book a Lunch or Dinner Sunday - Thursday for $20 per Person

or Sweet Potato Fries with extra $1.00 (reg 5.50 or $3.95-add on order)

(for 50 or more guests) Includes parking, a banquet room, tax, and gratuity

As a Dessert Sweet Potatoes served with Cinn sugar & Vanilla gelato (Single Scoop $5.95 & Double Scoops $7.50) We are also offering Sweet Potato Fries

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cover story

The Show Must Go On at Don Ho’s

By Jo McGarry

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t Don Ho’s Island Grill, you might expect to hear the strains of ‘Tiny Bubbles’ drifting through the restaurant as tourists come in search of memories of the late, muchloved entertainer. But the musical legend also is honored in a living, breathing and highly energetic way each week as a talent search for Hawaii’s most-gifted entertainers takes place at the restaurant that bears his name.

Al Waterson, the multi-talented singer, actor, humorist and professional emcee hosts Sunday night talent searches and Thursday night reviews, along with his wife and longtime entertainment manager, Nancy Bernal.

I met them at Don Ho’s to check out the menu (try the calamari and chef Robert

Dennis’ Hawaiian plate when you go), and to chat about “Al Waterson and You.” JM: I know that you’ve been here at Don Ho’s for more than nine years, but when did “Al Waterson and You” begin?

AW: Oh, way back. We’ve been doing this in one form or another for 28 years. We started with lyric sheets and an 8-Track. And Don Ho and I go way back, too, so long that I can’t even remember (laughs). Don used to stop by the shows here, and the winners would join him on stage at his show in Waikiki.

JM: So you showcase talent as well as search for talent?

NB: Yes. Primarily, it’s a singing competition where we are looking for talent, but

at the same time we’re providing a showcase for new talent. We have a lot of people from the industry — agents, promoters, and all types of people who come each week. This is one of the rare places where all ages are encouraged to participate and perform.

JM: And you have some pretty big stars that have walked across the stage.

AW: Nancy has been working with young talent for such a long time; she does an amazing job. And Don Ho’s is a great environment for people to come. They can relax, enjoy the food, the entertainment. There’s no charge for the competition, we just ask that people support the restaurant. We pro-

Above: Signature dishes include fried calamari and crab cakes.

Top left: A view of Honolulu Harbor, beyond the Luau plate, is part of the Don Ho’s experience.

Right: Chef Robert Dennis keeps the food simple, yet delicious.

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Great Entertainment, Food at Don Ho’s – From page 3

mote a sense of camaraderie and family fun here and it’s a very pleasurable experience. And for the performers it’s an opportunity to be judged by professionals. Our panel of judges is always made up of industry professionals.

JM: You have to be at least 6 years old to enter competition and there’s no upper age limit. Do you think that children are more precocious now than ever before?

NB: I think that the children are getting better each year and they just want to be seen and heard.

The talent is getting so much stronger — when they come in they are already prepared and mostly they go on and have a really good time. Sometimes people who don’t win will still get noticed and be given opportunities.

So it’s a good, nurturing environment for children — and everyLeft: A Luau plate is the chef’s recommendation from the menu at Don Ho’s.

Bottom left: Al Waterson, with manager and wife Nancy Bernal.

Bottom right: A Don Ho’s favorite — the cheese and bacon burger.

Al Waterson and You Singing Competitions and Open Mic

one. And it’s not just about singing. Casting directors often come to our shows and request performers audition for movies, commercials, etc.

JM: It seems fitting that a talent search for entertainers is being held at Don Ho’s.

AW: Yes. It’s like we’re continuing Don’s legacy … it’s a good feeling here. What’s so great about the evenings is that they are for anybody and everybody — all types of music, all kinds of people. You never know who you’re going to meet or hear.

Don Ho’s Island Grill Where: Aloha Tower, Marketplace

JM: You’ve probably tried everything on the menu here. What’s your favorite dish?

AW: The Surfboard Pizza and the sweet chili sauce chicken wings.

Can’t get enough of those. I’m a chicken wing man.

NB: Oh, there’s so many, but if I had to choose one, it would be the Surfboard Pizza. Not only does it taste great, the presentation is delightful. They place two big cans of pineapple on your table and it’s used to elevate a mini surfboard. The pizza rests on that and everyone loves it because no one does pizza like that.

Don Ho’s is perfect for parties, fundraisers, and they even have weddings here.

It’s a friendly atmosphere and it won’t break the bank.

Hours: Open daily for lunch and dinner 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday Brunch 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Call: 528.0807

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When: Every Sunday 6-9 p.m.

Notes: Al Waterson is joined by guest artists.

6-8 p.m.

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

No cover charge for either evening.

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

Contact: Nancy Bernal 947.5736

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Website: nancybernal@aol.com

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Ruth’s Chris Turns the Big 4-5 Steak house celebrating anniversary with special menu, trip giveaway

By Jo McGarry

Above: The $45 menu at Ruth’s Chris offers guests a choice of many signature dishes. Above Right: Barbecue Shrimp, a favorite for decades. Above Far Right: Randy Schoch celebrates 20 years as CEO of Desert Island Restaurants, the company that also oversees management of Romano’s Macaroni Grill franchises in Hawaii.

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ith just two weeks left in July, there’s still time to head over to Ruth’s Chris Steak House for a special menu, and the chance to win a winefriendly trip to San Francisco.

The popular steak house is celebrating its 45th anniversary nationwide (it’s the 20th anniversary of the original restaurant opening in Hawaii) with a $45 complete menu and a trip to San Francisco as part of the summer celebration.

The $45 menu continues a Ruth’s Chris Hawaii tradition that began a year ago when each of the steak houses offered reducedprice, fixed-price meals. The “prime time” meals soon became so popular that the specials now run throughout the evening.

On the menu until July 31, you’ll find Louisiana Gumbo or Steak House Salad, Steak and Cajun Shrimp, Rib-eye, Veal Chop or Stuffed Chicken Breast served with a selection of the steak house famous side dishes, including potatoes and creamed spinach. Dessert is the utterly addictive and artfully presented Bread Pudding. For those with simpler and less calorific tastes, ice cream or sorbet is also offered.

The restaurant has partnered with Guenoc Winery to bring Hawaii residents an exciting contest and the opportunity to try some of Guenoc’s best wines. Featured selections include Langtry Guenoc Valley 2006 Chardonnay for just $10 a glass ($40 bottle), and Langtr y Napa Valley 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon for $11.25 a glass ($45 a bottle).

“We’ve had a long relationship with Guenoc since the days when Orville Magoon owned the winery,” says Ruth’s Chris owner and CEO of Desert Island Restaurants, Randy Schoch. “The Hawaii connection at the winery remains a strong one.”

The San Francisco Trip includes roundtrip airfare for two, with two nights VIP accommodation at the beautiful Langtry Estate, where actress and estate owner Lillie Langtry lived. The prize also includes a VIP dinner and tour of the winery.

Schoch has just returned from a visit to Guenoc and remains enthused about the partnership between the winery and his restaurants.

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Hiroshi’s Locally Grown Menu

By Jo McGar r y

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very Sunday and Monday, Hiroshi Fukui, the executive chef of Hiroshi’s at Restaurant Row, prepares a menu using the best locally grown produce.

Seasonal, sensational, and generally a showcase for completely new dishes, the four-course meal offers guests the opportunity to try new foods and find out what island farmers are growing.

On the menu this month, you’ll find a tender sous vide of lobster tail. “We cook the lobster tail at about 140 degrees in a cryovac (vacuum) bag and then sear it and serve it with squid ink pasta and Brussels sprouts,” explains Fukui.

The colorful plate is artfully presented — with the shiny black pasta strands and bright green sprout leaves garnishing the plate. “People either love or hate sprouts,” says Fukui. “But they are a great vegetable, and they add color and texture to the dish.”

While the aim of the locally grown menu series is to support local farmers and to in-

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“Guenoc make wonderful wines, and we’ve always enjoyed the Hawaii connection between the winery and the islands. troduce their products to the The wines are a perfect fit for our 20 years public, the meals also are a in Hawaii, but we’ll be serving them long afgreat test market for new ter the anniversary celebrations are over,” dishes that might eventually he says.

Local produce is also a perfect fit for make it to the Hiroshi’s menu. Look for July’s Maui Hawaii’s favorite steak house — and Cattle Beef Teriyaki Sushi to there’s a variety of locally grown food on the menu at Ruth’s Chris these days. become a keeper.

“We can’t improve on our steaks,” says And naturally, you can rely on some outstanding winepairing suggestions from the restaurant’s master sommelier, Chuck Furuya. “ L o c a l l y G r o w n ” M e n u … @ H i r oshi Eurasion Tapas Chef Fukui will feature a new “locally grown” four-course menu each month on Sundays and Mondays only. The charge is $35 per person (not including tax and gratuity) F or J ul y…

Schoch, “but we have been able to support local agriculture by including as much local produce as possible on our menus.”

That means ripe tomatoes from Kamuela, sweet onions from Kula and a farmto-table commitment to support local agriculture.

And while the well-established steak house is something of a tradition in Hawaii, Schoch is not about to rest on his laurels.

Staying on top, he says, is all about changing with the times while keeping core values steady.

“You know, we believe in the things that we have always done,” he says.

“We believe in providing a great product, with good servers, in a great atmosphere. It’s not rocket science, but it is about honoring our guests and giving them the best experience possible.”

Left: One of the restaurant’s popular desserts: bread pudding with strawberries on top

courseone • Maui Cattle Beef Teriyaki Sushi. Pickled red ginger, shiso and white sesame seeds

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

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Squid ink pasta, brussels sprout, red jalapeno and beurre blanc, white truffle oil

Restaurant Row 500 Ala Moana Blvd.

Honolulu

Where:

Call:

Maincourse • P e p p e r c o r n C r u s t e d A h i S t e a k . Ho Farm’s long beans, Big Island heart of palm with foie gras ponzu demi and pasta

599.3869

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sweetcourse • H a w a i i a n Va n i l l a B e a n P a n n a C o t t a .

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top tastes

Ga-ga over supermarket

By Susan Sunderland

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re more supermarkets looking like restaurants?

The profile of the supermarket deli has morphed from cold cuts, cheeses, and party platters to fabulous ready-to-eat entrees, side dishes, and everything in between. We marvel at the variety of meals and take-out specialty items now being offered at the grocery store.

Time-pressed society seems to be leaving the cooking to chefs, opting for more store-totable meals. Offering bentos to gourmet fare, here are our top picks for supermarket dining.

1 Foodland Farms The Foodland Farms concept was a response to the farm-fresh, locavore trend among foodies. Trend schmend, we just love the expansive deli section that takes up the entire makai portion of the store.

It’s a wonderland of the best-prepared foods in town, including Boar’s Head premium deli meats and cheeses on heaping sandwiches ($5.99). Italian gelato ($2.99$4.99), Ace sushi made on the spot, signature meat loaf made with Portuguese sausage ($2.99) and the most complimented Poke Bar (from $5.49 lb) crowned by white crab inamona poke. Add the hand-selected gourmet products and vintages of the R. Field Wine Co., and you’ll see why this is at the top of our list.

Foodland Farms 820 Hind Drive, Aina Haina 373.2222

2 Whole Foods Market Since this new kid came to town, we’ve been smitten with its natural, all-organic products. We wander through its deli section like a child in a toy store, wanting everything in sight. Row after row of hot and cold food buffets ($8.99 lb) test our

Top: An array of available breads at Safeway

self-serve tolerance. Signature build-yourown sandwiches ($8.99-$10.99) make Subway look amateur. They’ve even adapted to the local palate with Korean spicy pork and unagi bowl meals (from $6). Don’t get me started on the freshly made pizza (from $6.99) they shovel out of the oven into your face. To eat smart and look smart, dine here.

Whole Foods Market 4211 Waialae Ave, Kahala Mall 738.0820

3 Safeway This national chain has endeared itself to local shoppers, who especially rave about its delis. The one at Kapahulu reigns as the Signature Café. With free WiFi, it’s a destination for socializing and dining. Most of its ono selections, from salad bar, hot foods, to gourmet condiments are priced by the pound ($4-$9).

Sushi; deli sandwiches; Italian panini; freshly-made soups; breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets; and a chiller full of international cheeses will dazzle you. If you can’t find what you want at the deli — that would surprise us — there’s an entire grocery store to satisfy your whims. See you at the checkout.

Safeway 888 Kapahulu Ave. 733.2600

Right: Foodland Farms deli worker Reynie Garan in front of the expanded section of the store.

4 Times Super Market They call it a Taste of Times, and everyday lines of customers select their meals from the hot food counter, sandwich board, sushi counter, poke bar, and bento tables. Most popular is a rotating menu of plate lunches (from $5.99 with drink) that include mouth-watering choices such as grilled Sterling Silver top sirloin steak, Italian salmon, Hawaiian plate, and huli-huli chicken. Comic Grant Kawasaki’s Hanapaa Sushi chefs offer specialties such as spicy tuna dynamite roll ($6.99) and shrimp tempura nigiri ($3.99).

If you’ve got the time, we’ve got the place.

Times Super Market 1290 S. Beretania St. 532.5400 5 Down to Earth Claiming to be “Hawaii’s only all-vegetarian food store chain and one of only a few in the nation,” Down to Earth has

Above: Peppers on an antipasti bar at Safeway Bottom: The bentos are fresh and always delicious at Times Super Market.

three Oahu locations where healthy meals are prepared daily. Its deli counter offers hot sandwiches ($4.99-$7.99) like Reuben, Veggie Dog; sub sandwiches like Mock Tuna; natural wraps like Roasted Pepper Hummus; South of the Border specialties like Fresh Mex Burrito and Quesadilla. Complement your choice with an all-fruit smoothie (from $4.99), which is a specialty of the house.

Down to Earth Moiliili, Kailua, Pearlridge 947.7678

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A Tasty Kahala Event Menu

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njoy summer by the ocean and the taste of some of Kahala’s best food and wine selections as The Kahala Hotel & Resort opens its doors to showcase dishes from the luxury resort’s signature restaurants — Hoku’s, Seaside Grill, The Veranda, and the Plumeria Beach House On Saturday, July 24, chefs from the resort’s celebrated restaurants bring their favorite dishes out to the lawn for the summer grazing event, Taste of Kahala, with spectacular views and fine wines.

Among the menu items featured at the evening event will be Hoku’s fa-

mous Ahi Musubi, Seaside Grill’s Spicy Ahi Summer Rolls, the Plumeria Beach House’s Peanut Miso Glazed Butterfish, and The Veranda’s Chocolate Raspberry Crumb Bar. The tasting/grazing event will be held in front of the Plumeria Beach House, allowing event attendees to enjoy the spectacular views of the ocean.

Taste of Kahala.

When: Saturday, July 24 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Cost: Adults $70; Children (4-12) $35, plus tax and 20 percent gratuity Above: Executive chef Wayne Hirabayashi

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660 On the Rise owner Russell Siu has always had a good idea what local people like to eat. At his fine dining restaurant on Waialae Avenue, the menu is filled with award-winning dishes like Ahi Katsu, Steak Alaea and Chinese S t e a m e d F i l e t o f F re s h Fish. At Kakaako Kitchen, S i u ’s c a s u a l e a t e r y a t Ward Center, he cooks up local favorites like meatloaf and crispy sweet chili chicken to an eager audience. Now, he’s combining the two and adding a family night meal to the menu at 3660 Russell Siu and Gale Ogawa, co-owners of 3660 On the Rise on the Rise during the summer months.

Each month, look for a new complete Summer Weeknight menu at a fixed, reasonable price, including family favorites with a 3660 Dinner at twist.

3660 On the Rise “It’s a good way for families to eat toWhere: gether and have some time to enjoy 3660 On the Rise talking without having to think about 3660 Waialae Ave. cooking and cleaning up,” says Siu. Honolulu July’s menu will run until the end of the month, and features Onion Soup with Cheese, Crouton Burgundy Beef over Egg Noodles and Profiterole with Vanilla Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce.

It’s a great way to experience what makes 3660 such a favorite, and it’s an easy way to introduce your kids to the fun of fine (ish) dining.

Right: Dishes from The Kahala Hotel & Resort’s restaurants will be showcased at this year’s Taste of Kahala event.

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foodie fare

Menus for allergics, graduates

By Sarah Pacheco

Kenny’s Restaurant

Kenny’s Restaurant has been known for serving fresh local favorites since opening in 1966. Following an award-winning remodel of its dining room, Kenny’s has made a few changes to its menu.

This month the restaurant is spotlighting its new gluten-free products. The first is a plate of Garlic Cream Fettuccine on a bed of gluten-free noodles for $14.99. Make this meal a feast by adding mush-

rooms ($3.29), chicken ($3.45) or shrimp ($4.75).

Or sample the a glutenfree Eggplant and Sundried Tomato Pasta, also $14.99. Either salmon ($4.65) or ahi ($4.15) can be added to the dish. And for the keiki is a gluten-free, ooey-gooey Mac and Cheese for $5.69. (Regular noodles may be substituted in all dishes.)

Coming soon for breakfast are gluten-free pancakes and waffles.

The allergy-friendly choices were included af-

Top: Kenny Restaurant server Erlene Hutchinson with a signature pasta dish Bottom: Sugar-free Pumpkin Custard pie and low-sugar Red Velvet Cake.

ter Kenny’s owner John Fujieki met a passenger on a recent plane trip who was allergic to gluten. Inspired to create more options for those with food allergies and sensitivities, Fujieki and the restaurant’s new management team got to work revamping a few recipes.

Other health-conscious offerings to check out include sugar-free Apple and Pumpkin Custard pies, a low-sugar Red Velvet Cake and turkey bacon.

Kenny’s Restaurant 1620 N. School St. 841.0931 kennysrestaurant.com Ample free parking inside Kamehameha Shopping Center Open 6 a.m.-10 p.m.

Monday-Thursday; 6 a.m.-midnight Friday; 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday

The Mandalay Located right in the heart of downtown Hon-

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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)

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village

941-4444 Dinner served from 5:30 nightly Valet parking available Not valid with any other offer.

olulu has its advantages.

For one, you’re never short on customers.

But at The Mandalay Restaurant, location has little to do with the neverending activity seen in its dining room day after day.

Dishes like Honey Walnut Shrimp, Stewed Ox-tail with Black Pepper, and a one-of-a-kind Mandalay Delight Salad keep folks coming back for more.

This month the contemporary Chinese restaurant has a special party menu for recent graduates. The dinner, portioned to feed a table of 10, includes Chicken Salad with Jelly Fish, Imperial Scallop Soup, Peking Duck with Bun, Salt and Pepper Shrimp, Seafood with Vegetables in Taro Basket, Steamed Fish Fillets with Ginger Scallion, Black Mushrooms with Baby Bok Choy, Steamed Rice and a dessert.

The special is priced at $228, but the restaurant will cater to your budget.

The Mandalay 1055 Alakea St.

Top: Chinese Chicken Salad with jelly fish, salt and pepper shrimp at The Mandalay Bottom: Seafood with Vegetables in Taro Basket is part of The Mandalay’s special party menu this month.

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tableside@ Seafood Village T

hose who desire a contemporary Chinese dining experience often make their way over to Seafood Village at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Waikiki. With some of the best sit-down seafood selections as Thai-style Opakapaka, Honey-glazed Walnut Prawns and Peppery Salt Calamari, the restaurant is a can’t-miss dining experience. For reservations, call 971-1818.

Above: Seafood Village general manager Gary Chan greets customers Sharon Ishii and Kevin Kim with one of the restaurant’s signature dishes.

Inset: “Country Style Live Dungeness Crab” with Black Bean Sause 1 | Jon Lung (server), Harry and Hiro Matsuno 2 | Michio Kawanishi, Minako Iwamoto and Rita Lum 3 | Sharon Ishii and Kevin Kim 4 | The door to Seafood Village is open daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch, and 5 to 10 p.m. for dinner 5 | Daisuke Ukai, fourth from left, with the Hori family — Sarah, Sean, Kent, Yosuke and Miho

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Seared Fresh Fish

Tacos

Sweet Home Waimanalo

W

e predict that this tiny little restaurant on the main road between Sandy Beach and Waimanalo Town will soon be famous for pulled pork, rice bowls and slow smoked, beermarinated beef brisket. But if you can, go early in the day to try the fabulous fish tacos be-

fore they sell out.

Fresh fish, lightly seared and topped with a locally grown fruit salad and a creamy, spicy, home made dressing make these some of the best fish tacos on the island. And well worth the drive out to the country, wherever you live.

Sweet Home Waimanalo Where: 41-1025 Kalanianaole Hwy. Waimanalo

Call: 259.5737

Above: The Seared Fresh Fish Tacos will have you singing “Sweet Home Waimanalo.”

Right: The restaurant is located between Waimanalo Town and Sandy Beach.

Left: L&L’s Crinkled Fries is of the brok’-da-mout’ variety.

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Teddy’s Bigger Burgers Kailua Village Shops (and other various locations) 539 Kailua Road #101 262.0820

L & R Drive Inn

Nestled within Kaneohe is this small local eatery known for its low prices and huge quantities of food, made with a simple zest of local flair. For many, L&R fulfills that urge for home-cooked comfort food, and although its menu may leave any new diner overwhelmed with its variety of options, here’s one piece of advice: If you’re getting a burger, you’ll definitely need fries with that. Or better yet, why not make it quick and easy? Simply, stick with the fries. Really, it’s a meal in itself — a challenge just to finish an order.

If you wish to stick with the classic fry, then the Skinny Fries ($1.80) should be your choice. However, if you’re yearning for something with a bit more texture and substance, the Crinkled Fries ($1.80) are highly recommended — hence L & R’s nickname for it, “fat fries.”

L&R has been doing business in Kaneohe for the past 10 years, with loyal customers always coming back for more.

The “fat fries” seem to be the most popular of the bunch, but we believe that’s only because most dining patrons aren’t

aware of the infamous Garlic Cheese Fries ($2.80). This delectable dish cooked to perfection oozes with gooey cheese and is topped with freshly chopped garlic, parsley and green onions. A “secret” item, not on the menu, Garlic Cheese Fries can be requested by the customer. Now that you know the secret, it’s something your taste buds definitely want to be in on, too.

L & R Drive Inn 45-582 Kamehameha Hwy. 247.8484

L & L Drive-Inn This popular local eatery has been a

your fancy, for some additional flavor.

Cooked in soy oil, the fries are made to order, hot from the fryer and chewy in staple in the Islands for texture. Nothing here distracts from the decades. Known as “the genuine flavor of the fried potato. original Hawaiian barbecue” and honored with the title of “Hawaii’s Favorite Plate Lunch,” Johnson – See page 13 Kam and Eddie Flores Jr., both successful entrepreneurs, Sam Choy’s purchased SHRIMP FESTIVAL WWW.HEEHINGHAWAII.COM the restauJuly 19 thru July 31 SUMMER MENU rant on Liliha Shrimp Fried Rice Honeydew Melon Duck Salad BBQ Shrimp Ettouffe Street in Wintermelon Soup with Eight Treasures Crispy Shrimp Won Ton Roast Chicken with Chinese Miso 1976. Now, Grilled Huge Australian Prawns Roasted Garlic Dungeness Crab Macadamia Nut Shrimp with many Steamed White Fish Fillet with Lemon Shoyu Shrimp Cake Loco Moco locations naMongolian Beef with Sweet Onions Garlic Shrimp on Edamame Pasta Wok Grilled Garlic Shrimp Crab Stuffed Prawns tionwide, this award-winning Steamed Rice • Mango Tapioca Dessert Shrimp Stuffed Avocado Salad franchise offers just about $219 Table of Ten (Reg. $259) Shrimp Bisque everything you could ask for Shrimp Poke JULY MENU Jumbo Shrimp in terms of casual local cui- Seafood Chinese ChickenRib SaladBuffet Prime with Grilled Ribeye Steak prime rib, roast Hat suckling pig, char siu pork sine. And although the plate Slow roastedChinamen’s Wrap Grilled Shrimp Chop Salad tenderloin, sashimi, crablegs,Salt fresh Shrimp fish poke, tako Ducksnow • Pepper Great with House Brewed Aloha Beer! lunch may be the first thing poke,Roast over 25 salads and appetizers, Hawaiian luau Mongolian PorkandChop delicious Chinese entees much, much more! that comes to mind at the buffet, Happy, Happy, Happy, Hour Garlic Broccoli • Steamed Rice3 to 12 $27 adults $26 seniors $14 keikis Servedforfrom 9 pm $1 Shrimp Cocktails $49 four4 pm (regto$69) mention of L&L, its French 4 to 6pm untill July 31 at the Brewery.

Available daily until 6:30 pm fries are not one to let fall to This coupon required. Expires July 31, 2010 KEIKI TUESDAYS the wayside either.

Kids Eat Free* One Free Selection For a price of only $2.25, Chris Da Clown Balloon Sculpturing, Games with the Purchase of Four Selections hungry eaters can partake in Drawing Contest This coupon required. Expires July 31, 2010 LOTS AND LOTS OF FUN! the original Crinkled Fries, Every Tuesday 5 pm to 8 pm nicely flavored with just the Pianist Terry Tom perfect amount of salt. Dip it Performs Every Thursday 6pm to 9pm into some ketchup and may- 449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE. 101 580Hwy Nimitz Hwy 580 Nimitz 735-5544 545-7979 545-7979 onnaise, or whatever suits D I N I N G

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Nedine Davenport and Malia Gurnay pick up cupcakes at Hokulani Bake Shop.

A Star Among Bake Shops

By Jo McGarry

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t Hokulani Bake Shop, there are 16 different flavors of cupcakes and over 650 different sugar cookie shapes. Made using fresh local eggs, real butter, sugar and flour, the tiny packages of sweet perfection are without ugly ingredients like corn syrup or hydrogenated oils. Hokulani Bake Shop owners Tushar and Ana Dubey have recently opened a “satellite store” via a Cupcake Mobile on the North Shore.

We stopped by the Restaurant Row location and asked Malia Gurnay and Nedine Davenport what they’d recommend

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from the cupcake menu.

Malia Gurnay: “We come here as much as we can! Whenever we’re in the area we stop by, as long as there’s no line outside.

“The presentation is really nice, and ever ything about the cupcakes they make here is perfect.

“The way they look, the recipes, the taste, the variety of flavors. I think my favorite flavor is definitely the red velvet cake … but they’re all so good.”

The birthday is a good excuse, but we really like to come whenever we can.

Red velvet is definitely my favorite flavor, too. But I’d recommend the guava and the lilikoi … or almost any of the other flavors.”

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recipe Ahi Katsu

Tempura Batter

Ingredients: • 2 blocks fresh ahi (about 1 1/2-2 lbs.). Cut into inch tube about 6 to 8 inches long • 4 sheets nori (Japanese seaweed) • 1 cup Tempura Batter • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs • Vegetable oil, enough to fill a frying pan or minimum of 1-inch deep

Ingredients: • 3 cups all-purpose flour • 1/4 cup cornstarch • 1 egg, beaten • 1/2 cup water • Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation: • Wrap each piece of ahi with two sheets of fresh nori, then dip them into tempura batter and coat with panko breadcrumbs.

• In a wok or a deep fryer, preheat the oil to 375°F. Fry fish until golden brown (about 30 to 45 seconds) and cut into 8 to 10 1/4-inch-thick pieces.

Thai Yellow Curry Sauce

Fresh Ahi Katsu with Yellow Curry Sauce & Fresh Mango-Tomato Salsa Serves 4

Ingredients: • 1/2 tbsp. Thai yellow curry paste • 2 cups coconut milk • 1 tbsp. fish sauce or Aloha Shoyu • 1/2 tbsp. curry powder • 1/2 tbsp. sugar Preparation: • In a saucepan with medium heat, combine all the ingredients and bring to a boil. Then simmer with low heat for 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens to the consistency of mustard.

Preparation: • In a small bowl, combine all ingredients until the batter has no lumps. Set aside.

Mango-Tomato Salsa Ingredients: • 2 tbsps. ripe mango, diced • 2 tbsps. tomato, diced • 1/2 tbsp. Chinese parsley, chopped • 1/2 tbsp. onion, chopped • 1/2 tbsp. bell pepper, chopped • 1/4 tbsp. lemon juice • 1/4 tbsp. balsamic vinegar • 1/4 tbsp. sugar • Pinch of salt, to taste • Dash of Tabasco, to taste Preparation: • In a small bowl, combine all ingredients.

Presentation: Place the katsu slices on one side of the plate and the Mango-Tomato Salsa on the other.

Serve with Thai Yellow Curry Sauce.

ono, you know – From page 11

L&L Drive-Inn Teddy’s Bigger Burgers Windward City Shopping Center 45-480 Kaneohe Bay Drive L & R Drive Inn 236-3030

Kahuna’s Sports Bar & Grill on Kaneohe Marine Corps LLocated &this L sports Drive-Inn Base, bar and grill offers a fun and relaxing atmosphere where friends Zippy’ s Restaurants can get together for a great meal along with a game of pool, darts and dancing.

And if fries are what you’re after, you’ve come to the right place.

Try The Basket Case, a full basket of skin-on crispy fries ($3.95) if you’re in the mood for something classic and original.

If you’re a garlic fanatic, why not sink your teeth into the Lotsa Garlic Crispy Fries ($4.50) served with a cool ranch dipping sauce on the side? This fantastic creation, fairly new to the eatery, consists of 13

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A side order of fries costs $1.65 and the one! Zippy’s offers a regular order of fries as well as its popular Chili Fries, which Chili Fries cost $2.60. For an additional continues to be an all-time favorite among charge, customers can add fries to any customers. It can be ordered with Zippy’s sandwich as a combo or add a medium original, vegetarian, no-bean chili or meat drink on top of that as a zip deal. sauce to suit your liking. Is your mouthZippy’s Restaurants watering yet? You won’t be let down with 46-038 Kamehameha Hwy. the consistent light crisp that comes with (and other various locations) each mouthful of fries either. For some233.2700 thing a little different, why not pair your fries with a mixture of ketchup, mayonnaise Kahuna’s Sports Bar & Grill and Tabasco sauce? Or Kaneohe Bay Building #1629 dip it into a thick milk254.7660 & 254.7661 shake for a flavor so salty and sweet? Some employees even soak the really crispy fries into the saimin Next stop, Zippy’s! For years Zippy’s dashi, which they say they abhas been the restaurant of choice for both solutely love. Yum! All locals and tourists alike when it comes to fries are cooked in a Left: Zippy’s time-trusted Chili ono island grinds. We guarantee you deep fryer using WesFries chopped fresh garlic, parsley and a hint of salt and pepper whose inviting aroma fills the entire restaurant. (FYI, a breath mint might be handy following this savory treat.) The favorite of returning customers, however, is the Smothered ChiliCheese Potato Wedges, featuring a winning blend of melted cheese sauce and stockpot chili over seasoned baked potato wedges ($5.25). On the run? You can always get your basket of fries to go!

This dining experience is available for all E5s and below.

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Kahuna’s Sports Bar & Grill L & L Drive-Inn Zippy’s Restaurants

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Shorebird Restaurant & Beach Bar

Atlantis Seafood & Steak

Breakfast

2284 Kalakaua Avenue 922-6868

BUFFET

Outrigger Reef Hotel 2169 Kalia Street 922-2887

Camellia Buffet

Willows, The

Makino Chaya

930 McCully St. 951-0511/0611

Lunch d.k Steakhouse

Dinner After Midnight Alcohol served

Ruby Tuesday

Ala Moana - Ho‘okipa Terrace 943-2525 Moanalua Center 422-8585 Town Center Mililani 623-4949 Windward Mall 235-5800

Online Catering

Japanese Restaurant

JULY SPECIAL

SERVING THE BIGGEST AND BEST SHRIMP TEMPURA IN TOWN!

901 Hausten St. 952-9200

2552 Kalakaua Ave., Waikiki Marriott Beach Hotel 931-6280

9 oz. Filet Opakapaka

BAKERY

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

Napoleon’s Bakery Located inside of Zippy’s

FREE Medium Pizza

with a purchase of a large pizza at regular price.

ton ton FREE GYOZA ramen

5-Year Anniversary Special!

FINE

RAMEN

HOUSE

(3 pieces) with purchase of any regular orders.

The Best Soft Rib Ramen in Hawaii!

Ribs are slowly cooked over 8 hours until tender and juicy, original Japanese Style. Ramen is served in garlic shoyu base with traditional half cooked egg. You must try it!

(Choose from 2 types) • STEAMED with Ginger, Green Onion, Shiitake Mushroom, Soy Sauce) • WAFU STYLE (Fresh Garlic, Soy Sauce, Ground Onions, Sake)

• Dine-In or Take-Out • Gift Certificates

Aloha Tower Mkt place 585-6360 Westridge Mall 486-5100

Includes Rice, Miso Soup, Tsukemono, & Tea

$

• Catering Available

13.95

Not to be combined with any other coupons.

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

100 N. Beretania Street #113 (Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza)

536-3035

Offer not valid in combination with any other offer. Offer not available online. Free medium pizza with equal or lesser toppings. Price plus tax. Prices vary by location. Limited time offer. Products not exactly as shown. Available at participating Pizza Hut® restaurants in Hawaii. Delivery charges apply and do not include gratuity. $12 minimum order for delivery.

Limited delivery area. ©2010 Pizza Hut®, Inc. Expires 8/31/10

Valid only at Koolau Center location.

www.koolaucenter.com

Most Delicious Thai Food in Town!

677-5388

94-050 Farrington Hwy. • Waipahu, HI 96797

KOREAN CUISINE

Immensely Popular Plate Lunch For $5.70

• LUNCH $14.9510:30 AM - 2:30 PM • DINNER $21.953PM-10PM Including: Kal Bi, Sirloin, Chicken, Spicy Pork, Sashimi

Coming Soon to 900 N. Nimtz Hwy 2955 E. Manoa Rd 988-0212 1627 Nuuanu Ave 585-8839

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

Call for take out

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• PRIVATE PARTY ROOM

930 McCully St. • 951-0511 / 951-0611 • CONVENIENT PARKING

Restaurant Prices: Spaghetti & Chicken Plate - $6.49, Oxtail Style Turkey Neck Soup - $5.79. Offers good July 1 - 31, 2010. Offer not valid with any other promotional offers, coupons, and discount cards. While supplies last. Other restrictions may apply. |

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WHERE TO DINE CAFE

CATERERS Anytime Café

A Catered Experience

Market City Shopping Center 735-3888

94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

CHINESE

House Without a Key at Halekulani

Koko Cafe

Mandalay (The)

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

949-4321

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

Golden Palace 111 N. King St. 521-8268

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant Liliha Square 524-1628

On at McCully ON ON On 1110 McCully St.

at McCully 946-8833

Hoku’s mixed Plate Your choice of 2 entrees, Hoku’s signature fried rice and our wok fried vegetables.

$9.95 Complete Lunch

& after 10:30 p.m.

Sapporo & Kirin (large) $5.25 after 10:30pm

Sunday through Thursday for Dinner.

Available with purchase of an appetizer from the menu, per person.

For reservations, please call 739-8760.

947-2836

Open 7 Days • 2700 So. King St.

www.kahalaresort.com

at the Colony Surf

SUNSET DINNER SOIREE

It’s an early start to a great summer evening at Michel’s A special 3-course dinner for $40 from Sunday to Thursday only!

Served from 5:30 to 6:30, Come enjoy our Summer Sunset and feel the sizzle!

Please call for reservations and menu Call 923-6552

Experience the gentle crashing waves, pure ocean breezes and breathtaking beauty of Hawaii.

…Only at Michel’s

www.michelshawaii.com • 923-6552 • 2895 Kalakaua Ave. Free Valet Parking

CALL FOR BANQUETS, RECEPTIONS & PARTIES 728-3463

OPEN RS U 4 2 HO

7/26 & 8/1: 7/19 & 25: Calamari Livornese Clam Strips & Fries -or-orGrilled Pastrami Reuben Broiled Portabello Burger Daily Specials also available!

Come hungry. Leave happy.

ALA MOANA BLVD. • KUHIO AVE PEARL CITY • KANEOHE • HILO Other discounts not valid.

Dine in Only

Corner of Paiea/Nimitz-Near the Airport • 836-0541

Buy one dinner entree, receive 2nd entree

One of America’s Top 10 Chinese Restaurants • Oriental Chicken Salad • 4 types of Dim Sum (Siu Mai, Half Moon, Seaweed Spring Roll, Manapua) • Szechuan Style Pork w/Garlic Sauce • General Tso's Favorite Chicken • Beef and Broccoli • Seafood Fried Noodle • Dessert - Almond Float

10.95

$

per person (10 people minimum)

50% OFF valid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad Expires 7/27/10

• Chicken Salad with Oriental Dressing • Crispy Bacon Seafood Combo Wrap • Dungeness Crab - Country Style • Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp • General Tso’s Favorite Chicken • Seasonal Chinese Green Vegetable • House Fried Rice • Dessert: Mango Pudding per person (4 people minimum)

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE Danny Couch Jake Shimabukuro

DINNER

$28 per person, plus tax and gratuity.

LUNCH

New Hours 5:30 - 7:00pm

909 Isenberg Street 941-6641

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

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $14.95 Complete Dinner

Maple Garden /Yen King

449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant

Duck Yun

2199 Kalia Rd. 923-2311

Hee Hing Restaurant

Every Sat.

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24.95

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WHERE TO DINE FAMILY DINING Angelo Pietro Honolulu 1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #10 941-0555

Church’s Chicken

Henry Louis

Kam Shopping Center 845-0388 Kaneohe Marine Corps Base 254-1688 Pearlridge 488-9588

2850 Paa St. 833-3728

Waikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd 949-4467 Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers 921-2400 Pearl City - Times Sq. SC 486-4467 Kaneohe - Windward Mall 235-4467 Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza 959-2600

Don Ho’s Island Grill Aloha Tower Marketplace 528-0807

Bird of Paradise 91-1200 Fort Weaver Rd. 689-2270

Eggs ’N Things

Byron's Drive Inn

Kochi Restaurant & Lounge 1936 S. King Street 941-2835

Kenny’s Restaurant 1620 N. School St. 841-0931 Kenny’s Express 2nd Floor Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center 922-9333

JJ Bistro & French Pastry

343 Saratoga Rd. Waikiki 923-3447

3297 N. Nimitz Hwy. 836-0541

1010 University Avenue 942-7622

IHOP

Bibas Hale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road.

955-0555 Call for eligibility details.

Kit N Kitchen

3447 Waialae Ave. 739-0993

RECEIVE A

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Special of the Month Bake Cheese Lasagna with Crab Meat

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2850 Paa St. (nearr Airportt andd 999 Ranchh Market)) 833-3728

JULY LUNCH SPECIAL

Complete Japanese Set Lunch

8.95

$

*Not to be combined with any other specials.

Must present coupon to recieve discount.

Excludes beverages. Expires 7/31/10.

PRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE

Now Selling Udon-Noodles!

Keeaumoku

by Wal-Mart 946-5696

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3447 Waialae Avenue • 739-0993 • jjfrenchpastry.com

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Not valid with other offers. * Offer valid only at Kozo Sushi Keeaumoku Expires 7/31/10

Dinner Menu

2 Choice Teishoku Combo

16.75

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2004 Winner Best Pastry Honolulu Magazine

Monday-Sunday LUNCH 10AM-2PM DINNER 5PM-11PM

3579 Waialae Avenue • 737-8820

2006 Ilima Award Winner

Family Restaurant

Choose from • Broiled Sanma • Broiled Saba • Fried Oyster • Ebi Fry • Saba Nitsuke • Chicken Katsu • Aji Fry • Karaage • Pork Ginger • Sizzling Hamburger Steak • Tempura • Tonkatsu and many more!

1-Choice Teishoku & Ala Carte menu also available Lunch 11 am - 5 pm; Dinner 5 pm - 9 pm Closed Sundays Ready made Bentos available daily

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”.

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“Home Cooked” Comfort Foods

Honolulu’s House of Prime Rib and Local Favorites

5 Dinners Anytime Under $17!

• Ample Parking Available • A la carte menu and keiki menu also available

Online Specials: 449 Kapahulu Avenue • Hee Hing Plaza, 2nd Floor • 808-737-4461 www.RanchHouseHawaii.com • www.OpenTable.com

WHERE TO DINEW FAMILY DINING Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar Ala Moana Center Mauka - Mall Level 946-6388

Wailana Coffee House

Sam Choy’s BLC

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

580 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

Zippy’s

FINE DINING Chai’s Island Bistro

Ewa, Waimalu, Waipahu, 488-8824

Aloha Tower Market Pl. 585-0011

Uncle’s Fish Market & Grill

Hy’s Steak House

FRENCH

1777 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-5559

2199 Kalia Rd. 923-2311

228

Mon - Sun 10:30am to 9:00pm Excluding all coupons and other discounts. Dine-in only.

Sarento's Top of the "I"

La Mer at Halekulani

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

Special Price

1055 Alakea St. • 525-8585

1314 King St. 596-0061

Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

$

www.themandalayhawaii.com

Cafe Sistina

Top of Waikiki

Shiro’s Saimin Haven

for Table of 10 Chicken Salad with Jelly Fish Imperial Scallop Soup Peking Duck with Bun Salt & Pepper Shrimp Seafood w/ Vegetables in Taro Basket Steamed Fish Fillets w/ Ginger Scallion Black Mushroom with Baby Pak Choy Steamed Rice, Dessert

McCully Shopping Center 946-3338

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

Ranch House, The

1135 N. Nimitz Hwy 275-0063

Banana Leaf

Stage Restaurant

Call the one nearest you.

449 Kapahulu Avenue, 2nd Floor 737-4461

ITALIAN

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Hawaii’s Original Garden Restaurant

952-9200 www.willowshawaii.com

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WHERE TO DINE Sumo Ramen

JAPANESE

Kobe Japanese Steak House 1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

Hakone

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

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

100 Holomoana St., Hawaii Prince Hotel 944-4494

Kozo Sushi Sushi Ichiban

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

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

Shogun Sushi

3579 Waialae Ave. 737-8820

1620 North School Street Ste. 110 845-0388

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street 947-5411

Hinone Mizunone 1345 South King St. 942-4848

Makino Chaya

Sansei Seafood Restaurant

1 Aloha Tower Dr. 2nd Flr. 585-6360 98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort 2552 Kalakaua Ave, 931-6286

LUNCH SPECIAL 2 Manapua, 2 Pork Hash, $ 95 2 Gau Gee & 1 Rice Cake

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2700 South King St. 947-2836

15% OFF

with coupon

Summer Dessert Cup Special

Not to be combined with any other offer.

Limit 5 per coupon. Expires 7/30/10.

Valid only at

Sushi King

Regal Diner

Available July 16-18,2010

Airport location 839-6333 3040 Ualena St. McCully Shopping Ctr 941-3883 1960 Kapiolani Blvd

Not to be combined with any other. Expires 7/18/10.

Ala Moana Center-Mall Level, Mountain side, next to Shirokiya www.lapalmedor-usa.com

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Island Manapua Factory

941-6161

Manoa Marketplace 988-5441 • Factory: 811 Gulick Ave. 847-2677

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Aloha Tower 585-6360 1 Aloha Tower Dr. 2nd Fl., 3 Hours Parking $1 Pearlridge 486-5100 98-150 Kaonohi St.

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JAPANESE

PACIFIC RIM

Tanaka of Tokyo

PF CHANG'S 1288 Ala Moana Blvd.

596-4710

3660 on the Rise

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

3660 Waialae Ave.

Bangkok Chef

Hoku’s

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

The Kahala Hotel & Resort Hawaii, Hotel 739-8779

KOREAN

WHERE TO DINE THAI

Prince Court 100 Holomoana St., Hawaii Prince Hotel 944-4494

Pearl’s Korean BBQ 98-1005 Moanalua Rd. 484-2988 4211 Waialae Ave. 735-2988 2250 Kalakaua Ave. Suite LL13 926-9188

Souvaly Thai Cuisine

Orchids at Halekulani 2199 Kalia Rd. 923-2311

803 Kam Hwy. 455-5888

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

Ding!

Breakfast is now served.

Teriyaki Chicken w/ Fried $ 10 Rice

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Kal-Bi Short Ribs w/ Fried $ 95 Rice

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Includes

“All You Can Eat” Salad Bar!

RESTAURANT

SUNTORY

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

Validated Parking Open 24 Hours 955-1764

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com

922-5511

Planning A Graduation Party?

masterpiece.

Wake up this Prime weekend with Loco Moco the aroma of buttery pancakes & waffles, savory steak & eggs, & other local breakfast favorites at Ruby Tuesday!

Available 8 am - 11 am, Saturday & Sunday at Windward, Moanalua, and Mililani locations.

Call us for more info on our special “Create Your Own” Graduation Menu, starting at only $10.50/person! (minimum 25 people)

Phone: 677-7744 www.acateredexperience.com

Indulge in a world of exquisite flavors and the finest steaks in Waikı¯kı¯. Sit back, unwind and enjoy a truly revitalizing dining experience.

DINNER AND BAR: 5:30PM - 10PM OCEANFRONT AT MOANA SURFRIDER,

Windward Mall - 235-5800 • Moanalua Center - 422-8585 Town Center of Mililani - 623-4949 Ala Moana Center, 4th Floor at Ho‘okipa Terrace - 943-2525

A WESTIN RESORT & SPA COMPLIMENTARY VALET PARKING BEACHHOUSEWAIKIKI.COM • 923-2861

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W W W . S T A G E R E S T A U R A N T H A W A I I . C O M

$5 Cocktails & Beer Happy Hour $5 Happy Appetizer Hour $50 Wine Card for just $30 Live Music, No Cover Military discount with ID $50 Wine Card for just $30 25% Off Appetizers MTWTFS 8a-5p Military Sun 8a-4p discount at 20% Off Crema Coffee Shop only MTWTF MTWTF MW WTF Tues

$5 Cocktails & 20oz. Draft Beers

Stage puts more “HAPPY” into their Happy Hour Monday thru Friday from 5-7pm is “Party Time” at Stage’s full service bar in the Honolulu Design Center.

All draft beers and Stage’s sexy chorus line of signature cocktails are specially priced. Along with a delicious cast of appetizers and desserts from the Award Winning Stage Restaurant, this “Happy Hour” is quickly becoming an early gathering place for Honolulu’s club hopping night life. Come early and lets get the party started!

5-7p 5-7p 5-8p 5-9:30p 5-10p

5pm to Closing Mon. thru Sat. 2nd Floor Honolulu Design Center

Stage “Happy Hour” Specials $ Signature Cocktails & 20oz.Draft Beers served 5-7pm Monday thru Saturday plus tax and gratuity

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Wine Encore Tuesdays Every Tuesday Stage Restaurant offers:

50% Off All Bottles of Wine.

Over 400 labels to choose from. You’ll need to

Book your Business or Special Event, Intimate Concert, Fashion Show, Premiere Party, Corporate Seminar, Artist Debut, Wedding Reception or anything else you can imagine, today.

come early just to read to the wine menu!

Open for Monday through Saturday, call 808.237.5429 for reservations.

Convenient location with free covered parking.

Food & Beverage Service and Multi-Media Events Theatre Contemporary Asian American Cuisine Second Floor Honolulu Design Center

Cupola Theatre • 2nd Floor, Honolulu Design Center Culinary Performances Daily Reserved Seating: 808.237.5429

Lunch Mon-Fri Dinner Mon-Sat

11:30a-1:30p 6-8:30p

Email: info@HonoluluDesignCenter.com or call 808.237.5480

HONOLULU DESIGN CENTER ON KAPIOLANI BETWEEN PENSACOLA & PIIKOI ST. 1250 KAPIOLANI BLVD. • T: 956-1250 FURNITURE SHOWROOM HOURS : MON. - SAT. 10AM - 9PM & SUN. 10AM - 6PM HONOLULUDESIGNCENTER.COM |

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