Hawaii Dining Out 07 November 2010

NOVEMBER 7-13, 2010

OAH U’S AN SWE R TO YOU R APPETITE

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Developing a newfound appetite for

Appetizers

My excuse for skipping out on the appetizers used to be that I didn’t want to spoil my appetite.

Now when asked if I care for any appetizers, I say, bring it on!

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sets the tone for the entire meal. In fact, these starter dishes can be traced back to first century Rome, where the upper class was served eggs and fruits as part of a three-course meal. Today, there is a bountiful amount of appetizers that are appealing to any appetite.

This week, I made it my duty to submerse myself into a world that goes beyond the main course, salads and desserts and sampled some of the best cuisine in appetizer form yet.

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t’s been said by many that great meals begin with great appetizers and that almost anything that stimulates a keen reception for the main course can claim the title of appetizer.

So, I confess that although I have been guilty of skipping the appetizers altogether and heading straight for the main course, I’ve learned my lesson. In missing out on a crucial part of the ensemble, I’ve realized that you can’t have a score without the prelude, right?

Truly, the appetizer is what

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As Hawaii’s only revolving restaurant, located on the 18th floor of the Waikiki Business Plaza, you can be sure to expect marvelously breathtaking 360-degree views here. The Top of Waikiki opened its doors in October 1965 and since then has been serving up top-notch cuisine, equally spectacular as the view itself.

“It’s a good atmosphere for families, especially during sunset,” says Colette Canady, director of sales and marketing for Waikiki Shopping Plaza. “You really can’t beat the view, and you can see the fireworks from the Hilton. It’s a fun place to bring the kids.”

The restaurant revolves one floor rotation every hour and rotates at the speed of about 1 mph, so there’s no need to fret over motion sickness.

As far as appetizers go, this Waikiki Landmark has many that will tickle your fancy. Executive

chef John Neff has been working in the food and beverage industry for 16 years, and has been showcasing his talents at the Top of Waikiki for five.

He says the Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa ($12) is a customer favorite among tourists and locals alike. This hearty dish consists of Coconut & Macadamia Nut-crusted shrimp nestled in pineapple reduction, cold soba noodle salad topped with a sesame miso vinaigrette. It’s appealing to the eye and definitely appeasing to your taste buds as well.

However, chef Neff’s personal favorite on the menu is “The Original” Hawaiian Sliders ($16), and believe me, you can’t go wrong with the chef’s pick. This magnificent creation features three mini burgers with seared foie gras, pineapple relish, Camembert cheese and micro greens on a profiterole. The fusion of flavors literally dances on the tip of your tongue.

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cover story or nearly 40 years, Kobe Japanese Steak House has been a constant in the local dining scene — occupying the same location at the gateway to Waikiki, serving up basically the same teppanyaki-style dinners, operating under the same ownership.

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Then 2010 came and a couple of changes took place, the biggest of which was at the very top. Owner Marilyn Gardiner, whose late husband, Rod, helped open Kobe along Ala Moana Boulevard, decided to retire and sell the popular dining destination to a couple of longtime, loyal staffers — Roy and Lynn Nakamura.

The changing of the guard officially took place Sept. 7.

Six days later, a blessing ceremony was held among friends and relatives. To this day, however, Roy swears the change in ownership has gone relatively unnoticed by the general public.

“I still don’t think a lot of people know that we purchased the restaurant,” he admits, chuckling.

The second change took place just a few weeks ago, when the husband-and-wife team decided to introduce pupus to the re s t a u r a n t ’s lounge menu.

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sauces and kimono-clad waitresses may still rule at Kobe, but the addition of pupus — coupled with lounge’s signature sushi bar — has given foodies yet another reason to choose this steakhouse for their dining out needs.

‘We’ve been tinkering with the pupu menu since the middle of October,” says Lynn, who admits that part of the inspiration behind the push for pupus stems from the izakaya approach to Japanese dining of ordering smaller portions of food.

“We’re really hoping the pupu menu catches on with our customers.”

Based on what Dining Out observed recently when dozens of patrons poured into the lounge to sample the new a la carte portions, the affordable menu — replete with traditional Japanese dishes from Mini Sukiyaki ($5) and Nasu Nibitashi ($3) to the hugely popular Steak Kabobs ($8) and Togarashi Fries ($5) — has already won customers over.

DO sat down with the Nakamuras earlier this week to talk about life as fledgling business owners and, of course, their insistence that diners drop in more often at the quaint lounge — a traditional waiting area for patrons entering the teppanyaki rooms — in order to, ahem, do the pupu.

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DO: What convinced you it was time to make the jump from managing a restaurant to taking ownership of a restaurant?

RN: Well, we’ve been here since 1987 and have always enjoyed the family-type atmosphere at Kobe.

So once we found out that Marilyn was having thoughts of retiring, we began to worry that that type of atmosphere might be lost or disbanded under new ownership. So Lynn said, “Why don’t we do it?

Why don’t we just put an offer in and see what Marilyn says?”

So this past spring, we flew up to where Marilyn lives in Arizona and made her an offer. Surprisingly, she DO: You’re both extremely well- was very open to the idea. And she versed within the restaurant busi- helped us along the way with the ness — you, Roy, as someone who financing and other technical worked his way up the ranks as a aspects of how to run a business. busboy and bartender/assistant manager at Furusato’s and Tanaka DO: Who’s most responsible for of Tokyo, respectively, and later as coming up with the specific dishes a manager at Hy’s and Kobe; and on the pupu menu? you, Lynn, as a hostess at Tanaka’s and then as a food and cocktail RN: Chef John Takeuchi, who’s in server at Kobe. Now, of course, charge of our pupus. He had some you’re both calling all the shots at great ideas. Our sushi chef, Kobe. What’s the last two months Mamoru Yamamoto, also helped in been like as owners? coming up with some of the more RN: It’s been a whirlwind, to be traditional Japanese items like

Left: Lynn and Roy Nakamura assumed ownership of Kobe Japanese Steak House Sept. 7.

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honest, but the process actually started longer than two months ago because the transfer of ownership took time. So it’s been exciting and tiring — tiring because we haven’t had a day off since Father’s Day. The biggest change for me is learning about the kitchen aspect of the business. We’ve always had a head chef, who generally was responsible for doing the ordering and inventory. But now, Lynn and I are getting more involved in the food portion of the business, like having to understand the different grades of Angus beef. I had no idea of how involved the process can be. It blew my mind!

1. The wildly popular pupu Togarashi Fries ($5) are seasoned with chili pepper flakes and garnished with wasabi and chiso.

2. Garlic Pork Chops ($12) are deep fried and dipped in ketchup and a secret sauce. 3. Steak Kabobs ($8) are always plump and juicy.

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locals in here as you do tourists. You also seem to get a fair share of reservations DO: How would you describe the reac- from celebrity diners. Care to reveal the tion to the menu thus far? identities of your more high-profile clientele with our readers?

RN: Positive. We’ve been asking friends to be brutally honest, and the RN: Well, Ashley Lelie just came in the result has been favorable. For example, other night. When he was with the some have called the Ahi Poke Salad Broncos, he used to stop in during the ($10) “refreshing,” in part because the offseason, and once asked if he could dressing is really light. That’s a credit to learn to be a teppan chef because it was Chef John, who used to do teppanyaki a passion of his. But we didn’t want him for us. He’s a real stickler for details with to get hurt and throw away his career as a passion for cooking. If the coloring to a football player. It’s a little dangerous the dish isn’t right, he won’t serve the being a teppan chef, you know, with all item. the knives and stuff! (laughing) And we get the Lakers in here whenevLN: But besides asking friends, we’ve er they’re in the Islands for training also asked customers. We had a night set camp. We might have to close off one aside for our customers to sample the floor for them, depending on how many pupus, and it turned out good. people they bring. If they bring their The whole idea is to generate more cheerleaders with them, then they may business in the lounge. Before it was just get downstairs as well. sushi, but now we’re offering more with the pupu menu. And for those customers DO: So Kobe Bryant dines on Kobe who are only dining in the lounge, we’re steak at Kobe restaurant. That’s a heck of offering them, for a limited time, a 20 per- a lot of Kobe, eh? cent discount on our sushi items.

RN: Well, the story is that his parents RN: Of course, we’ve already lowered named him after the Kobe steak they our sushi prices since taking over as were enjoying at a Kobe restaurant owners. So, hopefully, customers see this owned by Rod Gardiner. I guess they ultias an added incentive to eat in our mately got the beefy child they always lounge. wanted (laughing).

DO: Aside from the Togarashi Fries, which are seasoned with salt, togarashi (chili pepper) and sugar, and garnished with wasabi and chiso, the Edamame, both plain ($4) and with garlic ($5), and Garlic Fried Rice ($5), which includes ground-up steak, are simply divine. The same holds true for your deep-fried Garlic Pork Chops ($12), which have a unique texture and come with a delicious ketchup-based sauce. Are these popular with most customers?

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DO: Despite the change in ownership and the recent addition of a pupu menu, Kobe is pretty much the same familyfriendly restaurant it was 30 or 40 years ago. That’s important to you and your customers, right?

RN: Yes. I think it’s important for our customers to know that Kobe is not going to change much, that their favorite dishes will always be there on the menu.

That familiarity makes them feel comfortable.

LN: Yes. Edamame is a guaranteed It also helps that some of our staffers order because everyone just seems to who have been here since the beginning love it. Regarding the pork chops, I guess are still here, and that this restaurant will because we priced it low and because it’s always be a place where families can a hearty portion, people order that, too. come to enjoy good food and each DO: You seem to get just as many other’s company.

4. Garlic Fried Rice ($5) is not sprinkled with ground beef, but ground-up steak.

5. The Ahi Poke Salad ($10) is offered whenever the fish

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6. Mini Sukiyaki ($5) is not only fun to say, but fun to snack on.

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Richo’s Hot Stone Bowl Bibimbap ($9), with rice, egg, and vegetables, is already a favorite with customers, as is the L.A. Kalbi ($13.50). Two substantial shabu-shabu (Japanese hot pot) are available to share with a friend: one with pork ($40), the other with beef tongue ($50). Customers who purchase bottles of Iichiko ($35), a Japanese barley sochu (distilled spirit), can write their names

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on the bottles and leave them until their next visit; Richo will hold them for up to three months.

Samghetang, Hanzawa confesses, is her own favorite dish on the menu.

This elaborate soup begins with a chicken ($28/whole, $18/half) stuffed with sticky rice, nutmeg, carrots, garlic, and ginseng, slowcooked over low heat. “It is good for you when you’re tired or have a cold!”

Richo Korean Cuisine is open from 5:30 p.m. to midnight, Tuesday-Saturday, and Sundays from 5:30 to 10 p.m.

Between now and Nov. 15, Richo is offering a discount of 30 percent off on all food and beverages by the glass.

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or many who have eaten Korean food in Korea, the experience is unforgettable.

For the owner of Richo Korean Cuisine, however, it was nothing short of lifechanging.

“My uncle in Japan had never eaten Korean food,” says Ayako Hanzawa, general manager at the new Waialae Avenue eatery. “He went to Korea, tried it, and fell in love with it. He met a Korean chef through a friend, and they started a restaurant!”

Richo Korean Cuisine now has four Japanese locations, plus its Waialae location, which opened Aug. 8. The new restaurant’s menu includes dishes made in traditional Koreanstyle, some a fusion of Korean and Japanese, and others designed for local palates.

The chijimi, for example. Standard versions of these savory Korean pancakes — with seafood, squid and chive, leeks, or beef and yams, at $7-$8 for half-portions, $10$12 for whole portions — are available here. But the popular Cheese Kimchee Chijimi ($12/whole, $8/half), made with mozzarella, was created just for Hawaii.

Samgyupsal ($24), popular in South Korea, is Richo’s current bestseller.

Translated literally as “three-layered meat,” the dish’s name refers to the visible layers in a piece of pork belly. Waiters cook the pork tableside on a hot skillet and serve it with miso gochujang (pepper sauce).

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Bottom Left: Pork with Chimichurri sauce ($12.95) Bottom Right: Pepper Chicken with Sweet Basil ($12.95)

Does the cool and rainy November weather have you jonesing for something hot? Well, at Kit n Kitchen, six new meals are heating up the place, and in a very good way.

Owner Kit Yiu has recently added Sizzling Plates to his expansive menu of Euro-Asian cuisine.

“We wanted to use a new creation in our restaurant,” says Yiu, who co-owns the 10-year-old eatery with wife May. “I believe, in fine-dining restaurants, they have been doing this for many years, but this is a different way of creating this.”

Yiu explains that each meal is plated and served on a special iron hot plate, which actually cooks the meat even more as it sits.

“The plate will stay heated for 15 to 20 minutes,” Yiu explains, “and the way it is served when it comes to the table, as the server comes from kitchen it starts smoking already, schhh, schhh, schhh, right in front of you.”

And after a few months of test-driving the dishes with loyal customers, Yiu is pleased to say the Sizzling Plates have gotten rave reviews and are – See page 8

Giving thanks has never been this satisfying.

Thanksgiving Day Dinner Buffet Thursday, November 25th in the Monarch Room Featuring a sumptuous spread of roasted free-range turkey, sushi and raw bar, fresh seafood entrees, prime rib, desserts and much more.

5pm ‘til 8pm $88 per adult $57 per child (6-12 years old) For details, visit royal-hawaiian.com or call 921-4600.

Price does not include tax and service charge/gratuity.

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ince opening Kit n Kitchen 10 years ago, life has not slowed down one bit for owner Kit Yiu. The chef is at his restaurant seven days a week, ensuring that only the highest-quality ingredients go into his flavorful — and affordable! — meals like Pepper Rack of New Zealand Lamb ($14.95-$20.95), Red Win Ox Tail Stew ($13.95) and Osso Bucco Milanese ($16.95).

But Yiu’s insatiable hunger does not end with food. He and wife May are avid world travelers, having visited exotic destinations such as Australia, Japan, Maui, Los Angeles, China and Vancouver, Canada.

“We go scuba diving, we play golf, we snowboard — we do a lot of stuff,” laughs Yiu, who is originally from Hong Kong.

“We are a pretty active couple. Try to squeeze everything together!”

May next wants to visit Thailand to sample the culture and, what else, the cuisine.

“Just to see all the stuff and try all the new food that’s come out,” she says.

“Sometimes we taste an ingredient that we’ve never tasted before, and we think this taste is very special and maybe we can have it inside one of our items somehow.”

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As the adage goes, the family that plays together, stays together.

“I think traveling has really helped us in the business and in our relationship at the same time,” says Yiu, adding that they often included 10-year-old son Bosco on their excursions.

“He does all kinds of stuff with us: He skis with us, snowboards with us, when he gets bigger we’re going to try to get him into scuba diving.”

And in their travels, they also like to find unique Coca-Cola bottles, which are displayed prominently in a corner of the eatery.

“I love the bottle,” he says, “and I just enjoy putting it in a place where people can see.”

So the next time you’re in Kit n Kitchen, be sure to check out the cola wall or catch up with the Yius about their latest adventure. After all, there’s no better way to inspire one’s appetite than with an inspiring tale of exploring the deeps of the Great Barrier Reef or flying down the slopes at Whistler, British Columbia.

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now a permanent fixture at the University Avenue restaurant.

Choose from the Pork with Chimichurri Sauce, made slightly spicy thanks to a delicious blend of olive-oil parsley, garlic and mild pepper; thin slices of boneless Short Rib Beef served with Roasted Black Pepper Gravy and rice; Pepper Chicken with Sweet Basil, mixed with green bell peppers, onions, black pepper and noodles; local-style Beef Stroganoff; Hamburger Steak with Onion Pepper Gravy and rice; and Seafood Jambalaya, a tantalizing medley of shrimp, squid and mussels served in a tomato sauce atop Spaghetti or Seafood Butter Rice.

All plates cost $12.95, except for the Seafood Jumbalaya, which costs $14.95.

Add a fried egg for $1.95, or order the “mini lunch” special, where you get 3/4 of the dinner serving for $9.95. Available between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. only.

And if you purchase two regularly priced Sizzling Plates as your entree, you can choose the Spicy Mussels, Escargot, Mini Chef Pizza or Eggplant Perfection appetizers for just 99 cents.

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With acclaimed yakinikustyle plate lunches such as Kalbi Lunch Plate ($9.50), hot offerings such as Soft Tofu Soup ($7.5) and some of the tastiest, melt-in-yourmouth meat jun in town, this family-run restaurant has been a must-stop for both kamaaina and tourists since 1989.

Dining Out caught up with Dean and Cecily Wong recently and asked them what they’d recommend from the menu.

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The popular seafood and steak restaurant overlooking Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki features an eclectic menu that reflects Chef Almario Betiong’s interest in creating foods as varied as the people who walk through the

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The Pacific Sampler comes with two Fresh Shucked North Pacific Oysters, Tiger Shrimp Cocktail and Spicy Ahi Poke.

Signature dishes offered as Daily Specials

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door. Some of these colorful creations can be found under the headline “Hawaiian Fresh Catch.” Every day Betiong chooses from the best of whatever Honolulu’s fishing fleet brings in, whether it’s Ahi, Ono, Opakapaka or Onaga, and prepares it to order, if that’s what you want. Or you can just have the highly trained staff do it for you.

Steve Matsuno, the executive general manager, says creating you own variation of the dishes is no problem.

He also has a few suggestions of his own.

“When I have people come from out of town, I’ll go

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The Ocean Seafood Pasta is a dream dish for seafood lovers.

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with the sampler, which is great to share, Clam Chowder, the Deep Fried Ocean Wrap and our Garlic Steak and as the waiter to upgrade it to a big thick one,” he says.

The Seafood Lovers Special ($59.95) is another good call. The hearty meal begins with a salad and the Pacific Sampler (two Fresh Shucked North Pacific Oysters on the half shell, Tiger Shrimp Cocktail and Spicy Ahi Poke).

Then comes the 1-pound lobster with Vegetable du Jour, Dinner Rolls, rice or potato, coffee or tea and dessert.

Purchased ala carte, the single-person feast would run in excess of $80.

Other popular items include the Garlic Shrimp Scampi ($18.95), Seafood Lau Lau ($23.45) and Hawaiian Fish Loco Moco ($24.95).

Matsuno says the early-bird special, which he’ll do all night, is another way to add value to your dinner.

“You don’t have to pay for the white tablecloths, you don’t have to pay the big boy prices, you can have a great steak in a great atmosphere and that’s what we are serving.”

For $12.95, diners can chose from Steak and Shrimp, Mahi Mahi with a Lobster Cream Sauce or a Chicken Alfredo Pasta. Just show your local ID. Atlantis Seafood and Steak is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Validated parking is available the IMAX Theater parking garage. Reservations also can be made online at atlantisseafoodsteak.com/reservation.html.

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ucculent, tender lamb and beef, slow-cooked on a vertical spindle, sliced and stuffed into a warm pita with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce. Could anything be better than a gyro?

Here’s an alert for hungry holiday shoppers at Ala Moana Center: The Fat Greek has opened a new location in the mall’s Makai Market Food Court.

Gyros, falafel, spanakopita — you’ll find all of that here, and more.

Impressively, the venture is the brainchild of Darien Provenza, 22year-old son of Fat Greek co-founder Francois Provenza.

“My son has been working with me for six years, so he’s had lots of experience with food and can taste quality,” says Provenza the elder. “He went to Ala Moana’s management and invited them to The Fat Greek (in Kaimuki).” Management, he says, liked the idea of adding Greek food to the mix. “The kid dealt with them himself, working on plans and everything, for six months. He’s a young entrepreneur who believes in what he’s doing.”

Young Provenza didn’t have to look far to find a co-conspirator for the venture: He enlisted a childhood friend, Nicolai Chow, who was working for The Fat Greek in Kaimuki. Their tiny restaurant opened Oct. 15, and they’re already cranking out 300 gyros, salads and platters daily.

For such a small space, the restaurant offers a lengthy menu of Mediterranean delights, developed with The Fat Greek’s motto — “Healthy, Fresh and Affordable!” — in mind. So far, reports Darien Provenza, the hummus appetizer ($5) and those delectable

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gyros ($6.95), made with either chicken or lamb and beef, are very popular.

The appetizer platter ($14), a sampler that includes hummus, dolmas, spanakopita, mussels, feta, and olives, is also a hit.

Open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m to 9 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m to 9 p.m., the restaurant also accepts phone orders with 10-15 minutes’ notice.

Provenza père and his Fat Greek cofounder, British nightclub owner/media mogul Oliver Bengough, have bold visions of expansion that began with the Kaimuki restaurant in 2007. Next month, they’ll open a Waikiki location at 1831 Ala Moana

Blvd., between Kobe Japanese Steak House and the Grand Waikikian. They plan multiple locations in Hawaii, and ultimately, franchise opportunities across the United States and internationally.

His son’s ambition and energy have motivated Provenza to consider other budding restaurateurs as possible franchisees. “I want to encourage young people who want to put up a Fat Greek somewhere,” he says. “The whole idea is to provide opportunities, to give them inspiration to create their own business. It’s an opportunity for everyone.”

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The Ultimate Friday Bash in Waikiki Ambassador of Aloha Luana Maitland invites you to the Aloha Friday Luncheon Show on Nov. 12, 11:30 am to 1 pm. This quintessential island gathering features entertainment by Robi Kahakalau (pictured), Kenneth Mahuakane, the Slack Key Masters, plus fabulous Hawaiian food and prizes. $25 per person. Don’t miss it.

Reservations required.

Make It a Thanksgiving Kani Ka Pila Join us for a seasonal feast with family and friends. Executive Chef Harold Beltran offers Thanksgiving Specials on Nov. 25 of Traditional Turkey with all the trimmings, plus Roasted Salmon, Pork Loin Chops, and Potato-Crusted Opakapaka. Hawaiian music by Kawika Kahiapo and Del Beazley, 6-9 pm, tops the occasion.

Reservations recommended.

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A Healthy, Beefy Portion of Eggplant Parmigiana

Left: Fred Corpuz prepares salad in the kitchen.

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othing quite says luscious, succulent Italian cooking like eggplant Parmesan in the hands of a seasoned chef, and Romano’s Macaroni Grill offers up the classic with a beautifully beefy portion and a large side helping of pasta.

“Our Eggplant Parmigiana is one of my favorites,” admits restaurant manager David Nichols. “It’s made from fresh eggplant that’s pan-seared and breaded with panko crumbs. Then it’s sautéed with a nice, delicate crust.”

The crust is gentle and crispy like a tempura shell, so that it doesn’t suffocate the eggplant’s rich texture and flavor. The dish comes with three large wheels of eggplant and a heap of capellini suffused with pomodoro sauce. Pomodoro is cooked longer than traditional marinara sauce, so its consistency is thicker and creamier. Top that off with fresh mozzarella and basil and it begs your fork to dig in.

But what makes Romano’s eggplant especially appealing? Nichols says it’s all about, well, size.

“What makes our eggplant different is the size. I don’t know how many different eggplants you’ve tried, but ours is pretty thick and pretty filling, and for the price and the amount you get, it’s very reasonable,” she explains.

The platter is $14.29, and the Monday-Thursday lunch menu, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., offers a smaller version, with two rounds of eggplant, for $10.99. The restaurant opens daily at 11

Romano’s Macaroni Grill

356.8300 and closes at 10 p.m.

Sunday-Thursday and 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

Because requests for Eggplant Parmigiana pour in steadily, chefs and waiters are ready. Nichols says that once you order, a plate will arrive at your table

within eight-10 minutes.

Everything about the restaurant exudes Italian family fun. The rooms are large, bustling and attractive with an intimate lamplit glisten. And as everyone knows, the words Italian and food are almost synonymous. “It’s a nice family ambiance,” Nichols agrees.

“We like to have all of our diners sit in the main dining room right next to the kitchen because that’s the heart of the restaurant.

That’s where all of the action is. It’s an open kitchen, so you can see the chefs cooking. We play Italian music. When you use the restrooms they even have Italian language tapes, so when you’re sitting down you actually can learn some Italian.” Yup, everything about Romano’s, even the loo, says Italian.

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C a t e r e d Experience has been, well, catering to Hawaii’s event needs since it first opened in McCully in 1978.

It moved to Waipio in 1998, but the exceptional experience hasn’t changed. In addition to a wide selection of delicious dishes — from local-style bentos to Hawaiian faves Kalua Pig and Lomi Salmon to Pacific Rim fusion — A Catered Experience can provide the

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“We do pickups, deliveries, we can go to your location, and our staff also can help you with the tents and the food. We try to help you as much as possible,” says catering manager Ron Hattori.

If what you need is an actual site to throw your party, A Catered Experience is the choice catering service to Hawaii Okinawa Center’s Legacy Ballroom.

Or, if all you need is a meal-to-go, A Catered Experience offers breakfast and lunchtime favorites from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday out of its ACE Express location at 921 Alakea St. in downtown Honolulu.

“It’s all about the convenience,” Hattori says, “like with our OvenRoasted Turkey Package!”

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So if the thought of spending yet another holiday packed in a hot, humid kitchen preparing Thanksgiving dinner

from scratch doesn’t exactly put you in the most festive of spirits, why not go with A Catered Experience’s Oven-Roasted Turkey Package ($84.95), a tasty spread of all your holiday favorites mixed with a few local delights?

The catering company first started offering the Thanksgiving package more than 15 years ago, and each year since, it has grown in

popularity. And after reading over the meal’s contents, it’s no surprise to hear that the package has sold out for the past several years. Which is why you should place your orders now, as A Catered Experience only makes a limited supply.

“It’s grown to a pretty big operation,” says Hattori. “It seems to be doing pretty well.

We’re probably close to halfway full (on order limit).”

So let’s start talking some turkey. The Oven-

der on the inside. No need to preheat those ovens, because the turkey comes fully cooked and ready to eat at pickup.

No meal would be complete without the sides, and this turkey package does not skimp. The mashed potatoes are the real deal, made from real taters — not some mix from a box — and mashed with cream and butter until creamy. Top it with the poultry gravy, which is just the right balance of thick and smooth.

The stuffing is hand-made with huge chunks of bread, vegetables and herbs, and the tangysweet cranberry relish gets a distinctive Hawaiian touch with the addition of fresh pineapple chunks. A dozen

“It’s grown to a pretty big operation. It seems to be doing pretty well.”

Roasted Turkey Package lives up to its name, with an 8-10 pound whole roast turkey that is perfectly golden-brown on the outside yet still moist and ten-

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Bottom left: Catering manager Ron Hattori with a tray of stuffing, mashed potatoes and poultry gravy.

dinner rolls round out the spread, and for dessert, there’s pumpkin pie fresh from Napoleon’s Bakery.

Left center: Nishime: delicious and nutriAnd if you’d like to add tious. more fixins, the following Left: Chef Yoshio Komatsu presents a platter items are available for an of freshly made maki sushi. additional charge: 2 pounds Mashed Potatoes, Below: What’s Thanksgiving without some $5.50 each; 2 pounds pie? A Catered Experience offers three: Poultry Gravy, $5.50 each; pumpkin, custard and apple.

3 pounds Stuffing, $7.50 each; and 1/2 pound Far right: The Oven-Roasted Turkey Package comes complete with a juicy whole Pineapple/Cranberry turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, cran- Relish, $3; Napoleon’s berry/pineapple relish and dinner rolls.

Bakery Pumpkin, Custard or Apple pies, $7.50 each; Bottom right: Guests will love the golden and Maki Sushi Roll, $4 and fluffy dinner rolls. each.

For those watching their waistline, right now Hattori says the chefs at A Catered Experience are working on a new menu full of healthier options requested by clients: “We seem to be getting

A Catered Experience Where: Hawaii Okinawa Center parking lot, 94-857 Ukee St.

Call: 677.7744

Website: acateredexperience.com

Notes: Extra side dishes and desserts are available for an additional charge.

Order early, as this meal package sells out fast

inquiries for less sodium, a little less fat.”

Which may be the inspiration behind the newest Oven-Roasted Turkey Package accompaniment, Chicken Nishime. The Japanese-style stew is made with chicken, konyaku, carrots, satiamo (taro balls), renken (lotus root), gobo, bamboo shoots and shiitake mushrooms all mixed together and simmered in an Osakastyle broth. Price is $12 for 2 pounds.

Call the main office to reserve your package today.

A Catered Experience accepts cash, checks and credit cards, but cash payments must be made in person at its Waipio office, located at 941068 Ka Uka Blvd. and open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. MondaySaturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sunday.

Pickup is between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, in the Hawaii Okinawa Center parking lot.

“The turkey’s already heated,” Hattori says. “The sides you need to heat up, but they come with easy re-heating instructions.

The drive-thru, you can drive right under our tents; you don’t have to get out of your care, just hand the staff your receipt and they’ll load it in the car for you.”

For sure, a Thanksgiving experience that can’t be beat!

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with sea salt, Maui onion, tobiko sour cream and guacamole atop a crispy poke like myself. tortilla chip. My mouth is watering at “We try to use fresh, local produce and the mere thought. ingredients whenever possible,” Neff says, Now, if that isn’t stirring up some adding, “the scallops aren’t frozen, we orhunger pains, how about some Flashder fish daily, the sea asparagus comes Stir-Fried Edamame or Jerk Seasoned straight from Kahuku.

Chicken Wings? The Flash-Stir-Fried “There are a lot of unique items here. I Edamame ($6) offers a nice portion of try to give people something they’re familsoy beans soaked to perfection in an iar with, but at the same time things that Indonesian satay sauce topped with are more innovative, that are different — sesame seeds, while the Jerk Seathat so-called foodies would want to come soned Chicken Wings ($12) give off a and eat.” zesty spicy hot flavor and smooth, So, while the view is hard to beat, the creamy texture. food is second to none here at the Top of So, the next time you’re in Waikiki, Waikiki. stop by RumFire and catch the beautiTop of Waikiki ful sunset or perhaps book the cabana Waikiki Business Plaza — 18th Floor for a fun, pau hana gathering with 2270 Kalakaua Ave. friends.

923.3877 RumFire Sheraton Waikiki RumFire 2255 Kalakaua Ave. Located in Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Rum922.4422 Fire offers diners an exquisite explosion of flavors infused in contemporary BajaHy’s Steak House Hawaiian cuisine, wok-fired specialties, Look no further than Hy’s Steak seared fresh island fish and more.

House when searching for upscale cuiAs one of my go-to spots, RumFire feasine with a pleasant atmosphere and tures “Pau Hana” fun from 4 to 6 p.m. daily, exceptional service. This local favorite “Night Cap Specials” from 9:30 to 11:15 has been considered a long-lasting trap.m. Monday–Friday, and live entertaindition in Waikiki for a quarter century, ment from 5 to 8 p.m. and chefs here continue to broil topAnd while the restaurant is trendy and grade, USDA prime beef and other vibrant in décor, it’s the appetizers and house specialties over native Hawaipupu selections that have me coming back ian kiawe wood. on a regular basis.

Although Hy’s is known for its sizzling To get my fix of appetizing appetizers, I steaks, chops and seafood, you mustn’t let feasted on the garlic sea salt pommes frites the appetizers go unnoticed either. ($5), the RumFire Sampler ($16), consist“Some of the most popular items here ing of ribs, tacos and chicken burritos, and are the Oyster Rockefeller ($17.95), Chilled the Seared Kalua Pulled Pork Quesadilla Oysters En Half Shell ($16.95) served with ($6) — a tortilla filled with braised tendera cocktail sauce and lemon,” says general smoked, pulled-pork shoulder with manager and vice president of Hy’s Steak caramelized onions and jalapenos.

House, Bob Panter. “Our cocktail sauce has How was I even to begin thinking about a nice zing to it and a little goes a long way. main courses when I had these lovely ap“Our Escargot a la Hy’s ($14.95) is also petizers staring me right in the face? very, very good,” he exclaims.

Another one of my most-desired dishes Perfect for the holiday season, the escarwith a local twist was the Ahi Poke Chips got is served right out of the shell with a RumFire Style ($15). It’s so much more tempting butter, garlic, Dijon mustard, blue than your average chips and dip. Imagine cheese sauce paired with a warm and the most tender, succulent ahi seasoned

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1 Top of Waikiki’s “The Original” Hawaiian Sliders ($16) offers a fusion of flavors that will melt in your mouth. 2 Hy’s Steak House serves up a divine portion of Oyster Rockefeller ($17.95) topped with hollandaise sauce. 3 Feast on the Spicy Ahi Poke Stack ($12) at the Top of Waikiki. 4 Top of

Waikiki’s Blackened Seared Ahi with Kahuku Sea Asparagus Salad ($17) features a unique blend of fresh, local ingredients. 5 The Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa ($12) at the Top of Waikiki is every seafood lover’s fantasy.

crispy baguette. In other words, it’s what I call “love at first bite.” Share it with someone special or partake in it all your own. I can say with absolute certainty that you won’t be disappointed.

As for the Oyster Rockefeller, that’s served on a bed of spinach Florentine, baked and topped with hollandaise sauce.

Sounds great, doesn’t it?

Now, you can’t say you’ve had a true Hy’s experience without having tried its famous cheese bread. The first basket is complimentary, and you know you’ll want more, so keep in mind that an additional four pieces is $2 and eight pieces is $4.

What’s the secret behind this bread of all breads, you may ask? Well, according to

Panter, the chefs use lightly toasted sourdough bread spread with unsalted butter, mozzarella, Cheddar and Swiss cheese.

This appetizer is so deliciously fluffy and warm; if it were up to me I could eat baskets of this bread for days and be content.

Vegetarians will appreciate Exotic Mushrooms with Asparagus ($10.95), and it just might be worth it to sacrifice a bit of your main course for Hy’s Crab Cake with Roasted Garlic, Pine nuts and Basil ($13.95).

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With our heat â&#x20AC;&#x2122;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; eat Wiki Turkey Take-Out, your Thanksgiving lunch or dinner goes from car to carving in just 2 easy hours. This delicious and convenient feast is perfect for parties of six to eight, and includes: t A 10 -12 pound Roast Turkey t Sausage Stuffing t Giblet Gravy t Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes t Corn & Edamame Succotash t Cranberry Relish t Candied Yams t Sweet Bread Rolls t Pumpkin Pie t Drive-through pick-up on Thursday, November 25, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. t Payment must be made by Friday, November 19.

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

Call the Catering Party Hotline

â&#x20AC;˘ Wine Spectator Award-Winning Wine List â&#x20AC;˘ Live Entertainment â&#x20AC;˘ Valet Parking

or E-mail: PBH.Catering@pacificbeachhotel.com

Proper Attire Required

921-6137

2490 Kalakaua Ave./ Hon., HI 96815 / www. pacificbeachhotel.com

Reservations Recommended

2440 Kuhio Ave.

922 5555

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Panya

AMERICAN

Symbol Key

Atlantis Seafood & Steak 2284 Kalakaua Avenue 922-6868

Breakfast

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

Dinner

Anytime Cafe

930 McCully St. 951-0511/0611

901 Hausten St. 952-9200

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine 590 Farrington Hwy 692-9880

BAKERY

Alcohol served

CAFE

Camellia Buffet

Willows, The

After Midnight

2494 S. Beretania St. 944-0449

BUFFET

d.k Steakhouse

Lunch

Yakiniku Camellia Buffet

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

La Palme D’or

Online

Ala Moana Center - Mall Level Mountain side, next to Shirokiya 941-6161

Catering

Napoleon’s Bakery

Koko Cafe

Makino Chaya

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

949-4321

Makitti

Zap Cafe & Lounge

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

1018 McCully St. 942-0012

2380 Kuhio Ave. 923-2260

Located inside of Zippy’s

at the Colony Surf *Must present coupon. Not to be combined with any other offer.

Customized Special Menu for Lunch

• 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 per person $ (10 people minimum)

10.95

• 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

$

24.95

per person (4 people minimum)

Specials not valid on Holidays. Advance Reservations required, please call 971-1818.$3 Valet Parking Only.

SeafoodvillageHyatt.com Ask about our Kama‘aina Discount

Open 7 days a week - Dinner 5pm - 10pm Sunday Brunch Buffet 11:30am - 2:30pm

Hyatt Regency Resort& Spa-Street Level•2424 Kalakaua Ave., #102

Discovery Bay (across Ilikai) 1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 213

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BYOB

www.MonsoonIndiaOahu.com 941-5111

THANKSGIVING TURKEY TO-GO -------------------------------------------------------

Freshly Roa ed Turkey

TURKEY ONLY Presents an Exclusive Wine Dinner featuring

Tuesday, Nov 9th • 6 p.m. $250 inclusive • Limited to 24 guests Featuring Fine Wines from Silver Oak & Wolfgang’s Award-Winning Cuisine 3 Hours Free Parking Reservations 808.922.3600 R o y a l H a w a i i a n C e n t e r, B u i l d i n g C , L e v e l 3 8 0 8 . 9 2 2 . 3 6 0 0 • w w w. w o l f g a n g s s t e a k h o u s e . n e t

(1) 12-14 lb. turkey (1) quart sausage & sage stuffing (1) quart homemade turkey gravy

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Monday thru Saturday only

Reservations 8pm & later on mentioning this ad.

To be combined only with passion. Expires 11/30/10

www.michelshawaii.com | 923-6552 | 2895 Kalakaua Ave. FREE VALET PARKING

CALL FOR BANQUETS, RECEPTIONS & PARTIES 728-3463

Dinner Menu

2 Choice Teishoku Combo

16.75

$

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

Now taking reservations for Lunch & Dinner

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

$129 + tax

Lunch 11 am - 5 pm; Dinner 5 pm - 9 pm Closed Sundays

TURKEY PACKAGE (1) 12-14 lb. turkey, (1) quarts sausage & sage stuffing, (2) quarts homemade turkey gravy (2) quarts regular or roasted garlic mashed potato 841-0931 (1) whole apple or pumpkin pie kam shoppingcenter open 6am daily + tax

$159

kennyshawaii.com |

Michel’s . . . After Dark

Offering a Special 3 Course Menu for $45.00 plus a complimentary glass of wine!

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”.

942-4848

WHERE TO DINE CATERERS A Catered Experience 94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

Kahai Street Kitchen 237 Kalihi Street, 845-0320

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

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

FAMILY DINING

Maple Garden /Yen King 909 Isenberg St. 941-6641

111 N. King St. 521-8268

Happy Day Chinese Restuarant

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

Liliha Square 524-1628

Hee Hing Restaurant

On On at McCully

ON ON

449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Angelo Pietro Honolulu 1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #10 941-0555

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

1110 McCully St.

at McCully 946-8833

Don Ho’s Island Grill

Seafood Village Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa

Mandalay (The) 1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

Aloha Tower Marketplace 528-0807

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

ton ton ramen FINE

RAMEN

WE DO NOT USE MSG ON ALL MENU!

Chilled Antipasto Pasta Salad Sweet Dinner Rolls Yukon Potato Au Gratin Roast Garlic and Pepper Gravy Whole Cranberry Sauce Traditional Stuffing Herb Crusted Roast Turkey Traditional Pumpkin or Custard Pie

HOUSE

BLACK SESAME TAN TAN RAMEN

Open Daily 7 am - 9 pm 888 N. Nimitz Hwy. #103

102.95

$

FREE GYOZA

(3 pieces) with purchase of any regular orders 2pm - 6pm

677-5388

94-050 Farrington Hwy. • Waipahu, HI 96797

11AM-3PM |

Call Willows to place your order today.

Serves 4-6 people

Hawaii’s Original Garden Restaurant Since 1944

Reservations 952-9200 • www.willowshawaii.com 901 Hausten St.

8.50 include tax

$

Featured Items Available Only At Million

ÆChicken Breast Bi Bim Naeng-Myun

YAKINIKU

Æ

524-2020

Homemade black sesame paste. All natural. Tender char siu, half cooked egg & green vegetable. New style in Hawaii, Healthy, less oil & No MSG. (Longterm consumption of black sesame seeds beautifies the scalp and hair as well as the skin.)

Chicken Breast Mul-Naeng-Myun Since 1989

MILLION 596-0799 626 SHERIDAN ST. (backside of Walmart)

NEW HOURS: MON-SUN 11AM-12 MIDNIGHT

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WHERE TO DINE IHOP

Wailana Coffee House

Kit N Kitchen

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

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

1010 University Avenue 942-7622

Kenny’s Restaurant Kenny’s Express

Ranch House, The

1620 N. School St. 841-0931

Call the one nearest you.

FILIPINO 94-300 Farrington Hwy 801 Dillingham Blvd.

951-6297

FINE DINING

Tanaka Saimin

Kani Ka Pila Grille

Chai’s Island Bistro

888 N. Nimitz Hwy #103 524-2020

2169 Kalia Rd, Outrigger Reef on the Beach

924-4990

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Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Max’s Of Manila

449 Kapahulu Avenue, 2nd Floor 737-4461

2nd Floor Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center 922-9333

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

Zippy’s

Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar Ala Moana Center Mauka - Mall Level 946-6388

Hy’s Steak House

Restaurant Row 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

Sam Choy’s BLC 580 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

Aloha Tower Market Pl. 585-0011

50 Different Items to Choose From NOW SERVING

Fresh Shucked Washington Oysters on Half Shell $1.00 each

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Chilled Fresh Shucked Kumamoto Oysters • Chilled Fresh Shucked Fanny Bay Oysters • Chilled Fresh Shucked Royal Miyagi Oysters • Hibachi Grilled Pacific Oysters with finadine sauce • Baked Pacific Oysters Rockefeller • Oyster Bisque with Oyster Crackers • Po Boy Oyster Sandwich with Cajun Remoulade (Lunch Only) • Cajun Seared Oyster Caesar Salad (Lunch Only) • Steamed Oysters with Black Bean Sauce Entrée • Barbecued Oysters and Grilled NY Steak • Sam’s “Carpetbagger Pork Loin”

11A.M. till Midnight Complete Dinners Served

Thanksgiving Turkey w/Ham The American N.Y. Steak Seafood Continental

(dinner only)

LUNCH 10:30am-2:30pm .........$14.95 DINNER 2:30pm-10pm.............$21.95

FREE PARKING!

2494 S. Beretania St.

Dinner include: All-You-Can-Eat Salad Bar, Corn on the Cob, Pumpkin Pie & more!

– oyster stuffed pork loin with oyster mushrooms; served with garlic mashed potatoes.

BREAKFAST SPECIAL Eggs Benedict Royal

Slow Roasted, Succulent

20 oz. Prime Rib

975

$

Served with Baked Potatoes, Corn O’Brien

$19.95 Prime Rib Mondays – Every Monday Served 5 pm till all gone!

20

1295 $ 1625 $ 1395 $

SUSHI

SUNTORY Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

Make your Reservation Now for our Thanksgiving Buffets

580 Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

restaurantsuntory.com

1860 Ala Moana Blvd. • Validated Parking Open 24 Hours 955-1764

922-5511

THANKSGIVING DAY Thursday, November 25, 2010 DIM SUM DINNER BUFFET BRUNCH BUFFET

Sitting at 10:30am & 12:30pm

Sitting at 5pm & 7:30pm

$19.99 Adults $17.99 Senior 60+ $13.99 Children 3-12

$27.99 Adults $24.99 Senior 60+ $17.99 Children 3-12

Featuring Hong Kong Style Dim Sum, Soups, Salads, Stir Fried Entrees & Desserts

Featuring Roasted Pig, Snow Crab Legs, Shrimp Cocktail, Turkey w/Chinese Stuffing, Ham, Yams & Cranberry Sauce, and Much More! www.themandalayhawaii.com

1055 Alakea St. • 525-8585

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

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

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Thanksgiving Turkey Package

12999

$

One 14-16 lb. Fresh Whole Roasted Turkey • Country Style Herb Stuffing • Homemade Turkey Gravy • Ranch Style Mashed Potatoes • Oven Roasted Mixed Vegetables • Sweet Potatoes • Corn Coblets • Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce • Homemade Pumpkin Bread (1 Loaf)

KOREAN CUISINE

• LUNCH $14.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM • DINNER $21.95 3 PM -10 PM

Call 783-7901 Limited Quantities.

Including: Kal Bi, Sirloin, Chicken, Spicy Pork, Sashimi

All orders must be placed in advance and paid for at time of ordering.

Pick up at Piikoi location on Thanksgiving Day from 10am - 3pm

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGESWITH THIS AD. EXP. 11/30/10.

CATERING HOTLINE 783-7901

www.theCateringHotline.com 930 McCully St. • 951-0511 / 951-0611

• PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CONVENIENT PARKING

WHERE TO DINE Stage Restaurant 1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

INDIAN

JAPANESE

Monsoon India

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

Discovery Bay (across Ilikai) 1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 213 941-5112

Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

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

Hinone Mizunone

Top of Waikiki Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

Kozo Sushi

Bella Mia Italian

GREEK The Fat Greek 3040 Waialae Ave. 734-0404

Makino Chaya

1345 South King St. 942-4848

ITALIAN

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

1137 11th Avenue 737-1937

Kobe Japanese Steak House

Bella Mia Pizzeria

Kochi

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

2222 S. Beretania St. 941-4400

Red Cafe 1334 Young St. 593-2064

1936 South King St. 941-2835

November Special

All To Go Orders

10% OFF Lunch & Dinner (must present ad)

Breakfast

EXPIRES 11/30/10

Catering & Party Rooms Available

803 Kam Hwy • 455-5888

7 a.m. - 11 a.m.

OPEN THANKSGIVING DAY 11am-2pm

Thai Cuisine

Dinner

Pearl City

5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Lunch Daily 11-2pm Dinner 5-9pm

Kahala Mall 738-5696 (KOZO)

Free Parking Subject to Availability For Reservations:

923-2277

Moiliili 951-5696 (KOZO)

Breaking Surf, Breathtaking Sunsets, and Unbelievable Ocean Front Dining at Reasonable Prices.

Keeaumoku

by Wal-Mart 946-5696 (KOZO)

Locally Operated in the Outrigger Reef Hotel

2169 Kalia Road

Pearlridge 483-6805 This coupon may be used at all five stores.

One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 11/20/10

Pearl City

by Wal-Mart 455-6805

THANKSGIVING BUFFET Smoked Turkey & Pumpkin Pie

Lunch

Kids $8.50 (Ages 5–12) Adults $13.50

Dinner

Kids $10 (Ages 5–12) Adults $17.50 Reservations Recommended

*Free parking available at First Hawaiian Bank

Maple Garden /Yen King

909 Isenberg Street • 941-6641 www.MapleGardenHawaii.com

S ANSEI ’ S NEW SASHIMI -SKama‘aina TYLE CREATIONS! Early Bird Special on

Tuesday, November 9th 6 pm - 10 pm 4 - Course Dinner paired with 4 wines $65 per person

50% off All Food & Sushi First Come First Serve Seating

Sundays & Mondays from 5:30pm-6pm Open Nightly 5:30pm to 10pm (808) 931-6286 Waikiki Beach Marriot Resort & Spa

Thanksgiving Harvest Buffet Banyan Tree Showroom Thursday November 25, 2010 11am-7pm

Sansei and d.k. Steak House

Enjoy a 4 course meal.

Entree to include 1-1/4 lb. Fresh Maine Lobster $ At per person

Call now for Reservations

955-0555

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Go to our website at www.dkrestaurants.com to view Lobster Nite menus. Text DK to 80850 for more special offers.

931-6280

931-6286

Waikiki Spa •• 2552 2552Kalakaua KalakauaAvenue Avenue WaikikiBeach Beach Marriott Marriott Resort & Spa For more specials and offers, text DK to 80850 • FREE 3 hours SELF parking with validation.

Celebrating 35 years • www.halekoa.com THE HALE KOA WELCOMES ALL ACTIVE DUTY & RETIRED MILITARY, RESERVE/NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS & DEPENDENTS, CURRENT OR RETIRED DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CIVILIANS & SPONSORED GUESTS. D I N I N G

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Restaurant Suntory

Sumo Ramen

Tanaka of Tokyo

Royal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr 3rd Flr. 922-5511

Kaneohe 234-6868 Kapolei 693-8808 Market City 737-1868 Kamehameha Shp Cntr 848-8186 Pearl Highlands Cntr 456-80802 99 Ranch Mapunapuna 833-3139

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

Sansei Seafood Restaurant

Frog House Restaurant 1604 Kalakaua Ave. 951-9370

Orine Sarang Chae

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort 2552 Kalakaua Ave, 931-6286

905-A Keeaumoku St. 955-0646

Sushi Company

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

Ton Ton Ramen

Sushi Ichiban

95-050 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu 677-5388

3579 Waialae Ave. 737-8820

2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

starting November 15 11AM to 2PM

Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine

ALL PHO

BUY ONE, GET ONE

50% OFF

2nd Pho of equal or lesser value expires 11/11/10

Open Everyday 10am-10pm / Except Sun & Wed 10am-9pm

Dinner Hours:

3008 Waialae Ave. 734-2222

626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

735-8488

6PM to 10PM TUE to SUN

Richo

Yakiniku Million

Open for Lunch

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WHERE TO DINE KOREAN

ALL DIM SUM

Special Menu for10

149

$

No credit cards accepted for special menu

Party Rooms for up to 450

EL

HARRO MEXICANO AIEA RESTAURANT

on a Second Dinner OR A

3 DISCOUNT

$

ENTIRE MENU WITH THIS COUPON

Authentic Japanese & Chinese Cuisine

593-2064

Parking along left side of bldg. & on the right side of bldg.

(All stalls except 1-10)

RECEIVE A

6 DISCOUNT

$

10% OFF 1334 Young St.

7AM-2PM

521-8268

2919 Kapiolani Boulevard • Market City Shopping Center

(Monday Closed)

1.89

$

Chinese Chicken Salad Scallop Soup • 2 Live Maine Lobsters Sweet & Sour Fish Filet Peking Duck w/Bun • Whole Crispy Chicken Taro Basket Seafood Combo Chicken Cake Noodle • Rice & Dessert 111 N. King St. near Maunakea 7am -10pm

Limit one coupon per party. Cannot be combined with other offers.

Exp. 11/30/10

when Dining Alone

Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm Aiea Shopping Center Fri & Sat 11am-10pm 99-115 Aiea Heights Dr. Next to Aiea Bowl Sunday 11am-8pm

Must present coupon (No take outs) Not valid with any other discount offers.

Expires 11/18/10

BYOB - no corkage fee

488-9727

Healthy & Fresh Ingredients

Carnitas BYOB

(no corkage fee)

SHABU SHABU Restaurant VIETNAMESE & VEGETARIAN CUISINE SHABU SHABU SPECIAL Broth Buy 1 get 2nd at

50% OFF

ALL DISHES

10% OFF Exp. 11/30/10

ALL plate choices

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

15% OFF

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

10% 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. Not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 11/30/10.

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant Liliha Square by Times Supermarket

15% OFF

524-1628

Exp. 11/30/10

Celebrating 10 Years!

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

15% OFF(Charge) • 25% OFF(Cash)

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Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

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942-5008

I L I K A I

1518 Makaloa St. (across Walmart) Open 7 days 11am-11pm

UsjTubsSftubvsbout/dpn |

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2 0 1 0

953-2340

629 Keeaumoku St. (across Walmart) Mon-Sat 10am-11pm • Sun 10am-10pm

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant 3553 Waialae Avenue

738-8666

Must present coupon Expires 11/30/10 Excludes set menu; Not to combined with any other offers.

WHERE TO DINE MEXICAN

PACIFIC RIM

11th Avenue Mexitlan Grill

1518 Makaloa St. 942-5008

3660 on the Rise

1137 11th Avenue, Kaimuki (11th Avenue Atrium) 737-5678

Shabu Shabu Bangkok

2710 S. King St. 946-2073

“Thai Style” Hot Pot 949 Kapahulu Ave. 732-7666

Yogen Fr u¨ z

Souvaly Thai Cuisine

1102 Fort Street Mall Windward Mall

803 Kam Hwy. 455-5888

$79.95 Thanksgiving Turkey Package

TOTALLY NO WORK INVOLVED!

LUNCH SPECIAL Japanese Set Lunch

8.95

$

meals incl. toss salad, pupu platter w/ spring rolls, chicken wings, salt & pepper shrimps, chinese mochi rice, dinner rolls & dessert Seasonal Pumpkin Cheesecake.........$4.50 Order now to avoid disappointment

Also Available Curry, Steak & Pasta

692-9880

• 1 12-15 lb. Roast Turkey • 1 Party Tray Gon Lo Mein • 20 pcs Crispy Gau Gee • Turkey Gravy • 1 Fresh Baked 9” Custard Pie

ONE FREE

ADULT BUFFET

with every 5 Adult Buffet purchase. Valid Friday-Sunday.

Not to be combined with any other offer.

Maximum of 10 free Dinners; Restrictions apply. Expires 12/15/10

BUY ONE ENTRÉE,

*Not to be combined with any other specials.

Must present coupon to recieve discount.

Excludes beverages. Expires Nov. 15, 2010.

590 Farrington Hwy

A complete Dinner for 6…from $209.95 Turkey Call 597-8880 Mon - Fri 2pm - 5pm t! sold ou Kiana or Annie www.panyagroup.com

Monday-Sunday 3660 Waialae Ave. • 737-1177 www.3660.com

YOGURT

327 Keawe St. 585-9545

Baked Honey glazed bone-in Ham (8-10 lbs.)

From our oven to your table - ready to serve

Thursday, November 25 3:30 - 7:00 pm

ON THE RISE

2919 Kapiolani Blvd.

735-8488

Thanksgivingg Completee Mealss too Go!

Thanksgiving Buffet

$44.75 adults $17.75 children 3-10 years old

Pho Kitchen

Blue Ocean Thai

SHABU SHABU

Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering

Mesclun of Greens, Fresh Oysters on the 1/2 Shell Assorted Poke Broccoli Salad Mixed Tomato Salad Italian Chopped Salad Potato Salad with Bay Shrimp Salmon with Blue Crab Salad Country Fried Chicken Roast Turkey, Natural Gravy Sausage & Maui Onion Stuffing Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes Carving: Roast Prime Rib of Beef Dessert Favorites

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

2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277

OKAZUYA

629 Keeaumoku St. 953-2340

Bangkok Chef

The Ocean House Restaurant

99-115 Aiea Heights Drive 488-9727

Green Papaya

THAI

3660 Waialae Ave.

El Charro Mexicano Aiea Restaurant

VIETNAMESE

Hot Pot Shabu Shabu

GET THE 2ND ENTRÉE AT

50% OFF*

*2nd entrée of equal or lesser value; Present coupon at time of purchase. Cannot be combined with other offers. Exp. 12/31/10.

LUNCH 10:30AM-2:30PM • DINNER 5PM-11PM

NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS

3579 Waialae Avenue 737-8820

THANKSGIVING BRUNCH BUFFET NOV. 25, 2010 10AM-3PM Adults $23.95 Since 1945

Kids 10 & under $12.95

801 Dillingham 94-300 Farrington Hwy, (next to Costco) Waipahu (next to Savers)

951-MAXS (6297)

Buy one dinner entree, receive 2nd entree

Early Bird Special

12.95

$

Only

50% OFF

Add $3.00 for Complete Meal

valid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad Expires 11/16/10.

which includes soup or salad, ice cream

11 am - 7 pm

NA PALAPALAI Nov. 12 Only

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE

All Day for Locals with ID

SUNDAY................................... Melveen Leed

Specials not valid on Holidays

MONDAY ................................. Jerry Santos & Hula

Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. • Dinner 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

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

...Birthdays, Anniversaries, Weddings... From Elegant Exquisite Cakes to Cute Hello Kitty Characters for your Daughter’s 1st Birthday!

922-6868

TUESDAY ................................. Robert Cazimero & Hula WEDNESDAY ......................... Brothers Cazimero HOKU ZUTTERMEISTER Nov. 11 Only

SATURDAY.............................. Danny Couch

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

Everything is made from scratch daily using the best quality ingredients available.

Please try our best seller Strawberry Shortcake: fresh smooth whipped cream & sliced strawberries sandwiched between a fluffy moist vanilla sponge.

In a mood for something different? We also have a variety of flavors, such as green tea & chocolate mousse, tropical or raspberry cheesecake.

Please order one to two weeks in advance. Delivery and custom orders are available.

Make Someone’s Day Special! www.lapalmedor-usa.com

941-6161

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ating at Zippy’s is not only great because of the variety of dishes, ranging from Zippy’s Chili Moco and Teri Beef & Breaded Shrimp Combo to Zip Min and Oxtail Soup, but because you can always satisfy your sweet-tooth cravings afterward at Napoleon’s Bakery, conveniently located within “Hawaii’s Restaurant of Choice.” For more information on these eateries, visit the websites www.zip pys.com and www.napoleonsbakery.com.

Above: Davey, Eric and Erika Higashi, with Junior Salom, Noah Higashi and Phillip Elizares are in the mood for sweet treats at Napoleon’s Bakery. Inset: The always-popular Zip Pac at Zippy’s features fried chicken, fish fillet, Spam and teri beef.

1 | Kim and Kelia Kawahara, with server Jaychelle Polendey 2 | Colleen Meyer, Thomas Fale and Roosevelt Freeman 3 | Anela Keliikoa-Comer and Sam Comer 4 | Kainoa Akimoto and Niana Stevens 5 | Linda Humphrey and Stephanie Denis 6 | Betty Rapoza and Ann Bourque Photos by Leah Friel

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