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Star of Honolulu executive chef Adam Gilbert, seated, and Capt. Vern Hinkley with a medley of culinary delights such as (clockwise, from left) Air-Flown Live Maine Lobster, Highest Grade Prime Tenderloin of Beef, Summer Canapes, Chilled Kahuku Corn Soup and Bouquet of Baby Greens.

Hawaii’s largest tour vessel, Star of Honolulu, pulls into port and leaves diners swooning with its Five Star Sunset Dining & Jazz Cruise.

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By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

Flying High on

Chicken Wings

’m definitely no chicken when it comes to thrill-seeking activities.

OK, so maybe you won’t catch me jumping out of airplanes just yet or bungee jumping from the highest cliffs, but that’s not to say that I haven’t already fallen madly in love with roller coasters. If it were up to me, in fact, I’d have annual passes to all the major theme parks, including Six Flags, Great America, Cedar Point, California Adventure Park, Knott’s Berry Farm and, of course, Disneyland.

Nothing can compare to the pure adrenaline rush I get on these hair-raising rides, particularly the way my body is jolted following each twist, turn, rise and fall of the track.

And perhaps the same can be said about what I call “amusement park cuisine.” In my case, I happen to associate

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tender chicken wings with theme parks. I know, some of you may link this yummy finger food to an ice cold beer or a football game, but I prefer to feast on chicken wings smothered in ranch dressing after disembarking from one of those rides of a lifetime.

Like roller coasters, each and every bite into a chicken wing can be an exhilarating experience for your taste buds.

Whether it’s creamy ranch, zesty and spicy sauce, or jerk seasoning, chicken wings are an invigorating experience for all your senses.

And this week my stomach was ready as I prepared to hit three local hot spots that offer onolicious chicken wings.

While some were mild and others fieryhot, I wanted to experience each and every burst of flavor.

So, whether it be taking on the fiercest of roller coasters or biting into the spiciest of chicken wings, I can’t help but find myself screaming the same words: “More please! I just can’t get enough!”

RumFire Upon setting foot in RumFire, located inside the Sheraton Waikiki, I have to pinch myself to make sure I’m not dreaming. For one, RumFire overlooks the breathtaking Helumoa Playground set against the captivating backdrop of Diamond Head in this dreamy oceanfront hotel in Waikiki. Secondly, it’s easy to pass the time away while enjoying a relaxing lunch with friends or grabbing pau hana drinks as some of Honolulu’s best contemporary musicians play on.

And while all this is enough to make me say, “I’m soooooo lucky to live in this beautiful paradise,” it’s the impeccable cuisine that has me drooling. This chicultra lounge is currently home to a unique Hawaiian fusion menu known as “Bahawaiian” cuisine, or “West meets West,” featuring an exotic blend of contemporary Hawaiian fare and California Baja Mexican-inspired dishes.

Guests can enjoy a plethora of various menu items, including Kalua Pork Enchiladas ($14), RumFire’s signature “Kim Chee Fried Rice” ($14), Chipotle BBQ Rum Baby Back Ribs ($14) and Garlic Pommes Frites ($6).

My favorite of the bunch, however, is RumFire’s signature Jerk Seasoned Chicken Wings ($12), served with a hot, spicy and creamy fiesta ranch sauce. Onolicious!

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by executive chef Adam Gilbert.

As part of its signature Five Star Sunset Dining & Jazz Cruise, the Star of Honolulu presents a prix fixe, sevencourse, summer-inspired menu now through September highlighting some of the season’s freshest ingredients produced both locally and internationally.

“This is a place that you would come to celebrate spe-

($131.25 kamaaina rate with valid ID), including a VIP welcome, dinner, live jazz show, super premium beverages and after dinner cart drink service.

Round-trip private stretch limousine and motorcoach transportation from the Waikiki area also is available for an additional $60 and $11 per person, respectively.

Kick off an evening of ele-

gance at 5:30 p.m., as the 1,500passenger ship departs from Pier 8 at Aloha Tower Marketplace. Festivities begin at the exclusive Captain’s Welcome Reception on the Star’s 60-foot-high top deck, where guests have the opportunity to sample a selection of summer canapés served butlerstyle, accompanied by a Hawaiian Bellini.

Amid a pristine atmosphere, guests are then escorted into the recently renovated Art Deco Super Nova room. Posh in décor, this luxurious dining room, where semi-formal attire is required, is said to seat 230 people.

“Nova is really elegant and plush, it's definitely a place where we have a lot of repeat business,” says Gilbert, who studied culinary arts at Johnson & Wales University, then later at Kapiolani Community College.

“My main focus as the chef here is consistency — consistency in presentation and quality,” he adds. “My style of cuisine is very much travelinfluenced. I love the local ingredients, and that's a big driving force for my cooking.

“At Johnson and Wales I was trained in the classical Frenchstyle of cuisine. I also lived in the Caribbean and Southeast Asia, and of course Hawaii, so I'm also very familiar with Pacific Rim cuisine as well,” Gilbert states. “In the Nova room we focus on culinary arts

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2 Highest Grade Prime Tenderloin of Beef

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et sail on Hawaii’s largest, award-winning tour vessel, the Star of Honolulu, and experience one of the finest sunset dinner cruises our island has to offer.

Guests are pampered and treated to not only top-notch entertainment and majestic views of picturesque coastline, but wined and dined to the extreme with decadent modern-day French-style cuisine prepared

cial occasions such as anniversaries, vow renewals, or a special evening out. We’re popular with guests throughout the world, and the live jazz music provided by some of Oahu’s best musicians is spectacular,” says Eric Burgoyne, director of sales and marketing for the Star of Honolulu Cruises & Events.

The Five Star Sunset Dining & Jazz Cruise is offered nightly and priced at $175 per person

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Dining Out//Cover Story Star of Honolulu executive chef Adam Gilbert, seated, and Capt. Vern Hinkley set sail with culinary delights such as (clockwise, from left) Air-Flown Live Maine Lobster, Highest Grade Prime Tenderloin of Beef, Summer Canapes, Chilled Kahuku Corn Soup and Bouquet of Baby Greens.

Hawaii’s largest tour vessel, Star of Honolulu, pulls into port and leaves diners swooning with its Five Star Sunset Dining & Jazz Cruise.

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that are classic French with a bit of a local twist.”

As diners are seated, expect nothing but immaculate service, as refined Nova servers present you with Chilled Kahuku Corn Soup with Avocado Granite and Bouquet of Baby Greens consisting of seared scallop, red and gold beet carpaccio, basil oil and passion fruit vinaigrette.

The first main entrée showcases an Air-Flown Live Maine Lobster poached in a seasoninfused butter broth, paired with grilled polenta, chanterelle mushrooms, summer truffles and vegetables in a light lobster fumet.

“We change up the menu by the season, so every three months you’ll find something new,” Gilbert says. “We prep 90 percent of cuisine on land, then once on ship we reconstitute the food and re-plate it.”

Next, cleanse your palate with a refreshing Mango Sorbet before indulging in the highest grade Prime Tenderloin of Beef accented with savory foie gras stuffed fondant potatoes, saffron cream and porcini mushroom demi glace.

“Although we do feature a prix fixe menu, we also do offer special menu items with a 24-hour advanced notice such as Baked Salmon with Dill Lemon Butter Sauce; Roasted Chicken Breast stuffed with mushrooms, spinach and Swiss cheese; Medley of Fresh Fruit; a vegan/glutenfree Black Truffle Risotto with wild asparagus and portabella mushrooms; or Roasted Rolled Eggplant stuffed with French green legumes in a kabocha sauce,” Gilbert says.

Finally, round off this exquisite feast with an effervescent White Chocolate

Swan filled with fresh fruit, sponge cake and mascarpone cream all atop a puddle of heavenly lychee sauce.

“To make good food is not that difficult, really.

What’s difficult is creating new ways to design it, new ways to showcase it, and that’s where molecular gastronomy is a huge tool going forward,” Gilbert explains, noting that molecular gastronomy is a rather new philosophy of cooking.

“I love my job,” he exclaims. “Being on the ocean is a great highlight of being executive chef for Super Nova — I see the sunset five days a week from the ocean, and it’s amazing. Sometimes we’ll even see whales up close.”

Really, who could ask for more? It’s a feast for all the senses aboard the Star of Honolulu. So sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.

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4 Server Cheryl-Ann Kashiwamura, Capt. Vern Hinkley, performer Meilii Yannell, executive chef Adam Gilbert and supervisor Joseph Blas 5 Boquet Of Baby Greens with seared scallop 6 Air-Flown Live Maine Lobster 7 Summer Canapes 4

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Take advantage of Happy Hour, Monday through Friday from 5 to 7 p.m., and enjoy draft beers, signature cocktails and special appetizers for $5 apiece. Also, enjoy 50 percent off the entire wine bottle list each Tuesday while dining at Stage.

1 Pan steamed Manila clams ($13) 2 Crisp lump crab cakes ($14) 3 Graham cracker-crusted calamari ($13) 4 Stage Ahi “Poke” ($13) 5 Executive Chef Ron de Guzman holds the Graham-cracker Crusted Calamari ($13) Anthony Consillio photos

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Stage ready to offer memorable dining experience ome restaurants incorporate art in their design schemes with the goal of complementing their food offerings. However, at Stage Restaurant, located on the second floor of Honolulu Design Center at 1250 Kapiolani Blvd., the cuisine represents masterful works of art prepared by executive chef Ron de Guzman and his skilled staff.

The food’s presentation fits the restaurant’s theme, and each finely crafted plate serves as a piece of art within a gallery of unique furniture and design elements. When placed before guests, the dishes make even a $20,000 Fendi dining table and chair set fade into the background.

Appropriately, pupu items at Stage are presented on the

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menu as the opening act of a performance under the heading “Act One: Overture de Appetizers.” The Graham Cracker Crusted Calamari ($13) steals the show as the curtain rises on Stage’s unique seafood starter. The calamari is tossed in finely ground graham cracker crumbs before being fried and served with an accompaniment of dipping sauces: yuzuchili aioli, wasabi cocktail sauce and sriracha. The item is “back by popular demand,” says de Guzman of the dish that is available as a special item, but will soon be gracing the permanent menu.

Sticking with Stage’s seafood selections, the Stage Ahi Poke ($13), Pan Seared Manila Clams ($13) and Crisp Lump Crab Cakes ($14) each

offer an eclectic mix of taste and extraordinary color. The poke invites diners with a clever concoction that incorporates avocado, marcona almonds, orange tobiko, Spanish onions, yuzuolive oil and wasabi.

“We keep the food fun and different, but we’re not way out there,” explains de Guzman. “We have a footing on our culinary background.”

Also, while enjoying the plentiful pupu offerings, tap into one of Stage’s new self-serve draft beer server tables. Each table has builtin beer taps that are controlled via WiFi Internet, allowing one to order by the

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Kenton Tom, who runs the family-friendly restaurant with brother/CEO Malcolm Tom and sister Joanna Leong.

Today is especially busy at Wailana, because t’s a sun-filled Tuesday morning at the next day it will be closed. It seems the cast Wailana Coffee House and already and crew of a little show called Hawaii Five-0 hungry patrons are lined up wait- will be descending upon the iconic diner to film ing for a table at the busy Waikiki an action scene for its highly anticipated seceatery. It’s nearly lunchtime, but ond season.

“It’s very exciting for us!” Kenton says. “It’s plates loaded with waffles, pancakes sort of ironic, too, because when the original and other breakfast staples are still Hawaii Five-0 was being filmed, they shot a making a steady stream into the din- scene in the original Kapiolani Drive Inn. It’s ing room from the bustling kitchen. sort of history repeating itself.”

“We serve breakfast 24 hours a day, which a Located at the corner of Ala Moana lot of people like,” says general manager Boulevard and Ena Road, Wailana Coffee House

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stands in the spot formerly occupied by Kapiolani Drive Inn. When the drive-in’s popularity began to wane in the 1960s, Kenton’s father, Francis Tom, decided it was time to develop a new restaurant, and in 1969 founded Wailana Coffee House on the values of good food, good service and value, which the Tom siblings continue to follow to this day.

“His principles really guided us,” Kenton says. “We’re reasonably priced, we have a lot of variety on the menu, and we offer a lot of value for what you order.”

A dish that proves you can have both quality and quantity food is the Oxtail Soup ($11.25).

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dates, sliced black mushrooms and succulent kai choy, topped with Chinese parsley and shredded ginger.

“It’s a local favorite,” Kenton says, adding, “We cater a lot to local people, because we believe that if the local people come to the restaurant, tourists will follow. If local people come to the restaurant, tourists know it must be good.”

Other menu items popular with locals and tourists alike are the Broasted Chicken ($10.95), which is a plate of oven-roasted chicken breast, leg, thigh and wing; Hibachi Sampler ($12.50), a trio of chicken breast, shrimp skewer and mahi mahi filet prepared hibachi-style; and the Eggs Benedict ($9.85), an ensemble of poached eggs, smoked ham and turkey breast piled atop an English muffin, served with a house-made hollandaise sauce and hash browns on the side.

“We make a lot of things from scratch; it’s not out of the can,” Kenton reveals.

Homemade food seems to be the major draw for customers, especially when the words “all-you-can-eat” precede the item’s name.

“People love our pancakes,” Kenton says, referring to the all-you-can-eat Buttermilk Pancakes ($5.50).

“They’re so good, if you just enjoy the taste

of pancakes, you don’t even need the syrup!”

The batter for the pancakes is prepared a day in advance, which allows the mixture to aerate and yields a fluffier pancake. Extras such as blueberries, bananas, macadamia nuts, coconut and pineapple also can be added for an additional $1 charge.

“You can even ask for a combination of banana and macadamia nut, for example,” Kenton suggests. All pancake orders come with eggs, bacon, as well as whipped butter and a trio of syrups on the side.

Besides breakfast, the menu offers even more mouthwatering choices, from soups and salads to spaghetti, saimin, fried rice, beef stew, fish and chips, short ribs, kal-bi, even desserts.

(Note: Most entrees come with a choice of rice, mashed or baked potato, or fries, as well as choice of soup, fruit cup or salad bar.)

“We have feature sandwiches like the Patty Melt ($8.75), French Dip ($9.50) and the Reuben Grill ($9.35), and we also have a lot of hamburgers, like the Paniolo Burger ($7.65), which comes with chili and onions, and the Tokyo Burger ($6.75), which is a teriyaki burger rather than a regular hamburger,” Kenton notes.

“We have a large menu,” he adds, “and we have all kinds of things, all day long.”

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1 Sylvia Noneza, Meggie Arizabal, Miles Teramoto and Kenton Tom 2 Hibachi Sampler ($12.50) 3 Eggs Benedict ($9.85) 4 Roasted Chicken ($10.95) 5 Oxtail Soup ($11.25)

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ith dishes bursting with flavor, Max’s of Manila remains a popular choice for locals seeking delicious Filipino cuisine.

“It’s traditional Filipino cooking,” says managing director Maly San Luis, “and through Max’s, we’ve been able to take that internationally — to Filipinos living abroad — as well as to newcomers to Filipino cuisine.”

Max’s of Manila differs from other Filipino restaurants thanks to its fusion of flavors.

“Here in Hawaii, many of the Filipino restaurants are more northern cuisine, which is an Ilocano style of cooking,” explains San Luis. “The northern cooking is exotic; it takes an acquired taste for it. Because it (Max’s) originated in Manila, it’s more central Filipino cooking, which, I think, is more acceptable to a wider group of diners. It’s Chinese mixed with Malay mixed with Spanish.”

Max’s of Manila has two branches in Hawaii, both of which are located on Oahu — the Waipahu branch, which opened in March 2006, and the Dillingham branch, which opened last year.

While the restaurant is popular with the local Filipino community, San Luis notices that Hawaii locals as a whole are likely to try the flavorful cuisine at Max’s.

“Our base is still Filipino because they know the restaurant; they know the name from back home,” she says, “but we are beginning to get a lot of adventurous locals who are venturing into Filipino food.”

The international chain’s trademark dish — Max’s Fried Chicken — continues to be immensely popular.

“Through the cooking process, you end up with a product that’s crispy on the outside, but very tender and tasty on the inside,” San Luis says. “Originally, that’s what started it all. Since then, we have evolved into a full-fledged Filipino cuisine (eatery).”

Max’s most popular dishes include Kare-Kare ($12.50/$18.95), a peanut-based stew served with beef shank, stewed oxtail and vegetables. For dessert, the Halo-Halo ($5.70), a mixture of tropical fruits, beans and milk served in a bowl with shaved ice and topped with a piece of flan and ube (purple yam) ice cream, is often requested. The Crispy Pata ($12.95/$16.95) is a customer favorite for main entrees.

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“Crispy Pata is crispy pork knuckles,” she says. “It’s very tender and we cook it for hours, and then it’s deep-fried and served with a vinegar soy sauce dip.”

Another of the restaurant’s signature dishes is the Lumpiang Ubod ($5.95), which contains shredded heart of palm mixed with pork, shrimp, vegetables and crab meat and is served with a fresh peanut sauce.

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restaurant,” San Luis says. “It’s a fresh lumpia; it’s not deepfried like the normal lumpia that is served.”

Besides its variety of menu items, Max’s is a popular choice for parties and private events.

“In both branches, we have private rooms that accommodate parties,” San Luis states.

“Here (at the Dillingham location), we have two rooms; both rooms can hold about 35 each.

For bigger groups — parties up to 150 people — we accommodate them toward the back of the main dining area. We’ve got two rooms at the Waipahu branch — one can accommodate about 30 (people) and the other, 100. In the branch itself, we can accommodate parties up to 180-190 (people).”

For the summer, Max’s of Manila is offering takeout package options. The Quick Picnic Package ($26.99) includes Max’s chicken, Lumpiang Shanghai (Filipino style eggroll) and the customer’s choice of Pancit (noodles). The KO Package ($16.99) comes with Max’s chicken (legs and thighs), Lumpiang Shanghai and Chicken Chicharon (the chicken version of fried pork skins).

In addition to these summer specials, the restaurant has most recently expanded its dessert choices with the inclusion of the Caramel Bar, the most popular item featured at Max’s Bakery in the Philippines.

“In the Philippines, there is the Max’s restaurant and the Max’s bakery; we don’t have a bakery line here yet in the U.S.,” San Luis says. “We launched that (the Caramel Bar) this past year; we offer that with our combo meal as a dessert and we also sell it for retail. It comes in six pieces for $6.99.”

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1 Max's Dillingham manager Elizabeth Joven with the Kare-Kare.

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4 Max’s Blacer Dayang presenting the Crispy Pata ($12.95/$16.95).

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Good times, food at Shakey’s

ocated in Waipahu Town Center, Shakey’s Pizza Parlor is the place to be when searching for fun for the family and great food at reasonable prices.

The pizza parlor, with an adjoining game room, first opened its doors in 1954 in Southern California and now sports numerous locations across the nation that both entertains and feeds guests.

Brad Vandeman is the owner of the Hawaii franchise, which opened in February 2010, and says that Shakey’s is widely known for its famous special-

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“Customers love the food here and we host a lot of birthday parties. We’re packed on the weekends,” says Vandeman. “Customers can expect great food and lots of fun for the whole family. The adults come here and they can enjoy a beer, pizza and watch sports, and the kids can go and have fun in the game room. So Shakey’s really is a family destination.”

Shakey’s also is a proud supporter of Hawaii’s keiki and offers a variety of tools to assist both children and youths organizations in achieving their goals.

Plenty at the Parlor

Sample a bit of everything here at Hawaii’s famous pizza parlor. From pizza and fried chicken, to mojos and more, you’re in for a treat.

Shakey’s Pizza Parlor Where: Waipahu Town Center, 94-060 Farrington Hwy., #D3 Call: 677.1919 Website: shakeyshawaii.com Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; FridaySaturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Shakey's Special Pizza (small, $10.49; medium, $17.49; large, $22.99) Shakey’s most popular traditional thin crust pizza features a crispy crust topped with generous portions of salami, pepperoni, Italian sausage, seasoned ground beef, mushrooms and black olives.

Firehouse Pizza (small, $10.49; medium, $17.49; large, $22.99) This pan pizza is for the meat lovers, as it’s topped with zesty pieces of hot sliced sausage, spicy Italian sausage, pepperoni, red onions, diced tomatoes and fresh basil.

Golden Fried Chicken and Mojos (4 pieces, $9.49; 8 pieces, $18.99) This menu favorite has golden fried chicken hand-breaded and made from a Shakey’s secret recipe, fried to a crisp golden-brown. The chicken pieces are accompanied with a fresh batch of mojos, the restaurant’s version of fried potatoes wedges that are deep-fried and seasoned to perfection.

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Located at The Marketplace at Kapolei, this West Oahu establishment is wellrespected by diners from near and far. The afternoon crowd takes full advantage of the lunch buffet offered daily, priced at $9.50 Monday through Friday and $10.95 Saturday and Sunday, while many families look forward to the all-you-can-eat evening buffet Monday through Thursday for $15.95 per person and Friday through Sunday for $17.95.

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Enjoying late-night faves at Sushi King fter an evening out, most hungry night owls will probably settle for any subpar eatery that happens to be open after midnight. But if you’re tired of all the usual latenight options, you’ll never have to settle again — Sushi King is open until 2 a.m. six nights a week to fuel your cravings for good food.

The South King Street restaurant continues to offer its meal deals until those early morning hours.

The Midnight Special, served after 10:30 p.m., is the Jumbo Platter. Choose from options such as Salmon Cutlet on Rice, Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura on Rice or Chicken Teriyaki on Rice. All Jumbo Platters cost $11.45 and are served with soup, salad and California roll, cone sushi or spicy tuna.

“The late hours are very popular on the weekends,” says owner and manager Shu-Lee Kondo. “We have a lot of UH students who go out and then

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1 Salmon Cutlet on Rice served with soup, salad ($11.45) 2 Sashimi, Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura and Chicken Teriyaki ($15.95) Lawrence Tabudlo photos

they get hungry and come back here.”

And if you’re not inclined to late night hours, don’t worry— Sushi King’s specials are offered throughout the day.

The Jumbo Platter also is served as the Lunch Special.

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7 p.m. and includes options such as Chirashi and Sushi Combo and Sashimi, Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura and Chicken Teriyaki. All of these options come with an appetizer, rice and soup.

Other specials include Sushi King Special Curry Rice

($11.45), served with a choice of Ahi Katsu, Chicken Katsu, Pork Katsu, Salmon Katsu, 1 Oyster Katsu or Ebi Fry, and comes with salad, house soup and pickles. For the Combination Lunch ($15.95), choose two dishes from a wide variety such as Mixed Seafood Sunomono, Chicken Karaage and Mini Udon. And for the Combination Dinner, choose two ($21.95) or three ($26.95) dishes from

options such as White Fish Saute, Zaru Soba, Soy Fish and Kaki Fry. And don’t forget about the sushi. Kondo says that some of the eatery’s most popular rolls are Dragon ($12.50), Sunshine ($12.50), Caterpillar Roll ($12.50) and Hawaiian ($13.50).

“Being here for 20 years at the same location, people feel comfortable,” says Kondo. “We call the customers by name because we know them and they always come back.”

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3660 On The Rise

By Christina O’Connor

660 On The Rise combines an array of local favorites with both European and Asian influences, resulting in a tasty medley of flavors for finedining customers.

The menu includes appetizers Ahi Katsu ($14), Potato Crusted Crab Cake ($12) and Tomato and Truffle Mozzarella Salad ($11). For the main dish, patrons may choose from entrees such as the Grilled Applewood Smoke Bacon Wrapped Beef Tenderloin ($33), Soy Sake Glazed Fillet of Wild Salmon ($25) and Brochette of Char Sui Long Island Duckling ($24.95).

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the ambiance at 3660 is a fusion in itself. The venue is elegant yet relaxed, making it the perfect spot to celebrate a special occasion.

Kenneth and Marie Ke-a recently dined at the Kaimuki restaurant to commemorate their 25th wedding anniversary. It was the couple’s first time at 3660 On The Rise, and they were pleased with both the food and the service.

Marie: “We ordered the Certified Angus Beef T-Bone Steak ($35) with mashed potatoes and vegetables, and we had the Shichimi Seared Ahi Salad ($11). We also had the Cold Seafood Plate ($26) that came with sashimi, salmon and halfshell oysters. It was all good

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Kenneth and Marie Ke-a celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary at 3660 On The Rise. Christina O’Connor photo

— and we still have the Kabayaki Fillet of Butterfish ($26) Roast Rack of Macadamia Nut Crusted Lamb ($34) coming. Of course, we are going to come back — we need to sample more.”

Kenneth: “The service is one thing we enjoyed. Our waiter is awesome.”

3660 On The Rise Where: 3660 Waialae Ave.

Call: 737.1177 Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

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Waking up at Tanaka hat constitutes the perfect first meal of the day varies from person to person, country to country. In the U.S., for example, we love our omelettes, pancakes and toast.

Elsewhere, fresh pastries and aromatic coffees are known as the essence of many European breakfasts, while combinations of tortilla, eggs and rice are the preference at many South American tables. And nothing starts the day off right among the Thai better than fried rice with egg.

Here at home, Tanaka Saimin has your best breakfast interests at heart. This summer, the restaurant has been offering Tanaka’s Japanese Breakfast ($7.25), a traditional meal that consists of your choice of miso butterfish, salmon or saba fish, one scrambled egg, and a scoop of white rice with furikake.

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Japanese Breakfast ($7.25) Leah Friel photo

is steaming miso soup and green tea. “I do eat this myself, and to be able to have the miso soup with the fish and rice is my favorite part. I think it is the best part,� says general manager Nani Lee Christian.

Have a food or wine question?

Ask Alana by e-mailing: afolen@staradvertiser.com Dear Alana, I’m not one to go to fancy restaurants, but my boyfriend’s family has invited me out to dinner at a fine dining restaurant and I want to make a good first impression. What can I do to prevent myself from becoming an etiquette disaster?

Yours truly, Emily Dear Emily, There are many rules to proper dining etiquette, but here are a few essentials to make you feel comfortable at the table.

Once seated, be sure to remove the napkin from its place-setting, unfold and place on your lap. Then, as the server begins to serve the meal, it’s important that you first

wait until everyone is served at your table before you start to eat.

I know the sheer amount of dinnerware can be overwhelming, but don’t be discouraged — it’s actually really simple.

Always remember that any food dish to the left and any glass to the right is yours. As far as utensils, start with the fork, knife or spoon that is farthest from your plate and work your way in. Usually the salad fork is on your far left, next to your dinner fork. Your soup spoon is on the far right, and is preceded by your beverage spoon, salad knife and dinner knife. Finally, your dessert spoon and fork are placed above your dinner plate.

Beyond these rules, the best advice I can give you is to try and relax and just be yourself.

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which allows it to stick better to the chicken,” says chef Colin Hazama. “Then we coat the chicken with flour to be deep-fried and seasoned again with the special spice mix. What makes the chicken even more special is the dipping sauce — a chipotle puree lightly mixed with ranch dressing to give it a creamy sweetness,” he adds.

Warning: These particular chicken wings are so zesty and flavorful you won’t know when to stop. It really is comfort food at its best!

Rumfire’s out-of-this-world dishes are served daily from 10 a.m. to midnight, so be sure to take a break from the awesome grinds and enjoy RumFire’s latenight lineup, showcasing some of the island’s top deejays and most popular parties.

RumFire, Sheraton Waikiki 2255 Kalakaua Ave. 921.4600

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times I like to shake things up a bit with some hearty pizza, chicken wings and mojos from Shakey’s Pizza Parlor in Waipahu Town Center. Brad Vandeman brought Shakey’s to the islands in February 2010 after witnessing the establishment’s nationwide success, which began in 1954 with the first restaurant in Southern California.

“We’re all about food, family and fun,” Vandeman says. “Kids and families love our game room, and take full advantage of our arcade and video games.”

And while I love a good game of minidunk basketball and a good laugh with friends in the relaxing environment of the dining room, I also can’t wait to get my hands on some onolicious Chicken Wings. These breaded and deep-fried wings are delicious on their own, but only get better when paired with your choice of ranch dressing, Budweiser Hot and Spicy sauce or Dr. Pepper Barbecue sauce.

“The Budweiser Hot and Spicy and the Dr. Pepper Barbecue are our two signature sauces,” says Vandeman. “These sauces are new to a lot of people, howev-

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er, so many go with ranch. But we do offer the other two (sauces) for people to sample as well.”

Shakey’s Chicken Wings are perfect for those in the mood for a snack or those with a gigantic appetite. Sample the 4piece set for $5.99, 8-piece set for $10.99, and devour the 12-piece set for $15.99.

Shakey’s Pizza Parlor Waipahu Town Center, 94-060 Farrington Hwy., #D3 677.1919

Kochi Restaurant & Lounge Enter into a world of contemporary elegance while enjoying the best in local Japanese cuisine at Kochi Restaurant & Lounge on South King Street. A go-to choice among locals and families, as well as the late night crowd, Kochi offers a great array of menu options, such as the Shrimp Tempura Roll with Spicy Tuna ($13.95), the Take Nigiri Set ($27.95), Blackened Ahi ($18.95), the Spicy Garlic Furikake Chicken ($7.95, $11.95 family size) and more.

“We have a lot of great options here,

and I’d say that the Spicy Chicken Wings ($8.95, $12.95 family size) rate highly among our popular dishes,” says Kochi general manager Reid Mochizuki.

These deep-fried wings are tossed to absolute perfection with a sweet and spicy sauce, which Mochizuki says is derived from a secret in-house recipe.

Now, if you’re one to withstand the heat, take on the Buffalo Wings ($8.95), $12.95 family size). These vibrant wings are doused in a fiery vinegar spicy sauce.

“Both the Spicy Chicken Wings and the Buffalo Wings have become a staple for our lounge customers, and we also offer our chicken wings as a Happy Hour appetizer for only $5,” Mochizuki adds.

Come with a hungry stomach because I promise you you’ll be eating up a storm. Be sure to ask for extra napkins and grab a beer and refills of water while you’re at it — these wings will surely be flying off your plate!

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nation.

Constantly being on the move this time of year means the need to fuel up without slowing down, and that’s exactly what active foodies will find at Hinone Mizunone.

Since opening three years ago, the South King Street restaurant has gained a steady following of fans thanks to what can best be described as “affordable Japanese comfort food.” But what many people may not know is that Hinone Mizunone also offers bentos, perfect for these busy summer days.

“We make anywhere from 40 to 50 bentos every single day,” says operations manager Eiki Tamaki.

The bento boxes come in eight different varieties — Ton Katsu ($7), Chicken Katsu ($6.50), Karaage ($6.25), Hamburger ($6.75), Butterfish ($7.25), Salmon ($7.50), Saba Nitsuke ($6.75) and a Small Mixed Bento ($5.50) — and include croquette, egg, pickled vegetables, gobo and – See page 18

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inone Mizunone literally means “sound of fire, sound of water,” and refers to the way in which the eponymous Japanese restaurant prepares its rice — the old-fashioned way in a big pot over a carefully monitored fire.

“We don’t use a rice cooker,” says operations manager Eiki Tamaki.

“We cook the rice in a big pot — you can see it in the front window when you enter the restaurant.”

The end result, according to Tamaki, is rice that is sweeter and fluffier.

In fact, it was the desire to share this style of rice with locals that prompted Masahiro Fujio to open his first U.S.-based Hinone Mizunone restaurant in Hawaii in May 2008.

“Hawaii is a rice culture. People here eat a lot of rice — even at McDonald’s you can order rice,” exclaims Fujio, president of Fujio Food Systems, the parent company of Hinone Mizunone.

“But even though people eat a lot of rice, they don’t respect the rice,” he quickly adds.

Fujio gives the example of serving rice with an ice cream scoop, which cuts the rice and alters the texture and taste. This practice, he explains, is disrespectful to the rice farmers and their product.

“It’s etiquette to the rice farmers to serve the rice well, just like it is etiquette for wine growers to serve the wine in a wineglass and not, say, a rice bowl,” Fujio says.

“We wanted to show Hawaii a better way of serving and enjoying rice.”

Mission accomplished, as customers of the family-friendly eatery have embraced Hinone Mizunone for its rice as well as its affordable selection of Japanese comfort foods. “(Japanese food) should be something people can afford to eat every day,” Fujio says. “I wanted local people to be able to come down and eat here as much as they can.”

Fujio’s personal favorite dish on the menu is the Saba Nitsuke ($8.50). A true delicacy, the simmered mackerel plate is a top-seller both here and in Japan, as the company goes through a whopping 1,500 tons of mackerel each year!

And with the success of his first Hawaii venture, Fujio anticipates adding more restaurants to the local dining scene sometime in the future.

“We just started business here, but I do plan to open many more (restaurants) here,” says Fujio, whose company owns more than 20 restaurant brands in Japan and overseas. “It may be a little different type of restaurant, but I do plan to open more … I President of Fujio Food Systems, Masahiro Fujio, stands next to a portrait of him and his father love Hawaii!” from his childhood days.

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a heaping portion of the restaurant’s famous rice.

“We also have Hot Dog Musubi ($1.75), Spam Musubi ($2.50), Furikake Musubi ($1.25), and some pumpkin and eggplant side orders as well,” Tamaki adds.

Bentos are available all day beginning when the restaurant opens at 11 a.m.; after 1:30 p.m., prices are reduced by 50 percent, if there are any left!

“Usually we’ll sell out!”

Tamaki says with a laugh.

“The Mixed Bento, the Butterfish Bento and the

Salmon Bento are always the first three to go,” he adds.

“You get a lot of food for the price. It’s a real good deal.”

Hinone Mizunone 1345 S. King St. 942.4848 Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Monday-Saturday, closed Sunday Free parking available

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India; as well as the Pear “This building that we were & Gorgonzola able to Rustica, a creamy-sweet get into is energy efficient,” mix of mozsays zarella and gorgonzola Llarenas, noting that all cheeses with of their pack- fresh pear slices and thyme. aging — from pizza cartons to carryOther flavor profiles out bags — is compostible. include Mediterranean (mozzarella, “We take pride in all of that,” feta, artihe choke hearts, roasted peppers, Greek states. “And, you know, Kailua, olives, oregano and pili pili oil); they know our ingredients, and Moroccan (basil pesto, mozzarella, so it is a well-fit for us to be roasted eggplant, feta, caramelized here.” onions and pine nuts); and Chicken So far the top-seller on the Sausage (marinara sauce, mozzarella, z Kailua menu is the Napoli, arugula and chicken sausage). a thin-crust pizza topped Each Rustica will set you back with homemade roasted $12.95 and 100 calories, the restaurant garlic sauce, mozzarella, promises, but stop in now through the fresh tomato rounds, end of the month to take advantage of Parmesan and fresh a buy-one-get-one-free deal. basil. Also popular is the Also be sure to drop in on Vegan Provence, which layers Pizza Day Jan. 29, when there organic tomato sauce, homewill be a special vegan Napoli pizza made roasted garlic sauce, made with vegan cheese and without mozzarella, artichoke Parmesan. hearts, “Zpizza is different because capers, tomatoes and fresh it is a lot basil more creative and we put in a lot of over z’s legendary fire-baked crust. thought to make the taste better,” he “It’s very simple but it’s very says. “All in all, I think we’re more comgood,” Llarenas says. plete as a casual pizza place, Pizzas come in 10-inch focusing small on a healthier fare versus just a pizza ($12.95), 14-inch large ($22.95) is a pizza.”

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Ingredients: • 4 large portobello mushroom caps • 1/4 cup olive oil • 2 cups Dungeness and/or snow crab meat, drained well • 1/4 cup finely diced green bell peppers • 1/4 cup finely diced red bell peppers • 1/4 cup Spanish or Maui onions, finely diced • 1 tbs. chopped garlic • 1 tbs. chopped parsley • 1 tsp. sambal oelek or chili paste •1 cup breadcrumbs • 2 whole eggs • 4 cups spinach (half Okinawan, if available) • salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation: • Pre-heat oven to 425 F. Clean portobello mushroom and remove “gills,” then coat with olive oil in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Place on a roasting pan and roast for

20 minutes.

• Saute green and red bell peppers, garlic and onions until onions turn translucent. Let cool. Once cooled, combine with the remaining ingredients.

• Adjust seasoning to taste.

• Remove mushrooms from the oven and place upside down on rack to cool slightly. When cool enough to handle, fill each one with the crab mix to make an even saucer shape.

• Saute until brown in a large pan with crab side down first.

• In another frying pan, lightly wilt the spinach then place a thin layer over crab and cut mushroom cap in half.

• Place one half on top of the other so spinach meets, to make a sandwich. Cut in three wedges and place around plate with wilted spinach in the center.

• Serve with roasted garlic cream and cabernet reduc-

tion. (See recipes below.)

• Garnish plate with wholeroasted garlic cloves.

Roasted garlic cream: • 20 garlic cloves, peeled • 1/4 cup olive oil • 2 cups white wine • 2 shallots, finely diced • 2 tbs. finely diced celery • 2 tbs. finely diced carrots • 1 bay leaf • 1 cup chicken broth • 2 cups heavy cream • salt and pepper, to taste.

Preparation: • Place garlic and olive oil in a small roasting pan and cover over low heat on stove top. Roast until garlic is golden brown and soft, approximately 20 minutes.

• Pour wine in pot and add the diced vegetables and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and let reduce until dry. Add chicken broth and reduce

by half. Blend in heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes, then strain.

• Place cream sauce in a blender with eight garlic cloves and blend.

• Strain again then adjust seasoning.

Cabernet reduction: • 1 cup red wine • 1 shallot, finely diced • 1 tbs. finely diced celery • 1 tbs. finely diced carrots • 1 bay leaf • 1 can beef broth, reduced to 3 tbs.

• 1 tbs. unsalted butter • salt and pepper, to taste Preparation: • Pour wine in a pot and add diced vegetables and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and reduce until almost dry.

Add reduced beef broth and mix in butter, then strain.

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

98-761 Oihana Place, Aiea 486-3500

Tropics Bar & Grill

Larry’s Bakery

2005 Kalia Road Hilton Hawaiian Village (Ali‘i Tower) 949-4321

Atlantis Seafood & Steak

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

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343 Saratoga Road 923-EGGS (3447)

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Napoleon’s Bakery

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Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine

Koko Cafe

590 Farrington Hwy 692-9880

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

949-4321

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2494 S. Beretania St. 944-0449

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Canton Seafood Restaurant

94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

Kahai Street Kitchen

Chin’s Chinatown Restaurant

237 Kalihi Street, 845-0320

1023 Maunakea St. 521-4492

Duck Yun

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Golden Duck

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946-2073

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WAIKIKI 1972 Kalakaua Ave. 942-2121

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WHERE TO DINE Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

5724 Kalanianaole Hwy. 377-5566

New Liu’s Chop Suey

new

Mandalay (The)

Hee Hing Restaurant

Angelo Pietro Honolulu 1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #110 941-0555

Bibas

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

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Kam Shopping Center 1620 N. School Street, #120 847-1234 / 841-8668

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

Liliha Square 524-1628

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

Maple Garden / Yen King

Ala Moana Shopping Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace 947-8818

Little Villlage Noodle House 1113 Smith St. 545-3008

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909 Isenberg St. 941-6641

at McCully

45-1118 Kam Hwy 235-POKE (7653) 3109 Waialae Ave 735-POKE (7653)

946-8833

Mini Garden Orient & Vegetarian Cuisine

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2065 S. Beretania St. 946-3828

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

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

SUMMER SPECIALS

STEAM BUTTER FISH with Black Bean, Garlic & Soft Tofu includes: rice, miso soup, tsukemono & tea

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988-4310

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536-3035

100 N. Beretania Street #113

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WHERE TO DINE IHOP

Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQ

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

2nd Floor, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center 922-9333

Kit N Kitchen 1010 University Avenue 942-7622

JJ Bistro & French Pastry 3447 Waialae Ave.

739-0993

Le Cacao Bistro 3441 Waialae Ave.

Kani Ka Pila Grille 2169 Kalia Rd, Outrigger Reef on the Beach

626-5368

Rainbow Drive Inn

888 N. Nimitz Hwy #103 524-2020

Restaurant Epic

Wailana Coffee House

1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

Shakey’s Pizza Parlor

Zippy’s

Waipahu Town Center 94-060 Farrington Hwy., #D3 677-1919

924-4990

Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar

Kenny’s Restaurant

Ala Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level 946-6388

1620 N. School St. 841-0931

FREE Furikake with purchase of any Plate Lunch and this ad.

Not to be combined with any other offer. Exp 8/4/11.

2007 Little Sister Sauvignon Blanc Fresh Oyster, Ginger Mignonette

NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 45-1118 Kam Hwy 235-POKE (7653)

3109 Waialae Ave. 735- POKE (7653)

www.fcsauces.com

847-1234 Taste Our Signature Dish prepared with Forgotten Recipe

Salt & Pepper Porkchop

2008 Dry Gewurztraminer Pan Seared Foie Gras, Sautéed Apples & Onions

2007 Three Sons Cuvee Pinot Noir Fire Roasted Duck Breast, Red Rice -Slow Braised Pork Belly, Shimeji Mushroom Ragout

Kam Shopping Center | 847-1234 • 841-8668 | M-Sun 10:30am - 8:30pm

Max’s Of Manila 94-300 Farrington Hwy 801 Dillingham Blvd.

951-6297

Lunch starting at $5.99 Dinner starting at $7.99 OPEN DAILY: 10am — midnight 923 KEEAUMOKU ST.

11:30AM - 2:30PM

$19.95 per person

Best Cantonese Cuisine

955-3388

Children under 12 eat for free

Offer shall not be combined with other discount specials.

Vegetarian Items Available & Endless Naan

Discovery Bay (next to Buffalo Wild Wings) 1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 213 ON THE RISE

+ tax

Sunday Lunch Buffet

Chocolate Truffle Torte, Raspberry Coulis

$85

FILIPINO

SPECIALS

Lamb Medallion, Tomato Mint Chutney

Limited Reservations By July 31

Call the one nearest you.

GRAND OPENING

Kama‘ainas & Military get 10% OFF Seniors 55+ get 15% OFF

2008 The Farm Vineyards

LUNCH & DINNER SPECIAL

4.75

1540 South King Street 983-STAR (7827)

Thursday, August 4 6:30 PM

akfast Also Serving Bre 11am Sat & Sun 8am–

$

Star of Honolulu Cruises & Events

Halleck Vineyard Wine Dinner

French Fries

Tanaka Saimin

3308 Kanaina Ave. 737-0177

3660 Waialae Ave. • 737-1177 www.3660 .co m

www.MonsoonIndiaOahu.com

941-5111

CALL 955-9609 or visit www.halekoa.com for more information and/or complete eligibility.

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WHERE TO DINE FINE DINING

GREEK

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

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

Chai’s Island Bistro

Greek Marina Koko Marina Shopping Center 7192 Kalanianaole Hwy. 396-8441 3040 Waialae Ave. 734-0404 1831 Ala Moana Blvd 941-3444 Ala Moana Food Court 949-2120

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

Hy’s Steak House 2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

INDIAN Top of Waikiki

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Monsoon India

Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

Restaurant Row • 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

Hawaii’s Choice For Quality Dining & Catering!

Romanos Macaroni Grill Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300

The Fat Greek

Stage Restaurant

Aloha Tower Market Pl. 585-0011

ITALIAN

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

Serving Hawaii for more than 20 years

Paesano Ristorante Waimalu Plaza (across Safeway) 98-1277 Kaahumanu St. #119 485-8883 Manoa Marketplace 2752 Woodlawn Dr. 988-5923

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EARLY BIRD DINNER SPECIAL Monday - Friday • 3-6pm

FREE Plate Lunch with Purchase of Equal or Lesser Value

885 Queen Street Mon-Fri 7am - 6pm Sat-Sun 7am-3pm Layers of Sherbets & Ice Cream piled high, covered with Snowfluff & drizzled with Sweet Strawberries

955-1764

Open 24 Hours 1860 Ala Moana Blvd. Validated Parking

Navy Exchange Pearl Harbor NEX Food Court 2nd Floor With coupon; one offer per coupon. CASH SALES ONLY. Not valid with any other promotion or discount.

Expires 7/31/11

Seafood Pest

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CATERING HOTLINE 783-7901 www.ilovecountrycafehawaii.com

10.95 Chicken Salad with Oriental Dressing. $

per person (10 people min)

4 Types of Dim Sum (BBQ Pork Bun, Nori Spring Roll, Pork Hash, Seafood Dumpling) Beef & Broccoli.

Kalua Short Ribs.

Stir-Fried Assorted Vegetable.

Seafood Fried Noodle.

Dessert- Mango Pudding.

24.95 Duck Salad with Oriental Dressing. $

Specials not valid on Holidays. Advance Reservations required, please call 971-1818.$3 self park validation only.

Seafoodvillagehawaii.com Ask about our Kama‘aina Discount

Hyatt Regency Resort& Spa-Street Level•2424 Kalakaua Ave., Ewa Tower 2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | J U LY 2 4 - 3 0 , 2 0 1 1

per person (4 people min)

Shrimp & Scallop Wrapped in Bacon.

Live Dungeness Crab - Country Style.

Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp.

Roasted Peking Duck.

SautĂŠed Seasonal Vegetable.

Chef So’s House Fried Rice.

Dessert- Mango Pudding.

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/'/ 0+0$+*)( \ok\ej`fe +* Special price is per person. Coupons or additional offers may not be included. Maximum of 6 persons per reservation. Evening and aloha attire. Dress shorts acceptable. No t-shirts, casual, swim shorts, tank tops or slippers. Information subject to change without notice.

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

WHERE TO DINE Z Pizza

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

Ward Centre Auahi St. Shops 596-0066

Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

Kailua 151 Hekili St. 230-8400

Hinone Mizunone 1345 South King St. 942-4848

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen 2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

Sumo Ramen

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

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

Soft Shell Crab Alfredo

DINE IN – TAKE-OUT Catering from casual to exquisite events

Royal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr 3rd Flr. 922-5511

Limited Time Only!

Kahala Mall 738-5696

$2

(KOZO)

OFF Our New STRAWBERRY GOAT CHEESE SALAD

Open for Plate Lunch Tue - Fri 10:30am - 1:30pm Ricotta Stuffed Chicken

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

Kochi 1936 South King St. 941-2835

Signature dishes offered as Daily Specials

Mini Okinawan Sweet Potato & Kalua Pork Cakes

Sansei Seafood Restaurant Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort 2552 Kalakaua Ave, 931-6286

Makino Chaya

Kobe Japanese Steak House

JAPANESE

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

Moiliili 951-5696 (KOZO)

Keeaumoku

by Wal-Mart 946-5696

with the purchase of any pizza.

(Slices not included) Exp. 7/31/11.

Offer not valid with other discounts.

Catering Available Everyday!

(KOZO)

Pearlridge 483-6805

237 KALIHI ST.

Limited Time Offer

(Corner of Kahai and Kalihi)

WARD CENTRE (Auahi Streetfront) 1200 Ala Moana 596-0066

ph 845-0320 fax 842-4273

KAILUA (Next to Boots & Kimo’s) 151 Hekili Street 230-8400

One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 7/31/11

Pearl City

by Wal-Mart 455-6805

zpizza.com

kahaistreet-kitchen.com

ton ton ramen FINE

RAMEN

NO MSG ADDED!

HOUSE

JULYIAL Oxtail Ramen SPEC Soup base made from pork, chicken and beef bone.

Special noodles topped with chinese parsley and green onion. 1lb of oxtail in every order.

$10 95 677-5388

!

NEW

94-050 Farrington Hwy. • Waipahu, HI 96797

WEEKEND PRIME RIB & ALASKAN SNOW CRAB LEG BRUNCH BUFFET • SATURDAY & SUNDAY • for only

2380 Kuhio Ave • Tel: 923-2260 $2/2 hr. parking Miramar at Waikiki Mon-Fri 5:30-10pm • Sat & Sun All Day

SENIOR SPECIAL

30% OFF Lunch 50% OFF Dinner *Excluding Happy Buffet

Not combinable with other discounts. 65 or older w/Coupon & ID. No online or photo-copied coupons. One coupon per person. Discounts off regular adult price. Expires 8/31/11

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGE With Family and Group

LUNCH & DINNER

20% OFF

*Excluding Happy Buffet

Must have minimum party of 4. One Birthday coupon per party of 4.

Coupon valid on actual birthday, ID required. Not combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons. Expires 8/31/11

*Menu *Menu and and prices prices subject subject to to change change

KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL! LUNCH & DINNER

20% OFF

*Excluding Happy Buffet

1 Coupon per group. Must have valid ID. Not Combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons. Expires 8/31/11

$25.95

Enjoy a great dining experience with great food while surrounded by a waterfall garden setting, pond full of colorful koi and ulua fish

A new twist on an old favorite New Hours of Operation: Breakfast Service: Monday-Friday 6:30am-10:00am, Saturday and Sunday 6:30am-9:30am Brunch Service: Saturday and Sunday 10:00am-2:00pm Lunch Service: Monday-Friday 11:00am-2:00pm Dinner Buffet: Wednesday-Sunday 5:00pm-9:30pm

*For information/reservations call Pagoda Restaurant at 948-8356

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WHERE TO DINE Tanaka of Tokyo Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street 947-5411

Sushi King 2700 S. King St. 947-2836

3008 Waialae Ave. 734-2222

Sikdorak Korean Restaurant

Wahoo’s Fish Taco

Sam Sung Plaza 655 Keeaumoku St., #108 949-2890

Ton Ton Ramen

940 Auahi St. #140 591-1646

MOCHI

KOREAN

Sushi San

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

95-050 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu 677-5388

1411 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 1 944-0670

MEXICAN

Richo

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

Made In Hawaii Foods

Yakiniku Million

2071-A South Beretania St. 947-9022 98-718 Moanalua Rd. 484-0052

626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

Frog House Restaurant 1604 Kalakaua Ave. 951-9370

Try Our Famous Saimin! “The Neighborhood’s Favorite Local Style Saimin Served in a Hot Homemade Soup�

UPCOMING ENTERTAINERS Aug. 4th

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

T.B.A

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT & DELICATESSEN

Aug. 11th Cecilio and Kompany

Serving Hawaii for 75 Years!

Call for more information & scheduled performances Hawaii’s Original Garden Restaurant Since 1944

2746 Kaimuki Ave

732-1656

6 :30pm- 8:30pm NO COVER CHARGE

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

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

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Full Service Catering & Event Planning

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941-2835 KIDS EAT FREE

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Ph:

677-7744

www.acateredexperience.com

Cupcake Bouquets Custom Cookies • Cakes Gift Baskets • Fundraising Back by Popular Demand Our Famous Cinnamon Bread!

4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) | OPEN Mon - Fri 6AM - 1PM visit our website www.larrysbakery.com or find us on

MONDAY & TUESDAY KIDS - Ages 2 to 7 years old.

1 Child per Adult

* *

FREE ENTREE ON YOUR B-DAY!

*

1936 S. King St. Local Japanese Style Dining Dinner 5 - Midnight • Late Pupus 10 - 2am

Shabu Shabu

• LUNCH $15.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM • DINNER $23.95 2:30 PM -10 PM

590 Farrington Hwy Kapolei Marketplace

692-9880

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGESWITH THIS AD. EXP. 7/31/11.

930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611 2 6 | D I N I N G O U T | J U LY 2 4 - 3 0 , 2 0 1 1

Book Your’s NOW! HO HO Chinese Cuisine

Kal Bi, Sirloin, Chicken, Sashimi Spicy Pork, (Oysters served Fri/Sat/Su)

• PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CONVENIENT PARKING

11:30 am-2:30 pm; 5 pm-9:30 pm (Closed Tuesdays)

MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551

* *

SUMMER IS PARTY TIME

Hanaki KOREAN CUISINE

BIRTHDAY PERSON w/Valid ID & 2 ADULT (guests) to qualify.

FREE ENTREE (up to $19 value).

Call For Group Rates!

9 50 15 95

Seafood Lunch ...... starting at $ Seafood-Crableg Dinner Buffet ...... starting at $

Pork Hash Manapua Special Shrimp Half Moon Steamed $1.25 Dumplings $.70 Baked $1.35 $.70 Manapua Station • Open Mon.-Sat. 6AM • Sun. 8AM

WHERE TO DINE OKAZUYA

Shabu Shabu House

SEAFOOD

Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering

Uncle’s Fish Market

2710 S. King St. 946-2073

Waterfront at Pier 34B 275-0063

PACIFIC RIM

ON ON at McCully

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

Pho My Lien 98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

FREE PIZZA!

Chinese Restaurant

East Honolulu

1110 McCully St. • 946-8833

Aina Haina Shopping Center 373-1303 or 373-4632

(Corner of McCully & Young St.)

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

Shabu Shabu Bangkok

The Ocean House Restaurant

Pho Kitchen 2919 Kapiolani Blvd.

735-8488

THAI

Manoa Marketplace 2756 Woodlawn Drive 988-1551

2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277

VIETNAMESE

Jin Din Rou 1491 S. King St. 947-1133

Hanaki Restaurant

3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

803 Kam Hwy. 455-5888

TAIWANESE

SHABU SHABU

3660 on the Rise

Souvaly Thai Cuisine

“Japanese Style” Hot Pot 1221 Kapiolani Blvd. #108 597-1655

BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE (Reg. $9.95each)

Build your own 10” pizza with unlimited toppings.

Won Ton Mein

$5.50

*Take out only, w/coupon; not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 7/31/11.

Dinner Daily from 4:30pm 949 Kapahulu Avenue

reg. $7.75

Ginger Chicken

$6.50

reg. $9.95 $ No coupon necessary. Exp 7/28/11 Find menus and $5 coupon Live Lobster with purchase at On On only at www.ononhawaii.com

12.99

(corner of Kapahulu and Kaimuki Ave.)

ONLY OFF 4:FO30O-D6:30pm 10% ee n Betw th this coupon wi g Alcohol Now Servin

Also available Pasta • Burgers • Salads • Sandwiches OPEN TIL MIDNIGHT! 2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218

MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888

732-7666

This coupon cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 7/29/11

FRESH

SIMPLE

AFFORDABLE

Shrimp Scampi

Won Ton Noodle

Now Available Max’s KO TO-GO Pack Finger foods - 6pcs. of Chicken (legs & thighs), 16pcs. Lumpiang Shanghai & Chicken Chicharon (Crispy Chicken Skin)

15.99

$

Max’s HAPPY HOUR at Dillingham only Monday thru Friday 3pm - 6pm “Cuisine of the Philippines” 801 Dillingham (next to Costco) Since 1945

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

(6297) 951-MAXS www.maxsofmanila.com

BYOB

Fresh Broiled Salmon

with Mediterranean Sauces, Basmati Rice, Pita Bread and Greek Salad. www.thefatgreek.net

no corkage fee

Waialae - 734-0404

Waikiki - 941-3444

Ala Moana - 949-2120

3040 Waialae Ave. (Corner of St. Louis & Waialae) Open Daily 11am-10pm

1831 Ala Moana Blvd.

(Between Ilikai & Kobe) Open Daily 11am-10pm

Ala Moana Food Court Mall Hours

Best d Foo Greek wn! o in T

(Limit 1 per customer.

Not combinable with other offers.

Equal or lesser value.) Exp. 7/31/11.

396-8441

Koko Marina Shopping Center

KAHALA LOCATION

TRY OUR

NOW SERVING

DIM SUM OF

THE

Live Whole Main Lobster

$11.99 w/ entree purchase

Two layers of vanilla chiffon cake filled with custard and strawberry filling, iced with whipped cream and topped with stripes of strawberry filling.

STRAWBERRY CLOUD CAKE

FREE Side Chinese Chicken Salad w/any entrée purchase w/ad. exp. 7/28/11 Dine-in or Take-out. Offer good at King St. and Kahala

4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala 737-7188 • 737-7288

1221 S. King St. 597-8088

MON-THUR 10AM-10PM/FRI-SUN 10AM-11PM

10:30AM-11PM EVERYDAY

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tableside @ G Sushi Above: Waitress Mahealani Mayberry with the Checkah Bomb ($2.39) and Deluxe Ahi Roll ($2.89) Inset: Deluxe Ahi Roll

G

Sushi presents diners with a Kaiten-style dining experience where a wide variety of sushi selections and other local Japanese favorites pass by each table on boats afloat on water. This Market City Shopping Center eatery prides itself on its melt-in-yourmouth cuisine, as each piece of sushi is carefully handcrafted to perfection and made fresh to order by skilled sushi chefs. G sushi is located at 2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #23 and is open Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., and FridaySaturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Call 732.9661.

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