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Tropics Bar and Grill’s chef de cuisine Kapo Kealoha gives his Macadamia Nut Honey-Roasted Half Chicken loads of local flair.

Fresh off a multimillion-dollar renovation, Tropics Bar & Grill has redone its menu to highlight the best in local ingredients and Island fare.

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ALSO: Ichiriki’s nabe heats up all over Oahu | 6

Check out the mother of all holiday guides | 15 Stage hosts a grand finale of desserts for your meal | 25

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hen life gives you lemons, make lemonade — and while you're at it, how about some Honey Glazed Lemon Chicken, Lemon Crepes and Lemonade Crabcake? They will all put a little zing in your step!

This week, Ono readers, it's time to explore the culinary uses of lemon, a fruit from the evergreen tree. Best known for its sour taste (this can be attributed to the fact that lemon juice is about 5 to 6 percent citric acid), it's only right that I pay homage to my most beloved fruit as a toddler. Don't ask me why, but all my parents had to do was give me a slice of lemon and I was a happy camper, content for hours on end — in fact, the more sour, the better. I was a strange kid, I know.

Here at the following Ono, You Know locations, you'll find lemon-inspired dishes bursting with flavor. It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that zing!

Hee Hing Restaurant First impressions are golden, and with the initial bite of Hee Hing Restaurant's Honey Glazed Lemon Chicken, you'll know you're in for a treat. But, really, what more can you expect from this award-winning restaurant on Kapahulu Avenue other than premier Chinese cuisine with a local twist?

Priced at $8.95 per order, Honey Glazed Lemon Chicken consists of morsels of chicken breast battered and deep-fried to perfection, and topped off with an utterly irresistible lemon sauce along with thin slices of fresh lemon. The meat and savory batter combined with the decadent sauce make for a pristine pairing, to say the least. The sweet and tangy flavors of the sauce have my taste buds dancing on the tip of my tongue.

“This is a very popular dish,” says restaurant director Michael Lee. “A lot of locals like it and it's a banquet favorite, as well.”

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Above: The editor has a new zest for lemon thanks to Hee Hing Restaurant.

Left: Hee Hing Restaurant’s Honey Glazed Lemon Chicken ($8.95)

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ituated just a fork’s throw away from the picturesque golden sand and glittering waters of Waikiki Beach, Tropics Bar & Grill brings together extraordinary culinary inspirations with a relaxing open-air atmosphere and impeccable service.

Located on the ground level of Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort’s Alii Tower, Tropics Bar & Grill serves up panoramic views that complete a memorable experience

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geared toward appeasing all the senses. From nightly live Hawaiian music — including the melodious musings of Henry Kapono, Nohelani Cypriano and Acoustik Playground — to the iconic Friday fireworks show produced weekly by the resort, Tropics offers the complete dining and entertainment experience.

With gentle breezes passing through the openair setting, and diners taking in the sights and sounds emanating from the glittering ocean and golden sands of iconic Waikiki Beach, it’s no wonder that the hit CBS drama Hawaii Five-0 has featured Tropics Bar & Grill multiple times in the television series.

To complement its recent $11 million renovation, Tropics is pleased to offer diners a revamped menu designed to enhance the experience at one of Oahu’s most popular

START OFF YOUR MEAL WITH KONA CRAB & CORN MEAL TOTS ($10)

REVEL IN SEARED ISLAND CATCH ($32) FOR DINNER

TROPICS BAR & GRILL

ENJOY BUBU ARARE & ALOHA LAGER ISLAND FISH & CHIPS ($20) FOR LUNCH OR DINNER beachfront locales. An emphasis on utilizing locally grown and produced ingredients has led to fresh takes on a host of island favorites.

“If it grows here locally, we try to get it,” says Kapo Kealoha, chef de cuisine at Tropics Bar & Grill, who notes that 70 to 75 percent of the new menu is crafted with local ingredients.

“That’s a huge priority for me. Basically, the menu is a breakdown of what I like to eat, and what ingredients we can get locally. If I couldn’t get the items necessary to make the ragu for the chicken locally, then we wouldn’t have it. If I couldn’t get the apple bananas that we use in the French toast locally, then there wouldn’t be apple bananas in there. That shows the importance of building the menu with local products.”

Kealoha brings a wealth of experience to the kitchen, as the local boy has worked his way up the culinary ladder from dish-

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washer to some of the industry’s top posts at prestigious restaurants across the country. He recently introduced an updated breakfast menu, and will be rolling out great, new seasonal offerings for both lunch and dinner in May. While visitors from around the world are treated to Kealoha’s creations as part of the spectacular resort’s many attractions, kamaaina are encouraged to make the short trip into Waikiki to enjoy the flavorful foray as well.

“Kamaaina will definitely find things that they

BANANAS FOSTER STUFFED >> FRENCH TOAST ($17)

MACADAMIA NUT HONEY-ROASTED HALF CHICKEN IS A GOLDEN DINNER MENU ITEM ($29)

like on this menu. Most of it includes items that I would eat,” Kealoha explains. “If I won’t eat it, it’s not going to go on the menu.”

Diners already have discovered Bananas Foster Stuffed French Toast ($17), a creative combination of caramelized banana and cream cheese stuffing, Hawaiian cane sugar caramel sauce, Big Island vanilla bean ice cream and a piece of macadamia nut

brittle made fresh in-house.

“There’s nothing better than cake icing, ice cream and candy for breakfast,” says Kealoha, when explaining the distinct flavors in the unique French toast.

“As you can see, diners go straight for the candy.”

Kalua Pork Hash & Eggs ($16) is another new breakfast offering making waves, as diners enjoy the local take on pork hash along with two eggs, Tropics breakfast potatoes, roasted tomato garnish and a side of toast. Those looking to start the day on a healthy note can turn to Healthy Start Platter ($22), an assortment of Farmers Market egg white frittata, fresh fruit cup, daily smoothie shooter and a choice of mini acai berry bowl or mini oatmeal.

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KALUA PORK HASH AND EGGS ($16) IS BREAKFAST ROYALTY

available as a brand-new appetizer on both the lunch and dinner menus. The bite-size fritters mirror the taste and texture of fresh crab cakes, and include sweet Kahuku corn along with pineapple ponzu and Hawaiian chili aioli dipping sauces.

Tropics Bar & Grill also reels in a unique take on a popular seafood staple with Bubu Arare & Aloha Lager Island Fish & Chips ($20, available at lunch and dinner). The dish features a fresh island catch coated with miniature rice crackers and battered with locally brewed Aloha Beer Company lager, along with malt vinegar, candied ginger remoulade and seasoned french fries.

Seafood lovers will also clamor for Seared Island Catch ($32, available at dinner) as the day’s fresh local fish is accompanied by sesame potato gnocchi, warm Kahuku sea asparagus salad and a Lehua honey butter sauce.

Another new dinner selection includes a savory swath of local flavors intertwined in Macadamia Nut Honey-Roasted Half Chicken ($29). The moist, juicy meat is presented beautifully with a roasted chicken jus, fingerling potato, Kahuku corn, Hamakua mushroom and edamame succotash.

Tropics Bar & Grill also features a vast “Made in Hawaii” Happy Hour menu available daily from 3 to 5 p.m., including a wide array of drink and food specials.

From 16-ounce draft beers ($5.50) to Tropical Drinks ($8.50) like the Hawaii Five0 and Kono Kalakaua Sunrise, diners will be “Booking ‘Em” with regularity.

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Spreading the love for nabe

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hen Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant opened its first location in 2006, owners Issei Kazama and Riki Kobayashi promised to do their absolute best to make their customers happy.

The Piikoi Street restaurant quickly became popular for its nabe or Japanese hot pot, including shabu shabu and sukiyaki, and attracting locals and tourists from all directions.

Two years ago, it opened a second location in Aiea, and last month added a third location in Windward Oahu at the Kaneohe Bay Shopping Center.

"A lot of our regular customers live out here (on the Windward side)," says assistant manager Andrew Doi. "And we're looking at continuing to expand."

ICHIRIKI JAPANESE NABE RESTAURANT AIEA 98-150 Kaonohi St. Ste. C-216 484-2222 Lunch: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. daily; Dinner: Sunday-Thursday, 4-11 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 4 p.m.-midnight

Ichiriki specializes in hot pots, but also serves a great assortment of appetizers and desserts, including its irresistible strawberry shave ice ($4.95) and Ujikintoki ($4.95) featuring shaved ice topped with green tea syrup, azuki beans and mochi balls (add on vanilla or green tea ice cream for $1).

If you're not familiar with nabemono, it's a Japanese hot pot often filled with fresh vegetables, meat and/or seafood, and a flavorful broth that is cooked on a portable

Angry Goma Nabe ($23.95) and Tomato Nabe ($21.95)

Lunch $ Daily 11am-3pm 1495 Dinner Sun-Thurs 5pm-9pm Fri/Sat 5pm-10pm

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stove at your table.

Among the signature dinner dishes at Ichiriki is the Tomato Nabe ($21.95 single order/$45.95 for two; served in a paper pot) which is served with an array of vegetables, cherry tomatoes and USDA Choice beef, and has the flavor of a hearty tomato soup.

One of the newest hot pots on the menu is the Angry Goma Nabe ($23.95 single order/$49.95 for two; served in a paper pot) which used to be made by special request but became so popular that it's been added to the menu permanently.

It's a tasty, but spicy,

nabe made with fresh jalapeno and habanero peppers in a sesame base, and it’s paired with pork.

Also popular are the Mushroom Medley ($6.95) featuring an assortment of seasonal mushrooms such as shiitake, enoki, shimeji and eryngii sauteed in butter, shoyu and green onion; and the Fried Garlic Shrimp ($9.95) which is battered and deep fried, tossed in a tasty sesame mayonnaise sauce and topped with

fried garlic.

The lunch menu differs from the dinner menu. There also is happy hour from 2 to 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. to closing daily (at Kaneohe and Piikoi) with appetizer and drink specials, as well as a nabe special.

For Mother's Day (May 12), all mothers receive a free dessert and free Kobe upgrade with their nabe.

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Sunday, May 12th at the Surf Lanai Featuring hot breakfast entrees, roasted suckling pig, steamed Pier 38 onaga, steamed snow crab legs, succulent prime rib, chilled seafood bar, a live sushi action station, noodle station, decadent desserts and endless more. $88+ per adult $49+ per child (6-12) 10am to 2pm (last seating is at 1:00pm) For details, visit royal-hawaiian.com, call 921-4600.

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Deep Fried Whole Flounder ($15.95) Lawrence Tabudlo file photos

Seafood Pumpkin Casserole ($16.95)

We all have our standby, go-to dishes that never fail. But if your tired taste buds crave change, it’s time for something new. Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant is the place to go because manager Eddie Ma is always thinking of ways to make things new, something commendable for a restaurant that has been around for 30 years and under Eddie Ma’s management for 10.

“We always have something new,” Ma says. In fact, Ma creates a new dish every single month. Although he’s still cooking up the idea for next month’s new dish, it’s sure to be flavorful, healthy and made without MSG. For more information, call 377-5555.

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Introducing The New Lunch Menu Selection!

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sashimi grade ahi, baby nalo greens, yukon potato, cherry tomato castelvetrano & kalamata olive, haricot vert, egg, balsalic vinaigrette

shrimp, clam, mussel, calamari, scallop, linguine, spiced tomato sauce, basil

Jumbo Tiger Shrimp Salad grilled jumbo shrimp, baby nalo greens, shaved vegetables, 53 red wine vinaigrette

53’s Jidori Chicken & Baby Romaine sous vide then pan seared chicken breast, baby romaine, caesar dressing, cherry tomatoes, grana padano shavings, ciabatta crouton

Point Panic Crab Sandwich crab, bacon, avocado, red onion, mayonnaise, remoulade on toasted focacia accompanied with a nalo house salad or french fries

Crustacean Club kona maine lobster, crab, bacon, avocado, tomato, lettuce, remoulade accompanied with a nalo house salad or french fries

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Spaghetti Bolognese 53 house-made bolognaise, bechamel, fresh herbs

Horseradish Herb Crusted Salmon new zealand king salmon, horseradish herb crust, sweet red pepper horseradish veloute, sweet pea puree, crisp pancetta

Grilled Kona Maine Lobster maitre’d butter, potato puree, asparagus, zuchini summer squash, sweet red pepper

53’s Mushroom Chicken sous vide then pan seared chicken breast oyster and cremini mushroom cream, thyme polenta, haricot vert

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hen you think “fast food,� sushi probably doesn’t immediately come to mind. But forgo a burger and fries for something a bit more healthconscious that you’ll be able to eat just as quickly from Kozo Sushi. “We try to serve the food as quickly as possible because we are, in essence, a fast-food restaurant,� shares employee George Roszko. “We do our best to provide what the customer wants.�

You won’t only be able to satisfy your sushi cravings here either. The restaurant currently offers bentos and sushi sets as well.

The Teriyaki Chicken Bento ($6.99) is one of the most popular bentos of four that are offered.

Chicken is sliced into bite-size pieces and cooked with teriyaki sauce. It is served with soba noodles, as well as shinko maki (pickled radish sushi) and a salad with a simple mayo dressing.

Another popular

Chicken Teriyaki Bento ($6.99) | Leah Friel photos

item is the Fried Chicken Bento ($6.99). Deep-fried chicken is placed on a bed of rice and topped with teriyaki sauce. It also is served with shinko maki and futomaki — a sushi that contains tofu, cucumber, seasoned egg and kampyo (a type of gourd).

If you were hoping for a dish with a little more sushi, don’t worry. The restaurant also offers a Tempura Sushi Set ($7.25). It contains two pieces of shrimp tempura and two pieces of kakiage — KOZO SUSHI a tempura consistTempura Sushi Set ($7.25) ing of shrimp, WHERE 638 Keeaumoku St., onions and green Honolulu onions. It also features one piece of each of the following delicacies: ebi CALL 946-5696 (shrimp), ika (squid), ahi (tuna), tamHOURS 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Mon.ago (egg), unagi (eel) and salmon.

Thurs., Fri. and Sat., 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Further your healthy fast-food exSun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. perience with Kozo Sushi at its Keeaumoku location and substitute CALL kozosushihawaii.net white rice for brown rice.

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be serving Wagyu ribeye, we are still serving the Shinsato Farms pork chops and we are bringing on a Kona Kampachi dish that we are very proud of,� says Higa about just a few of the changes.

Some of the new additions are already available.

Two on the pupu menu that should move quickly are Sesame Ahi Kampachi Poke ($14) and Seared Scallops ($13).

The Sesame Ahi Kampachi Poke replaces the Ahi Poke Trio that has been a popular meal starter for years. Newly added to the menu, the updated poke includes ahi, Kona kampachi, Kahuku sea asparagus, Maui onion, green onion, ogo, sesame oil, sea salt, a dash of shoyu and Nalo Farms microgreens on top.

While simple in appearance, a proper poke depends on a careful balance of flavors that heighten each other without overpowering any one element.

Higa knows this fact well.

The buttery ahi mixes perfectly with the rich, nutty flavor of the kampachi. Add the crunchy freshness of the greens and the delicate use of seasoning and you got an appetizer guaranteed to succeed.

The other new item, Seared Scallops, features

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here is something special about dining at Shor. The dĂŠcor is modern and clean, the view of Waikiki Beach is stunning and the appetizers, oh my, they are tasty.

And things keep getting even better. For the past few weeks and ending mid May, the menu at the seafood grill is undergoing a change that will see a 50-60 percent changeover from the previously delicious offerings. The idea, says Chef de Tournant Kyle Higa, is to maintain the essence while bringing in fresh new flavors anchored in locallyraised meat, fish and farm products. “The idea of the restaurant is the same but we will be bringing in grass-fed tenderloin, we are going to

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three large, fresh East Coast scallops that are seared in clarified butter, and lightly seasoned with salt and pepper. A bed of local red sweet potatoes, drizzled with a house-made red curry sauce, and Nalo Farms micro basil completes the naturally sweet and slightly spicy dish.

In addition to the supplied heat, the curry sauce adds creaminess to the scallops while serving as a gravy for the potatoes. Don't miss the micro basil, either. More than just a garnish, the fresh herb provides a clean pop of fresh, earthy flavor that shouldn't go to waste.

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toasted panko that is served hot in a cast iron ramekin. A child's dish upgraded for advanced palates, the pupu maintains some childhood enthusiasm by being a bit challenging to initially eat. The macaroni protrudes from the dish so much that you're bound to spill some toasted brown panko, and a few pieces of pasta, onto the table. No big deal. Plus, you won't be the only one eating right off the table. And you should. The Mac n' Cheese is creamy without being heavy and the mixture of cheeses provides just the right amount of sharpness. Outstanding.

Seared scallops ($13)

Cheese ($7), a Shor standard, is a creamy mix of eight different cheeses, cream, white truffle oil and

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Where French fare meets local flair

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BRASSERIE DU VIN WHERE 1115 Bethel St., Honolulu CALL 545-1115 HOURS Monday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., lunch 4-10 p.m., dinner

1 Baked Scallops on the Half Shell ($12) 2 Fish Du Jour Opah Belly (market price) 3 Grilled Shrimp Salad ($16) Nathalie Walker photos

f you’ve explored the nifty restaurant scene downtown, I’m sure you’ve already fallen madly in love with the rustic charm of Brasserie Du Vin. Its enchanting personality — visible in such details as a vintage upright piano nestled against the back wall or its cozy, tucked away lanai — is so reminiscent of eateries in Europe that dining at the Bethel Street spot is more like taking a mini vacation.

Much of Du Vin’s Frenchinspired menu bears a local twist, thanks to executive chef Marco Elder, who uses traditional French preparations as a starting point to spawn innovative and utterly devourable creations.

His talent is especially evident when it comes to seafood, and the current menu boasts a number of vibrant dishes perfect for a spring dining escape.

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Half Shell ($12), which features plump farm-raised scallops, is an amazing starter. Each scrumptious bite is dressed up in roasted pepper aioli and bits of pecan woodsmoked bacon. A sweet touch of Kahuku corn and sprinkle of Parmesan cheese round out the impactful flavors. “It’s lightly baked in the oven to where the scallops are still tender, so you get all the nice juices to

soak up with the bread,� explains Elder.

The brasserie’s Grilled Shrimp Salad ($16) is a staple lunch item prepared with poached pears, avocado, pecan wood-smoked bacon, blue cheese crumbles and grilled tiger shrimp on a bed of Ma'o Farms sassy greens. The salad does bring attitude with its grape vinaigrette,

creatively made by blending fresh grape juice with whole grain mustard, salt, pepper, olive oil and a special white balsamic vinegar. “Its a very nice light, refreshing dish, but very filling� adds Elder.

In keeping with the French tradition of maximizing local ingredients, Elder uses fresh Hawaii produce to enliven dishes whenever possible. “A lot of it is based on certain availability of ingredients,� the chef says. “Like in our Fish Du Jour (Fish of the day; market price), we’re using tatsoi, which is traditionally a very Asian

ingredient. But since we can get it nice and local, it’s something I wanted to incorporate into this dish.�

Elder combines the tatsoi with baby carrots and local cherry tomatoes to accompany a moist filet of opah belly, which is sauteed in his tumeric beurre blanc (white butter sauce), lending an earthy feel and gorgeous golden color to the dish.

House-made lilikoi creme fraiche (French-style sour cream) tops off this exquisite combination of flavors. “I’d rather bring something in that’s fresh, local and give it a little twist,� says Elder of his unscripted approach to cooking. “Then local people can really relate to it as well.�

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KITCHEN INSIDER ver wonder what goes on behind the scenes at your favorite restaurant? Well, much credit goes to the many chefs, owners and managers who work diligently day in and day out to make sure Hawaii's diners have a top-notch dining experience.

This week, Dining Out gets the inside scoops from Hifumi manager and server Elsie Ching, who gives us a little taste of Hifumi and shares just what fuels her culinary drive.

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Who or what inspires you as a chef/manager/owner?

I’m inspired every day by my customers. We have a number of regulars who come to eat here nearly every day. They are like extended family, and treat me and my children with such kindness. We celebrate birthdays and holidays together, and even buy each other gifts. Making sure every dish at Hifumi is the highest quality it can be is just one way to show how much we appreciate our great customers.

meat so tender and juicy.

It’s delicious to eat with rice and enjoy every drop of sauce.

What is your favorite ingredient to work with? Why? We use very fresh fish at Hifumi, and tend to offer more seasonal fish throughout the year. I enjoy watching the new orders come in, and it’s always fun to come up with new

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Is there a dish that you create that's not on your menu, but available upon request? There are plenty!

When Hifumi first opened 45 years ago, it was strictly traditional Japanese cuisine. Even when I started working here almost 25 years ago, people would come to the restaurant knowing exactly what they would have when they got there: tonkatsu, tempura, sashimi, etc. But things have changed since then, and both Hawaii’s people and culture have become

What are your culinary goals? What do you hope to improve on? I would like to expand the menu a bit more, and try to attract more customers with different tastes. We also are currently open from 11 a.m., and I would love the chance to open earlier in the future and have a breakfast menu with good coffee and tea.

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NAME Elsie Ching TITLE Manager/server at Hifumi TRAINING/EDUCATION More than 30 years in the restaurant industry and 24 years at Hifumi

What is your favorite dish on the menu? Why? I love our Wafu Steak. We use a fresh garlic blend, and the sake we use makes the

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more diverse. Customers want to try things they’ve never had before, and we have really taken that to heart at Hifumi. For example, traditional wafu is only made with steak, but we will serve anything wafustyle upon request, including tofu! People even sometimes call ahead and request things such as Chinese-style roast duck along with their traditional Japanese dishes, and we are happy to deliver.

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ith fresh ingredients and gourmet preparation techniques playing prominent roles in each dish, Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood continues to satisfy customers with a wide variety of delicious surf and turf options.

Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood is conveniently located at the corner of Kapahulu and Kaimuki avenues, across the street from Crane Park and just up the road from Leonard’s Malasadas.

The food truck has occupied its current location for close to six months, and customers may recognize the eatery from its previous locales at International Marketplace in Waikiki, as well as the Haleiwa and Schofield areas.

Unlike most food trucks, where customers are forced to take their food to go because of a lack of eating space, Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood provides a large, covered eating area for its guests. The dining area is just steps away from the truck and provides room for more than 20 patrons to enjoy their meals in cool, shaded comfort.

The food truck is open daily, and is quickly becoming known for its iconic Garlic Shrimp ($7.95 for six pieces, $10.95 for nine pieces), which includes juicy shrimp bathed in a zesty garlic butter sauce that is made-to-order at mild, medium or spicy heat increments. Shrimp Scampi ($9.95) takes the concept to the next level, as the plump shrimp are prepared in a white wine, butter and caper sauce along with tomatoes and served on a bed of linguine. Nearly every entrée plate at the eatery costs less than $10, and also includes two scoops of white or brown (add 50 cents) rice, corn and a choice

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of potato salad or tossed green salad.

“It’s our signature dish, and as soon as you open it up, you smell the garlic butter sauce — I can eat that sauce with anything, at every meal,” says Gilbert Sakaguchi II, who co-owns the truck with Lesly Goo. “We cook with love in our food, every plate. We make the food as if we were making it for ourselves to enjoy. Everything is made fresh to order, and we receive fresh seafood daily.”

The eatery also offers a host of additional fresh seafood selections, including Mahi Mahi ($8.95) prepared in a lemon, butter and caper sauce and a large, juicy Lobster Tail ($14.95). The fresh lobster can also be included in special combo meals such as Lobster Tail and Salmon ($19.95). Such offerings as these would normally cost at least $10 more in a sit-down restaurant setting, but Blue Water Shrimp &

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Seafood is able to provide quality dishes at affordable prices — much to the delight of customers.

“If customers thought our food was fresh, look at us now,” says Sakaguchi, who mentions that his skilled staff procures the finest fish available daily from the fish market early each morning.

The fresh haul allows Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood to offer rotating specials such as Ono, Opah and Monchong — a white fish that can be grilled or sautéed to perfection.

Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood also serves up a slew of “turf” to complement its “surf” options, including Pulehu Ribs ($9.95), which are flame broiled to perfection and so tender that

Breakfast specials are available for $8.95, and include Eggs Benedict with a choice of Canadian bacon, salmon or vegetarian fillings, Fresh Fish & Eggs, Pork Chops & Eggs or Steak & Eggs. Additionally, breakfast favorites such as Loco Moco ($6.95) and Omelettes ($8.95) are also available, the latter of which can be made with vegetarian, seafood or meat lover’s tastes in mind.

Diners may also choose to enjoy new breakfast specials being introduced, such as French Toast for just 99 cents and the simple yet filling Meat & Eggs ($3.95), which includes a choice of pork link sausage, Portuguese sausage, bacon, Vienna

they fall off the bone. BBQ Pork Ribs ($9.95) are also a hit with diners, and feature a special barbecue sauce made of chili sauce, brown sugar, lemon and a variety of spices that are slathered all over the tender, juicy ribs.

“The menu is seafood-driven, but we also cater to the local customers who want their meat and their steaks,” explains Sakaguchi, who recently graduated from Kapiolani Community College’s Culinary Arts program prior to taking the helm at the restaurant. “We try to keep our prices low and keep our customers coming back. The majority of our customers, we see them two or three times a week.”

The restaurant also offers a host of breakfast selections from 7 to 11 a.m.

sausage, ham or SPAM along with two eggs any style and two scoops of rice.

As a way to service its growing Japanese customer base, Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood currently has two locations in Japan (Odaiba and Yokohama), and is looking to expand in the market.

Additionally, the eatery recently acquired an auxiliary kitchen space and is now able to help customers with catering requests. From graduation parties to other family get-togethers and business functions, the skilled team at Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood is primed to cater events for anywhere from 50 to 800 people. For more information, call the catering department at 699-8850.

1. Shrimp Scampi ($9.95) 2. Top left, clockwise: Mahi Mahi ($8.95), BBQ Pork Ribs ($9.95), Shrimp Scampi ($9.95), Lobster & Salmon ($19.95), Pulehu Ribs ($9.95) 3. Pulehu Ribs ($9.95) 4. Chef Peter Alarcon putting the final touches on the BBQ Pork Ribs ($9.95).

5. Lobster & Salmon ($19.95) 6. Mahi Mahi ($8.95) 7. BBQ Pork Ribs ($9.95)

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Little Village Noodle House

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ittle Village Noodle House stands out among Chinatown restaurants for its modern take on Chinese fare presented in a fun, upscale setting.

While the eatery has been located on Smith Street for 12 years, owner and chef Kenneth Chan brings more than 30 years of restaurant experience to the table.

With a never-ending fusion of flavors that represents multiple regions of Chinese cuisine, there’s something on the menu for everyone to enjoy. When it comes to the establishment’s Northern-style dishes, Hot and Sour Soup is in a league of its own. Loaded with healthy components and bursting flavor, this dish comes together with a keen balance of ingredients.

Black fungus, also known as dried fungus, is a commonly used ingredient in Chinese cooking, renowned for its crunchy texture and mild flavor, which is perfect for absorbing all the hot and sour goodness. It is said to have many health benefits as well, including improving circulation.

The soup base is the secret to this dish’s success.

Derived from three different soy sauces as well as rice vinegar, the broth is unique to Little Village. It also features pepper extract to give it a spicy kick, and a touch of sesame oil is added right before serving.

Green onion, bamboo shoots and shiitake mushrooms diversify the flavor of the soup and give it a fresh, healthy spin.

According to Chan, Little Village’s Hot and Sour Soup is a traditional dish made with a special touch that stems from an old family recipe. You won’t find this distinct flavor anywhere else, so it’s no surprise that the dish is one of the most popular items, and by far the most popular soup.

LITTLE VILLAGE NOODLE HOUSE Lean, shredded pork and pieces of soft tofu are the soup’s main source of protein. The pork is blanched in hot oil, then added to the soup once it comes to a boil, while the tofu is added at the end of the cooking process, maintaining a nice firmness when you take your first bite.

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Sunday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

Friday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to midnight 1113 Smith St. 545-3008

678HAWAII 1726 Kapiolani Blvd., #101, Honolulu

941-6678 Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-1 a.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

3660ONTHERISE

737-1177 3660.com Tuesday-Sunday, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

3660 Waialae Ave., Kaimuki

Why don’t you tell your mom to stay out of the kitchen on Mother's Day and cook for her instead — yakiniku style. At 678 Hawaii, a place renowned for its Korean yakiniku, each mother who visits not only can sit back and enjoy a meal prepared by loved ones, but also will receive a special carnation on Mother’s Day. Be sure to book a reservation, since flowers are limited.

678 Hawaii has it all: quality food, friendly service and lovely flowers. What more could a mother want?

Mother’s Day Special

ANYTIMECAFE 2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218, Honolulu

Another year has gone by, full of love, support and good motherly advice. Now is the time to say thank you to moms everywhere.

The Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at 3660 is the perfect way express your gratitude, with a luscious assortment of poke, oysters on the half shell, panseared salmon, Asian-style pot roast and prime rib of beef with au jus, to name a few. Also stop by the omelet and waffle stations before topping things off with dessert.

Mother's Day Brunch Buffet (adults: $45; children, 3-10 years old: $19)

735-3888 anytimecafehawaii.com Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-midnight; Saturday, 8 a.m.-midnight; Sunday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

ASIANMIX

521-1688 hiasianmix.com Daily, 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

1234 S. Beretania St., Honolulu

Throw a slew of tasty flavors into the mix for Mom on Mother’s Day. Asian Mix has a special dinner that will do the trick. Included in the dinner are chicken and corn soup, honey walnut shrimp, fish fillet with veggies,one half of a cold ginger chicken and BBQ pork fried rice. With enough for four people, the dinner has something for everyone in your clan.

Anytime Cafe is offering a decadent Mother's Day Special to celebrate the maternal figures in our lives. Start off your meal with Fried Dumpling Salad and Clam Chowder Soup before settling into a choice of Lobster Risotto or Lamb Chop in a peppercorn sauce and pasta. Strawberry Panna Cotta for dessert will satisfy any sweet tooth.

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BEACHHOUSEATTHEMOANA

2284 Kalakaua Ave., Second Floor, Waikiki

2365 Kalakaua Ave., Waikiki 922-6868 atlantisseafoodsteak.com Daily, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Mother's Day Menu (Brunch: $29.95, All-day: $39.95)

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To honor Mom’s legacy on Mother’s Day, it only makes sense to take her to a legendary place. Atlantis Seafood and Steak has created a special menu for Mom with a choice of starters, choice of main dish and dessert. (Brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Fabled flavors from the Brunch and all-day menus include fresh-shucked oysters, spicy ahi poke, Filet Mignon ala Neptune, Seafood Pasta and Chocolate Lava Cake.

bigcitydinerhawaii.com Mother’s Day, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

921-4600 Mother’s Day, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

What better way to start Mother’s Day than with an oceanside brunch buffet at Beachhouse?

Spoil her with the breezy restaurant’s seafood selection, roasted prime rib, lamb shoulder and Hawaiian-style snow crab legs.

Then venture over to the omelet station and dim sum station for additional delectable bites. And after brunch, head to the beach with Mom.

Mother's Day Brunch (Adults: $80, $88 with champagne; children, 6-12 years: $40. Prices do not include tax and service charge or gratuity.)

BRASSERIEDUVIN 1115 Bethel St., Honolulu

Various locations

Mother’s Day is Mom’s “big” day, so treat her to the incredible meal she deserves. Big City Diner is featuring three dishes: Shrimp & Real Crab Frittata, Jumbo Shrimp Farfalle and Misoyaki Fish with Kabayaki Glaze. These delicious dishes are guaranteed to be a big hit with Mom.

Nothing says, “bonne fête des mères” quite like a French-style bistro brunch or dinner. At Brassererie Du Vin, your mom will feel the love. Bid your mom bon appetit, with menu choices like Braised Short Rib Loco Moco, Strawberry and Banana Stuffed French Toast or Poached Lobster Claw.

Mother's Day Specials

Mother's Day Specials

CHEFCHAI

chefchai.com Daily, 4-10 p.m.

GENKISUSHI 13 Locations Statewide

1009 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu

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Delicious dishes await Mom for Mother’s Day at Chef Chai’s.

Hand Mom a plate and step with her into the line of this beautiful and healthy buffet.

Sample (or load up on) offerings such as jumbo shrimp cocktails, gravlax salmon with lemon dill cream, roasted golden beet salad, Mongolian-style lamb chops and grilled lobster.

End on a sweet note with green tea tiramisu, among other dessert options.

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How many times has Mom delighted you? Now it’s time to repay the favor. At Genki Sushi, regale your mom with a Candy Apple Deelite, which features a butter graham cracker crust, vanilla caramel, an apple center and a candied-apple ice cream top.

This treat is so good your mom will say, “Wow!”

Candy Apple Deelite ($4.80 Oahu, $4.95 Neighbor Island)

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HEEHINGRESTAURANT

111 N. King St., Honolulu

449 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu 521-8268 Daily, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

You may need a few extra seats for everyone to celebrate together when you count the number of moms within your extended family. Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant’s Mother’s Day Party Menu for 10 presents a golden opportunity for everyone to get together. Savor ham and scallop soup, boneless chicken cake noodle, walnut shrimp and much more.

Mother's Day Party Menu for 10 ($179 plus tax and tip, cash only)

HEIJOUEN 949 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu

Mother's Day Buffets and Special Menu

737-5015

HIFUMI

536-3035 Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-8:30 p.m., Closed Monday

Chinese Cultural Plaza, 100 N. Beretania St., #113, Honolulu

Motherhood is a “heir-raising” experience. So give your mom a break on Mother’s Day by taking her out for some yakiniku.

Heijouen, with its traditional Japanese yakiniku and favorite home-cooked Korean dishes, is just the place to bring her. The Mother's Day Course for Two includes an assortment of premium meats such as loin, kalbi, outside skirt and fine tongue.

The meal also comes with kimchee, namuru, salt salad, two orders of rice and ice cream or almond jelly for dessert.

What's sweeter than a free dessert or a free rose? A meal shared with your mom on Mother’s Day. Hifumi is offering all of the above. Its Mother’s Day Special comes with a choice of two options, like tempura (shrimp and vegetable) and chicken karaage, or miso butterfish and beef teriyaki. The meal also includes miso, tofu, tsukemono, gyoza and tea.

Mother's Day Special ($12.95)

Mother's Day Course for Two ($60, a $90 value)

HILTONHAWAIIANVILLAGERAINBOWLANAI

HOHOCHINESECUISINE

2005 Kalia Road, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Waikiki

590 Farrington Hwy., Kapolei Marketplace 949-4321 hiltonhawaiianvillage.com Mother’s Day, 6 a.m.-noon

Mother's Day Breakfast Buffet (Adults: $32; children, 5 to 12 years: $18; children, under 4: free)

735-5544 | heehinghawaii.com Monday-Sunday, 10:30 a.m.9:30 p.m.

At Hee Hing, there are three ways to Mom’s heart on her special day. Delight in the Chinese Hawaiian Dim Sum Brunch Buffet ($23.95, adults; $22.95, seniors; $11.95, keiki 3 to 12; 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) with more than 25 appetizers and salads, as well as roast suckling pig. Or come in for the Mother’s Day Seafood Prime Rib Dinner Buffet ($27.95, adults; $26.95, seniors; $14.95, keiki 3 to 12; from 4 p.m.) featuring snow crab legs, fresh poke and more. The Special Menu for Mom ($289, table of 10; $150, table of five or six; May 9-15) includes Peking duck, among others.

Give Mom an upscale dining experience in an elegant Island setting to show your appreciation for her. Hilton Hawaiian Village’s Rainbow Lanai is the ideal spot with its Mother's Day Breakfast Buffet. You’ll enjoy a rainbow of magnificent eats such as coconut pancakes, smoked-salmon quiche, mother’s baked macaroni and cheese and omelet station.

You’ll also find glorious cupcakes for desserts. Gluten-free menu options are available upon request.

692-9880 Monday-Thursday, 6 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 6 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine is in the spirit of Mother’s Day. It’s offering the mother lode of flavor with its lunch and dinner buffets. Bring Mom to the Seafood & Dim Sum Buffet Lunch ($14.95 per two hours, available for two-hour intervals from 10 a.m.) or to the Snow Crab Leg Seafood Buffet Dinner, which showcases a seafood lover’s paradise of premium grade crab legs ($23.95 per two hours, from 4 p.m.).

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HY'SSTEAKHOUSE

922-5555 hyshawaii.com Mother’s Day, lunch: 10:30 a.m.last seating at 1 p.m.

2440 Kuhio Ave., Honolulu

Mother's Day Lunch Menu ($56 plus tax and gratuity, children’s menu availabe)

Hy’s Steak House, known for its USDA Prime-grade steaks broiled over kiawe wood, provides an intimate setting fit for a queen — your mom. Celebrate your royal highness with the Mother’s Day Lunch Menu, which includes a first course, main course and dessert.

Choices such as Lobster Bisque, Filet Mignon with Bearnaise Sauce, Prime Rib, Kiawe-Broiled Lamb Chops or Ewrin’s Lobster Salad are sure to please. End on a sweet note with Hy’s cheesecake, coconut creme brulee or ice cream.

ILLUPINOTRATTORIA&WINEBAR Royal Hawaiian Center, Bldg. B, Level 1, 2233 Kalakaua Ave., #110, Waikiki 922-3400 | illupino.com Mother’s Day, breakfast 7 a.m.noon; brunch till 3:30 p.m., lunch, noon-5 p.m.; dinner, 510:30 p.m.

Mother’s Day Dinner Specials (5-10:30 p.m.)

The European-kissed cafe in the heart of Waikiki has a lot to offer moms on Mother’s Day. Not only is the cafe dishing up mouthwatering Italian specialities, such as marinated grilled lamb chops in a port wine demi glaze ($36) and osso buco with saffron risotto ($44), but the eatery is also giving away jars of its popular homemade pomodoro sauce (while supplies last) as a special gift to mothers.

JADEDYNASTYSEAFOODRESTAURANT

JAPANESERESTAURANTAKI

Ala Moana Shopping Center, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., #4220, Honolulu

1427 Makaloa St., Honolulu 947-8818 Mother’s Day, Buffet: 10 a.m.2 p.m.; Dinner: 5 -10 p.m.

955-8528 Lunch: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner: daily 4:30 p.m.midnight

We hope the only work you’ll find your mom doing this Mother’s Day is filling up her plate with food at Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant’s brunch buffet — a labor of love. She’ll load up on more than 40 items to choose from like roasted duck, char siu, shrimp, snow crab legs and dim sum. Prices are $26.95 for adults and $21.95 for seniors (65 and over) and children (2-9).

Invite your mom to join you around a hot pot at Japanese Restaurant Aki. Featured for Mother’s Day is the Tan Tan Nabe (regular $36 for two people; Early Bird Special $30 for two, daily 4:30-6 p.m.). The Tan Tan Nabe is a sesame brothbased soup complete with tofu, cabbage, three types of mushrooms, bean sprouts, pork belly and ground pork. It will be sure to warm your hearts.

Tan Tan Nabe

Mother's Day Brunch Buffet

JJBISTROANDFRENCHPASTRY

KAIMARKET

3447 Waialae Ave., Honolulu

Sheraton Waikiki, 2255 Kalakaua Ave.

Only the best will do for Mom on Mother’s Day. That’s why Kai Market, known for its farm-totable freshness, is serving up both brunch and dinner forkfuls that are sure to please. For bunch, pile your plate with fresh-made pancakes, made-toorder omelets, slow-roasted ham and huli huli chicken. At dinner, enjoy a slice of Alaea salt-crusted prime rib or panroasted sea bass with tomato and Kahuku sea asparagus salad, among other choices.

739-0993 Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m-9 p.m.

Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-9.30 p.m.

Sundays, noon-8 p.m.

Polish up Mom’s crown until it sparkles and bring her to JJ’s Bistro, where she always will be treated like a queen. Enjoy a four-course meal that incudes soup or salad, a trio of appetizers, a choice of any entree, and a choice of any dessert in the showcase. It’s sure to be a royally good time.

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Mother’s Day Brunch and Dinner Brunch: $59 per adult, $28 per child (6-12 years) Dinner: $69 per adult, $34.50 per child (6-12 years)

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KOBEJAPANESESTEAKHOUSE

88 Piikoi St., Honolulu

1841 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu 593-1200 Open 24 hours

941-4444 honolulukobe.com Mother's Day, 5-10 p.m.

Spinach, strawberries, almonds, goat cheese, shaved onions and balsamic honey vinaigrette — are you hungry yet for this fresh and tasty salad? Bring your mom to enjoy two healthy and delicious dishes at Kissaten for Mother’s Day. Furikake Mahi Mahi with wasabi soy dipping sauce ($9.50) is also sure to move Mom’s taste buds.

Kobe Japanese Steak House’s Chef Lester has created a special dinner with Mom and the entire family in mind. Dinner includes: starter of edamame, shabu shabu soup, pickles, grilled shrimp appetizer, assorted grilled teppan vegetables and shrimp, petite filet, Nova Scotia scallops, rice, green tea and dessert. Plus, who knows what entertainment the teppanyaki chefs have in store for you?

Spinach and Strawberry Salad ($8.50)

KOREANHIBISCUSBBQ Kaimuki Shopping Center, Lower Level, 3221 Waialae Ave.

Mother’s Day Special ($55)

734-8232 Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m-7 p.m.

KOZOSUSHI Various locations kozosushihawaii.com

Korean Hibiscus BBQ, a Korean takeout restaurant, is dishing up a Medium Family Pack take-out pack that is like a mini-buffet for three to five people — just what your family needs on Mother’s Day. Ready for takeout in 10 minutes, you can pick up a Pack (or two) and head to Mom’s house for an impromptu visit. No need to cook or make reservations. The Pack comes with five entrees (like BBQ beef and fried man doo), five scoops of hapa rice and four choices of Korean-style vegetables.

Can you count all the things your mom has done for you that you are greatful for?

Undoubtedly, it’s a high number.

On Mother’s Day, you can say “thanks” to Mom (and the rest of the family) in 52 ways with Kozo Sushi’s Deluxe Maki Set. The Set comes with 52 pieces: 24 makisushi, 24 hosomaki and four Inari.

Medium Family Pack ($30 plus tax)

Deluxe Maki Set ($25.99)

MAKINOCHAYA

LARRY'SBAKERY

486-5100 makinochayahawaii.com Lunch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m; Dinner, 4:30-9 p.m.

98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea

4369 Lawehana St., #B2, Honolulu 422.0059 larrysbakery.com Monday-Friday, 6 a.m-1 p.m.; Saturday, 6 a.m.-2 p.m.; Closed Sunday, including Mother’s Day

If your mother likes seafood, she’ll fall in love with the selection at Makino Chaya. Get hooked on the lunch buffet’s snow crab, shrimp tempura, Manilla clams and prime rib for the carnivores in your family.

Dinner will feature miso butterfish, Dungeness crab, mahi mahi and sushi. An expansive assemblage of sweets from JJ’s Bistro and French Pastry also will make a splash.

Show your mom you care this Mother’s Day with some vibrant and festive treats from Larry’s Bakery. Brighten up her day with Mother’s Day Goodie Purses and Goodie Bags ($3.95$22.95), Cookies ($1.75 and up), and Decorated Cakes ($12.95 and up). Mom will think you are “sweet” for having thought of her.

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MAX'SOFMANILA

1055 Alakea St., Honolulu

801 Dillingham Blvd., Honolulu and 94-300 Farrington Hwy., Waipahu 525-8585 themandalayhawaii.com Daily, 10:30 a.m-8 p.m.

Make The Mandalay a part of your Mother’s Day celebrations with its Dinner Buffet. The boutiful buffet features roast pig and snow crab legs, among other dishes, and includes soups and salads, stir-fried entrees such as salt and pepper Shrimp, and desserts including sweet cream bun. Seatings are at 5 and 7:30 p.m. Prices are: $28.99, adults; $24.99, seniors 60 and over; and $17.99, children 312.

Kare Kare (Regular $12.95, serves 2-3; Large $19.50, serves 4-5)

Mother’s Day Dinner Buffet

MONSOONINDIA

941-5111 monsoonindiaoahu.com Lunch: Wednesday-Sunday, noon2:30 p.m.; dinner: daily, 5-10 p.m.

Discovery Bay Center, 1778 Ala Moana Blvd., #213, Honolulu

NAPOLEON’SBAKERY Various Locations around Oahu, including all Zippy’s

Excite your mom with exotic spices at Monsoon India. The restaurant is serving a smorgasbord of colorful eats promised to tempt her taste buds. The buffet features an assortment of three different vegetarian dishes, butter chicken, shrimp coconut curry and an authentic Punjabi dish: lamb kadhai. Rice pudding and halwa, an Indian cream of wheat, will delight her as well.

Mother’s Day Special Lunch Buffet (Adult: $21.95; child, 11 and under: $14.95)

OCEANHOUSE

Mother’s Day Specials

923-2277 oceanhousewaikiki.com Mother’s Day: breakfast, 7 a.m.11 p.m., dinner, 5-10 p.m.

Outrigger Reef on the Beach, 2169 Kalia Road, Waikiki

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Just this one time, defy Mom’s wishes and have as many sweets as you desire from Napoleon’s Bakery. Have a slice or two of Red Velvet Cake ($19.15*), Mother’s Day Decorated Dobash Cake ($16.75*) and Mother’s Day Decorated Peach Bavarian Cake ($16.75*). Be sure to order your Red Velvet Sheet Cake ($32, 1/4 sheet; $56, 1/2 sheet; $98, full sheet) three days in advance, and try the Red Velvet Gourmet Cupcake ($2.50*). * Prices slightly higher at Zippy’s Ala Moana, Pearlridge

1525 Rycroft St., Honolulu 948-8354 pagodahawaii.com Mother’s Day: brunch buffet, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; dinner buffet, 49:30 p.m.

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A wonderful place for Mother Hen to gather the rest of the family under her wing is at Max’s of Manila. Specializing in Filipino cuisine, the restaurant is offering Kare Kare — beef shank and oxtail with vegetables simmered in thick peanut sauce and served with homemade shrimp sauce. And for dessert, try the traditional filipino dessert: Banana Lumpia ($4.25). Max’s makes this pastry with Saba bananas and jackfruit and serves it with macapuno (coconut) and ube (purple yam) ice cream. Sweet!

PAGODAFLOATINGRESTAURANT

Ocean House promises to serve up waves of flavor and appreciation for Mom on her special day. The House is dishing up breakfast specials such as wafu-style seafood, banana and strawberry crepes and an acai bowl. For dinner, enjoy a Plantation Salad of kale and other greens, lilikoi-glazed wild salmon, and raspberry tiramisu for dessert. Tell your mom to bring her appetite and be prepared to ride the delicious waves at Ocean House.

Mother’s Day Breakfast and Dinner

951-MAXS (6297) maxschicken.com Mother’s Day: Waipahu, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Dillingham, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

A shrine to wonderful mothers resides at Pagoda in the form of a momentous buffet. Indulge in this temple of Island flavors, which features steamed Alaskan snow crab legs and roasted prime rib. Experience the brunch buffet’s sweet bread French toast with strawberries and eggs florentine. Or taste the dinner buffet’s highlights such as roast duck with plum sauce and oyster on the half shell.

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RESTAURANTEPIC 1131 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu

587.7877 restaurantepichawaii.com Mother's Day: brunch. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; dinner seatings at 5:30 and 8 p.m.

Call for reservations

ROMANO’SMACARONIGRILL Ala Moana Center, Hookipa Terrace, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu 356-8300 macaronigrill.com Mother’s Day: open from 11 a.m.

Reservations recommended

Make this Mother’s Day an epic one to remember at Restaurant EPIC. Enjoy a leisurely brunch or dinner. Included in the three courses served at brunch are Southern-Inspired Eggs Benedict, Angus Beef Meatloaf “Loco Moco” and Carrot Cake Bread Pudding. For dinner, enjoy Grilled "Caesar" Cobb, Moroccan Grilled Shrimp Risotto and Macadamia Nut Crusted Australian Lamb Chops, among other choices.

Romano’s Macaroni Grill Mother’s Day Menu

Mother's Day Brunch ($28) and Dinner Menu ($39)

SAKURARESTAURANT 3008 Waialae Ave, Kaimuki

Romano’s Macaroni Grill Hawaii is celebrating Mother’s Day on May 12. Each mom will receive a beautiful rose and special gift, and will be eligible to win dinner for two and a $100 gift card from Maui Divers. The restaurant will feature indulgent favorites such as Mushroom Ravioli and Lemon Passion Cake.

259-7100 Tuesday-Sunday, lunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; dinner: 5 p.m.-midnight.

Closed Monday.

SEAFOODVILLAGE

971-1818 seafoodvillagehawaii.com Lunch,11 a.m.-2 p.m.; dinner, 510 p.m.

Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa, Ewa Tower, 2420 Kalakaua Ave., Waikiki

Delight Mom with a dazzling array from the dinner buffet.

Sakura’s Mother’s Day Buffet features prime rib, snow crab, sushi, tempura, poke, fresh fish, salad bar, dessert bar and more. The dinner buffet is from 4 to 9 p.m. with last seating at 8. Reservations are highly recommended.

It takes a whole village to raise a child. Therefore, Seafood Village is the perfect place to pay tribute on Mother’s Day. The restaurant is hosting a special menu complete with classic Chinese-style favorites like, Duck Salad, Bacon-wrapped Shrimp & Scallop, Live Dungeness Crab-Country Style, Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp, Roasted Peking Duck, Sauteed Seasonal Vegetable, Chef So's House Fried Rice and Mango Pudding for dessert.

Mother's Day Menu ($24.95 per person with four-person minimum)

Mother's Day Buffet

SEKIYA'SRESTAURANT&DELICATESSEN

SHIRO’SSAIMINHAVEN

2746 Kaimuki Ave., Honolulu

Waimalu Shopping Center, 98-020 Kamehameha Hwy., Aiea

Sekiya’s Combination Special ($15.95)

732-1656 SekiyasRestaurant.com Sunday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m.-11 p.m.

If your family has a hard time settling on one thing, it’s OK. Sekiya’s is offering up 11 different items to pick from, making certain your mom and the rest of the family will be happy on Mother’s Day. Choose two from 11 different items including beef teriyaki, yakitori chicken, shrimp tempura, ahi tempura or nitsuke butterfishi for the Combination Special. This is a full course meal served with rice, miso soup, tsukemono and hot tea.

488-8824 Sunday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m.11:30 p.m.

Make your mom happy as a clam for Mother’s Day with a bowl Clam Saimin from Shiro’s Saimin Haven. Mom will enjoy taking refuge with a bowl of Wun

Tun Min loaded with clams in a miso clam broth. Mom gets what Mom wants on her day, as patrons of the Haven can choose how they want their fresh-made saimin noodles — rare, medium or well-done.

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TODAIWAIKIKI

The Royal Hawaiian, 2259 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu

1910 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu 921-4600 Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Take Mom on a trip to Yum City.

How do you get there? Head to Todai Waikiki and enjoy the flavor destination. Choose from endless bites of 30 different types of sushi, crab, udon noodle bar, teppanyaki and more.

And featured just for Mother’s Day is prime rib, sweet shrimp and Kauai shrimp. Enjoy the chocolate fountain, other desserts and the extra sweet 1 and 1/2 hours of free parking.

A gourmet brunch at The Royal Hawaiian with a gentle breeze passing through the open-air setting — sounds like the perfect retreat for your mom on Mother’s Day. Rejuvenate with choices such as steamed snow crab legs and Pier 38 onaga, and roasted prime rib and suckling pig. Other delights include a waffle station and chocolate fondue.

Mother's Day Lunch and Dinner Buffets ($24.98)

Mother's Day Brunch (adults: $88; children, 6-12 years: $49)

TONYROMA'S

Westridge: 487-9911 11 a.m.-10 p.m Waikiki: 942-2121 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

98-150 Kaonohi St., Westridge; 1972 Kalakaua Ave., Waikiki

WAILANACOFFEEHOUSE 1860 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu 955-1764 24/7 except Tuesday (closed 10 p.m.-6 a.m.); Mother’s Day: 11 a.m.-midnight

Tony Roma’s has partnered with the chocolate company, Chocolate on a Mission, to help the community celebrate Mother's Day. Not only will you enjoy a meal, but you also will feel great that you are doing good for the community when spending Mother’s Day at Tony Roma’s with Mom and the rest of the family.

Bring the entire family along to rejoice on Mother’s Day at Wailana Coffee House. For breakfast, get jazzed up on java (or tea) that’s included with an order of Eggs Benedict Royal ($10.50). If dinner is more your speed, enjoy Roast Prime Rib of Beef ($17.50), Scallops & Shrimp ($14.75) or Chicken Marsala ($13.50). Dinners include salad bar, a starch, corn on the cob, dessert and drink.

Easter Brunch and Dinner Buffet

Complimentary Chocolate for Moms

WOLFGANG'SSTEAKHOUSE

ZIPPY’SRESTAURANTS

2005 Kalia Road, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Waikiki

Various Locations 922-3600 wolfgangssteakhouse.net Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m-10:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Wolfgang SteakHouse presents a howlin’-good menu to appeal to Mom this Mother’s Day. Wisk Mom away to New York via Waikiki, and sit down to the three courses that include appetizer choices including Jumbo Lump Crabcake and Caesar Salad, a Petite Filet for the second course, and a slice of Junior’s Cheesecake (straight from New York) for dessert.

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973-0880 zippys.com May 10-12: 10:30 a.m9:30 p.m.

Grab your mom and speed over to the nearest Zippy’s, where the restaurant is dishing up specials just for her at its dinein locations. One is Prime Rib, the other, Grilled Salmon with Crab and Artichoke Sauce and Garlic Butter Shrimp Combo — salmon topped with creamy sauce and served with garlic butter-basted shrimp. Both meals come with vegetables, rice, french fries or mashed potatoes. Also, from now till May 12, purchase $50 in gift cards (can be ordered online) and receive $5 free.

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ne of the best things about pasta is that it’s so versatile in its many shapes and forms, making it the base for myriad creative preparations in a variety of cuisines. But, really, for many of us, the best thing about pasta is wolfing it down.

If you're passionate about pasta, then why settle for a pedestrian spaghetti plate when you could have Il Lupino Trattoria and Wine Bar create a dish of authentic Italian pasta for you?

"Our Mushroom-stuffed Gnocchi ($23) is definitely one of the most popular dishes," says Il Lupino manager Heela Mottus. "These little pillow-shaped gnocchi melt in your mouth."

Stuffed with mixed

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Saturday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Thursday-Sunday, happy hour until 2 a.m.

mushrooms and cheese, these plump little pillows are served with a Parmesan truffle cream sauce and white truffle oil, which adds another layer of flavor and

Above Mushroom-stuffed Gnocchi ($23) Right Pasta Primavera ($20) Photos courtesy of Mona Wood-Sword

a sophistication to the already impressive gnocchi.

If you avoid cheese and cream, then try Penne Primavera ($20). It's loaded with vegetables including pan-roasted peppers, eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms, onions, asparagus and garlic, with spicy

house-made pomodoro (tomato) sauce and fresh basil.

There's more, of course, as the Mediterranean style

of eating tends to be vegetarian, and you'll find appetizers, salads and more entrees to entice your appetite.

“We also have available gluten-free pasta,” notes Mottus, which is a valuable bit of information, since so many foodies these days avoid eating pasta because gluten doesn't agree with them.

So, there are many reasons to treat yourself to dinner Italian-style at Il Lupino. Add in the relaxed yet refined ambiance, exceptional service and al fresco bar and dining, and you're living la dolce vita!

Contact Terri Hefner at diningout@staradvertiser.com

chewonthis Deep Fried Harm Ha Chicken Wings ($9.95 for 8 pieces) Rachel Breit photos

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woop up these golden wings. Voted “best poultry” at the 2005 Taste of Honolulu, where they made their debut, The Mandalay’s Deep Fried Harm Ha Chicken Wings ($9.95) are still winners. Locals were so taken by the lightly battered and golden-fried wings served at Taste of Honolulu that they flocked to The Mandalay, prompting the restaurant to permanently add the wings to the menu.

While they may look ordinary, these aren’t your typical wings. What’s special about them is the traditional Chinese shrimp paste, harm ha. Combined with and marinated in Chi-

THE MANDALAY WHERE 1055 Alakea St. CALL 525-8585 HOURS 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. daily

nese wine, salt and pepper, it’s what provides the flavor for the succulent wings and makes sauce unnecessary.

“Americans created the Buffalo chicken wing; What’s special there is the sauce, but ours is marinated — the sauce is in the chicken,” Linda Chan, owner and manager of The Mandalay, explains.

The wings, not traditionally Chinese but a unique

creation of The Mandalay’s chef, appeal to all. “Because it’s a deep-fried chicken wing, American people recognize them, but also Chinese people like them because we add the harm ha sauce to them,” says Chan. This appetizer is easy to enjoy with the beverage of your choice, but Chan says, most pair it with a botVegetarian Spring Rolls ($3.50 for 3 tle of “The Chinese pieces) and Deep Fried Taro Puff ($3.50 for 3 pieces).

Hein-eken,” Tsingtao.

Another finger-food option, dim sum are made Spring Rolls ($3.50 for 3 daily and cooked to order, pieces) consist of shredded ensuring top freshness. cabbage, celery, carrots, Stuffed with mixed vegeta- black mushrooms and fried bles, minced pork and dried taro wrapped in rice paper shrimp, the Deep Fried Taro then deep fried. These Puff’s ($3.50 for three handmade morsels will propieces) mix of taro and flour vide a much-needed “touch feathers when fried, indicat- of heart” to anyone’s lunch ing the “mixture is right,” break. Dim sum are available says Chan. Vegetarian from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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slices aren't just for decoration — squeeze a bit of lemon juice on the chicken for additional zest.

Want more? Visit heehinghawaii.com for coupons and daily specials.

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. Ste. 101 735-5544

Eggs 'n Things Get a sweet start to your day with a dessert-like breakfast option. Enter Eggs 'n Things' Sour Cream Lemon Crepe ($12.75) and Fresh Lemon Crepe ($11.25).

I've been on a crepe kick for the past week, so when Robby Takahashi, manager of the restaurant's Piikoi location, presented me with these outstanding creations, it felt like Christmas morning in April! Amen to that!

“Our crepes are made from a secret recipe, but I can tell you that the flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg are rather prominent. When the kitchen staff makes crepes, the entire kitchen smells like Christmas,” Takahashi explains.

As for the Sour Cream Lemon Crepe (my personal favorite), here you have three wonderful crepes, as the foundation of this dish, filled with sour cream and topped with more drizzles of sour cream, fresh lemon and a dash of powdered sugar. Unique? Yes. Big enough for sharing? Definitely. Can you have some of mine? I think not. It's way too good to share. You'll have to get your own.

Yet, if sour cream isn't your cup of tea, opt for Fresh Lemon Crepe, which features three original crepes garnished with fresh lemon for squeezing. And you'll have to adorn both crepe creations with citrus syrup comprised of orange rind, sugar,

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pineapple and lemon juice. Spread a hint of this good stuff on your crepes, and you'll be praising the breakfast gods.

“These crepes are available all day,” Takahashi says. “They're perfect if you're craving a lighter dish.”

On another note, Eggs 'n Things' Piikoi establishment recently began to offer a few alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine and champagne.

Eggs 'n Things 451 Piikoi St. (and various locations) 538-3447

53 By The Sea A palace of elegance and luxury is 53

By The Sea. Enter through ceiling-high double doors, where a grand staircase and an equally impressive dining experience awaits you, not to mention picturesque views of the South Shore and Diamond Head seen through the

floor-to-ceiling windows.

The cuisine here offers flavors of Southern Italy, Hawaii and Japan, and fresh, locally grown produce is a priority.

Upon my most recent visit to the establishment, executive chef Thomas Ho presented an alluring appetizer of Lemonade Crab Cake ($19), featuring five pieces of breaded crabcake with a sumptuous lemon puree garnished with radish and frisee.

Trust me when I say that the puree has a strong resemblance to lemonade.

“The lemon puree is a blending of lemon juice, sugar and salt. We blanch the lemon peel at least four times to get rid of the bitterness,” Ho says. “The puree is then finished off with mascarpone cheese.”

“Lemonade” never tasted this good!

53 By The Sea 53 Ahui St. 536-5353

a sweet strawberry banana sorbet and acai-mixed berry coulis, and sticking out of this delightful dish are pieces of crunch caramel milk chocolate tuile.

Stage’s most popular dessert, the Very Decadent Cake ($10), is just that. Decadence is the highlight of this dish — and it's perfect for all chocolate lovers.

“The ice cream on this dish

is a butter popcorn ice cream, and the bottom is Nutella powder with salted caramel sauce (fleur de sel caramel),” Sabey says. “The Very Decadent Cake is similar to eating a truffle. It's really rich, but to me, if I do something with dark chocolate, I just go all out.”

While the dark chocolate maintains its iconic rich flavor, the texture is light. Sabey pairs this dish with comet-like

pieces of dark chocolate, which add to the aesthetics of the dish.

Other desserts on the menu also include the Lilikoi Creamsicle ($10), Warm Pineapple Crisp ($9), Vietnamese Style Coffee Flan ($9) and Ginger Spiced Carrot Cake ($9).

Stop in for delicious food, excellent drinks and stay for the desserts.

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tage Restaurant in the Honolulu Design Center has a grand finale of desserts to choose from, and each dessert will not only please your palate, but your eyes as well.

The Brown Butter Banana Tart ($9) is a melting pot of textures with an amaretto streusel topped with maple-glazed pecans.

“I really like to pair bananas and also vanilla bean (creme anglaise), which is the sauce,” says pastry chef Cainan Sabey.

Sabey also puts his own spin on the wellknown peanut butter cup with Stage's Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup ($9).

“I use maltodextrin, a starch, to turn peanut butter into a powder (peanut butter sesame powder), and the bottom is panna cotta with organic milk chocolate,” he explains.

And it's not just chocolate that highlights this dish. Sabey also includes

1 Very Decadent Cake ($10) 2 Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup ($9) 3 Brown Butter Banana Tart ($9) Nathalie Walker photos

HOURS Lunch: Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Happy Hour: Monday-Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Dinner: Monday-Saturday, 5-11 p.m.

Wine bar: Monday-Saturday, 5-11 p.m.

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order), a beef flank steak that is lightly smoked and served with Spanish rice, refried beans, sour cream and pico de gallo, all in a flour tortilla. It is available starting Cinco de Mayo (May 5) and will be on the menu through May and June. “This is one of the signature Mexican dishes in Texas,� Walker says.

things like fried chicken, catfish, cajun dishes ‌ and combinations of barbecue and seafood.�

Recently, the restaurant also has been working to add a number of Mexicaninspired dishes to its repertoire. These include Beef Fajitas ($25 for a 1-pound

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ith a menu that serves up smoked meats, ribs, chicken, pork and brisket and more, Molly's BBQ and Seafood has always been a meat lover's dream come true. “All of our meats are cooked within direct heat using wood,� owner Margaret “Molly� Walker explains.

But there are some big, exciting changes coming to Molly's, and it's not just in the restaurant's name.

You may know the eatery by its former name, Molly's Smokehouse. But about a year ago, it changed to Molly's BBQ and Seafood to reflect the changes it is undergoing. “We are not just barbecue any longer,� Walker

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We have country food, and we like it country good,� says Molly's BBQ and Seafood owner Margaret “Molly� Walker of her Wahiawa eatery.

Walker first had the idea to open a barbecue joint shortly after moving to the Islands in the 1990s. Walker, originally from Texas, moved to Hawaii with her husband from California for their jobs with the military.

Walker says that while they liked the food in the Islands, it was an adjustment initially. When they first came here, there were not many restaurants that they recognized, and they missed certain foods.

She says that she heard a similar longing for barbecue foods among others she knew here and decided to take matters into her own hands. “Those kinds of foods just were not available,� Walker says. “We brought a concept of barbecue that was not existing here in Hawaii at the time,� she says. “This is smoked meat, which is the way they do it in Texas. “Coming from Texas, barbecue is like plate lunch here in Hawaii,�

Walker adds. “You get it on every corner, every place and everywhere.�

Walker started out by taking her food around to various community fairs. “We were just really testing the market to see if our concept of barbecue would be accepted and successful here in Hawaii,� she says. “And it turns out that it was.�

Walker opened the restaurant a couple of years later.

More recently, the restaurant has been expanding its menu and now, customers certainly will find more than just barbecue.

And Walker says that another thing that sets her restaurant apart is the fact that everything is cooked in-store. “We like to use natural ingredients and local if we can find it,� she says, adding that its ingredients include Ewa sweet onions and other local produce.

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521-1688

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throughout May and June.

As a Mother’s Day special, Molly’s will combine two of its popular dishes to create the Blackened Catfish and the New Orleans Shrimp ($25), which is served with a roasted potato and a salad. “The catfish is grilled Cajun-style and it is topped with a roasted pepper butter,� Walker says, noting that it is a possibility that the combination will become a permanent addition to the menu.

For a good way to complement Molly's new cuisine, Walker recommends the Mexican Shrimp Cocktail ($10.50), which is accented with a variety of spices and served with a

Beef Fajitas ($25 for a 1 pound order)

side of chips. Walker says it is a great foray into the new “Tex-Mex� offerings at the restaurant. “We are going to continue to expand on those

types of food,� she adds. “We are trying to give customers more options for what they can experience at Molly's.�

Those aren't all the changes coming up for Molly's. In addition to expanding its menu, it also is set to undergo remodeling soon. After that, Walker hopes to be able to serve beer and wine. “Just stay tuned,� she says. “We are working on a lot of things.

We are changing and expanding.�

Mother’s Day Menu Sunday, May 12, 2013

Available 11am -10pm $39.95 Starters – choice of two (Oysters, Salad, Soup and more!)

Main dish – choice of one (Filet Mignon, Catch of the day, Ribeye, or Seafood Pasta) Dessert – choice of one (Chocolate Lava Cake, Crème Brulee, or Gelato)

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WHERE TO DINE AMERICAN

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Breakfast

2284 Kalakaua Avenue 922-6868

Eggs n’ Things Ala Moana

Napoleon’s Bakery Located inside of Zippy’s

BUFFET

Manoa Marketplace 2752 Woodlawn Dr. 988-4310

Eggs n’ Things Saratoga

Alcohol Served

343 Saratoga Road 923-EGGS (3447)

Online

Waikiki Beach Eggspress

Camellia Buffet 930 McCully St. åså

La Palme D’or

Five Star International Buffet

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

2464 Kalakaua Ave (Aston Waikiki Circle) 926-EGGS (3447)

Catering

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

Fendu Boulangerie

451 Piikoi St 538-EGGS (3447)

After Midnight

Larry’s Bakery

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

BAKERY

Lunch Dinner

Tropics Bar & Grill

Royal Hawaiian Center, Bldg C, Level 3.

380-9300

OPEN 10am-9pm

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739-0993

3447 Waialae Avenue

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Mother’s Day WITH FRANK DE LIMA

SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2013 Pagoda Floating Restaurant & Catering Cest si Bon Ballroom 2nd floor

Champagne Brunch & Dinner Show Brunch Buffet & Show

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10:30am – 1pm $55 adults $25 Children (3-10 yrs)

6pm – 8:30pm $60 adults $30 Children (3-10 yrs)

Featuring Roast Prime Rib of Beef, Pagoda’s Famous Garlic Chicken, Steamed Fish, Sweet Bread French Toast, Breakfast Meats, Scrambled Eggs & More!

Featuring Roast Prime Rib of Beef, Steamed Snow Crab Legs, Pagoda’s Famous Garlic Chicken, Steamed Fish, Tako & Fish Poke, Assorted Sushi & More!

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Two Fresh Kalei Eggs with Choice of Honey-Cured Bacon or Breakfast Link Sausage with Choice of White or Brown Rice

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Mother’s Day Specials BRUNCH - 10am-2:00pm ($28)

Course One : Starter Southern-Inspired Egg Benedict Smoked-Pulled Pork, Fried Egg, Buttermilk Biscuit, Jalapeno Hollandaise Course Two : Choice of Entree Angus Beef Meatloaf ‘Loco Moco’ Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf, Roasted Garlic Mashers, Charred Asparagus, Sunny-Side Up Egg, Red Wine Mushroom Gravy or Miso Glazed Wild Salmon Furikaki Musubi, Asian Slaw, Braised Choy Sum, Miso Glaze or Crab-Spinach-Gruyere Quiche Citrus Beurre Blanc, House Salad Course Three : Dessert Carrot Cake Bread Pudding Pumpkin Spice Anglaise

BRUNCH - Seatings at 5:30pm or 8:00pm ($39)

Course One : Salad Grilled “Caesar”Cobb Bacon Lardons, 6-Minute Egg, Grape Tomatoes, Parmesan Frico, Caesar Vinaigrette Course Two : Appetizer Moroccan Grilled Shrimp Risotto Vegetable Medley, Chive Tips Course Three : Entree Macadamia Nut Crusted Australian Lamb Chops & Lump Crab Crusted Wild Salmon Sweet Potato & Bacon Hash, Charred Asparagus, Blueberry-Port Wine Reduction (Lamb), Hollandaise Beurre Blanc (Wild Salmon) Course Four : Dessert Warm Apple Crisp Vanilla Ice Cream, Walnut Streusel, Caramel Drizzle Menu Items Are Subject to Availability. Absolutely No Substitutions on Menu Items

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with family and an extensive breakfast buffet at Rainbow Lanai! The beautiful oceanfront setting is the perfect backdrop for a true feast, featuring a wide selection of appetizers, salads, entrées and decadent desserts that include: Assorted Pastries and Muffins, Yogurt, Fresh Fruit, Assortment of Island Salads, Assorted Dim Sum A selection of Cold Cuts and Cheeses HOT SELECTIONS Coconut Pancakes Smoked Salmon Quiche Biscuits & White Sausage Gravy Assorted Breakfast Meats FROM THE OMELETTE STATION Hand-Made Omelettes with Fresh Ingredients Adults $32 Kids $18, ages 5-12 years (children under 5 are free) Prices exclude sales tax and gratuity. Complimentary self-parking.

For more information, call

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Oceanfront, Ground Floor at Rainbow Tower Hilton Hawaiian Village

WHERE TO DINE CAFE

Makino Chaya 98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

Kissaten

CATERERS A Catered Experience

All-you-can-eat Lobster Buffet

Brunch & Dinner

Appetizers Soup and Salads

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail | Oysters On Ice | Gravlax Salmon with Lemon Dill Cream | Baby Greens with Balsamic Tamarind Dressing | Roasted Beet & Cucumber Salad Green Papaya Salad | Butternut Squash and Lobster Bisque

Entree

Lobster with Sambal Lemon Sauce | Local Fish with Thai Red Curry Sauce Chicken with Leek Gravy | Mongolian Style Lamb Chops | Grilled Lemongrass Garlic Beef Strip Loin | Vegetarian Tofu Stir-fried | Crispy Bacon, Sausage and Scramble Eggs (Brunch Only)

Little Village Noodle House

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant 3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

1113 Smith St. 545-3008

Hee Hing Restaurant

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant

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

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449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

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88 Piikoi St. 593-1200

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486-3311

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

Todai Waikiki

Yakiniku Camellia Buffet

590 Farrington Hwy. 692-9880

Canton Seafood Restaurant

Anytime Cafe

1910 Ala Moana Blvd.

947-1000

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WHERE TO DINE Asahi Grill Ward

Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant

Mandalay (The) 1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

Good To Grill

515 Ward Ave. 593-2800

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

888 Kapahulu Ave. 734-7345

Asian Mix 1234 South Beretania St. 521-1688

Maple Garden

Seafood Village

909 Isenberg Street 941-6641

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

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

2850 Paa St. 833-3728

Big City Diner

FAMILY DINING

Kailua 263-8880 Kaimuki 738-8855 Pearlridge East 487-8188 Waipio 678-8868 Ward Center 591-8891

808 Yong’s BBQ 94-216 Farrington Hwy #B1-4 678-8058

Liliha Square, 524-1628

1137 11th Ave. 735-1122

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Chinese Hawaiian Dim Sum BRUNCH BUFFET Over 25 salads and appetizers, Carving station, Hong Kong dim sum bar; Hawaiian luau, Chinese entrees, Fresh baked desserts and much more!

Himalayan Kitchen

GRAND OPENING SPECIAL $ Wed, May 1st only

COMPLIMENTARY Celebrate Mother’s Day at Hee Hing

Henry Loui’s

5:30am - 10:30am

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Original Coupon required, photocopies not accepted.

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$23.95 adults $22.95 seniors $11.95 keikis 3 to 12

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1130 N. NIMITZ HWY. www.neweaglecafehawaii.com

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(across New City Nissan)

Tues-Sat 5am-1pm Sun-Mon Closed

$27.95 adults $26.95 seniors $14.95 keikis 3 to 12 Served from 4 pm to 9 pm

Mother’s Day Buffet

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Sunday, May 12th

(available May 9th thru 15th) Peking Duck, Wintermelon Tofu Chicken Soup Curry Seafood with Banana Tempura Roasted Garlic Chicken, Ginger Scallion Maine Lobster, Braised Beef Short Ribs, Sweet and Sour Whole Fish, Braised E Mein with Shredded Duck, Almond Float Dessert, Black Sugar Mochi

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Sitting at 5pm and 7:30pm Adults $28.99 s Seniors (60+) $24.99 Children (3 to 12) $17.99

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922-5511

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

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

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Molly’s BBQ & Seafood

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Tony Roma’s

3447 Waialae Ave.

WAHIAWA 23 S. Kamehameha Hwy. 621-4858

1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877

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Shiro’s Saimin Haven

1620 N. School St. 841-0931

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New Eagle Cafe

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RESTAURANT & PUPU BAR

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Outrigger Reef on the Beach 922-2887

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Zippy’s

Shore Bird Restaurant

1525 Rycroft St. 948-8356

1010 University Avenue 942-7622

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

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951-6297

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1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

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

53 Ahui Street 536-5353

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Two-Choice Dinner Plate Daily Salad, Miso Soup & Rice

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15

Nabe (Minimum 2 orders )

10

Loco Moco

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10% OFF

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

Special Mâ&#x153;żtherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Menu $188

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Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items

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Must present coupon.

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant Liliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Celebrating 11 Years!

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

10% OFF(Charge) â&#x20AC;˘ 15% OFF(Cash)

OPEN DAILY: 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201D; midnight 923 KEEAUMOKU ST.

Friday & Saturday 5:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:30 pm

Grilled Portobello Mushroom & Bay Shrimp

with Crabmeat

Balsamic Vinaigrette

Seafood

For Reservations

with a Mushroom Cream Sauce over Linguine

739-8760

Profiteroles

with Vanilla Ice Cream, Fresh Strawberries $

67

Inclusive of tax & service charge Pre-payment required

This cooking demonstration includes wine pairings

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THE KAHALA

HOTEL & RESORT www.kahalaresort.com

ON THE RISE

3660 Waialae Ave. s 737-1177 www.3660.com

Sunday, May 12, 2013

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MOTHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DAY BRUNCH BUFFET

Dear Hearts and treasured friends,

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

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

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955-3388

Best Cantonese Cuisine

Shiro â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;give with a little extraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Matsuo

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

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1006 Kapahulu Ave 739-5000

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Magooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza

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

Restaurant Row 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

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Ruthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chris Steak House

Hilton Hawaiian Village (Rainbow Tower) 2005 Kalia Road 949-4321

738-8666

Ward Center (Next to Ryanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grill) 1200 Ala Moana Blvd.

375-1200

Monsoon India

Bali Steak & Seafood

3553 Waialae Avenue

Infernoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wood Fire Pizza

Plumeria Beach House

Fifty Three By The Sea

Ala Moana 451 Piikoi St 538-EGGS

Il Lupino Royal Hawaiian Center 922-3400

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

FINE DINING

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Hokuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

98-020 Kam Hwy.

488-8824

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676-2088

689-0999

94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.

www.shirossaimin.com

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant !LA -OANA #ENTER s 947-8818 www.jadedynastyhawaii.com

WHERE TO DINE Romanos Macaroni Grill

Genki Sushi

Heijouen Restaurant

Japanese Restaurant Aki

Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300

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

949 Kapahulu Ave. 737-5015

1427 Makaloa St. 955-8528

Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine 227 Lewers St. 926-5050

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant Chinese Cultural Plaza 100 N. Beretania St. 536-3035

WINDWARD MALL 46-056 Kamehameha Hwy F1 922-5511 KAPIOLANI - 1221 Kapiolani Blvd., #105 589-2989 WAIKIKI - 307 Lewers St. 926-2989

Chinpei Ramen 2080 S. King Street 947-5919

Pearl Kai Shopping Center 98-199 Kamehameha Hwy, #A-7B 492-1863

AIEA 98-150 Kaonohi St. 484-2222 HONOLULU 510 Piikoi St. 589-2299 KANEOHE Kaneohe Bay Shopping Center 46-047 Kamehameha Hwy. 236-2299

Gyu-Kaku

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Mamaya

Ichiriki

$1 OFF Any Bread

Kobe Japanese Steak House 1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

PREMIUM JAPANESE BBQ $2 OFF any salad

purchases over $4

DAILY BREAD SPECIALS MONDAY Ciabatta TUESDAY Rustic Kalamata Olive Bread WEDNESDAY Sundried Tomato Cheesebread THURSDAY Foccacia Derecco FRIDAY Walnut Raisin SATURDAY Hamakua Farms Mushroom Bread SUNDAY Buckwheat Fig

Sunday, May 12, 2013 11A.M. till Midnight

Roast Prime Rib $ 50 of Beef 17 Scallops & $ Shrimps 1475 Chicken Marsala $ 50 on Pasta 13 Dinners Include â&#x20AC;&#x153;All You Can Eatâ&#x20AC;? Salad Bar; Baked or Mashed Potato, Fries or Rice, Corn on the Cob; Strawberry Shortcake; Coffee, Tea or Soft Drink!

Eggs Benedict Royal $

1050

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

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excluding San Chu

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988-4 10

949 Kapahulu Ave | 737-5015 Open daily 5pm-11pm (last call 10:30)

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Treat mom on Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day to a delicious breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the awardwinning Il Lupino.

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ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER VALIDATED PARKING WWW.ILLUPINO.COM â&#x20AC;˘ 808.922.3400

Honoluluâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Most Unique Lunch Spotâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;

Brasserie Du Vin Full Service Monday - Saturday, 11:30 to 4:00 Featuring a French-inspired menu, complemented by an extensive wine list. Lunch includes soup, salads, sandwiches and seafood. Perfect for casual, business and special occasions.

545-1115 â&#x20AC;˘ www.brasserieduvin.com 1115 Bethel St (across from Hawaii Theatre)

Mon-3AT Am Pm; 3UNDAY Am- PM

SENIOR (65+) DISCOUNT

10% OFF ENTIRE MENU

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SUN-THURS 6:30AM-10PM FRI-SAT 6:30AM-11PM

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677-7744

515 WARD AVE. 593-2800

WWW.ACATEREDEXPERIENCE.COM

Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Special *Minced Pork Served in Lettuce *Steamed Chicken Soup w/ Virginia Ham, Mushroom & Cabbage (or Dried Scallop Soup) *Shrimp w/Honey Glazed Walnut *Steamed Island Fish *Crispy Skin Roast Chicken *Braised Black Mushroom & Sea Cucumber *Stuffed duck w/Jai *Fried Rice in Lotus Leaf *Malay Cake Table of Ten

$320

*Royal Garden Roast Meat Combination *Birds Nest Soup w/ Chicken *Peking Duck *Live Lobster Royal Garden Style *Sizzling Boneless Short Rib w/Bell Pepper, Onion & Black Bean Sauce *Baked Rock Salt Ranch Chicken *Braised Virginia Ham w/Cabbage *Fried Rice in Lotus Leaf *Malay Cake Table of Ten

$450

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1153 Bethel Street 524-0920

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

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

678 Hawaii (Kang Ho Dong Baekejeong) 1726 Kapiolani Blvd.

941-6678

Sekiyaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant & Delicatessen

Sushi King

Heijouen Restaurant

2700 S. King St. 947-2836

Sumo Ramen

Restaurant Suntory

KOREAN

Sushi Company

3008 Waialae Ave 259-7100

2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

RaKuen Lounge

A DELICIOUS

Sakura Restaurant

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

949 Kapahulu Ave. 737-5015

Tanaka of Tokyo

Korean Hibiscus BBQ

EAST, in Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Village 922-4233

Kaimuki Shopping Center 3221 Waialae Avenue Ste A4 734-8232

CENTRAL, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza 922-4702

Yakiniku Million

WEST, in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace 945-3443

626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

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All Food Menu Items

(Excludes Drinks, Desserts, & Retail Items) Original coupon required. One coupon per table of 4. Not valid with other offers. Good at both locations.

Exp. 5/31/13.

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Goodie Baskets Brownie Packs â&#x20AC;˘ Cookie Carps

4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) | OPEN Mon - Fri 6AM - 1PM Sat 6AM - 12PM www.larrysbakery.com or find us on

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Featuring an extensive Seafood Selection, Roasted Prime Rib, Lamb Shoulder with Pineapple Sage, Omelette Station, Hawaiian Style Snow Crab Legs, Hand Rolled Sushi, Chocolate Fountain and more.

JAPANESE NOODLE SHOP

"2%!+&!34s,5.#(s$)..%2 88 Piikoi St., Honolulu 96814 593-1200

,5.#(s$)..%2ĂĽ !- 02250 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu 96815 922-3366

Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Specials May 5th thru May 12th

$8.95

Stuffed Mahi topped with Lobster Cream Sauce

$19.95

Oxtail Udon

+

FREE!

OSAKA RAMEN PEARL KAI SHOPPING CENTER

Complimentary valet parking.

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Seafood Crepes

4 Pc Gyoza

(w/ purchase of a regular meal)

Must present coupon.

Not combinable with other specials. Limit one coupon per person. Exp: 5/31/13

488-8836

kissatencafe.com

24-HOUR CAFE

MOTHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DAY BRUNCH BUFFET MAY 12TH, 2013, 9:00AM- 1:30PM $80 ADULTS, $88 ADULTS CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH, $40 FOR CHILDREN 6 -12

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Kam Shopping Center Open 6am Daily

841-0931

WHERE TO DINE OKAZUYA

Pacifica Honolulu Tower 1009 Kapiolani Blvd.

585-0011

Mitsu-Ken

2300 N. King Street 848-5573

OKINAWAN

PACIFIC RIM

Adega Portuguese

3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

SHOR American Seafood Grill Pho Five-0

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach 2424 Kalakaua Ave. 923-1234 ext. 59

Waimalu Shopping Center 98-042 Kamehameha Hwy 487-5091

SHABU SHABU

PORTUGUESE

3660 on the Rise

Waimalu Shopping Center 98-042 Kamehameha Hwy #3 487-7372

1006 Kapahulu Ave. 688-8891

Outrigger Reef On The Beach 2169 Kalia Rd. 923-2277

Kapalama Shopping Center 1210 Dillingham Blvd # 8 841-8535

Hi Sandwich & Drink

Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood

The Ocean House Restaurant

Violets Grill

VIETNAMESE

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Chef Chai

Pho My Lien

GYUTA

1138 Smith Street 566-5909

98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

738 Kapahulu Ave. 737-2900

Try Our Marinated Fried Chicken!

“Marinated in a Light Teri Sauce then Deep Fried.

Very Tasty!”

Vermicelli Special

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

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

Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 5/31/13

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT & DELICATESSEN

Military w/ID receive 10% OFF

Serving Hawaii for 77 Years!

facebook.com/phomylienhawaii

2746 Kaimuki Ave

WESTRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER • 488-4900

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

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

2012

Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm

Imported Noodles

OPEN ‘til Midnight

735-3888

2919 Kapiolani Blvd.

Market City Shpg Cntr sssssss

WAIPAHU SHOPPING PLAZA 94-300 Farrington Hwy., Suite F-1 Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

801 DILLINGHAM BLVD. (next to Costco Iwilei) Honolulu Hawaii 96817

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$4.50

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New Store Hours starting May 1, 2013 Mon-Sat: 9:30am-9pm | Sun: 9:30am-7pm

(Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)

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SERVING UP A MODERN, ELEGANT DINING EXPERIENCE erhaps the only thing better than a great meal is having a beautiful place to enjoy it with family and friends. Nowhere else is such a belief so strongly agreed upon than among the beautiful islands of Hawaii. So it comes as no surprise that the unveiling of the new Pomaika’i Ballrooms, with its state-of-the-art facilities and tasty Pacific Rim-style menu, would be cause for much excitement in the community.

Located on the second floor of Dole Cannery, the Pomaika’i Ballrooms is the most recent venture of FCH Enterprises, the powerhouse that manages Zippy’s Restaurants, Napoleon’s Bakery and A Catered Experience. After undergoing an extensive six-month renovation, the facility now boasts more than 18,000 square feet, making it the ideal venue for everything from small, intimate gatherings to large-scale events.

Fully staffed with seasoned veterans from the hotel industry, the ballrooms offer a warm and elegant ambiance with catering and entertainment capabilities.

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“We tailor our services accordingly to the client’s needs and offer special packages for almost any public event from weddings to graduation parties to corporate meetings,” says Jeff Marcello, general manager of Pomaika’i Ballrooms. “Our downtown location and affordable prices make the ballrooms the perfect venue for any occasion.”

Under the oversight of executive chef Freddie Billena, the Pomaika’i Ballrooms offers an impressive menu complete with breakfast, lunch and dinner options.

The Buffet Medley Lunch (starting at $26 per person) allows customers to choose four salads, two entrees, one hot vegetable and one starch dish.

Popular items within the buffet menu include the Crab Crusted Salmon with Chili Cream Sauce, as well as the Braised Short Ribs with Cabernet Sauce. The venue also boasts an appetizing Carving Station, which includes numerous meat en-

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Desserts offered at the Pomaika’i Ballrooms are truly irresistible.

trees, like the celebrated Whole Roast Pig with Bao Buns and Plum Sauce (starting at $10 per person).

Diners may also choose a menu centered toward a specific type of cuisine.

The Hawaiian Favorites Lunch Buffet (starting at $27 per person) includes a variety of local dishes such as Lau Lau with Pork and Fish, Chicken Long Rice

General manager Jeff Marcello with enticing dishes offered in the Buffet Medley Lunch (from $26).

and Charbroiled Teriyaki Beef. The venue also has a variety of Japanese-style and Chinese-style buffet packages as well.

“We finally have a place downtown where people can enjoy an extremely modern and refined dining experience for a comparably lower price than what most Waikiki hotel restaurants charge,” says Marcello. “Whether your budget is high or low, our event coordinators will work with you.”

The venue is currently accepting reservations and has already filled up much of its event calendar with those who have heard about the ballrooms via word-of-mouth. Next month, on Sunday, May 12, the venue in conjunction with Island 98.5 radio will be hosting a Mother’s Day brunch with live entertainment. Tickets are available for purchase now.

Those interested in planning a function are welcome to look at the Pomaika’i Ballrooms calendar of events online at www.pomaikaiballrooms.com.

POMAIKA’I BALLROOMS WHERE Dole Cannery, second floor 735 Iwilei Road, Honolulu CALL 369-8600 HOURS Open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Braised Short Ribs with Cabernet Sauce

Executive chef Freddie Billena is ready to carve into roast pig.