Hawaii Dining Out 21 November 2010

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OAH U’S AN SWE R TO YOU R APPETITE

ono, you know

Giving thanks this season for all that’s

Sweet&Wonderful

Above: The author prepares for the holiday season by indulging in one of JJ Bistro & French Pastry’s sweetest sensations: the Chocolate Pyramid.

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he holidays are my absolute favorite time of year. The cooler weather, the cozy and warm fall fashions that I can finally dig out of my closet (for Hawaii standards, of course), family gatherings and people exhibiting holiday cheer — are all things I love about this season! And I’m sure it won’t surprise most of you that it’s most definitely the festive cuisine that tops my list.

I know many of you will probably be slaving away in the kitchen come Thursday, cooking up all your favorite Thanksgiving fixings. And although meal prep can be fun, it also can be a little overwhelming.

Therefore, this week I’ve got you covered with a go-to list for all your Thanksgiving dessert necessities that are prepared and ready to eat — because I want you all to have a moment to relax and actually take the time to appreciate and enjoy everything you are grateful for.

So let me start: I’m thankful for the following restaurants for serv-

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ing up lovely holiday desserts that are undoubtedly “Ono, You Know� status. I’m also truly grateful for all of you loyal readers who enjoy and appreciate food just as much as I do, and allow me to rave about it each and every week. Happy Thanksgiving!

JJ Bistro & French Pastry It is to JJ Luangkhot, executive chef and owner of JJ’s Bistro & French Pastry, that I offer my compliments for the finest French pastry delicacies that I’ve ever laid my eyes — or more appropriately my sweet tooth — on! For more than 10 years, Luangkhot and his team of experts have been bringing a wide variety of exquisite European flavors to dessert and pastry lovers like myself.

With 45 dessert items on the menu, ranging from the Chocolate Fruit Basket, Frou Frou au Chocola, Chocolate Banana Confit, Chocolate Lilikoi, Banana Haupia and more, it’s quite evi-

dent that this is a chocoholic’s paradise. In fact, JJ Bistro & French Pastry is home of the famous Chocolate Pyramid, which infused with vast amounts of chocolate, gives even the grand Egyptian pyramids some steep competition. “Most desserts are Frenchstyle, and we try to add a little bit of a local flair to it,� Luangkhot explains. “The French style focuses more on tarte and mousse and we add things like lilikoi or haupia for signature local accents.�

For Luangkhot, quality is simply everything. His culinary career dates back to 1987 as a pastry chef in New York City; today, he personally designs his own pastries by hand. “Presentation is very important here,� says Luangkhot, who traces his roots to Laos. “When you have something that has a nice taste and also include top presentation, you get something that’s first class.�

And with Thanksgiving just days away, JJ offers some incredible holiday selections, and heck, why not start with dessert first?

The Pumpkin Cheesecake ($14.95), with chocolate crumb topped with a dash of cinnamon, is tempting to all taste buds. And if you’re in the pursuit of the perfect pie, the Pumpkin Cheese Pie

($14.95) is the way to go.

These holiday desserts have the perfect balance of flavor and consistency — light in texture, but rich in flavor. The pumpkin spice is divine and officially puts me in the holiday mood.

Orders for these Thanksgiving treats keep coming in and are leaving Luangkhot and his team rather busy, and since we’re in the season of giving, Luangkhot also is presenting his loyal patrons with a special deal. Starting tomorrow and throughout Thanksgiving, customers can purchase JJ’s renowned cakes for $20 each (instead of $30), if you purchase three. Take your pick of Terimisu, Lilikoi, Chocolate cake and Shortcake, just to name a few.

Also, be on the lookout for J2 Asian Fusion, set to open in December, located adjacent to JJ’s Bistro & French Pastry.

Luangkhot will feature an extensive array of Eurasian cuisine.

Tanaka, her staff and especially head chef Akiko Kimura for creating consistently delicious and savory treasures that look way too beautiful to eat. Believe me, it takes pure talent to do what they do on a daily basis. Everything here features a remarkable blend and wide variety of French flavor and Japanese craftsmanship that leaves this chic patisserie everbustling with customers.

In honor of Thanksgiving, Tanaka is once again featuring the famous Pumpkin Cheesecake by slice for $4.10 or the entire cake – See page 20

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t Pho Kitchen, a casual restaurant serving Vietnamese-influenced dishes, Sandy Lin makes won-ton every day — by hand. And while not traditionally a Vietnamese staple, pork-filled wontons seem the perfect addition to her homemade broth and the restaurant’s Wonton Pho. With a background and experience in Chinese food and a love of Vietnamese cooking, Sandy and her husband, Alex Chong, have created a menu that features Vietnamese favorites such as spring and summer rolls, seafood pho, barbecue meat and chicken plates, and nine different vermicelli noodle dishes that should delight those who enjoy casual, ethnic food served in an upbeat, welcoming environment.

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I caught up with Chong and Lin Above: Noodles, fresh vegetables, handrecently, and asked them what’s been made won ton and rich chicken stock all go into making this hearty bowl of pho. the secret to their success.

JM: You’ve only been open since June, but you’re already becoming a popular stop for those who love mom and pop restaurants, and good value food.

AC: We wanted to do this because we go out to eat very often, and when we do, we tend to eat Vietnamese food. I would always say to my wife “How can we make soup as good as pho, without using so much MSG?” So we tried.

AC: Yes, we’re very happy. And so are our customers. It was our goal to create the kind of restaurant where JM: And succeeded, I think. What is people would want to come back the secret to your broths? again and again, especially for the pho.

SL: I make the broth by boiling the beef and chicken bones for a long time JM: I’m wondering why you decided to make two different stocks. The on Vietnamese influenced food, when bones boil for approximately 15 you could obviously have gone the hours. This way we have a flavorful Chinese route? broth that is very, very good and that

cover story 1. Summer rolls and crispy spring rolls are also on the menu at Pho Kitchen.

2. Among the most popular soups on the menu is this tofu/vegetable soup.

3. Vietnamese-style sandwiches — this one with tender pork — are served on crunchy, fresh bread and packed with homemade carrot and daikon salad.

4. Hand-made dumplings, meatballs, and homemade soup stocks add to the hearty goodness of the pho.

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Below: The husband-and-wife team of Alex Chong and Sandy Lin run Pho Kitchen.

Pho Kitchen Where: Market City Shopping Center, 2919 Kapiolani Blvd,

Call: 1 is the base for the pho.

AC: By making the broth from scratch and by keeping the ingredients fresh, like in our Tofu Pho with Vegetables, we have been able to almost eliminate the need for MSG. It makes the food much more healthy — and tasty. What has surprised us from the menu is that the tofu and vegetable soup has become so popular. And we also have a Combination Special with rare steak, beef balls, tripe, brisket and soft tendon.

JM: And I can see that the wonton are a favorite. I love that you make these by hand every day. That makes such a huge difference to a soup to have hand-made, fresh dumplings. And it makes your pho kind of different. Not what people expect from a traditional Vietnamese soup.

AC: Yes, the wontons are 100 percent hand-made here — and people love them!

JM: Sandy, where did you learn to cook?

SL: My family history has always been associated with restaurants. Three of my brothers work in Honolulu and have opened restaurants, so we have a lot of history here. Also, we love to eat. My husband

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is very picky ( laughs), so he tries the food a reputation that people want to buy it as and then I make more and we keep practic- soon as they taste it. ing and cooking. It’s enjoyable.

SL: Yes, it’s not too hot. A lot of our cusJM: There’s a lot of variety on your menu. tomers are older people who don’t like food There’s everything from Oxtail soup to pork too hot and spicy. I use lemon grass and sandwiches. garlic and cilantro and chili sauce. Most It looks like you made the menu from the people, when they try it, love it and what to kinds of things you like to eat. buy it. So we sell it here now.

AC: Yes, our favorite foods are on the menu, especially the oxtail soup. And other dishes too that are different, like the Crab Pho and a pho that is inspired by my roots in Jin Dao — with crispy won ton and seafood and different kinds of noodles.

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JM: The restaurant is small and that makes for a friendly, intimate dining space, but with your growing popularity you might have to move.

AC: We’re very happy with the size of Pho Kitchen (laughs). But we would like to have a lot more of our restauJM: Vietnamese sandwiches are wellrants in different parts of known in Honolulu. You have your own vertown. sion here.

AC: Our sandwich is in the Vietnamese style, but we use what would be called shredded JM: There’s a good selection for kids pork in Chinese. The here, too. That’s unusual in small, ethnic cooked pork is stir fried, restaurants. then put into a crispy baguette with letSL: We think about kids a lot! We have a tuce, cucumber, 15-year-old and an 11-year-old so we’re Chinese parsalways thinking of what they’d like to eat ley and a and where they like to eat. Many restau- daikon and rants don’t cater to kids, but we’re always carro t thinking what would kids like. We have no age barrier here (laughs). We welcome everyone.

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“You don’t have to be a pork-lover to like it because it resembles little of what pork tastes like,” says Jeannie Bae, who co-owns Frog House with husband Chef Gil-Sik Oh.

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Story & Photos by Jo McGaRry

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rrison Iwahiro doesn’t get too excited when you mention that he’s a rare breed who’s completely dedicated to continuing family tradition.

“I think it’s too much work, especially for the next generation,” he explains with a laugh.

“It’s hard to get the kids to want to keep this kind of family businesses going.”

In many ways, Fukuya is something of a local treasure. With a unique blend of individual deli items, bento boxes, sushi platters and a thriving catering business, the Fukuya Deli offers a taste of Hawaii that spans more than 70 years.

Iwahiro was always around the business and learned the trade in the kitchen with his grandparents.

In the old d a y s , Iwahiro’s great-grandmother and grandparents would

cook in the early morning and close up shop just after lunch when everything was gone. “They just cooked what they had and when it was gone, it was gone,” he says. Helping out was part of the daily life for the family.

“I remember we’d fold boxes and get a lot of the lunches ready for all the weddings we used to cater,” he recalls. Some of those same recipes his great-grandparents used are unchanged from 1939.

“The recipes for the namasu, chow funn, miso butterfish and our sushi, those have stayed the same. The other products have changed a little over the years depending on the ingredients we can get, but the change is very slight,” he says.

“Our shoyu chicken and beef teriyaki ARE the same as back when. With the tempura, we use more modern machinery now because hand-frying takes forever, but they’re subtle changes.”

Today, Fukuya has a larger deli selection and is able to cater large events such as funerals, graduations and family gatherings.

“Everything from one deli portion to catering for 15 to a funeral for hundreds

Left: Arrison Iwahiro leads Fukuya’s, which has become a treasure of sorts in local dining. Far left: Fukuya specialties include homemade cookies and mochi. Top left:

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Sushi platters (this one’s the small kind) are available for preorder. Above right: Mixed bento plates make for a colorful breakfast or lunch.

inside feature Below: A bento box with tempura shrimp and a long line of deli choices. Right: Delicious almond cookies wait in jars. Bottom: A fukuya plate: sushi , shoyu pork, namasu, shrimp tem-

— even a couple thousand — we do them all today,” he says.

At the deli counter in the early morning, from Wednesday through Sunday, you’re likely to find a lively bunch. On one recent morning, I chatted with a customer eagerly awaiting a batch of nori chicken, and another craving the taste of Fukuya’s chocolate brownies.

“That nori chicken,” says one deli patron, “you gotta try it to believe it. It’s unreal.” Other customers in line agree that getting to Fukuya early is a must if you want to try

pura, hot dog, chow mein, musubi.

Bottom right: Fukuya mochi is soft, floury and sweet.

the nori chicken before it’s gone.

The nori chicken, a Fukuya original, is a boneless chicken thigh that’s marinated, then coated in batter, wrapped in nori and then deep fried. One bite guarantees you’ll be coming back for more.

Everyone has a favorite dish at Fukuya. Fat, tasty chow funn, crisp fried chicken, beef teriyaki, shiso musubi and a selection of salads such as signature potato salad or chicken salad make for a colorful display. Another favorite deli item is the specialty rolls. There are those who swear Fukuya’s fried chicken is the best, and others who crave the tender shoyu pork. The deli menu reads like a history of local food in Hawaii — a snapshot of the way fusion cook-

ing began, in bento boxes packed with namasu, chow fun, shoyu chicken, beef teriyaki, fried akule, potato hash, fried chicken and shrimp tempura.

Deli items are priced between 80 cents and $2 for specialties such as fried hash, tofu fish burgers, furikake musubi and shoyu pork.

If you’re tailgating for these last few UH games, Fukuya is a popular stop as specialty rolls such as beef teriyaki roll, chicken rolls and hot dog rolls, wrapped like California rolls ,make for a great football snack.

And if you’re looking to cater office parties or family gatherings this holiday season, Fukuya has platters of sushi, trays of mochi and a catering menu that starts at just $15.75 per person, alongside New Year’s mochi — an annual Fukuya special.

“Between the holidays,

catering and UH football, we’re real busy,” says Iwahiro. “It’s probably better if people call ahead and let us know what they want.”

Fukuya Deli and Catering Where: 2710 S. King St. Honolulu Call: 946.2073

Website: www.fukuyadeli.com

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order of the day says Chan. “Most of our morning customers work in the industrial parks, and they come before they start work.”

The take-out window is popular with dim sum lovers, who keep coming back for favorites like baked manapua filled with char siu, lup cheong, and ham and cheese; big pork hash dumplings, half moon shrimp dumplings, and rice cakes.

Prices range from 70 cents for half moons and pork hash, to $1.25 for Story by Caroline Wright steamed items and $1.35 for baked items. Also available for morning takeincludes 50 popular dishes in five differ- out are “simple kitchen cooking” dishes, Kapolei-based Chinese ent sizes on its catering menu. as Chan restaurant is a popular Selections include favorites such as venue for celebrations beef broccoli, orange chicken, f you’re planning a holiday party in boneless barbecued ribs, char siu West Oahu, the staff of Ho Ho Chinese chow fun, crispy gau gee, shrimp Cuisine would like you to know that Canton and Ho Ho’s famous crispy chicken wings. For every $50 custhey can help.

Not only do they offer an extensive tomers spend on party trays, Ho menu of party trays, but they also pro- Ho will include a free order of vide free delivery in the Kapolei-Ewa- shrimp with walnuts (a $12.95 Kunia-Waipahu area for orders of $100 or value).

Not surprisingly, Ho Ho has more, with one day’s notice. become a popular venue for cele“We want our customers to know that brations of every kind. The restauwe aren’t just a buffet-style restaurant,” says manager Crystal Chan. “We wel- rant seats about 150 people, and a covered lanai can seat another 50. come those parties.”

With a week’s notice, a small parkThe Kapolei restaurant, ing lot by the main entrance can be roped calls them: fried noodles, chow w h i c h off for tents and tables, adding capacity fun, fried rice. opened for an additional 150 guests.

A value combo pack menu, designed for busiChan says customers often praise the for office workers, features options like ness in affordability of parties at the restaurant. kau yuk (pot roast pork), beef broccoli, 2004, “Many compare our price to that of the oyster chicken with noodles and other hotels, and it’s very different. Room favorites. Each take-out combo is priced rental and food are priced separate- at just $4.95 and comes with a scoop of ly at hotels. Here, the facility is mac salad and steamed rice. included.”

When the portions in Ho Ho’s stanWith just a glance at the menus dard entrées proved to be too large for here, it’s easy to see that Ho Ho solo diners, Ho Ho began offering the set aims to please everybody, from the factory worker seeking a quick and Left: Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine is staffed with hearty morning meal to the largest friendly professionals. Above: The chow mein parties of hungry diners. “Our takeand beef broccoli dishes are popular orders. out side is open at 5:45 every day except Sunday, when we open at 8,”

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meal menu, with dishes ranging from $7.75 to $9.95. Options include mini portions of favorites such as chicken with black bean sauce ($8.50) sweet and sour pork ($8.50) or shrimp Canton ($9.95).

All sets include char siu fried rice, beef and broccoli noodles, or Chinese chicken salad, depending on the order, and three crispy gau gee.

And then there’s the buffet! Dishes may vary, but often include favorites such as orange chicken, sweet and sour pork, kau yuk, ginger chicken, roast pork, and egg fu yung. The lunch buffet ($8.95 Monday-Friday; $10.95 SaturdaySunday) regularly features shrimp, mussels, sushi, and steamed fish. Each Monday through Thursday, the dinner buffet ($14.95) includes fried Dungeness crab with salt, pepper and garlic; the weekend buffet ($17.95) also includes steamed snow crab. The restaurant is presently offering a “buy six, get one free” special: Six adults may enjoy the expanded weekend buffet for the price of five meals.

This year, Ho Ho will once again offer a Thanksgiving menu, with a 12- to 15-pound roast turkey, a small party tray of char siu chow mein, 20 pieces of crispy gau gee and a 9-inch fresh-baked custard pie. At $79.95, the feast will feed eight-10 hungry pilgrims.

Orders must be placed by 6 p.m. Nov. 23, and may be picked up between 6 a.m and 6:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving day.

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine Where: The Marketplace at Kapolei, 590 Farrington Hwy.

Call: 692.9880

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Sam Choy’s has holiday feast for all

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hose familiar with the sumptuous Sunday brunch that’s a weekend feature at Sam Choy’s will already be expecting great things from the annual Thanksgiving buffet.

“It’s really a great selection of holiday food,” says Sam Choy’s executive chef Aurelio Garcia.

“It has everything that people like to eat during the holidays, including roast turkey, glazed ham and prime rib.”

Garcia is no stranger to roasting the perfect turkey. He’s cooked thousands in his career, and he treats the big birds with a casual respect. “It’s easy to keep them moist,” he says of his magnificent 20-pound-plus turkeys. “You just cook them slowly to keep in the moisture.”

Featured dishes on the menu for Thanksgiving at Sam Choy’s include a cold station of salads, a seafood bar with lomi lomi salmon, shrimp, poke and sashimi. Entrees include Ehu Ale Braised Short Ribs, Baked Salmon with Crabmeat, Steamed Snow Crab Legs, Honey Glazed Ham, Turkey, Garlic Roasted Chicken, and Garlic Roasted Prime Rib Au Jus with Horseradish.

A dessert station features pumpkin pie, carrot cake, custard pie, brownies, banana bread pudding, apple cobbler, cookies, a chocolate fountain and an ice cream station.

And no, we don’t know where you’ll find the room to put it all either.

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Top Left, Above: At Sam Choy’s, executive chef Aurelio Garcia shows what the perfect turkey looks like. Top Right: Alex Ly shows off a tray of island ham cooked Sam Choy’s style.

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Kai Market serves up a locally grown menu

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arren Demaya knows a thing or two about cooking the perfect turkey. He’ll roast almost 200 of them this week, each of them perfectly moist and juicy.

“It’s pretty simple once you’ve done it a few times,” says the amiable chef responsible for some remarkably good food at Kai Market. “We have to cook so many turkeys that we have to have a game plan.”

Those choosing Kai Market for Thanksgiving this year should be impressed by the quantity of locally grown produce on the all-you-can eat menu.

Kai Market is a shining example of Sheraton Hawaii’s commitment to local farmers and fishermen, and the bounty of its buffet is highlighted this week with fall produce and some inspired locally influenced dishes.

“We’re featuring kabocha on the fall menu this month,” says Demaya, “so our guests will have the opportunity to sample a variety of dishes

using the pumpkin in four different ways kabocha mashed potatoes, kabocha pumpkin pie, kabocha cheesecake and curried kabocha salad.”

On the Thanksgiving buffet menu at Kai Market — in addition to perfectly roasted turkey — you’ll find prime rib, fresh fish, oysters, and a Dole pineapple and rum raisin Lehua honey-rubbed countrystyle bone-in ham. For dinner, there’s Chinese salt and pepper Kahuku prawns, pan-fried Hawaiian sea bass with Thai lobster curry sacue, wok black bean and gingerflavored Manila clams, slow-braised Brussels sprouts with maplesmoked bacon and onions, drunken and roasted Maple Farms whole duck and herb-marinated, slowroasted free range turkey with cranberry kumquat jam.

Thanksgiving Day Brunch Kai Market Where: Sheraton Waikiki

When: Thursday, Nov. 25

Hours: 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. (last seating at 2:30)

Cost:

$55 for adults, $15 for children. Kids 5 and under eat free.

Top Far Left: Darren Demaya, the executive chef at Kai Market. Top Left: Not your ordinary pumpkin pie as desserts at Kai Market include kabocha cheesecake and kabocha pie. Above: An impressive array of locally inspired and locally grown food is on the menu at Kai Market this week.

Thursday, November 25, 2010 Join us at Sansei and d.k Steakhouse for some “Gobble Gobble” themed specials, to view our entire Thanksgiving specials visit www.dkrestaurants.com

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First come first serve seating.

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holiday special ATLANTISSTEAK&SEAFOOD

HEEHINGRESTAURANT

2284 Kalakaua Ave., #201 // Waikiki

449 Kapahulu Ave., Ste. 101 // Kapahulu

Prime Rib and Turkey Dinner //$19.95 Treat yourself to a fabulous night out on the town by dining at Atlantis Steak & Seafood restaurant. Located at the old Waikiki III Theatre, the restaurant is offering its Thanksgiving special: Prime Rib and Turkey Dinner. Or, diners may try the 1-pound

Roasted Rib Eye Garlic Steak ($24.95), a special that’s being offered through the end of the year. If you’re in the mood for something from the sea, taste the restaurant’s ahi, ono, opakapaka, onaga — or whatever else Honolulu’s fishing fleet brings in.

Call: 922.6868

Call: 735.5544

Hours: Daily, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (lunch); 5-10 p.m. (dinner).

Hours: Thursday, Nov. 25, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (brunch); 4-9 p.m. (dinner).

Sides: One dish that customers seem to really love is the Seafood Lovers Special ($59.95), a hearty dish that begins with a salad and the Pacific Sampler, and cultimates with a 1pound lobster with Vegetable du Jour, dinner rolls, rice or potato, and dessert.

Sides: Hee Hing also offers a Turkey to Go Package ($99) that serves eight-10 people. The package includes a 10- to 12-pound Carved or Whole Turkey, Lup Cheong Chestnut Stuffing, Giblet Gravy and Gon Lau Chow Mein Noodles. Preorders required; pickup Nov. 24 or 25.

‘Island Tradition’ Thanksgiving buffets // Hee Hing Restaurant is offering customers scrumptious meals for brunch and dinner on Thanksgiving Day. The Turkey, Dim Sum, Luau Brunch Buffet includes Roast Tom Turkey, Roast Pig, Dim Sum, Poke and desserts for adults ($22), seniors

($21) and kids 5-12 ($11).

The Turkey, Prime Rib, Seafood Dinner Buffet comes with Roast Turkey, Slow Roast Prime Rib, Crab Legs and an assortment of desserts for adults ($27), seniors ($26) and children 512 ($13.50).

JJ BISTRO&FRENCHPASTRY

KAIMARKET

3447 Waialae Ave. // Kaimuki

2255 Kalakaua Ave. (Sheraton Waikiki) // Waikiki

Tiramisu, Lilikoi, Red Velvet cakes //$60 The Euro-Asian cafe known as JJ Bistro & French Pastry whips up some of the best rice noodle and pot pie dishes around town. But it’s the restaurant’s desserts, which include its signature chocolate raspberry pyramid cake, that are undeni14

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Or, select among several 9inch pies — Pumpkin, Banana Cream and Key Lime — and pay just $14.95.

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Call: 739.0993

Call: 921.4600

Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

Hours: Thursday, Nov. 25, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (brunch); 5-9:30 p.m. (dinner).

Sides: Known simply as JJ, Chef Jinjie Praseuth Luangkhot has been bringing fine French cuisine to Hawaii since 1995. Ten years later, JJ decided to infuse Laotian cuisine with French cooking techniques to his Kaimuki pastry shop. The result has been a simply exquisite menu.

Sides: If you’re looking for a brunch to enjoy on Thanksgiving Day, Kai Market’s got you covered as well.

Adults pay $55, while children between the ages of 6 and 12 pay $15. Kids under 5 eat free.

Plantation Nights Thanksgiving Dinner //$59/$15 Since opening last year, Kai Market has treated its customers to the best Hawaii has to offer with fresh produce and local ingredients. Multi-ethnic cuisines are plentiful at this restaurant — particularly with Kai Market’s family-friendly

Plantation Nights Thanksgiving Dinner Table, billed as “A Thanksgiving Feast Inspired by Flavors and Traditions.” The meal costs $59 for adults and $15 for kids 6-12. Children under 5 eat free, provided it’s one child per paying adult.

holiday special

KANIKAPILAGRILLE

KOBESTEAKHOUSE

2169 Kalia Road (Outrigger Reef on the Beach) // Waikiki

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.// Waikiki

Traditional Oven Roasted Turkey //$15.95 Need a place to go for the holidays? Try Kani Ka Pila Grille this Thanksgiving, and feast on its featured dish: Traditional Oven Roasted Turkey. The meal comes with Link Sausage, Apple-Pecan Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Sweet Yam Mashed Potatoes

and Basil-Thyme Gravy. For an additional charge, diners also may try the grille’s Pumpkin Soup ($4.95), Pecan and Pear Salad ($6.95), Pumpkin Pie ($4.95) or Pecan Pie ($4.95). Either way, you’re definitely leaving the restaurant satisfied.

Call: 924.4990

Call: 941.4444

Hours: Daily, 6:30-10 a.m. (breakfast); 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (lunch/dinner).

Hours: Open daily, 5-10:30 p.m. (lounge); 5:30-10 p.m. (teppanyaki rooms)

Sides: While Kani Ka Pila Grille serves up some of the best dishes around, it also provides the finest in Hawaiian music entertainment. Among the weekly performers are Weldon Kekauoha (pictured) and Cyril Pahinui; the groups include Kaukahi and Manoa DNA.

Steak and Shrimp //$34.95 This Thanksgiving, enjoy one of Kobe Japanese Steak House’s most popular dishes — the Steak and Shrimp meal. A complete dinner comes with a teppan shrimp appetizer, a shabu-shabu soup (clear beef broth), teppan vegetables (mush-

rooms, onions, zucchini) rice, bean sprouts and tea.

Diners may also choose sides such as California Roll ($9), Spicy Tuna Roll ($11.50), assorted sushi platters ($15.95-$23.95), and desserts such as Rainbow Sherbet ($3.25). Delicious!

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NAPOLEON’SBAKERY

1450 Ala Moana Blvd., #2204 // Honolulu

Various locations around Oahu

Call: 941.6161

Website:www.napole onsbakery.com

Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Pumpkin Cheesecake //$28 Thanksgiving desserts are delicious — and plentiful — at La Palme D’Or. One of the sweet offerings is Pumpkin Cheesecake, a light and moist dessert wrapped in hazelnut and almond cookie crust with Cinnamon creme on top.

Beyond this dessert, featured

items include Pumpkin Tart ($18), pumpkin custard baked in a homemade, flaky tarte shell; Pumpkin Pudding ($3.60), a dreamy delight with whipped cream; and Mini Caramel Tarte ($3.55), which comes packed with macadamia and almonds.

Sides: Sweets rule at La Palme D’Or, particularly cakes. Birthday cakes are made in all shapes and sizes (6 inches, small; 12- to 16-inch cakes, large) and start at about $50. Wedding cakes generally range from single to three tiers, with prices starting at $100.

Sides: Kobe recently introduced pupus to its lounge menu, including Togarashi Fries ($5), Mini Sukiyahi ($5), Garlic Fried Rice ($5) and Garlic Pork Chops ($12).

But the lounge’s sushi bar remains and continues to serve up favorites such as the Dynamite (above).

Hours: Most locations open 24 hours. Items available while supplies last.

Pumpkin — Napoleon’s Flavor of the Month // Make some great additions to your Thanksgiving meal by including desserts from Napoleon’s Bakery. The pumpkin lineup is quite impressive: Pumpkin Cheesecake ($15.95), Sugarfree Pumpkin Delight Cake ($12.75), Pumpkin Crunch Pie

($9.60), Pumpkin Chiffon Pie ($8.70), Pumpkin Spice Cupcake ($2.55) and Pumpkin Cofee Cake Square ($1.55).

Items are available at all locations, except in Kahului, Maui.

Prices also are slightly higher at the Ala Moana and Pearlridge locations.

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Check out favorites such as Dobash, Chantilly and Haupia cakes, as well as its Banana Loaf.

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PANYABISTRO&BAR

THEROYALHAWAIIAN

711 Queen St. and Ala Moana Center // Kakaako

2259 Kalakaua Ave. // Waikiki

Call: 597.8880 and 946.6388

Call: 921.4600 Hours: Thursday, Nov. 25, 5-8 p.m.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. (catering service); and Monday-Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m.8 p.m. (full-service)

Pumpkin pies, cheesecake //$ $14 and up While Panya is completely sold out of its Thanksgiving Meal-to-Go packages, the bakerybistro still has a wealth of sweet treats available, including many of the pumpkin variety. Favorites include Pumpkin Pie ($14),

Pumpkin Custard Pie ($16) and Custard Pie ($16).

Another must-try is Panya’s Pumpkin Crunch ($16 for 6-by-6; $26 for 8by-8) and the New York Pumpkin Cheesecake ($45), which is new to the bakery’s menu.

Sides: Besides sweets, Panya offers some of the finest pupus and drinks for just $5 during Happy Hour — open all day on Sundays and Mondays, and 4-6 p.m. and 9-10:30 p.m.

Tuesday- Saturday.

Thanksgiving Day Dinner Buffet //$88/$57 Make Thanksgiving memorable by stopping in at The Royal Hawaiian for a scrumptious dinner in the famous Monarch Room. The buffet features a delicious spread of roasted free-range turkey, sushi and raw bar, as well as prime rib and fresh seafood

entrees. Once the main course is done, grab some of the most delectable desserts the Islands have to offer — i.e., Sweet Potato and Stone Fruit Brule tarts — and enjoy. Adults pay $88, while children between 6 and 12 years of age pay $57.

TROPIC’SBAR&GRILL

ZIPPY’SRESTAURANTS

2005 Kalia Road // Waikiki

Various locations around Oahu

Tropics Roasted Turkey //$47 Tropics Bar & Grill pampers its patrons with the ever-popular Tropics Roasted Turkey meal, which comes with Roast Turkey, Portuguese Sausage Bread Stuffing, Yukon Mashed Potatoes, Fall Vegetables Giblet Gravy and Homemade 16

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Sides: The Royal Hawaiian Hotel offers kamaaina and visitors several places to dine in, including the Surf Lanai Restaurant.

The outdoor beachside cafe provides both breakfast and lunch, with the specialty being mainland cuisine with tropical accents.

Call: 949.4321

Call: 973.0880

Hours: Open daily, 7-10 a.m. (breakfast); 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (lunch, dinner)

Hours: Thanksgiving specials are served from Tuesday, Nov. 23 through Thursday, Nov. 25, 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

Sides: Aside from its wonderful breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, Tropic’s offers a variety of desserts, including Coconut Mango Cake, Ginger Scented Lilikoi Creme Brulee and Kona Coffee Mascarpone Cheesecake — each of which costs $9.50.

Roast Turkey Plate //$9.55 (restaurant), $8.30 (fast-food) With more than two dozen locations around Oahu, Zippy’s will undoubtedly have an available seat for you and the family this Thanksgiving. Take advantage of the restaurant’s Roast Turkey Plate, which comes with poultry gravy,

and is served with hot vegetables, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and a choice of potatoes, french fries, or white or brown rice. Also available: Baked Ham ($8.20/$7.15), Roast Turkey/Baked Ham Combo ($11.20/$9.75) or Stuffed Opakapaka ($14.95).

Sides: Zippy’s offers Whole Turkey and Half Turkey as part of its Meals To Go packages. The Whole Turkey ($71.95) and Half Turkey ($37.95) packages should be preordered and picked up Nov. 24 or 25.

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IHOP has lowered its prices on some dishes, lowered the calorie count on others and added more than 20 new items to its menu. With new sandwich combinations and daily lunch specials, IHOP is out to prove that it’s not just about breakfast anymore.

“An Island Tradition” THANKSGIVING BUFFETS Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010 TURKEY, DIM SUM, LUAU BRUNCH BUFFET

Served from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm

Japanese Set Lunch

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TURKEY, PRIME RIB, SEAFOOD DINNER BUFFET

Roast turkey, slow roast prime rib, crab legs, sashimi, Hawaiian luau, Chinese entrees, international salads, pokes, seafood station, fresh clams, pepper salt shrimp, delicious desserts and much, much more! $27 adults $26 seniors $13.50 kids 5 to 12

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Additional locations in Kaneohe, Pearl City, Hilo and Waikiki

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you rely on that little plastic pop-up, your turkey is most likely way overcooked. Think about it: A tiny piece of plastic stuck into a completely frozen piece of meat, then heated to 350 degrees for three hours or more. How reliable can that be?

Get yourself a working kitchen thermometer. It’s a worthy investment.

• Defrostt the e turkey y on n Monday y Seriously. Every year I get calls to my radio show asking about the possibility of cooking a frozen bird. Write it on the calendar. Send yourself a text.

Put it on your iPad: “Take turkey out of freezer three days before cooking.”

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*Not to be combined with any other specials.

Must present coupon to recieve discount.

Excludes beverages. Expires Nov. 30, 2010.

Ask Jo by e-mailing: jmcc garry@ staradvertiser.com or tune in to Table Talk every Saturday at 10 a.m. on KHVH 830 AM.

For enthusiastic home cooks, Thanksgiving is one of the most challenging yet satisfying meals of the year. A Rockwellian table filled with perfectly roasted bird and traditional side dishes is a triumph for the enthusiastic culinary student.

But when you take a closer look, of the more than 45 million birds that will be cooked this coming Thursday, many will be far from perfect.

Here’s a quick guide to help make your Thanksgiving morning stress-free:

Notes: Above: The Bacon ‘n’ Beef Burger at IHOP is moist and juicy, with a distinct smoky taste.

Roast tom turkey, roast pig, dim sum, salads, pokes, appetizers, Hawaiian luau, Chinese entrees, delicious Desserts and much, much more! $22 adults $21 seniors $11 kids 5 to 12

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t might sound like a cheeseburger topped with bacon, but you really have to taste the new Bacon ‘n’ Beef Burger at IHOP to see what all the fuss is about. Hickorysmoked bacon ground into beef to become part of the patty gives this burger a distinctly smoky taste. Moist, juicy and with the taste of bacon in every bite, the burger has become an instant hit on the newly revised IHOP menu.

And for those who really love bacon, the new IHOP burger means there are plenty of ways to double up your bacon intake. The burgers are available from breakfast through dinner, so you can start the day with a Bacon ‘n’ Beef Bacon and Egg Cheeseburger (bacon burger topped with Cheddar cheese, crispy bacon and an egg), or stop by late night for a Monster Bacon ‘n’ Beef Cheeseburger (two juicy bacon and beef patties with American and Provolone cheese on a Romano Parmesan bun with lettuce,

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Sumo o Ramen n Where: 2919 Kapiolani Blvd., Market City Shopping Center

Call: 737.1868

Hours: Above: Carrie-Ann Ching and Mikki Tsuchida are regular customers at the Market City location of Sumo Ramen.

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Monday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

t Sumo Ramen, there’s a huge variety on the menu, and it’s different variety of noodles, curry and from a lot of other places.

“It’s a 10 out of 10! I think everybody local favorites such as gyoza.

We asked loyal customers Mikki should come and try it.”

Tsuchida and Carrie-Ann Ching what Mikki: they’d recommend from the extensive “I eat the mochiko chicken curry usualmenu. ly when I come. It’s pretty rare to find it; not a lot of other places have it.

Carrie-Ann n Ching: “It’s so good. The curry sauce makes “I came today for the chicken katsu curry; it’s my favorite thing at Sumo’s, but the mochiko chicken taste so good.

“And the gyoza are really, really good, so many things are good here. We come here as much as we can. We would come too. I’d recommend them to anyone.

“It’s casual, it’s not expensive and it’s five times a week, but I guess we come very well-priced. about two or three times a week.

“And we really like how nice everyone “The food is good and the customer service is awesome if you eat in the is here. They treat you really well when restaurant. Everybody who works here you come. That’s one of the reasons we (Market City) is so nice. There’s so much come back so often.”

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Featuring Strip Loin of Beef with Horseradish Cream and Thyme Cabernet Jus, Roasted Tom Turkey with Traditional Macadamia Nut & Water chestnut Dressing, Fire-Grilled Atlantic Salmon Filet with Sweet Pepper Cilantro Confetti & Yuzu Kosho Scented Nage, and much more.

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beachhousewaikiki.com • 921-4600 Complimentary valet parking.

Price does not include tax and gratuity.

Prices, hours, and menu items are subject to change.

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According to Bae, when the Soondae is steamed the juices of the stuffings infuse the casing, making a wonderful medley of tastes that meld perfectly together in your mouth.

Soondae can be prepared in multitude of ways, so much so that the town Sillim-dong has many restaurants dedicated solely to the dish.

Right now at Frog House the regular Soondae costs $16.95 and the stir-fried variety costs $17.95. Both versions come loaded with enough food and flavor to feed two, and Bae suggests enjoying the dish in the true Pojang-macha manner by pairing it with a beer or Soju (Korean vodka).

Those who prefer their meal with a little extra Korean spice can enjoy the Soondae Soup for $12.95.

All variations of Soondae can be found on Frog House’s everyday menu as well, but the special prices end today.

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Above: Soondae Soup ($12.95) is perfect for those who enjoy a bit of spice in their meals.

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ocal foodies for years have lauded Frog House Restaurant for its authentic Korean dishes served at extremely reasonable prices. The menagerie of delicacies include bulgogi, fried udon, steamed fish and yakinikus, not to mention pigs’ ears and black goat for those with a slightly more adventurous taste. Lunch specials start from $5.99 to $8.95, making it easy to sample a few new flavors or enjoy plate after plate of your favorite speciality.

Husband-wife team Gil-Sik Oh and Jeannie Bae took over ownership of the restaurant back in April of this year, but Frog House fans don’t need to worry about anything changing on the menu. Both Oh and Bae are originally from South Korea, so they know their stuff about what real Korean cuisine should be.

Oh moved to Hawaii 10 years ago and is head chef at the restaurant, meaning he’s the one cooking up all the different soups, stews, noodles and appetizers that have garnered raved revues over the past seven months.

Bae, who came to Hawaii in 1985, is in charge of running the business side of the restaurant, but you’ll also find her at the front of the house serving eager, hungry patrons.

In their rare spare time, the two enjoy teeing off on the greens for a round of golf; however, according to Bae, “ever since we open the business we are only focused on running the restaurant.”

And fans of the Frog House name can rest assured that won’t be going anywhere either.

“Our restaurant name translates as Toad House, not Frog House, as ‘toad’ is supposed to bring you a fortune, that’s what Korean folks believe,” says Bae. “I don’t know why they translate in different ways, but I just carried (the name) on.”

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w Hawaiian Music’s Always on Our Menu Made your dining reservations for Thanksgiving yet? We’ve got a choice of delicious entrees including traditional Oven Roasted Turkey with all the trimmings. But the best part of the meal on Nov. 25 will be the music on stage from 6 to 9 pm.

It features Kawika Kahiapo (pictured). Waikiki never sounded so good.

Who’s Jammin’ in Our Backyard Our Musical Ohana: Sat: Manoa DNA Sun: Mailani Mon: Sean Naauao Tue: Weldon Kekauoha Wed: Cyril Pahinui Thu: Kawika Kahiapo Fri: Kaukahi Special Engagement: Sat, Nov. 27: Vaihi All performances 6-9 pm. No cover.

Frog House Restaurant 1604 Kalakaua Ave.

Located poolside at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach 2169 Kalia Road, Honolulu, HI 96815 ph. 808.924.4990

951.9370

Free parking available on-site Open 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday

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Kamaaina rates from $139 per night.

Above: Owners Gil-Sik Oh and Jeannie Bae provide authentic Korean dishes for their customers.

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for $28. It’s exquisitely decorated and will surely add to your Thanksgiving spread.

This cheesecake is baked to perfection, filled with zesty pumpkin puree and spices. It’s topped with a light cinnamon crème and decked out with an almond and hazelnut cookie crust.

Cheesecake and pumpkin pie — both on their own — are my weaknesses. Combine the two, however, and it’s love.

Chef Akiko also continues to whip up her Pumpkin Pudding ($3.60), featuring a pumpkin custard topped with a whipped cream pumpkin puree. Smooth and sweet, it really is the perfect way to end a gigantic feast of turkey, ham and all the fixings.

Definitely save room for the Pumpkin Tarte ($18) and the Mini Caramel Tarte ($3.55). Made especially in celebration of Turkey Day, the pumpkin tarte consists of La Palme D’or’s delicious pumpkin custard baked in their homemade flaky tarte shell, topped with whipped cream.

As for the Mini Caramel Tarte ($3.55), if you’re a caramel aficionado, you won’t be able to resist. Just imagine, bittersweet caramel packed with walnuts, macadamia nuts, pistachio nuts

and almonds. And they’re small, too, so go ahead and have two!

Tanaka and her staff are already gearing up for Christmas, so get your Thanksgiving favorites while they’re still available. .

La Palme D’or Patisserie Ala Moana Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

941.6161

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Panya Bakery & Express East meets west at Panya Bakery, Bistro & Bar and owners Annie and Alice Yeung do it all.

They opened the first Panya location at McCully Shopping Center back in 1997. Today, with a Bakery & Express on Queen Street and a Bistro & Bar at Ala Moana Center, Panya has consistently been serving customers high-quality fusion cuisine.

And throughout the years they’ve also proven themselves when it comes to Thanksgiving dinner.

“Thanksgiving meals are increasingly popular, and we’re getting more and more return

2 JJ’s Pumpkin Cheese Pie and Pumpkin Cheesecake will leave you wanting more with each and every bite.

customers because they’re hot, fresh and ready to eat,” says Annie, who’s been serving these hearty meals for the past six years. The meal feeds six people and consists of tossed salad, pupus, dessert and, of course, your choice of turkey or ham.

But here’s the catch: The meals are sold out, hence the popularity. However, there is good news in store: Panya’s popular desserts are still readily available for you to indulge in.

Ranked among top holiday desserts are the Pumpkin Pie ($14), Pumpkin Custard Pie ($16), Custard Pie ($16) Pumpkin Crunch ($16 for 6-by-6; $26 for 8-

by-8) and the newly featured cheese, as not to overpower the New York Pumpkin Cheesecake flavor and spice of the pumpkin. ($45).

Panya Bakery & Express “Pumpkin Custard is quite 711 Queen St. (and Ala Moana popular, and our pumpkin Center location) crunch is always a good item,” 597.8880 Annie states, adding, “Our pies are less oily, light and not overly sweet — just like our normal Contact Alana Folen at pastries. It’s part of our consisdiningout@staradvertiser.com tent style.”

The Pumpkin Crunch is one of my personal favorites with its denser pumpkin pie filling with a cookie-like crunch base filled with chunks of walnut. And to complete this heavenly creation, it’s topped with a light cream

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2440 Kuhio Ave.

922 5555

www.hyshawaii.com

recipe Healthy & Fresh Ingredients

Chai’s Style Rabbit

SHABU SHABU Restaurant Try a Healthy

THANKSGIVING DINNER

Pan-seared Breast of Rabbit Roulade and Braised Rabbit Leg

20% OFF SHABU SHABU Valid Nov. 17-24, 2010

Serves 2-4 people

by Chef Chai Chaowasaree 942-5008

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

BYOB

Where: One Aloha Tower Drive

Call: 585.0011

Ingredients for Braised Rabbit • 1 whole rabbit, 2 pounds • 1 tablespoon flour, to dust rabbit • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil • 4 cloves garlic • 1 cup diced onion • 1/2 cup diced celery • 1 cup diced carrot • 1 whole tomato, cut in half • 3 bay leaves • 1/2 tablespoon whole black pepper • 1 stem thyme • 1 cup red wine • 1 cup veal stock • 2 cups chicken stock • Salt and pepper, to taste.

another minute.

• Add red wine, veal stock, chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then add tomato.

• Wrap bay leaves, thyme and whole black pepper in cheesecloth and add to the pot. Bring to a boil.

• Make sure to remove all scum then simmer for an hour or until the meat is tender. You also may put in the oven at 350 degrees for 1/2 hour.

• Remove cheesecloth bag, and separate the meat. With the hand mixer, puree vegetables in the stock until sauce is smooth. Set aside.

Preparation: • Clean and cut rabbit, separate legs and breast. (Save breast for later.) Dust rabbit legs with flour.

• In a stockpot, add vegetable oil and cook rabbit legs for about a minute on each side.

• Add garlic and onion cook for a minute to sweat the onion; add celery and carrot and cook for

Ingredients for Rabbit Roulade: • 2 pieces rabbit breast • 2 pieces caul fat, big enough to wrap meat • 2 carrot sticks, same length as breast, about 1/4-inch thick • 2 spears large asparagus • 1 whole egg • 1 cup panko (Japanese Bread Crumb)

(no corkage fee)

*Not to be combined with any other offers. Must present coupon.

Expires 12/31/10

Website: chaisislandbistro.com

Dinner Daily from 5pm 949 Kapahulu Avenue

• salt and pepper, to taste • 1 cup mashed potato

(corner of Kapahulu and Kaimuki Ave.)

FRESH

Preparation: • Precook carrot and asparagus by boiling in hot water for a minute, then shock with ice-cold water to stop them from cooking and keep the original color. Set aside.

• Season breast with salt and pepper and spread like a thin sheet.

Plate carrot and asparagus from one side to the other and roll meat over like a spring roll. Wrap with caul fat.

• Coat rabbit with beaten egg and Panko, and then fry until golden crispy. Cut to 4-5 small medallions • Put mashed potato on the plate and lean rabbit legs against the potato. Plate the breast next to leg and pour around rabbit jus.

Garnish with a stem of fresh thyme or rosemary.

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WHERE TO DINE AMERICAN

Symbol Key Breakfast

Atlantis Seafood & Steak

Fendu Boulangerie

Camellia Buffet

2284 Kalakaua Avenue 922-6868

2752 Woodlawn Dr. Manoa Marketplace 988-4310

930 McCully St. 951-0511/0611

Lunch

d.k Steakhouse

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

After Midnight

901 Hausten St. 952-9200

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Crispy Tacos

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941-4444

Yakiniku Camellia Buffet 2494 S. Beretania St. 944-0449

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

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

524-2020

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2380 Kuhio Ave. 923-2260

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

488-9727

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Panya

Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village

941-2835 • 1936 S. King St. Local Japanese Style Dining Dinner 5-Midnight • Late Pupus 10-2am

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NIGHTLY 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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AIEA RESTAURANT

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

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

Willows, The

BYOB - no corkage fee

Makino Chaya

Napoleon’s Bakery

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590 Farrington Hwy 692-9880

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

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

Catering

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine

La Palme D’or

Tropics Bar & Grill

Alcohol served

BUFFET

BAKERY

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

1 Child per Adult

102.95

$

Open Daily 7 am - 9 pm

Call Willows to place your order today.

888 N. Nimitz Hwy. #103

Serves 4-6 people

Hawaii’s Original Garden Restaurant Since 1944

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

RESTAURANT & 19TH PUKA

98-761 Oihana Place, Aiea • Ph: 486-3500

at the Colony Surf

Join us for a

Thanksgiving Day Dinner Buffet Thursday, November 25, 2010 4pm –9pm • Last seating at 8pm FEATURING: ROAST TURKEY, FARMER JOHN HAM, SEAFOOD CASSEROLE, SHOYU PORK, PRIME RIB CARVING STATION, SALADS & DESSERTS PLUS A LOT MORE! INCLUDES SELF SERVE SOFT DRINKS, COFFEE & TEAS.

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Michel’s . . . After Dark

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

Monday thru Saturday only

Reservations 8pm & later on mentioning this ad.

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

Call early for Reservations 486-3500

www.michelshawaii.com | 923-6552 | 2895 Kalakaua Ave.

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CALL FOR BANQUETS, RECEPTIONS & PARTIES 728-3463

FREE VALET PARKING

WHERE TO DINE CAFE

CATERERS Anytime Cafe

A Catered Experience

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

237 Kalihi Street, 845-0320

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

949-4321

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant Liliha Square 524-1628

ON ON On On at McCully

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

at McCully 1110 McCully St. 946-8833

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

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

1018 McCully St. 942-0012

909 Isenberg St. 941-6641

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

CHINESE

Zap Cafe & Lounge

Maple Garden /Yen King

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

111 N. King St. 521-8268

Kahai Street Kitchen Koko Cafe

Golden Duck

Seafood Village Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa

Mandalay (The)

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

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

Signature dishes offered as Daily Specials BRUNCH BUFFET Prepared by Renown Executive Chef DAVID YAMAMOTO

November 25, 2010 8am-2pm

Thursday, November 25, 2010 11A.M. till Midnight Complete Dinners Served

Thanksgiving Turkey w/Ham

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

Hot & Ready to Serve

Relax and Enjoy Thanksgiving with your Family & Friends!

Thanksgiving Turkey Package

The American N.Y. Steak Seafood Continental

12 $ 1625 $ 1395 $

BREAKFAST SPECIAL Eggs Benedict Royal

975

$

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

Limited Quantities.

CATERING HOTLINE 783-7901

www.theCateringHotline.com

Delicious Deserts $29.95 Adults $15.95 Kids (5-12yrs) $4.95 Kids (4-5yrs)

PRIME RIB TURKEY DINNER BUFFET Cold Station

Carving Station: Garlic Roasted Prime Rib with Au Jus and Guava Glazed Ham Great Entrée: Roast Tom Turkey, Upcountry Stuffing, Seafood Newburg, Salmon Dynamite, Garlic & Rosemary Chicken, Steamed Snow Crab Legs, Autumn Vegetable Stir Fry, and much, much more!

580 Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

$79.95 Thanksgiving Turkey Package

12999

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

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

Cook-To-Order Omelet Station Carving Station: Garlic Roast Prime Rib of Beef and Guava Glazed Ham Great Entrée: Roast Tom Turkey, Upcountry Stuffing, Seafood Black Bean Sauce, Garlic & Rosemary Chicken, Ehu Ale Braised Short-Ribs, Baked Salmon w/Crabmeat, Assorted Breakfast Meats, Steamed Snow Crab Legs, Autumn Vegetable Stir Fry, and much, much more!

Delicious Desserts $35.95 Adults $18.95 Kids (5-12yrs) $5.95 Kids ($5.95 4-5yrs)

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

$

Call 783-7901

Cold Station

590 Farrington Hwy

692-9880

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

ONE FREE

Mini Okinawan Sweet Potato & Kalua Pork Cakes

Ricotta Stuffed Chicken

Soft Shell Crab Alfredo

237 KALIHI ST.

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

ph 845-0320 fax 842-4273 kahaistreet-kitchen.com

ON ON at McCully Chinese Restaurant

1110 McCully St. • 946-8833 (Corner of McCully & Young St.)

Special Economy Menu for 10

159

$

228

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Seafood Scallop Egg Soup Chinese Chicken Salad Peking Duck with Bun Abalone with Choi Sum Steamed Sea Bass with Ginger Onion Honey Walnut Shrimp Minute Chicken Cake Noodle Steamed Rice FREE Crispy Gau Gee!

(2 table limit)

Gift Certificates Available Call for details and reservations.

Find menus and $5 coupon at www.ononhawaii.com

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

Sitting at 10:30am & 12:30pm

Sitting at 5pm & 7:30pm

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

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

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

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

ADULT BUFFET

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

Not to be combined with any other offer.

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

(Corner of Kahai and Kalihi)

1055 Alakea St. • 525-8585

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

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

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

Kani Ka Pila Grille

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

2169 Kalia Rd, Outrigger Reef on the Beach

Kit N Kitchen

JJ Bistro & French Pastry

Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar

924-4990

451 Piikoi St. 4725 Bougainville Dr. 783-7901

FILIPINO

Ala Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level 946-6388

Kenny’s Restaurant

Ranch House, The 449 Kapahulu Avenue, 2nd Floor 737-4461

Kenny’s Express

Tanaka Saimin

2nd Floor, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center 922-9333

888 N. Nimitz Hwy #103 524-2020

November Special

Open Thanksgiving Day

All To Go Orders

10% OFF Lunch & Dinner

Call In Your Orders Today!

Moiliili . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .951-5696 (KOZO) Kahala Mall . . . . . . . .738-5696 (KOZO) Pearlridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .483-6805 Pearl City by Wal-Mart . .455-6805

Call the one nearest you.

739-0993

1620 N. School St. 841-0931

(must present ad) EXPIRES 11/30/10

Catering & Party Rooms Available

Lunch Daily 11-2pm OPEN THANKSGIVING DAY 11am-2pm Dinner Pearl City 5-9pm

803 Kam Hwy • 455-5888

Thai Cuisine

WWW.KOZOSUSHIHAWAII.NET

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

Zippy’s

1010 University Avenue 942-7622

3447 Waialae Ave.

I Love Country Cafe

Wailana Coffee House

IHOP

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

951-6297

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

Delicatessen & Catering Orderr Now for your Holiday Parties for Home or Office Deli Hours: Wed-Sun 6am-2pm After hours catering available

946-2073 • 2710 South King St. www.fukuyadeli.com

THANKSGIVING SPECIAL!

NOVEMBER 25-28, 2010

RESTAURANT

SUNTORY Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com

922-5511

15% OFF

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

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Fried Dumpling Salad Cream of Pumpkin Soup Rib Eye Steak:

a Ala Mooaunrt Food CNow Open

CA LL FOR RE SER VAT ION S

8oz. pan fried with peppercorn sauce. Served with mashed potato, stuffing and vegetables.

Turkey Breast: Try our Signature Dish….

The Royal Platter – Serves 2

Waikiki Location Coming Soon

4 Lamb Chops, 8 Garlic Shrimp, Greek Salad, Greek Fries, Hummus, Pita Bread, Baklava.

BYOB (no corkage fee)

Lightly breaded, sauteed with mushrooms in marsala remi glaze sauce. Served with mashed potato, stuffing and vegetables.

Chef’s Selection Dessert $19.95 MARKET CITY SHOPPING CENTER

www.thefatgreek.net

3040 Waialae Ave (corner of St. Louis & Waialae) 734-0404 Open daily 11am-10pm • take-out and catering available

2919 Kapiolani Blvd.

735-3888

Mon - Fri 10 am to 12 mid • Sat 8 am - 12 mid • Sun 8 am - 10 pm

10% OFF Credit Card Sale Only (With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items Excludes set menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials. Not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 11/30/10.

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant Liliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Celebrating 10 Years!

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

15% OFF(Charge) • 25% OFF(Cash) Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash) 15% OFF Roast Pork, Roast Duck & Char Siu Happy Day Chinese Restaurant 3553 Waialae Avenue

738-8666 |

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10.95

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

$

24.95

Receive a bonus $15 Romabucks for every $50 in gift card purchases Not to be combined with any other promo/discount/special. Romabucks are redeemable Jan. 3rd - Mar. 28th, 2011 Romabucks can be redeemed only where the gift cards were purchased. Guest must show original gift card purchase receipt when redeemed.

per person (4 people minimum)

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

SeafoodvillageHyatt.com Ask about our Kama‘aina Discount

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

AIEA/PEARLRIDGE 98-150 Kaonohi St. • 487-9911

WAIKIKI 1972 Kalakaua Ave. • 942-2121

Parking Available • www.tonyromas.com

WHERE TO DINE Chai’s Island Bistro

Top of Waikiki

Aloha Tower Market Pl. 585-0011

Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

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

ITALIAN

3040 Waialae Ave. 734-0404

580 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

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

Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

*with purchase of any entree & this ad.

Valid between 4:30pm-6:30pm; Dine-in only; Not to be combined with any other offer.

Expires 12/31/10.

Pumpkin Cheesecake $28.00 Pumpkin Tarte $18.00 Pumpkin Pudding $3.60 Mini Caramel Tarte $3.55

DINNER BUFFET EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY 95 5-9PM $

16

(Place your order by 11/21, Sunday)

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

1785 S. King St. Open Daily

947-6065

941-6161

$ 7.50

1936 South King St. 941-2835

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

Thanksgiving Seasonal Special Delights

Japanese Restaurant 2pc. SHRIMP AND 4pc. VEGETABLE TEMPURA WITH HOT OR COLD UDON OR SOBA & 4pc. GYOZA

Kochi

JAPANESE

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

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

Ward Centre Auahi St. Shops 1200 Ala Moana Blvd.

596-0066

Monsoon India

Stage Restaurant

Kobe Japanese Steak House

Bella Mia Pizzeria

Z Pizza

INDIAN

Sam Choy’s BLC

1137 11th Avenue 737-1937 2222 S. Beretania St. 941-4400

The Fat Greek

Restaurant Row 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

1345 South King St. 942-4848

Bella Mia Italian

GREEK

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Hinone Mizunone

11am - 3am

327 Keawe St. Free validated parking at Wet Okole.

585-9545

Christmass Cookiee Giftt Box Panya’s popular Gingerbread & assorted homemade cookies “all individual sealed packed” in our gift box finished with a holiday touch.

Large gift box- (20pcs) Pre-order $23

Reg. Retail $26

Reg. price includes the Panya large shopping bag. (Pre-order price add $1 for the bag)

Small gift box – (10 pcs) Pre-order $12

Reg. Retail $15

Add rice for $1.00 • Not to be combined with any other coupons • Limited time only OPEN TUE-SUN LUNCH

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

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

536-3035

Buy one dinner entree, receive 2nd entree

Ala Moana 946-6388 597-8880

THANKSGIVING DAY SPECIAL!

FREE 1 DOZEN CRISPY WONTONS

50% OFF valid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad Expires 11/30/10.

Pre- order deadline Dec 5th for the special price and schedule for later pick-up.

BROTHERS CAZIMERO Every Wednesday

WITH PURCHASE OF ANY SIZE PARTY TRAY

KOREAN CUISINE

• LUNCH $14.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM • DINNER $21.95 3 PM -10 PM Including: Kal Bi, Sirloin, Chicken, Spicy Pork, Sashimi

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE SUNDAY................................... Melveen Leed

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

MONDAY ................................. Jerry Santos & Hula TUESDAY ................................. Robert Cazimero & Hula THURSDAY.............................. CLOSED BRUCE SHIMABUKURO Nov. 26 Only

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

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

(Minute Chicken Cake Noodle, Beef Broccoli, Chinese Chicken Salad, Gon Lo Mein, ETC.)

Call & Place Your Order 4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala 1221 S. King St. 737-7188 • 737-7288 597-8088

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

10:30AM-11PM EVERYDAY

930 McCully St. • 951-0511 / 951-0611 D I N I N G

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Makino Chaya

Sushi Ichiban

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

1 Aloha Tower Dr. 2nd Flr. 585-6360

3579 Waialae Ave. 737-8820

2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

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

Sansei Seafood Restaurant

Orine Sarang Chae 905-A Keeaumoku St. 955-0646

Richo 3008 Waialae Ave. 734-2222

Ton Ton Ramen

Sushi Company

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort 2552 Kalakaua Ave, 931-6286

1604 Kalakaua Ave. 951-9370

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

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

1334 Young St. 593-2064

Frog House Restaurant

Tanaka of Tokyo

Sumo Ramen

Red Cafe

WHERE TO DINE KOREAN

Yakiniku Million

95-050 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu 677-5388

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

Open 10-4 Thanksgiving Day

6 DISCOUNT

735-8488

on a Second Dinner

Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine

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

2919 Kapiolani Boulevard • Market City Shopping Center

3 DISCOUNT

$

Orine Sarangchae

RYCROFT ST

Open Everyday 10am - 2am

KAHEKA ST

LIONA ST Enter 1st driveway on right

AHANA ST

KEEAUMOKU ST

50% OFF

2nd Pho of equal or lesser value expires 11/24/10

OR A

Korean Cuisine

ALL PHO

BUY ONE, GET ONE

LUNCH arting SPECIALS st from $ Daily 10-3

5.99

905-A Keeaumoku St. • 955-0646

AUTHENTIC KOREAN DISHES

THANKSGIVING

BRUNCH BUFFET THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25

when Dining Alone

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

Expires 12/2/10

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

Try Our Ono Ahi Nitsuke!

Customer Favorites: Marinated Fried Chicken BBQ Stick • Saimin Corned Beef Hash Tempura Oxtail Soup

Featuring

Black Goat Pot Stew & Pork Bone with Potato Soup Lunch Specials & Plates starting at $5.99

10:00 AM TO 3:00 PM ADULTS: $23.95 CHILDREN (10 AND UNDER) $12.95 CALL TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION

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

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT & DELICATESSEN

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

951-MAXS (6297)

Since 1945

RECEIVE A

$

Serving Hawaii for 75 Years!

2746 Kaimuki Ave

1604 Kalakaua Ave • 951-9370 Mon–Sat: 11 am - 2 am • Sun: 11 am - 10 pm

GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE

732-1656

ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

Celebrate the Holidays! king Now Ta tions Reserva

1 lb. Roasted Rib Eye Garlic Steak

24.95

$

9” Pies $14.95 Each

Choose from: Pumpkin Cheese Banana Cream • Key Lime

Till the end of the year.

(All pies need to be ordered in advance.)

Thanksgiving Special: Prime Rib and Turkey Dinner

Three (8”) Cakes for $60 (reg. $90)

only

Choose from: Tiramisu, Lilikoi, Red Velvet & More!

Good on Thanksgiving Day only

4 Course Meal $24.70

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

Reservations

(808)946-3355

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

3447 Waialae Avenue • 739-0993 • jjfrenchpastry.com

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

922-6868

WHERE TO DINE MEXICAN

PACIFIC RIM

Hot Pot Shabu Shabu

11th Avenue Mexitlan Grill

3660 on the Rise

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

3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

El Charro Mexicano Aiea Restaurant

The Ocean House Restaurant

THAI

629 Keeaumoku St. 953-2340

Bangkok Chef Pho Kitchen 2919 Kapiolani Blvd.

735-8488

Blue Ocean Thai

SHABU SHABU

OKAZUYA

Green Papaya

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

2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277

99-115 Aiea Heights Drive 488-9727

VIETNAMESE

1518 Makaloa St. 942-5008

Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering

Shabu Shabu Bangkok

2710 S. King St. 946-2073

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

YOGURT

327 Keawe St. 585-9545

Yogen Fr u¨ z

Souvaly Thai Cuisine

1102 Fort Street Mall Windward Mall

803 Kam Hwy. 455-5888

Most Delicious Thai Food in Town!

Immensely Popular Plate Lunch For $5.70

#3 Fried Chicken Wings

Coming Soon to 900 N. Nimitz Hwy 1627 Nuuanu Ave 585-8839 Mon-Sat 10:30am-9pm; Sun 12n-8pm 2955 E. Manoa Rd 988-0212

Call for take out

www.bangkokchefexpress.com

Happy Thanksgiving!

Photo Birthday h wit

50% OFF Birthday Meal Minim

FREE Sanrio Gift on your Birthday *Reservation parties only *Must have valid photo ID

I.D. with valid son er p ch ea for

LUNCH & AFTERNOON TEA 10:30 am-4:00 pm Mon-Fri $14.98 • Sat & Sun $18.98

e val on actual BirthdidayID Ala Wai Blvd.

Food Pantry

Kanekapolei St

*Res

um party includes 1 Birth of 4 adults day person *Must hav

Wailina St

ITTY HEeLrvLatiOon Kparties only

Kuhio Ave

© 1976, 2010 Sanrio Co. Ltd.

Tel: 808-923-2260 2380 Kuhio Ave. • www.makittii.com

$2/2 hr. parking Miramar at Waikiki Mon-Fri 5:30pm-9:30pm Sat & Sun all day DINNER 5:30-9:30 pm Mon-Thurs $32.98 • Fri, Sat, & Sun $33.98

Thursday, November 25th Caesar Salad • Lobster Bisque Roast Turkey • Gourmet Stuffing • Homemade Gravy Mashed Potatoes • Cranberry Sauce • Green Beans & Carrots • Homemade Pumpkin Cheesecake Lunch or Dinner $49.95 3 Hours Free Parking • Res. 922.3600 or opentable.com R o y a l H a w a i i a n C e n t e r, B l d g C , L e v e l 3 808.922.3600 • wolfgangssteakhouse.net D I N I N G

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Bella Mia Pizzeria

W

hen you’re in the mood for Italian cooking, Bella Mia Pizzeria on South Beretania Street is an excellent choice. With a menu reflecting Italian classic dishes as Baked Ziti ($9.95) and Manicotti ($9.95), appetizers such as Fried Calimari ($8.95), and madeto-order pizza rolls as Calzone ($10.95), Bella Mia is buonissima! Call 941.4400.

Above: General manager Jimmy Suli tosses dough while preparing a pizza order. Inset: The 10inch Supreme pizza ($12.95), which includes pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, sausages and black olives, is a customer favorite.

1 | David and Kevin Eastman 2 | Pepper and cheese shakers, along with a menu, are just some items you might find on a table at Bella Mia. 3 | Sean and Reiko Flannagan 4 | Lee Chuck and Lloyd Tark 5 | The Stromboli ($10.95) comes with sausage, pepperoni, peppers, onions, mushrooms, black olives, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese. 6 | Chris, Anthony, Christopher and Barbara Natale.

Photos by Leah Friel

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