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Makino Chaya president of operations Jo Makino (back) and executive kitchen manager John Arciaga with a bounty of delicious shabu shabu selections, including King Crab, Dungeness Crab, meat, vegetables and more.

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Makino Chaya capitalizes on the hot pot craze by adding shabu shabu to an already robust menu that features Washugyu beef and an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet. See page 4 | Leah Friel photo

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By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

Sizzling

Stews for every appetite

here are certain things in life that put an automatic smile on my face — my family, friends, my dog, Kea, innocent babies, beautiful sunny days and random acts of kindness — the list goes on. However, when food enters the picture, there’s one dish and one dish alone that I adore, one that no matter what I’m craving, I can eat it and be totally satisfied — that’s beef stew! This delicious creation is serious comfort food at its best. Imagine the combination of vegetables and meat mixed with the perfect gravy atop mounds of rice! And if

Above: The editor makes a quick stop at Rainbow Drive-In to feast on its onolicious Beef Stew ($6.25).

and Sundays. “We alternate the beef stew with our curry stew each week,” Rainbow Drive-In vice president Jim Gusukuma explains. Priced at $6.25, loyal patrons receive a heaping portion of beef stew made with boneless stew cut beef, carrots, onions and celery, served with two scoops of rice and a hefty portion of macaroni salad. But what sets this plate of stew apart from the rest is the special blend of spices that give it that extra kick. “We’re not giving away our secrets,” Gusukuma says. “But I can say that our tomato-based stew is initially cooked the day before serving and then cooked and thickened again prior to offering it to our customers — it’s a known fact that the stew tastes better on the second day,” he adds with a laugh. Agreed! It's no wonder locals and visitors alike are flocking this famous estabRainbow Drive-In It’s been said that at the end of every lishment to get a taste of the rainbow. rainbow there lies a pot of gold, yet here Rainbow Drive-In at Rainbow Drive-In it’s the pot of stew 3308 Kanaina Ave. that patrons are after — myself included. 737.0177 Keep in mind, the beef stew is a special on the menu and is only offered every other week on Wednesdays, Saturdays

the stew is made from the heart and with the right amount of love, then you can probably bet that it’s ono to the max. Now, I usually rely on the aid of my handy dandy crock pot to cook up the perfect stew, yet this week I was graciously treated to some of the most “Ono, You Know” worthy stews our island has to offer. So, while the kitchen may be “stewing” this time of the year, I bet you the holy commandments of all things stew are strictly followed by the talented chefs at the following establishments.

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akino Chaya is constantly upping the ante of what customers can expect to receive for their dollars’ worth. Earlier this year, the uberpopular buffet restaurant expanded its repertoire with the re-introduction of a pre-set menu that was included in the all-youcan-eat buffet price. Well, Makino Chaya’s done it again, because now diners can shabu shabu to their hearts’ content for the all-inclusive set dinner price of $29.98 MondayThursday and $30.98 Friday-Sunday. (Lunch costs $13.98 Monday-Friday, $16.98 Saturday-Sunday but does not include shabu shabu.) “It’s like Disneyland here — you pay an admission and then you get to try everything,” laughs Jo Makino, president of operations. The Aiea eatery just began offering the hot pot options earlier this summer after watch-

ing the steady rise in shabu shabu’s popularity. “The basic cuisine in Japan was teriyaki, tempura and stuff like that, but now that a lot of people are getting familiar with Japanese food, they’re starting to venture out in other directions,” Makino explains. “Hot pots are getting pretty big, so we want to grow with the trends too.” Each shabu shabu hot pot is portioned into halves and filled with both a miso and shoyu broth so diners have a choice of how to cook their meal, and all orders come with vegetables like shiitake mushrooms, choy sum, Napa cabbage and such. “They can order the seafood shabu shabu, where there is going to be King Crab, Dungeness Crab, Fresh Oysters, Shrimp, Clams,” says Makino. Or folks can indulge with a platter of Washugyu beef, a specialty made by crossing the famous Japanese Black Wagyu (the cattle used to make Kobe beef) and the finest American Black

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Angus. “It’s kind of like an American Kobe beef,” Makino says. And just like Kobe cattle, Washugyu cows are raised in the best of conditions. “They feed (the cattle) beer to relax the muscles, they give it massages. It’s very organic,” Makino says. “The cow

lives a stress-free life, and that makes the meat more tender, more flavorful, and that’s why we’re going to use that kind of beef.” Unlike other restaurants, where a single serving of Washugyu can cost between $40 and $50, Makino Chaya is offering this super prime beef at all-you-

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Makino Chaya capitalizes on the hot pot craze by adding shabu shabu to an already robust menu that features Washugyu beef and an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet. See page 4 | Leah Friel photo

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MAKINO CHAYA Where: Westridge Shopping Center, 98-150 Kaonohi St. Call: 486.5100 (Westridge Shopping Center) Lunch Hours/Prices: 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday-Friday ($13.98) 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday ($16.98) Dinner Hours/Prices: 5:45-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday ($29.98) 5:30-9 p.m. Friday-Sunday ($30.98) Note: Yakiniku not offered here

Where: Makino-Makittii in Waikiki, 2380 Kuhio Ave. Call: 923.2260 (Waikiki) Lunch Hours/Prices: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday ($14.98) 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday ($18.98) 5:30-9:30 p.m. daily (Happy Buffet, $22.98) Dinner Hours/Prices: 5:30-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday ($34.98) 5:30-10 p.m. Friday-Sunday ($35.98) Parking: $2 for two hours only at Miramar in Waikiki, 5:30-10 p.m., Monday-Friday; Saturday and Sunday all day Note: Makino-Makittii also is offering Washugyu beef and yakiniku platters — complete with Washugyu, seafood, live abalone and vegetables — in its all-you-caneat buffet. No shabu shabu offered here.

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John Arciaga and president of operations Jo Makino

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2 Assorted seafood and vegetables

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any sweet tooth. 4 Seafood abounds at Makino Chaya. 5 Miso Butterfish Bento ($4.97) 6 Irene Lei Kamelo samples shabu shabu. 7 Carl Melson with the flavorful Washugyu

beef — just a portion of the 20,000 pounds of beef that’s available.

can-eat portions (during dinner hours only), so customers can indulge with a 3- to 4-ounce steak stir-fried on the teppanyaki, or opt for thinner slices of the tender beef that cook perfectly in the bubbling broths of the shabu shabu hot pot. “We ordered around 20,000 pounds of the Washugyu, so we’re going to serve that until it runs out,” Makino explains of the extravagant offer. “It’s kind of like, ‘for a limited time’ right now, but if it runs out, maybe we can order more or offer it as a special.” On top of that, Makino Chaya still offers its renowned all-you-can-eat seafood buffet,

a true smorgasbord of Snow Crab, King Crab, Garlic Dungeness Crab, Soft Shell Crab, Lobster, Garlic Shrimp, Green Mussels, Manila Clams and a wide assortment of poke. “Ahi Poke, Tako Poke, Top Shell Poke, Green Mussel Poke, you name it, we got it,” Makino says with a smile. “You can splurge on all the seafood you want here — it’s the best quality you can get.” That guarantee extends to the menu as well, where hungry guests can order madeto-order plate after plate of Miso Butterfish, Puri Puri Shrimp, Sake Shio Yaki, Iddako

Karage, Pork Katsu, Shrimp Tempura, Soft Shell Crab and more. “We fry the Shrimp Tempura and the Soft Shell Crab to order, that way we can control the quality so when it comes to your table it’s nice and crispy,” Makino notes, adding there also is an array of fresh sushi and sashimi all made-to-order, including Uni, Hamachi, Soft Shell Crab Roll, Ahi, Salmon and, of course, the Fresh Oysters. “We’re like a Costco of restaurants, where you can find any kind of Japanese cuisine you could ever want,” Makino contends. “We’ve got it all!”

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Other popular menu items are Chicken with Mixed Vegetables ($7.45 half, $10.49 full) — white meat chicken mixed with mushrooms, pea pods, fresh broccoli and carrots in a tasty brown sauce — and Chicken Chow Mein ($7.95), panfried soft noodles served with bean sprouts and fresh scallions. While the eatery “People are always looking for low-fat (dining) options,” says provides its customers with a large selection of Chinese cuisine, Li says that owner Winnie Li, who has managed the eatery for the past five years. “We only use California Wok does not have a “signature” dish, because of the wide-ranging canola oil, fresh vegetables and we cook with fresh ingredients. When people call palates of its clientele. and order, the dishes are cooked to order (so everything is fresh).” “It really depends on the people,” she says. “Some people like chicken, With the slogan “You never imagined that healthy Chinese food shrimp or beef, while others are vegetarians. If they’re vegetarian, we offer could be this tasty,” California Wok first opened in Hawaii in 2001, them dishes with tofu or only vegetables. If they only like chicken or with the mission to provide locals with healthy, yet flavorful, chicken breast, we’ll suggest our Lemon Chicken ($7.45 half, $10.49 full) Chinese cuisine. This standard still remains, according to Li, or our Hot, Spicy Orange Flavor Chicken ($7.45 half, $10.49 full), which who points out that health-conscious customers can even see is fried. If they want soft chicken, we’ll offer Chicken with Broccoli how many calories are in each menu item before deciding what ($7.45 half, $10.49 full) or Chicken with Asparagus ($8.59 half, $11.55 to order. full).” “We print the calories on the menu,” Li explains. “We also print California Wok also offers party pans (available in medium and large out whether the dish is spicy or not spicy (signified by a chili pepsizes), featuring some of its most popular entrees such as Beef and per). The happy face symbol stands for light or low-fat dishes.” Broccoli and Shrimp with Mixed Vegetables. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., the restaurant offers The majority of California Wok’s customers are workers from stores customers a variety of menu items for lunch and dinner. in Ala Moana Center — who receive a 10 percent discount — as Favorites on the lunch menu include Sweet and Sour well as office or hospital workers, according to Li. While dining Chicken or Pork ($7.35), Shrimp with Mixed Vegetables in is a common option for the mall employees, California ($8.29), Shrimp with Asparagus ($8.45), Beef Szechwan Wok’s takeout and delivery service are frequently utilized. Style ($7.45) or Mongolian Beef ($7.45). Items on lunch “We deliver from Ala Moana to anywhere within four miles,” menu are served with steamed rice and salad. Li says. “Delivery is free with a minimum order of $15.” “People who like white meat can order Chicken with In the upcoming fall months, California Wok plans to Broccoli ($7.35) — sliced white meat chicken expand its menu further with the addition of Shrimp with fresh broccoli in a light, delicious Egg Foo Young Noodle Soup ($9.95). sauce — or Chicken with Mushrooms “We’re going to make a noodle soup and Pea Pods ($7.35),” Li says. “Our (called) Shrimp Egg Foo Young because Crispy or Tender Orange Flavor this is a noodle soup,” Li says. “You can Chicken ($7.35) and General Tzo’s choose what type of noodle you want — Chicken ($7.99) are popular, too. The General egg noodle, chow fun noodle or vermicelli noodle. We plan to Tzo’s Chicken is a little spicy and the sauce is tasty.” add this dish (to our menu) in September or October.”

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or a Japanese take on Tawainese cuisine with a modern and sophisticated twist, enter Jin Din Rou and be ready to take on a dining experience and food journey like no other. This magnificently chic and stylish restaurant is located on the corner of King and Kaheka streets and welcomes patrons with one thing in common — an intense desire to sink their teeth into Xiao Long Bao aka Shanghai soup dumplings. “We sell close to 1,000 Xiao Long Bao a day in addition to excellent noodle dishes and other Taiwanese-style favorites,” says restaurant manager Bob Suzukawa.

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And albeit delicious, do keep in mind that Xiao Long Bao is accompanied with three-step instructions and a caution label. Why, you may ask? Well, if you’re not careful, you’ll be squirting hot soup at your tablemate across from you, or on yourself for that matter, with each and every bite — it is called soup dumplings for a reason. Don’t be intimidated; the instructions are easy to follow. First simply dip the soup dumpling from the bamboo steamer basket into the recommended black vinegar, then carefully place it on your soup spoon before piercing it with your chopsticks. Soup will spill from the dumpling into your spoon, allowing you to enjoy a burst of flavors as you slurp up the soup along with the dumpling itself.

“We present you with 10 varieties of Xiao Long Bao (starting at $5.90) to choose from, such as Steamed Dumpling with Seafood Broth and Steamed Dumpling with Spicy Chili Flavor, the original Pork Xiao Long Bao and Oolong Xiao Long Bao,” Suzukawa says. “Chen Wen Cheng is our master dim sum chef from Taiwan and he makes the Xiao Long Bao wraps by hand, along with the savory broth and fillings like pork, chicken and shrimp — everything is fresh,” Suzukawa explains. It’s evident that Xiao Long Bao is the mainstay here and takes center stage when it comes to satisfying your appetite. However, there are many other exquisite dishes prepared by skilled chefs, like

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WHERE: 1491 S. King St., Ste. 105 CALL: 947.1133 HOURS: Open daily, 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. (lunch) and 5 - 11 p.m. (dinner) 1 Steamed Dumpling with Oolong Tea Flavor ($9.50, 6 pieces) 2 Chef Hiromasa Yamanaka hard at work in the kitchen. 3 General manager Bob Suzukawa with Xiao Long Bao. 4 Spicy Chili Flavor Xiao Long Bao ($6.50, 4 pieces; ($9.50, 6 pieces) 5 Mapo Tofu ($9.50) 6 Tan Tan Noodle ($9.99) 7 Jin Din Rou’s modern interior 8 Mu Shu Pork ($9.50 small, $18 large)

Hiromasa Yamanaka, that are palate-worthy as well. According to Suzukawa, the most requested noodle dish is the Tan Tan Noodle ($9.99), featuring a piping hot bowl of flour noodles in a thick sesamebased broth, for which the sesame seeds are grounded fresh every day. “That (Tan Tan Noodle), along with our Sweet and Sour Pork and Ban Ban Ji (boiled chicken with sesame sauce) appetizer, are among our top sellers here,” he says. Now, if you prefer a bit of a kick to your meal, opt for the Mapo Tofu ($9.50), showcasing an enticing blend of bean curd Szechuan-style with savory morsels of ground pork. “This Mapo Tofu is little different than what’s

served at your typical Chinese restaurant,” Suzukawa admits. “It’s spicier and the gravy is thick and not very sweet, but it has tons of flavor. “I also recommend the Mu Shu Pork ($9.50 small, $18 large). It consists of stir-fried pork with egg and Jew’s ear, along with a dash of shoyu.” For the lunchtime crowd, Jin Din Rou also offers a wide selection of lunch combinations, presenting diners with a sampling of dumplings, noodles or fried rice, and salad and main dish, if desired. “We’ve started to serve monthly specials in addition to everything else on our menu — and depending on the popularity we may just add it as a permanent item (on the menu),” Suzukawa says. “For the rest of this month and into

September, we’re promoting a Chef’s Appetizer Plate ($25) that varies daily depending on the chef’s choice. For example, it could be something like steamed chicken, char siu, steamed shrimp, jellyfish and squid,” he adds. “Along with that we’re also featuring Jin Din Rou Fried Chicken Legs ($18), served with shoyu and lemon sauce, and Big Crispy Fried Noodle ($13.50) with pork and bean sprouts.” So, while Jin Din Rou’s expansive menu may be overwhelming for the indecisive diner, the trick here is to order a few delectable entrees for the table to share while taking on piles of baskets of Xiao Long Bao. There’s no MSG here, just mounds of remarkable food that you won’t soon forget.

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Take a sweet bite of decadence at La Palme By Alana Folen

hen it comes to all the sweeter things in life ,Patisserie La Palme D’or has got you covered. In 2006, owner Hiromi Tanaka brought this exquisite Japanese pastry concept to Ala Moana Center, and with the help of head pastry chef Akiko Kimura

and the rest of the staff, she’s has been able to offer renowned cakes, pastries, desserts, sandwiches, croissants and more. “Akiko is always creating treats that go with the season,” Tanaka says. “And we always have our signature desserts like the Palme Chocolat, Panna Cotta and Baked Cheesecake.” Patrons with a sweet

tooth frequent the establishment on a regular basis, perhaps to taste the absolute dedication that Kimura puts into each and every creation — Kimura utilizes only the best available ingredients (many of which come directly from Japan) and her own personal recipes to produce these delectable treats.

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Melon Cup ($3.80) This seasonal delight will be available until midSeptember and is filled with jelly with a hint of lemon and orange, almond milk mousse and vanilla sponge. It’s then topped with ripe melon to accentuate the sweet flavor of this refreshing treat.

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Palme Chocolat ($25 7-inch cake, $3.85 slice) This gluten-free, flourless chocolate cake is rich and moist, topped with whipped cream and adorned with slivers of dark and milk chocolate.

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f there’s one vegetable under the sun that many non meat-eaters turn to time and time again, it’s eggplant (it’s actually a berry — no, really!). Round or long, purple, white and even striped, its subtle flavor is the perfect foil for highly spiced or sauceladen dishes, and it shines in many dishes where meat is typically in the spotlight. So when it comes to Italian food, what’s the dish that comes to mind when many of us think of eggplant? Eggplant Parmigiana, or parmigiana di melanzane, is a classic dish from Italy that’s thought to have originated in the sunny city of Naples. At Romano’s Macaroni Grill, executive chef Michael Longworth takes pride in serving the finest Italian cuisine, and for his version of Eggplant Parmigiana, fresh eggplant is pan-seared with a delicate crust, baked with tomato sauce and

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mozzarella and served atop a bed of freshly cooked spaghetti ($14.99). Don’t do dairy? Guests also can make their own pasta creations from a wide array of meats, vegetables, sauces and pasta — a bright idea that makes life so much easier for vegetarians. If your Italian meal just wouldn’t be complete without a glass of vino, Romano’s premium wine list offers a variety of wines to choose from to complement your dish.

Going for lunch? Take advantage of Romano’s Roma Lunch Menu Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Eggplant Parmigiana is one of the signature items and is specially priced at $11.59. Or just call ahead. With the restaurant’s curbside-delivery service, you don’t even have to get out of your car to take a taste trip to sunny Italy.

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Mike and Debbie Maramba enjoy a delicious dinner at Sam Choy’s. Christina O’Connor photo

By Christina O’Connor atrons frequent Sam Choy’s for its casual, cozy atmosphere and, of course, its quality cuisine. The menu offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, all boasting favorites such as Loco Moco ($10.95), Fried Poke Wrap ($13.95) and Ribeye Steak ($27.95). Customer Mike Maramba recently stopped in for breakfast and enjoyed the food so much that he came back with wife Debbie for dinner that same night.

Mike: “I go for the Crabmeat Stuffed Island Fish ($29.95). It’s mahi mahi with crab and a cream sauce and garlic mashed potatoes. It all just melts in your mouth. I would like everyone in Hawaii to come and try this at least once. They have to try the Crabmeat Stuffed Island Fish. It’s a beautiful dish.”

Debbie: “I ordered the one pound Alaskan King Crab Legs ($39.95) with garlic mashed potatoes. It’s really, really delicious.”

Sam Choy’s Where: 580 N. Nimitz Hwy., Honolulu

Call: 545.979 Hours: Breakfast- Monday-Friday 7-10:30 a.m.; SaturdaySunday 8-11 a.m.; and Sunday Brunch 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch- Monday-Friday 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dinner- Sunday-Thursday 5-9 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 5-10 p.m.

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Spotlighting savory sauces t Fresh Catch, the secret lies in the sauces, and now owner and chef Reno Henriques has bottled these saucy creations for purchase. As one of Oahu’s top spots for “Island-Style” seafood and meats, Fresh Catch specializes each day in serving fresh poke — 30 different types, mind you — marinated meats, sashimi platters, crab rolls and a variety of assorted meals. And behind many dishes are Fresh Catch’s own sauces and marinades — all created by Henriques himself — that have literally brought an exciting new flavor out of each dish, whether it be fish, meat or salads. “We started bottling our salad dressings and savory dipping sauces about six months ago. All of the sauces started off in the kitchen, and the next thing you know we have a new dish,” Henriques says. Chef Reno points out a few favorites that you may want to try at your next party, especially with football and tailgating season fast approaching. Chef Reno’s Spicy Hawaiian Sauce works great for turning an ordinary dish into a spicy delight, especially ahi poke. Chef Reno’s Tasty Poke Marinade also works well for poke on its own or in a salad, and Chef Reno's Original Savory Sauce is just as tasty as a marinade for your chicken, fish or meats. Henriques highly recommends his Saute and Spread for shrimp, mushrooms and even garlic bread. However, it’s Chef Reno’s Creamy Salad Dressing that is the highlight of his sauces.

Fresh Catch Where: 3109 Waialae Ave. Call:

Honolulu 735.7653

Where: 45-1118 Kamehameha Call: Hours:

Hwy., Kaneohe, 235.7653 Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

1 Fresh Catch’s Amigo Lamberto, Leonard Lee, Ona Souza, Reno Henriques and Donna Baptiste 2 Ahi Katsu ($10.25) with Original Savory Sauce 3 Spicy Ahi Poke Salad (market value for fish, additional $1.50 for salad greens) 4 Sauteed Garlic Shrimp ($10.50) with Saute Sauce and Spread 5 Chef Reno's renowned sauces are showcased in many of his creations. Leah Friel photos

“Our most popular sauce is our salad dressing. We sell out wherever we go — expos and events. They are very good; people love it.” All bottled sauces can be purchased for $5.99 at the Kaimuki and Kaneohe locations. For $25, Fresh Catch offers its sauces in gift sets with two bottles of Creamy Salad Dressing and one bottle of Original Savory Sauce,

or as poke packs with four sauces with one of each; Original Savory Sauce, Oriental Creamy Salad Dressing, Smokin’ Hawaiian BBQ Sauce and Tasty Poke Marinade. You may purchase Chef Reno’s gift sets and poke packs by ordering online at fcsauces.com or call 227.9935.

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1 Dried Scallop and White Egg Fried Rice ($10.25) 2 House Special with Garlic Butter Sauce (regular $14.95 per pound, $9.99 anniversary special) 3 Pei Pa Tofu ($11.50) Nathalie Walker photos

hen Lobster King first opened about a year ago, it attracted customers in droves. Perhaps many of them wanted to see if the King Street eatery could really live up to its lofty proclamation that it was the â&#x20AC;&#x153;kingâ&#x20AC;? of lobster. Now, a year later, the crowds have not died down â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the ultimate testimony that Lobster King is making good on its bold claim. Drive by Lobster King on any day of the week at any time, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re likely to see a full dining room with a line forming out the door. The other testimony, of course, would be to try Lobster Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food, which includes lobster entrees prepared with various sauces. Lobster dishes include Live Lobster with Ginger and Green Onion ($14.95 per pound) and Live Lobster with Black Bean Sauce ($14.95 per pound), which owner June Stewart says is one of the most popular items. The House Special is Live Lobster with Garlic Butter Sauce ($14.95 per pound). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything is fresh,â&#x20AC;? explains Stewart. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We ship in lobster about two times a week ... and we have 30 tanks.â&#x20AC;? Plus, Stewart adds, Lobster King is always coming up with something new thanks in large part to Jay Chen, Lobster Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seafood buyer and chef. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He comes up with a lot of the recipes â&#x20AC;Ś he always comes up with different things,â&#x20AC;? she says.

But Lobster King is so much more than just lobster. While the lobster dishes are undoubtedly a main draw, the menu also features an array of other dishes, including the Pei Pa Tofu ($11.50), Dried Scallop and White Egg Fried Rice ($10.25) and Roast Duck ($15 for half; $28 for whole). Crab dishes, such as the Salt and Pepper Dungeness Crab ($28.95 for 2.5 pounds), are also popular, says Stewart. But if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lobster that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for, it also makes an appearance in a number of other dishes, like Lobster with Dried Scallop Sauce on E-Mein ($18) or Lobster Rice Soup ($10.99 with one entree). As if Lobster King didn't already offer the best seafood deals in town, come in soon to take advantage of the Anniversary Special, which offers a 20 ounce lobster with any of the sauces for $9.99 until the end of September. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We appreciate our customers and we want to

do something for them,â&#x20AC;? Stewart says. And for year-round deals, Lobster King offers the Senior Special Tuesday and Wednesday during lunch hours. With four orders or more, you get a free order of Young Chow Fried Rice. Coming soon, Lobster King has a seafood market in the works that will be open the public. The market will be joined with the restaurant and will offer lobster, crab and fresh island fish.

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I Love Country Café Where: 885 Queen St., Honolulu (various other locations, and catering delivery is available)

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Country Cafe’s plethora of pupus

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Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday through Friday; 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays

I Love Country Cafe’s hearty pupu platter features fresh vegetables, vegetable lumpia, Shanghai lumpia, Buffalo chicken wings and crispy won ton ($22.99-$99.99). Lawrence Tabudlo photo

rom bodybuilders looking for some protein following a workout, to business professionals taking a break for lunch, I Love Country Café appeals to all tastes with an assortment of freshly made gourmet offerings and local favorites. Whether dining in, ordering a meal to go, or catering a party or event, I Love Country Café has its loyal guests covered. With convenient locations in the Navy Exchange, downtown Honolulu at Fort Street Mall and on Queen Street, the eatery makes it easy to get a hold of quality, tasty grinds. Millie Chan, who runs I Love Country

Café with husband Richard, heads up the catering department that features a wide selection of fully customizable pupu platters. With menu items such as fresh vegetables, vegetable lumpia, Shanghai lumpia, Buffalo chicken wings and crispy won ton, and the customer’s choice of special dietary accommodations including meatless or reduced-sodium dishes, the possibilities are endless. “It’s like I’m putting the magic wand in their hand,” Millie says. “They just have to wave it, and the Fairy Godmother will be there!” The hearty platters can be customized to feed anywhere from 10 to 40

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people, and range in price from $22.99 to $99.99. A 10 percent delivery charge is added for Honolulu orders, and outlying areas will pay a nominal fee — however, tip is included, and the experts at I Love Country Café will take the stress out of procuring pupus. Guests are encouraged to check out the restaurant’s website at ILoveCountryCafeHawaii.com for updated catering and menu options, and to place an order (it is recommended orders are placed at least one day in advance), call the catering hotline at 783.7901.

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ade famous for its mouthwatering mochi products, Made in Hawaii Foods breaks the mold once again with its diverse Island Preserve jams, jellies and fruit spreads. Owners Don and Kyoko Akiyama combine the best of both worlds with the Tropical Cheesecake Trio Mochi, a recent innovation that Don describes as a marriage of Made in Hawaii Foods' most popular fruit spreads and cheesecake mochi. Sold for $7.50, the Tropical Cheesecake Trio Mochi features Lilikoi Cheesecake Mochi, Poha Berry Cheesecake Mochi and Pineapple Blueberry Cheesecake Mochi. “Lilikoi Cheesecake Mochi is made with lilikoi butter drizzled over a piece of fresh cheesecake, then wrapped in soft, chewy mochi,” Don explains. “The process is the same for both the Poha Berry Cheesecake Mochi and Pineapple Blueberry Cheesecake Mochi — the result is a tasty trio of broke the mouth goodness!” Island Preserves products also are available for purchase at Made in Hawaii Foods on South Beretania Street in Moiliili and on Moanalua Road in Pearl City. “The preserves are made at our Pearl City location,” Kyoko explains. “We have more than 35 varieties of jams and jellies, and Don loves to create new flavors all the time.” Now, if irresistible mochi is what you desire, the top-seller in the establishment’s mochi line is the Fresh Strawberry Mochi ($5.95 two pack with red bean, $6.95 three pack with red bean, $8.50 two pack with milk chocolate, $9.50 two pack with

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dark chocolate) utilizing fresh Maui strawberries from Kula Country Farms. “The strawberries are flown in twice a week to ensure a fresh product,” Don says. “Each berry is covered in red bean and wrapped in mochi, or for those chocoholics, the strawberries are covered in rich milk or dark chocolate and then wrapped in our soft mochi.” Being that everything here is

made by hand using fresh ingredients, mochi quantities are limited. It’s recommended to place your order as soon as possible to ensure the best selection. 1 Fresh Strawberry Mochi ($5.95 two pack with red bean) 2 Kyoko and Tad Akiyama with Island Preserves’ products and mochi. 3 Tropical Cheesecake Trio Mochi ($7.50)

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1 Rainbow Drive-In’s Beef Stew ($6.25) 2 Wailana’s Old Fashioned Beef Stew Casserole ($11.15) 3 Kenny’s Restaurant’s Local Boy Stew ($12.49) 4 Kenny’s Restaurant’s Erlene Hutchinson with the eatery’s famous stew.

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the day and night. Believe me, this nostalgic Waikiki landmark, open 24-7, has just what you need to cure all your hunger pains. This week, I just had to get my hands on Wailana’s Old Fashioned Beef Stew Casserole ($11.15). Doesn't the name alone have you drooling? And while Wailana’s menu is rather grand in scale, general manager Kenton Tom says it’s no surprise that the beef stew stands in a league of its own. The Old Fashioned Beef Stew Casserole features chunks of boneless chopped beef and an array of cooked vegetables simmered together in the most alluring gravy. “The stew is undoubtedly a popular

item and a local favorite,” Tom says. “We thicken the gravy and cook the beef until it melts in your mouth, the sliced carrots, celery, onions and potatoes just add to the texture and flavor of the dish.” I’ll admit proudly that I never tire of this mouthwatering entree that fills me up and warms my stomach, and if you’re a stew aficionado like I am, you’ll be scooping up every last bit of this remarkable stew. In fact, make it all your own and choose from one scoop of rice, baked potato or french fries on the side.

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Kenny’s Restaurant

In the mood for more forkfuls of stew, I finally made my way to Kenny’s Restaurant in Kahili to transport my taste buds to ultimate beef stew nirvana. Chef Ernesto Yeban quickly cooked up Kenny’s most popular Local Boy Stew ($12.49), which was absolutely delicious. And chef Ernesto was more than happy to share with me the magic behind the making of this glorious dish. “I simmer the boneless short rib for about two hours until it’s absolutely tenWailana Coffee House der and cook up carrots, onions and 1860 Ala Moana Blvd. potatoes in the beef broth,” Yeban 955.1764 explains with a smile, not wanting to reveal every secret.

However, let me tell you, the beef broth that accompanies this onolicious stew is hard to beat. The broth simmers for a bit before Yeban adds hints of pressed tomato, garlic, bay leaf, Hawaiian salt and other special seasonings to obtain just the right flavor. Pair the stew with rice and it results in a match made in heaven — Kenny’s Local Boy stew is the epitome of comfort food. Kenny’s Restaurant Kamehameha Shopping Center 1620 N. School St. 841.0931

hen venturing out of the office for lunch, hungry nine-to-fivers often run into a variety of hurdles that can make dining out during the work week a bit unappetizing. But finding an affordable midday meal needn’t be an added item on that already all-too-long list of things to do; simply head to Hukilau for a taste of small-town Hawaii conveniently located in the heart of the big city. “I think we have been well-received in the local downtown community,” says Jason Takemura, executive chef and general manager of the restaurant, which is located in the lower lobby of the Executive Centre Hotel. “Since day one, lunch has been busy every day.” One item the lunchtime crowds can’t get enough of is the Ahi Poke Salad ($13). Made with inamona ahi poke and served on a bed of mixed Nalo greens, this healthy dish also includes local vine-ripened tomatoes, cucumbers, Maui onions, crispy hasu chips, avocado and a house ponzu vinaigrette. “This is a great way to eat a light but hearty lunch without feeling sluggish when you go back to work,” Takemura says. “(It) is our most popular salad that is served as an entrée.” Another popular main course is the Maunakea Kobe

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hen three local boys – one from Kapaa, one for Ewa Beach, and the last from Hilo – opened the first Hukilau restaurant more than a decade ago in San Francisco, it was to create a place where they could meet up for tasty local-kine food, relax with some island jams and talk story with other Hawaii transplants now living on the Mainland. “They wanted to create a place where ‘locals’ could go,” says Jason Takemura, executive chef and general manager of the Honolulu eatery, which opened in the downtown Executive Centre Hotel in May 2007. “(The restaurant) became a place of gathering all of the people from Hawaii (together), hence a play on the name Hukilau.” In addition to the San Francisco and Hawaii locations, there is a Hukilau restaurant in San Jose, Calif., as well. “The Mainland restaurants do very well with the local crowd,” Takemura says. “There are so many people from Hawaii who live on the West Coast — now they have a place where they can still feel attached to their local roots.” And with a menu serving upscale plate lunch favorites like Miso Butterfish ($19), Asian Chicken Salad ($11), Portobello “Katsu” Mushroom Sandwich ($12), Homestyle Fried Pork Chops ($12; $10 during Happy Hour), Kim Chee Shrimp Fried Rice ($9; $7 during Happy Hour), Huki-min Saimin ($11) and Oxtail Soup with rice ($12), you can’t help but feel the aloha. “They have been a success since day one,” says Takemura, who is always impressed with the weekly specials sous chef Nick Garces thinks up. “He does an excellent job coming up with new and creative specials,” proclaims Takemura, noting the Roasted GarlicCrusted Prime Rib special, which is served only on Wednesdays. “A lot of times he incorporates some type of risotto dish,” Takemura says. “If he doesn’t run a risotto special, we will always have people complain of ask to special-order the dish. We always accommodate them and make it.” Hukilau also provides catering services, as well as live entertainment every Friday at the restaurant. Visit the website for more information.

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Ahi Poke Salad ($13) Nathalie Walker photo

General manager and chef Jason Takemura and restaurant manager Emerson Lewis present mouthwatering Hukilau creations. Nathalie Walker photo

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Burger ($14), a half-pound American-style Wagyu beef burger topped with bleu cheese, butter, lettuce, tomatoes, crispy bacon, avocado and crispy onions all drizzled with a chipotle aioli. The meal comes with your choice of french fries or Caesar salad, but garlic fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings or truffle fries can be substituted for a $1 more. “This is one of our most popular items,” Takemura says. “Who doesn’t love a thick, juicy burger with all the fixings already built in … and bleu cheese?!” Those who crave something even more substantial can’t go wrong with the Bento of the Day ($16), which includes medley of salad, appetizer, entrée and dessert options that are never the same day-to-day. “The bento changes daily and always has fresh fish,” Takemura says. For example, on a recent visit to Hukilau, the bento box contained Nalo Mixed Greens Salad, Kalua Pig & Rock Shrimp Spring Roll, Grilled Opah with Lemon Caper Butter Sauce, white rice and Asian vegetables, and a Cinnamon White Chocolate Bread Pudding with Vanilla Crème Anglaise. Return the next day, and the meal’s contents will have completely changed. “This keeps it ‘fresh’ for customers who frequent the restaurant often and doesn’t allow them to feel like they are always eating the same thing,” Takemura notes, adding that including a salad, appetizer, entrée and dessert all at once also cuts down on the dining time for the busy guest on the go. “Most people don’t have time to enjoy a four-course

lunch on a limited lunch hour,” he explains. “This gives (diners) small but generous portions so that they can enjoy variety during their meal.”

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Special Moon Festival Menu August 27 thru September 15 Asian Shrimp Salad with Fresh Fruit Imperial Scallop Soup Maine Lobster on Lo Mein Roasted Garlic Chicken Braised Short Ribs with Taro Steamed Fish with Chinese Olive Tapenade Hunan Tofu with Mushrooms and Baby Bok Choy Fresh Baked Mooncakes $219 Table of Ten (Reg. $255)

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Seared Ahi Poke

$3.99

with purchase of (4) orders from Special Lungfunghawaii.com • Open Daily 11am-9pm Open Menu 5724 Kalanianaole Hwy • Niu Valley Shopping Ctr. LOTS OF FREE PARKING

Ingredients: • 6 ounces cubed fresh ahi • 1 tablespoon sesame oil • 1/2 sliced white onion • Hawaiian salt, add as needed • Chili pepper flakes, add as needed

Rainbows Over Paradise

Preparation: • Marinade all ingredients before cooking. • In a hot, non-stick pan, sear ahi poke until medium rare. • Toss ahi poke with shoyu and green onions, and place it on greens with tomato and red onions.

Hawaiian Harmony. Four-part harmony and instant rapport with the audience won Ke ‘Oahu top honors in our Talent Search finals last Saturday at the Made in Hawaii Festival. Dressed in aloha print the colors of Kani Ka Pila Grille’s logo—smart choice—the quartet looked sharp.

Lomi Tomato Salsa

Preparation: • Mix all ingredients for lomi tomato salsa in bowl and set aside. • Place ahi belly on plate with lomi tomato salsa on top. • Serve with rice and salad.

Fried Ahi Belly Ingredients: • 8 ounces ahi belly, cut in half (leave skin on)

FREE LOBSTER

377-5555 or 377-5566

By Chef Chai Chaowasaree

Ingredients: • 1 tablespoon sesame oil • 2 tablespoon shoyu • 1 part roasted sesame seed • 1 part red chili pepper • 1/2 diced tomato • 1/2 chopped green onion

Cannot combine with other discounts

Ke ‘Oahu has a musical lineage going back five generations. Hear the winning group Thursdays in September, 6 to 9 pm, featuring JoAnn Iwalani Maio, Jonette Maio, Leilani Vaka‘uta, and Kalani Maio...

Seasoned Flour Ingredients: • 1/4 teaspoon paprika • 1/4 teaspoon Cajun spices • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper • 1 tablespoon flour Preparation: • Mix all seasoned flour ingredients together then set aside. • Roll ahi in seasoned flour. • Cook belly in hot oil until crispy.

btwbytheway • In last week’s issue of Dining Out (August 21), the story on Kozo Sushi should have read that only the Kamaaina Plate is $2 off until the end of September. Also, the correct spelling of the cashier is Maricel Cadiz. • Regarding last week’s story on Happy Day, the correct phone number is 738.8666.

StarAdvertiser.com FILL

Hana Hou. Na Hoku Hanohano Male Vocalist of the Year Mark Yamanaka returns to our stage on Sunday, Aug. 28, 6-9 pm, for an encore performance. The talented singercomposer from Hilo packed the house two weeks ago. Call for reservations now… Our ad moves to MidWeek on Sept. 7. Located poolside at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach 2169 Kalia Road, Honolulu, HI 96815 ph. 808.924.4990 Kamaaina Rates From $159 per night 1.800.OUTRIGGER outriggerreef.com

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WHERE TO DINE

Symbol Key

AMERICAN

Breakfast Lunch Dinner After Midnight Alcohol served Online Catering

Handpicked, so it falls right off the

bone.

BAKERY

Igeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant & 19th Puka

4 Kings Kitchen

Fendu Boulangerie

98-761 Oihana Place, Aiea 486-3500

2671 S. King St. 951-5464

2752 Woodlawn Dr. Manoa Marketplace 988-4310

Atlantis Seafood & Steak

Teddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bigger Burger

2284 Kalakaua Avenue 922-6868

Waikiki â&#x20AC;˘ 926-3444 Kailua â&#x20AC;˘ 262-0820 Hawaii Kai â&#x20AC;˘ 394-9100 Aiea â&#x20AC;˘ 486-2167 University â&#x20AC;˘ 949-0050 Maui â&#x20AC;˘ 661-9111

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

La Palme Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;or Ala Moana Center - Mall Level Mountain Side, next to Shirokiya 941-6161

Larryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bakery 4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) 422-0059

Tropics Bar & Grill 2005 Kalia Road Hilton Hawaiian Village (Aliâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;i Tower) 949-4321

Eggs nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Things 343 Saratoga Road 923-EGGS (3447)

Napoleonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bakery Located inside of Zippyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Gourmet Pizza by the Slice!

Early Bird $ Special Only

12.95

1 Slice for $3.50 or 2 Slices and a fountain drink for only

Limited Time Offer

SUNDAY, SEPT. 11, 2011

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

11A.M. TILL MIDNIGHT

KAILUA (Next to Boots & Kimoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) 151 Hekili Street 230-8400

zpizza.com

Roast Turkey $ w/ Smoked Ham

1295 $ 95 Prime Rib Roast 16 $ 95 Salmon Florentine 13

Sauteed Mahi with Lobster Sauce Steak & Shrimp Chicken Alfredo Pasta

COMPLETE Dinner includes:

"All You Can Eat" Salad Bar, Corn on the Cob, Chocolate Mint Cake and more!

Introducing

Eggs Benedict Royal

New York Style August Special!

10% OFF Entire Menu at Le Cacao Bistro

cannot be combined with any other offer

moyer farms bone-in rib eye,20 ounces A prime cut of artisan, Amish-raised cattle. Grilled on an open flame with a gentle rub of our special herbs and spices.

GLUTEN FREE Desserts Available

at Le Cacao Bistro

922-6868

Call for Reservations & Information 2284 Kalakaua Ave.

$ 95

Now Available...

Open 7 Days from 11am-10pm

CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE $ 7 95 FRENCH MACAROON $ 18 00 per dozen

Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 5pm - 10pm

by Chef JJ

955-1764

Open 24 Hours 1860 Ala Moana Blvd. Validated Parking

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

Full Service Catering & Event Planning

Weekday Early Bird Special 20% OFF

A fine steak. A fine experience.

Mon-Thu 5pm - 6pm only @ Le Cacao Bistro

Now Serving... Affordable 3 or 4 Course Meal starting at $15.50

Steak, Seafood, Pizza, Pasta & Pastry Open Daily 11a â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9p for Lunch, Dinner & Afternoon Tea beachhousewaikiki.com â&#x20AC;˘ 921-4600 â&#x20AC;˘ Complimentary valet parking.

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3441 Waialae Ave â&#x20AC;˘ 626-5368 JJ Bistro - 3447 Waialae Ave â&#x20AC;˘ 739-0993 www.lecacaobistro.com

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Ph:

677-7744

www.acateredexperience.com

WHERE TO DINE Panya

Makino Chaya

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

Westridge Mall 486-5100

CHINESE

CATERERS

California Wok

Makittii

1132 Cafe

2380 Kuhio Ave. 923-2260

999 Bishop Street • 526-1777 1132 Bishop St. Ste.131 • 521-1837

Ala Moana Shopping Center, Ground Level (between Macy’s & Radio Shack) 947-1332

CAFE

BUFFET

Anytime Cafe

Camellia Buffet 930 McCully St. 951-0511/0611

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine

Koko Cafe Hale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road 955-0555 Call for eligibility details. 949-4321

590 Farrington Hwy 692-9880

NEW BREAKFAST SPECIAL

923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

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

237 Kalihi Street, 845-0320

Now Available

LIMITED TIME OFFER STARTING 8/29

Max’s Combo Meals Dine-In or Take-Out

FREE

Starting from

5.75-$9.50

with order of any breakfast entrée (excluding entrées From the Griddle)

Max’s HAPPY HOUR at Dillingham only Monday thru Friday 3pm - 6pm

Your choice of syrups: Maple Coconut Strawberry – NEW! Blueberry – NEW!

“Cuisine of the Philippines” 801 Dillingham (next to Costco)

$1.79 Bottomless COFFEE

Since 1945

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

951-MAXS (6297) www.maxsofmanila.com

TRY OUR POPULAR CATERING DISHES!

Prices good thru 12/31/11

Canton Seafood Restaurant

94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd. 677-7744

Kahai Street Kitchen

2 side Pancakes

• Chinese Chicken Salad.............$30/sm.pan • Korean or Yakitori Chicken.....$33/sm.pan • Chow Mein................................$15/sm.pan • BBQ Beef Tri-Tip.......................$45/sm.pan • Mahi Mahi.................................$30/sm.pan • Sweet & Sour Pork...................$36/sm.pan

A Catered Experience

BYOB

Fresh Broiled Salmon

no corkage fee

with Mediterranean Sauces, Basmati Rice, Pita Bread and Greek Salad. www.thefatgreek.net Waialae - 734-0404

Waikiki - 941-3444

Ala Moana - 949-2120

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

1831 Ala Moana Blvd. (Between Ilikai & Kobe) Open Daily 11am-10pm

Ala Moana Food Court Mall Hours

$1 OFF Any Bread purchases over $4

Make Someone’s Day Special

Must present coupon • exp. 9/1/11

DAILY BREAD SPECIALS

sm pan feeds 8–10 people

841-0931

Kam Shopping Center Open 6am Daily

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

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

Order one to two weeks in advance.

Ala Moana Center • Mall Level

“All Natural no added chemicals”

988-4310

(Mountain side, next to Shirokiya) 941- 6161

2752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

Tues-Sat 7:30am-7pm; Sunday 7:30am-3pm

(last chance! ) Available 10:30am - 9:30pm

only

$ .99* fast food

*Restaurant price $8.49. Prices slightly higher at Zippy’s Kahului. Some restrictions may apply, see store for details. Offer available until 8/31/11. D I N I N G O U T | AU G . 2 8 - S E P T. 3 , 2 0 1 1 | 2 1

WHERE TO DINE Golden Duck 1221 S. King St. 597-8088 4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala 737-7188

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

Maple Garden / Yen King

Ala Moana Shopping Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. 4th Floor - Hoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;okipa Terrace 947-8818

909 Isenberg St. 941-6641

new

Little Villlage Noodle House

111 N. King St. 521-8268

1113 Smith St. 545-3008

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

5724 Kalanianaole Hwy. 377-5566

This Monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Featured Dinner

Seafood Feast Wednesday, September 7 â&#x20AC;˘ 6:30pm

Baked Oysters with Leeks, Bell Pepper, Parsley, Cajun Spices

Mussels Mariniere Steamed with White Wine, Butter, Shallots, Parsley

Soy Sake Glazed Butterfish Soy Ginger Dashi Sauce

Petit Bouillabaise with Assorted Seafood in a Rich Tomato Broth

Apple Tart Caramel Ice Cream

$65

ON THE RISE

Seafood Village Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa Street Level, 2424 Kalakaua Ave, #102 971-1818

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

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Dinner Menu

2 Choice Teishoku Combo $

17.75- $22.75 Served with rice, miso soup, two side dishes, and pickles.

Choose from â&#x20AC;˘ Fried Oyster â&#x20AC;˘ Ebi Fry â&#x20AC;˘ Ahi Sashimi â&#x20AC;˘ Broiled Salmon Chicken Katsu â&#x20AC;˘ Miso Butterfish â&#x20AC;˘ Karaage â&#x20AC;˘ Pork Ginger Sizzling Hamburger Steak â&#x20AC;˘ Tempura â&#x20AC;˘ Tonkatsu and many more! Bentos and assorted musubi available daily as well as ala carte specials

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

40% off All bottles of wine or corkage fee waived.

3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177 w w w. 3 6 6 0 . c o m

946-8833

FAMILY DINING Liliha Square 524-1628

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

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

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

Mandalay (The)

Hee Hing Restaurant

New Liuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chop Suey

On On at McCully

ON ON at McCully 1110 McCully St.

1345 S. King Street Corner of S. King St. & Sheridan St. Close to Ala Moana Shpg Cntr & Wal Mart

Japanese Home Style Restaurant â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hinone Mizunoneâ&#x20AC;? Please enjoy the KAMADAKIGOHAN cooked completely by â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ogamaâ&#x20AC;?.

942-4848

TEL.

www.fujio-food.com

10.95 Chicken Salad with Oriental Dressing. $

per person (10 people min)

4 Types of Dim Sum (BBQ Pork Bun, Nori Spring Roll, Pork Hash, Seafood Dumpling) Beef & Broccoli. Kalua Short Ribs. Stir-Fried Assorted Vegetable. Seafood Fried Noodle. Dessert- Mango Pudding.

24.95 Duck Salad with Oriental Dressing. $

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

Seafoodvillagehawaii.com Ask about our Kamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;aina Discount

Hyatt Regency Resort& Spa-Street Levelâ&#x20AC;˘2424 Kalakaua Ave., Ewa Tower 2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | AU G . 2 8 - S E P T. 3 , 2 0 1 1

per person (4 people min)

Shrimp & Scallop Wrapped in Bacon. Live Dungeness Crab - Country Style. Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp. Roasted Peking Duck. SautĂŠed Seasonal Vegetable. Chef Soâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House Fried Rice. Dessert- Mango Pudding.

N\Ă&#x2039;i\ Z\c\YiXk`e^ fli ,'k_ Xee`m\ijXip n`k_ X jg\Z`Xc *$Zflij\ d\el ]fi ,'% 1st Course: Yukon Potato â&#x20AC;&#x153;Loadedâ&#x20AC;? Soup or Islandsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bounty or Crispy Lump Crab Cake 2nd Course: Pan Roasted Mahi Mahi or Charred Filet Medallion of Beef or Prime Rib of Beef 3rd Course: Macadamia Nut Chocolate Bar sSelection of USDA Prime Meats & The Freshest Pacific Seafood sRelax at the Martini Bar at Paradise Lounge nearby

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

5:00 pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 pm Tuesday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday Rainbow Tower Hilton Hawaiian VillageÂŽ Validated Valet and Self-Parking Available

WHERE TO DINE Fresh Catch

JJ Bistro & French Pastry

Le Cacao Bistro

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

3447 Waialae Ave.

3441 Waialae Ave.

739-0993

626-5368

1540 South King Street 983-STAR (7827)

Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar

Kenny’s Restaurant

Tanaka Saimin

Ala Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level 946-6388

1620 N. School St. 841-0931

I Love Country Cafe

Star of Honolulu Cruises & Events

888 N. Nimitz Hwy #103 524-2020

Rainbow Drive Inn

885 Queen St. 4725 Bougainville Dr. 783-7901

Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQ 2nd Floor, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center 922-9333

IHOP

The Old Saimin House

3308 Kanaina Ave. 737-0177

1311 N. King St. 847-7697

Restaurant Epic Wailana Coffee House

1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877

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

Kit N Kitchen

1860 Ala Moana Blvd. 955-1764

Shakey’s Pizza Parlor

1010 University Avenue 942-7622

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

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you.

TRY OUR

KOREAN CUISINE

THE

An individual serving of a light sponge cake, filled with a sweet and tart lemon filling, rolled and dusted with powdered sugar. Price slightly higher at Ala Moana, Pearlridge and Kahului.

LEMON ROLL

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

Hanaki

KAL BI, SIRLOIN, CHICKEN, SASHIMI, SPICY PORK *DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGESWITH THIS AD. EXP. 8/31/11.

Shabu Shabu

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

MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551

930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611

Hawaii’s Choice For Quality Dining & Catering!

• PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CONVENIENT PARKING

Serving Hawaii for more than 20 years

BREAKFAST SPECIAL

$ 99

“Eggs Benedict”7-11am Daily

(Choice of any Eggs Benedict on our menu)

885 Queen Street Mon-Fri 7am - 6pm Sat-Sun 7am-3pm

Navy Exchange Pearl Harbor

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

LADIES SPECIAL

35% OFF *Excluding Happy Buffet

1 coupon per lady. Must have valid ID. Not combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage. Expires 9/12/11

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100

*Menu and prices subject to change

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

LUNCH & DINNER

*Excluding Happy Buffet

20% OFF

Must have minimum party of 4. One Birthday coupon per party of 4. Coupon valid on actual birthday, ID required. Not combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage. Expires 9/12/11

NEX Food Court 2nd Floor With coupon; one offer per coupon. CASH SALES ONLY. Not valid with any other promotion or discount. Expires 9/30/11

Eggs Benedict

CATERING HOTLINE 783-7901 www.ilovecountrycafehawaii.com D I N I N G O U T | AU G . 2 8 - S E P T. 3 , 2 0 1 1 | 2 3

WHERE TO DINE Hyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steak House

GREEK

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

Maxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of Manila

Greek Marina

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

94-300 Farrington Hwy 801 Dillingham Blvd. 951-6297

Included with Entrees

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

Monsoon India

L o c o M oc o nt o n N oo d l e Wo

New! Salad Bar

Paesano Ristorante

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

Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

Aloha Tower Market Pl. 585-0011

Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300

Stage Restaurant 1250 Kapiolani Blvd. 237-5429

Top of Waikiki

Chaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island Bistro

Romanos Macaroni Grill

3040 Waialae Ave. 734-0404 1831 Ala Moana Blvd 941-3444 Ala Moana Food Court 949-2120

580 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

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

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

The Fat Greek

Sam Choyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BLC

Bali Steak and Seafood

Bella Mia Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

Koko Marina Shopping Center 7192 Kalanianaole Hwy. 396-8441

Restaurant Row 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

FINE DINING

ITALIAN

Won Ton Noodles â&#x20AC;˘ Pasta Risotto â&#x20AC;˘ Burgers â&#x20AC;˘ Sandwiches Pizza â&#x20AC;˘ Salads â&#x20AC;˘ Soups

c e n Sp a g h i ett

FILIPINO

r li k M u s h r o om G aCh i c h t i w

2919 Kapiolani Blvd.

LIVE Music â&#x20AC;˘ Private Parties â&#x20AC;˘ Fundraisers

Market City Shpg Cntr

RESTAURANT

Best d Foo e Gr ek wn! o in T

(Limit 1 per customer. Not combinable with other offers. Equal or lesser value.) Exp. 9/30/11.

735-3888

& 19TH PUKA

98-761 Oihana Place, Aiea â&#x20AC;˘ 486-3500 www.igesrestaurant.com

Mon - Fri 10 am to 12 mid Sat 8 am - 12 mid â&#x20AC;˘ Sun 8 am - 10 pm

Imported Noodles

396-8441

Koko Marina Shopping Center

Try Our Tasty HASH TEMPURA!

The Best Hash Tempura on the Island!

SUMMER SPECIALS Choice of Two : â&#x20AC;˘ 2pc Shrimp & 2pc Vegetable Tempura â&#x20AC;˘ Chicken Katsu â&#x20AC;˘ Chicken Karaage â&#x20AC;˘ Chicken, Beef or Pork Teriyaki â&#x20AC;˘ Ahi (plain, salted or teriyaki) â&#x20AC;˘ Butterfish â&#x20AC;˘ Sashimi, Salmon or Unagi (add $2 more to meal price) Includes Miso Soup, Tofu, Gyoza, $

536-3035

(Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza)

228

Special Price for Table of 10 Chicken Salad Imperial Scallop Soup Peking Duck with Bun Salt & Pepper Shrimp Seafood w/Vegetables in Taro Basket Steamed Fish Fillets w/Ginger Scallion Black Mushroom with Baby Pak Choy Steamed Rice, Dessert 1055 Alakea St.

525-8585

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

Free Parking Mon - Fri after 5pm & All Day Sat & Sun 2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | AU G . 2 8 - S E P T. 3 , 2 0 1 1

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

Serving Hawaii for 75 Years!

restaurantsuntory.com

2746 Kaimuki Ave

11AM-2PM, DINNER 5-8:30PM â&#x20AC;˘ Closed Monday Lunch & Dinner

100 N. Beretania Street #113

SUNTORY

SEKIYAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RESTAURANT & DELICATESSEN

11.95 Scoop of Rice, Toss Salad or Tsukemono

OPEN TUE-SUN LUNCH

RESTAURANT

Sun-Thu 8am-10pm â&#x20AC;˘ Fri-Sat til 11pm Okazuya open daily from 8am

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

922-5511

732-1656

ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

Buy one dinner entree, receive 2nd entree

4*;;-*/ 13*.& 5*.& .&/6

50% OFF

#OURSE -ENU FOR \ $AILY PM n PM (APPY (OUR IN OUR LOUNGE \ $AILY PM n PM 7INE 7EDNESDAYS \ OFF BOTTLES OF WINES

valid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad BROTHERS CAZIMERO Expires 9/6/11. Every Wednesday

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE 2ESTAURANT 2OW \ \ !LA -OANA "LVD 7AIKIKI "EACH 7ALK \ \ ,EWERS 3TREET !LSO 3IZZLIN !T -AUNA ,ANI "IG )SLAND ,AHAINA #ENTER -AUI \ 4HE 3HOPS AT 7AILEA -AUI

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MAKANA Friday SEPT 2 & 9

SUNDAY . . . . . . . Melveen Leed MONDAY . . . . . . . Jerry Santos & Hula TUESDAY . . . . . . . Robert Cazimero & Hula THURSDAY . . . . . Sista Robi & Jeff Rasmussen SATURDAY. . . . . . Danny Couch

FREE VALET PARKING â&#x20AC;˘ www.chefchai.com â&#x20AC;˘ Call 585-0011

WHERE TO DINE Z Pizza Ward Centre Auahi St. Shops 596-0066 Kailua 151 Hekili St. 230-8400

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

Kozo Sushi

Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

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

Hinone Mizunone

Kobe Japanese Steak House

Restaurant Suntory

1841 Ala Moana Blvd. 941-4444

Royal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr 3rd Flr. 922-5511

Kahala Mall 738-5696

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $15.95 Complete Dinner

(KOZO)

Moiliili 951-5696 (KOZO)

California Maki, Egg Maki, Futo Maki, Tempura Maki, Cucumber Maki, Shinko Maki, Ume Maki & Cone Sushi

Pearlridge 483-6805

One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 9/30/11

Order 2 hours in advance

Pearl City by Wal-Mart 455-6805

& after 10:30 p.m.

LOBSTERS $11.99 with purchase of 1-Entree

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

50% OFF

SUSHI BAR SPECIAL

15% OFF

Buy Two Entrees or Buffets Get 3rd one at 50% OFF!

August Special 4.99

Party Room Available for 20-80 people

Green Papaya Salad Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 8/31/11

special offers. Beverages excluded. Expires 9/8/11

NO MSG

SHRIMP TEMPURA

Open Daily 10am to 9:30pm FREE Ample Parking @ FHB after hours

Military w/ID Receive 10% OFF

WESTRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER (Next to Makino Chaya) 98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea M-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm

WITH COUPON Not to be combined with other

Valid Monday thru Friday dinner only. For up to 20 people. Not to be combined with any other offer or discounts.

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488-4900

High Quality at Affordable Prices!

$11.45 Complete Lunch

(KOZO)

No Raw Fish

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

New Hours 5:30 - 6:45pm

Keeaumoku by Wal-Mart 946-5696

98 pcs.

Sumo Ramen

98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

JAPANESE G Sushi

2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

Makino Chaya

1345 South King St. 942-4848

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

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

Maple Garden/Yen King 909 Isenberg Street • 941-6641 www.MapleGardenHawaii.com

LUNCH SPECIAL $8.95

947-2836

Open 7 Days • 2700 So. King St.

Also Available Curry & Steak Monday-Sunday 10:30am-2:30pm, 5pm–10pm

3579 Waialae Avenue 737-8820

FINALLY! Great Pizza in downtown: Kalua Pork Chicken Pesto Roasted Veggies + the Classics Big Slice from 3.25 Whole from 12.99 Only at our First Hawaiian Center Location: 999 Bishop Street Ph. 526-1777 see the menu at:

www.1132CAFE.com

SEPTEMBER 28OCTOBER 2, 2011 Banyan Brauhaus Admission $10 (Authentic German Food & Beverage available for purchase)

TICKET GO ON SALE AUGUST 29th Online at

www.halekoa.com Or call 955-9676

For complete eligibility visit www.halekoa.com Promo code SAokt826

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WHERE TO DINE Sushi Company

Ton Ton Ramen

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

95-050 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu 677-5388

MEXICAN

MOCHI

El Charro Mexicano Aiea Restaurant

Sushi King 2700 S. King St. 947-2836

Made In Hawaii Foods 2071-A South Beretania St. 947-9022

99-115 Aiea Heights Drive 488-9727

KOREAN

98-718 Moanalua Rd. 484-0052

Sushi San

Richo

1411 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 1 944-0670

3008 Waialae Ave. 734-2222

Tanaka of Tokyo

Wahoo’s Fish Taco 940 Auahi St. #140 591-1646

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

OKAZUYA Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering

(Next to Kahala Mall) 4614 Kilauea Ave. 732-9229

Yakiniku Million 626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

2710 S. King St. 946-2073

starting SEPTEMBER 11th

$ 74

Military and Locals with valid ID receive

15% OFF

(7AM - 2PM)

(Dine-in Only)

5 - 10PM

Enjoy Delicious Island Food with your…

Weekly Special

SUNDAY MORNING FOOTBALL

(Regular $8.99)

PARKING: Turn into driveway between Kokua Market & 4 Kings (byob)

UPSCALE AMERICAN BISTRO PLATE LUNCH

Tues-Fri:11am-2pm & 5pm-9pm Sat:11am-9pm • Mon: CLOSED e W 951-KING (5464) Cateor! to

Not valid for take-out or retail items Not valid with any other offers or promotions

Captain Cook

www.eggsnthings.com 343 Saratoga Road (808) 923-EGGS (3447)

Coupon required. One Set/Coupon/Person. Some restrictions apply. Expires 9/4/11

Tickets on sale now for a weekend of unforgettable events FEATURING 30 LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL WORLD-CLASS CHEFS. Sept. 29 – Oct. 1, 2011 hawaiifoodandwinefestival.com

STREETS OF ASIA: MORIMOTO AND FRIENDS Presented by Hawaiian Airlines

FROM MAUKA TO MAKAI: HAWAI‘I’S SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Thursday, September 29, 2011 The Waikiki EDITION VIP Reception - Sun Suite: 5 – 6 p.m. Sunrise Pool: 6 – 10 p.m.

Saturday, October 1, 2011 Hilton Hawaiian Village VIP Reception - VIP Terrace: 5 – 6 p.m. Ahupua‘a on the Great Lawn: 6 – 9 p.m. Edward Kwon

Kaleo Adams

Chai Chaowasaree

Susur Lee

Masaharu Morimoto Justin Quek

Guy Rubino

Including Ed Kenney, George Mavrothalassitis, Peter Merriman, Philippe Padovani, Jeﬀrey Vigilla, and Alan Wong.

Douglas Rodriguez

Dean Fearing

Michael Ginor

Rick Moonen

John Besh

Michael Cimarusti

Celestino Drago

Michel Nischan

Marcel Vigneron

Roy Yamaguchi

TICKETS ON SALE NOW 1ST ANNUAL HALEKULANI MASTER CHEFS SERIES Friday, September 30, 2011 Halekulani

SOLD OUT

Including Vikram Garg, Hubert Keller, Robin Lee, Yoshihiro Murata, Alessandro Stratta, Tetsuya Wakuda, and Nancy Silverton.

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Tickets starting at $200 ($75 tax-deductible). Daytime events are also available online. All food tastings and beverages included. For VIP/Table packages: call 808.738.6254 or e-mail info@hawaiifoodandwinefestival.com. Participants must be 21 years or older and identification will be required upon entry. Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival is a benefit for the Hawai‘i Agricultural Foundation and the Culinary Institute of the Pacific.

WHERE TO DINE PACIFIC RIM 3660 on the Rise

Lobster King

Shabu Shabu House

1380 S. King St. 944-8288

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

3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

TAIWANESE

Uncle’s Fish Market Waterfront at Pier 38 275-0063

The Ocean House Restaurant

Bangkok Chef

Hanaki Restaurant

A Family Tradition Since 1963

From Bentos to Banquets & Picnics to Potlucks!

946-2073 Deli Hours: Wed-Sun 6am-2pm After hours catering available

Lunch: Tues-Sat 11am-2pm Dinner: Tues/Wed/Thur 5-10pm • Fri/Sat 6-11pm

1311 NORTH KING STREET

2710 South King St. www.fukuyadeli.com

www.theoldsaiminhouse.com

with any breakfast purchase & this ad. Not to be combined with any other offer.

Oxtail Pho or Soup

Vegetarian Items Available & Endless Naan

50% OFF

NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

www.fcsauces.com

10% OFF

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

2nd Dish of equal or lesser value expires 9/1/11

3109 Waialae Ave. 735- POKE (7653)

Must Present Coupon. Open Everyday 10am-10pm / Except Sun & Wed 10am-9pm

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 9/30/11.

Dim Sum starts @ $2.95

Open 10:30am to 10:00pm Ala Moana Shopping Center

524-1628

Celebrating 10 Years!

3553 Waialae Avenue

738-8666

Must present coupon Expires 9/30/11

Excludes set menu; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials.

Whneirne gs

at the Colony Surf

MoAr re

in Breathtak

Zack Shimizu Kool Guitar/Vocals, experience the gentle crashing waves, pure ocean breezes and awesome beauty of Hawaii.

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

10% OFF(Cash)

Sunday Sept.4th!

PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS

10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash) 5% OFF

@IHOP_Hawaii

New Menu Changes Monthly!

(above Macy’s)

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

(Charge) • Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

941-5111

Make It An IHOP Day ALA MOANA BLVD. (Waikiki) KUHIO AVE (Waikiki) • PEARL CITY KANEOHE • HILO Ala Moana (Free Parking)

1st Sunday Champagne Brunch!

• 32 ft. long stage • 7 private rooms • Sound & projection video system

Liliha Square by Times Supermarket

www.MonsoonIndiaOahu.com

See You 1st

8000 Square Foot Restaurant

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

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

NEW ENU W LO ER MS! M ITE

2919 Kapiolani Boulevard • Market City Shopping Center

Perfect for any Wedding or Event

5% OFF Credit Card Sale Only (With Coupon)

Children under 12 eat for free

Offer shall not be combined with other discount specials.

BUY ONE, GET ONE

Exp 9/30/11.

$19.95 per person

735-8488

Sat & Sun 8am – 11am

Smoked Meat Fried Rice

11:30AM - 2:30PM

Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine

Breakfast Special

FREE Side Order

Sunday Lunch Buffet Kama‘aina/Military 10% OFF Seniors (55+) 15% OFF

Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine

45-1118 Kam Hwy 235-POKE (7653)

98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

Personalized Catering

842-7697

(Formerly next to Tamashiro Market)

Pho My Lien

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

Manoa Marketplace 2756 Woodlawn Drive 988-1551

903 Keeaumoku St. 946-1888

Pho Kitchen 2919 Kapiolani Blvd. 735-8488

THAI

SHABU SHABU

Broadway Seafood & Oyster Bar

VIETNAMESE

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

2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277

SEAFOOD

Souvaly Thai Cuisine 803 Kam Hwy. 455-5888

TRY CHEF MARTIN YAN & CHEF SUNNY’S SPECIALS Seafood Restaurant

RESERVATIONS (808)947-8818

Affordable Elegance

jadedynastyhawaii.com

…Only at Michel ’s ~ FREE VALET PARKING ~ ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY ~ 2895 Kalakaua Ave. • 923-6552 • www.michelshawaii.com

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tableside

tableside @ Bali Steak & Seafood M

arvel in one of the finest oceanside dining experiences the island has to offer at Bali Steak & Seafood. This top-notch eatery presents diners with USDA prime meats and seafood in its open-air diining room, showcasing breathtaking views of Waikiki Beach. Located in the Rainbow Tower at Hilton Hawaiian Village (2005 Kalia Road), Bali Steak & Seafood is open TuesdaySaturday from 5 to 9 p.m. For reservations, call 949.4321 or 941.2254.

Above: Kris Nago and chef David Schue with the Kona Abalone Poke ($18), Roasted Hamakua Mushrooms ($8), Grilled Local Asparagus with Bearnaise ($8) and Rib-eye Steak ($44) Inset: Kona Abalone Poke

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