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O A H U ’ S A N S W E R T O Y O U R A P P E T I T E
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what’s inside?Ky IngredientAssaggio owner Thomas Kydiscusses his latest businessventure — Yellow Fin Sushi
Going GourmetDiscover the connoisseursof cupcake around town
Lite BitesGood food and picture-perfect surroundings gohand-in-hand at Ola
DINING OUTtext and photos by Jo McGarry
T A B L E T A L K @ H A W A I I . R R . C O M
Savor the flavorYellow Fin Sushi’s bite-sized mini skewers: bacon-wrapped asparagus,
grilled grape tomatoes and yakitori chicken. See story on page 3.
La Mer at Halekulani 2199 Kalia Road
923-2311
FRENCH
Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza
2270 Kalakaua Ave.
923-3877
Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.
237-5429
Sam Choy’s BLC580 N. Nimitz Hwy.545-7979
Hy’s Steak House2440 Kuhio Ave.
922-5555
Chai’s Island BistroAloha Tower Market Pl.
585-0011
FINE DINING
Zippy’sCall the one nearest you.
Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.
955-1764
Uncle’s Fish Market& Grill1135 N. Nimitz Hwy.
275-0063
Shiro’s Saimin HavenEwa, Waimalu, Waipahu
488-8824
Panya Bistro • Bakery • BarAla Moana Center
Mauka - Mall Level
946-6388
Kenny’s Restaurant1620 N. School St.
841-0931
Kenny’s Express
2nd Floor
Royal Hawaiian Center
922-9333
Kochi Restaurant& Lounge1936 S. King St.
941-2835
Kit N Kitchen1010 University Ave.
942-7622
JJ Bistro &French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.
739-0993
IHOPWaikiki - 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
Henry Louis2850 Paa St.
833-3728
Eggs ’N Things343 Saratoga Road, Waikiki
923-3447
Don Ho’s Island GrillAloha Tower Marketplace
528-0807
Church’s ChickenKam Shopping Center
845-0388
Kaneohe Marine Corps Base
254-1688
Pearlridge
488-9588
Byron's Drive Inn3297 N. Nimitz Hwy.
836-0541
Bird of Paradise91-1200 Fort Weaver Road
689-2270
BibasHale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road.
955-0555
Call for eligibility details.
Angelo Pietro Honolulu1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #10
941-0555
FAMILY DINING
Seafood VillageChinese Cuisine Hyatt Regency Waikiki
2424 Kalakaua Ave.
971-1818
On On at McCully1110 McCully St.
946-8833
ON ONat McCully
Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square
524-1628
Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg St.
941-6641
Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.
525-8585
Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.
Niu Valley Shopping Center
377-5555 or 5566
Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave.
735-5544
Golden Palace 111 N. King St.
521-8268
Duck Yun820 W. Hind Drive
Aina Haina Shopping Center
373-1303 or 373-4632
CHINESE
A Catered Experience94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.
677-7744
CATERERS
Koko CafeHale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road
955-0555
Call for eligibility details.
949-4321
House Without a Key at Halekulani 2199 Kalia Road
923-2311
Anytime Café Market City Shopping Center
735-3888
CAFE
PlumeriaBeach House5000 Kahala Ave.
The Kahala Hotel & Resort
739-8760
Makino ChayaAloha Tower Market Pl. 585-6360
Westridge Mall 486-5100
Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.
951-0511/0611
BUFFET
Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s
BAKERY
Willows, The901 Hausten St.
952-9200
Shorebird Restaurant & Beach BarOutrigger Reef Hotel
2169 Kalia St.
922-2887
Ruby TuesdayAla Moana - Ho‘okipa Terrace 943-2525
Moanalua Center 422-8585
Town Center Mililani 623-4949
Windward Mall 235-5800
d.k Steak House2552 Kalakaua Ave.
Waikiki Marriott Beach Hotel
931-6280
Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Ave.
922-6868
AMERICAN
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Panya Bakery & Express711 Queen Street • 597-8880
Panya Downtown1111 Bishop St. #4 • 536-8363
Panya Bakery, Bistro, & BarAla Moana • 946-6388
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Dim Sum Brunch BuffetSittings at 10:00am & 12:00pm
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Lots of free parking
1110 McCully St. • 946-8833
(Corner of McCully & Young St.)Open Daily 10:30am - 9:30pm
Aina Haina Shopping Center373-1303 or 373-4632
Open Daily 10:30am - 9pm
Chinese Restaurant
$189
When Thomas Ky
decided to open a
Japanese-style
restaurant on the site of a
former Chinese restaurant
in Kapolei, he changed the
business pattern he’s em-
ployed for more than 20
years.
Best known for his chain,
Assaggio, where a value-
driven menu of American-
Italian food has inspired a
strong, loyal following, Ky
chose to open Yellow Fin
Sushi last March.
What first impresses
when you enter YFS is the
décor. Contemporary, sleek
and in a bold color scheme
of yellow ochre, purple and
burnt sienna that projects
a confident air, the restau-
rant has an appealing ambi-
ence.
I recently sat down with
Ky to chat about his 20
years of restaurant experi-
ence, why the economy in-
spired his decision to open
YFS, and the business phi-
losophy that keeps him —
and his staff — opening
new restaurants, even dur-
ing tough economic times.
JJMM:: I have to ask you
first about the color
scheme and the design of
the restaurant. It’s unrecog-
nizable as its former Chi-
nese restaurant space.
Who did the design?
TThhoommaass KKyy:: I did. I love
color and design. I’ m a
cook, so I enjoy putting dif-
ferent colors together. I like
the flow of the restaurant. I
enjoy design. I’ m glad you
think the colors match
well. It’s contemporary, a
little Asian, I think …
JJMM:: Tell me about your
decision to change your As-
saggio model — which is
reasonably priced, Ameri-
can-Italian food — to this, a
contemporary Japanese
restaurant.
TTKK:: Well, the Chinese
restaurant that was here
wasn’t doing well, but I did-
n’t want to close the
restaurant and put all of
the staff out on the street.
So many people are losing
jobs right now. I just didn’t
want to do that.
By creating a new restau-
rant, I can hopefully keep
this staff working and,
hopefully, the economy will
turn around sometime
soon.
JJMM:: You have a very un-
usual approach to your
staff, as you encourage
them all to own restau-
rants.
TTKK:: Yes, all of the Assag-
gios — there are six of
them now — are partly
owned by our employees.
When they have been with
us for five years, and when
they know the business, we
open a new restaurant and
offer them a partnership.
Of course, many times they
don’t have any money, but
we believe in them and we
want them to do well.
JJMM:: OK, so why a Japan-
ese restaurant this time
around?
TTKK:: Well, I like Japanese
food. It’s the only kind of
food I eat when I go out.
And I also believe that peo-
ple are concerned more
with their health and more
with eating well nowadays.
The menu here at Yellow
Fin Sushi offers a lot of
smaller portions if you
want them, and fresh,
healthy ingredients that are
grown locally.
The fish is fresh daily;
cover story
Above: Thomas Ky, owner of the popular American-Italianfood restaurant, Assaggio, opened the Japanese-style
eatery, Yellow Fin Sushi, in Kapolei last March.
Left: Contemporary Japanese dishes such as sushi areamong the simple yet healthy items on the menu.
Bottom: Yellow Fin Sushi in Kapolei boasts a contempo-rary, sleek look that is aesthetically pleasing to customers.
– See page 4
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Yellow FinSushi
Where:777 Kaimokila Blvd.
Kapolei
Lunch:Monday-Sunday,
11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Dinner :Sunday-Thursday,
5-9:30 p.m.; and
Friday and Saturday,
5-10 p.m.
Call:674.4009
The Ky to healthy diningBByy JJoo MMccGGaarrrryy
cover story
our cook goes to the mar-
ket and chooses it himself
every morning — and a
lot of the vegetables and
produce are locally grown
or organically grown.
JJMM:: What are some of
the things on the menu
that you’d recommend to
people coming for the
first time to Yellow Fin
Sushi?
TTKK:: Well, I wanted to
keep the menu simple, to
make it healthy and to
keep it popular and con-
temporary. And to also
make sure that for lunch
there were a lot of quick
options. There are a lot of
combo plates at lunch,
which are good. The but-
terfish is good. It’s mari-
nated for four to five
hours, and it’s tender and
moist. People seem to re-
ally like it. And we have
sushi rolls and the kind of
Japanese dishes that peo-
ple will recognize and ex-
pect from a casual
restaurant of this kind:
chawanmushi, teriyaki
chicken, udon noodles.
JJMM:: I really enjoyed the
tempura. It’s light, clean,
crisp and with good fla-
vor.
TTKK:: Yes, we change the
oil every day, of course,
so it always has that
fresh, clean taste. The
idea is that I want to make
healthy food and I want to
make food that people can
afford. Yellow Fin Sushi is
reasonable and it carries
the Assaggio style of good
value with hopefully a
good atmosphere.
JJMM:: What’s the signa-
ture dish at Yellow Fin
Sushi?
TTKK:: I think the cooks
would tell you that the
steak is very good. It’s a
New York strip that’s re-
ally different. There are
mushrooms on top with a
creamy wasabi sauce, and
it’s one of the dishes that
our guests really like. Af-
ter the first bite, you
sense the wasabi.
Wasabi and grilled steak
— it’s a very good combi-
nation.
– From page 3
Yellow Fin Sushi’s tempura dish is light, crisp and full of flavor.
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local dining
Sushi Izakaya Gaku isone of those eaterieseveryone seems to
want to experience. Patrons — which include
many of the island’s topchefs — flock to its cozyconfines on a nightly basis,basking in the warmth ofthe South King Streetrestaurant. Upon enteringthe establishment with theoversized front door, cus-tomers immediately noticethe jazz notes and lights,which are muted — lendingto the intimacy of the loca-tion’s six tables and 13-seatsushi bar.
The ambiance createdby chef/owner ManabuKikuchi is admirable, butit’s the savory delights thatkeep everyone comingback for more.
Oysters ($18.50) are ahot ticket, served up in aponzu sauce and toppedwith spicy radish. Theirfreshness is readily appar-ent and the radish givesjust the right tinge tomarry it to the citrus notesof the ponzu.
For sushi, there are Kin-medai and Golden EyeSnapper ($8.50), as well asthe highly sought-after
Seared Toro with garlic.The latter is prepared witha delicate touch and just ahint of garlic so that thetenderness of the fattytuna isn’t overwhelmed.
For those interested in a“salad” course, there isRock Fish Carpaccio($14.50). Served with freshchopped red onion in a gar-lic ponzu sauce and toppedwith tobiko and thethinnest of slices ofjalapeno to give it a bit of akick, this dish is simple, yetdelightful.
The flavorful Baked KingCrab ($12.50) is another
popular choice. The crab issteamed, then mixed withmayonnaise, tobiko andgreen onions before it’s fi-nally baked in its shell.When served, the dishcomes in three pieces andis utilitarian in presenta-tion.
Finally, there is the SpicyNegihamachi Tartar($9.50), served in Gaku’soriginal spicy sauce andtopped with a raw quailegg. Mix it yourself, ladle itonto the nori provided, andexperience the flavor of thehamachi as it burststhrough.
Gaku has the right mix of ambiance, foodBByy CChhaadd PPaattaa
From left, chefs Hideki Daimon and Nobu Misawa, along with Sushi IzakayaGaku owner and chef Manabu Kikuchi, prepare several dishes for patronsNani and Dr. Frank Terada. Photo by Nathalie Walker
Served with chopped red onion in a garlic ponzu sauce and thin slices ofjalapeno, the dish Rock Fish Carpaccio packs a real kick. Photo by ChadPata
Oysters, immersed in ponzu sauce and topped with spicy radish, continue to be one of the most sought-after itemsat Sushi Izakaya Gaku. Photo by Chad Pata
SSuusshhiiIIzzaakkaayyaa GGaakkuuWWhheerree::1329 S. King St.Mauka of Ala Moana
HHoouurrss::Open: 5-11:15 p.m., Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday
CCaallll::589.1329
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Now Accepting Reservations for
Father’s DayOpen 11am-9pm
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Caesar or Nalo Greens SaladPasta Choice:
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Dessert Choice: Vanilla Bean Gelato or
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ThursdayNight Jazz
Cupcakes have gonegourmet. Today’sportion-perfect
desserts are dressed upfor socialites’ afternoonteas, CEO office meetings,and elaborate celebrityweddings.
We scouted the town foryummy cupcakes andfound bakers who go thatextra mile on cupcake cre-ativity. Folks are eating itup. Trendspotters call it a“cupquake” as bakers ven-ture beyond basic vanillaand chocolate to sophisti-cated red velvet, lilikoi,and even lemon grasscakes, topped with gour-met glitz like strawberry-basil and popcorn.
So without further ado,here are the connoisseursof cupcake:
Hokulani Bake Shop This is our Magnolia
Bakery of the Pacific.Sweet indulgences ($2.25-$3.50) are created fromscratch with no hydro-genated oils or trans fat.Award-winning flavorscome from using real but-ter, cane sugar and localeggs. Red Velvet cupcakesare best-sellers, but whocan resist Strawberry-Guava, Carrot Spice, PortWine (seasonal), Snickersand sinful Double Choco-late? Certainly, we could-n’t. Double Chocolatemixes two varieties of pre-
mium chocolate, semi-sweet Guittard Chocolatefrom San Francisco, anddark cocoa from CacaoBarry of France. OMG,you’re still standing there?!Head to the main store inRestaurant Row, the standat Pioneer Plaza, or wavedown the Cupcake Mobileparked on the NorthShore. Hokulani Bake ShopRestaurant Row, PioneerPlaza536.CAKE
Cake CoutureIts sophisticated
name suggests style,and Cake Couture de-livers on that prom-ise. Cupcakes($2.50-$3.50) arefreshly made fromscratch every day insmall batches, usingquality ingredients. Frost-ings and luscious buttercreams are swirled on topin absolute perfection. Arotating menu means fla-vors change to fit yourmoods. For instance,Tuesday’s choices are KeyLime Coconut, Peanut But-ter, Rocky Road and Or-ange Creamsicle.Saturday’s specials areLemon, Red Velvet, Choco-late Mint, and ChocolateOrange. Feel like Cookies& Cream? That’s Mondayand Thursday.
But whatever you
choose, better plan on anadvance order, especiallyfor multiples, becausethese gems sell out fast. Cake CoutureAina Hina Shopping Center820 W. Hind Drive 373.9750
Cake WorksCakes and cupcakes ($2-
$2.50) are the canvas onwhich France-trained pas-try
chefAbigail Langlas creates ed-ible art. “If you can dreamit, we can make it,” sheproclaims. One feels likeAlice in Wonderland at thetea party when presentedwith the many possibili-ties.
The Devil’s Food cup-cake gets rave reviews, asdoes Red Velvet withcream cheese frosting,Sprinkles, Pistachio andLilikoi. Cake Works (for-
merly Mary Catherine Bak-ery) does tiny cupcakes($1-$1.25) for bite-sizemorsels that merely teaseyour taste buds. Parking istricky on this busy streetcorner across from theHawaiian Humane Society,so be careful. Cake Works2820 S. King St.946.4333
Napoleon’s BakeryWith 23 years in the
business, Napoleon’s Bak-ery within Zippy’s
restaurants citywide isknown for its variety,
consistency and flavor-of-the-month specials.
What’s fun is checking outthe cupcakes ($2.50) thatare concocted to matchthe flavor-of-the-month.Treat yourself to the lim-ited edition seasonal fla-vors of Lemon (June),Strawberry (July), PeanutButter (August), Coffee(September), Caramel(October), Pumpkin (No-vember).Napoleon’s Bakery(Zippy’s restaurants)Various locations
best of the best
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Left: This Snickers cupcake,found at Hokulani BakeShop, is to die for.
– See page 13
Erica Longin shows off the Strawberry-Guava offerings available at HokulaniBake Shop, located at Restaurant Row. Photos by Susan Sunderland
Delicious Lemon cupcakes are among the seasonal flavors at Napoleon’sBakery within Zippy’s restaurants.
These aren’t your grandma’s cupcakesBByy SSuussaann SSuunnddeerrllaanndd
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While visiting TThheeCCoouunntteerr at KahalaMall, we asked reg-
ular patrons Moani andMichael Colon why they likethe eatery and what they’drecommend from its menu:
MMiicchhaaeell ——“ It’s a fun place; we
like the atmos-
phere. I always or-
der the turkey
burger. I top it with
Cheddar cheese,
pepperoncini,
tomato and onions,
just kind of basic. I
always say I’m go-
ing to try something
different and then I
get here an order the
same thing. It’s a re-
ally good burger and the
turkey makes it a little
healthier. I think what we
like, too, is that it’s very
good value. There’s high-
quality ingredients, great
burgers and you do feel like
you get value for your
money.”
MMooaannii ——“ I like that it’s clean, it’s
very consistent and the
quality of the food is really
good every time. I always
get the beef burger. I make
up my own, and it kind of
mirrors The Counter burger,
but it’s fun to choose your
own cheese and different
toppings — although I pretty
much make the same one
every time! And the milk
shakes are so good. I usu-
ally have a root beer float,
or sometimes a chocolate
milk shake. I’d recommend
them both.”
be the critic
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Michael and Moani Colon
What we’reeating at …
The CounterWhere:Kahala Mall
Call:739.5100
Website:www.thecounterburger.com
2919 Kapiolani Blvd.Market City Shpg Cntr
735-3888
Won Ton Noodles • PastaRisotto • Burgers • Sandwiches
Pizza • Salads • Soups
Mon - Fri 10 am to 12 mid
Sat 8 am - 12 mid • Sun 8 am - 10 pm
ImportedNoodles
Mushroom Garlic Spaghettiwith
Chic
kenLoco
Moc
o
Wonton Noodl
e
[(Lunch)]11:00-17:00 [(Dinner)]17:00-21:00/Closed Every Sunday
Choose from:• Broiled Sanma • Broiled Saba • Fried Oyster • Ebi Fry
• Saba Nitsuke • Chicken Katsu • Aji Fry • Karaage
• Pork Ginger • Sizzling Hamburger Steak • Tempura
• Tonkatsu and many more!
1-Choice Teishoku & Ala Carte menu also available
Dinner Menu2 Choice
Teishoku Combo$16.75
Dinner Menu2 Choice
Teishoku Combo$16.75
Served with rice,miso soup, two side dishes, and pickles.
Now taking reservations for Lunch & Dinner
Served with rice,miso soup, two side dishes, and pickles.
Now taking reservations for Lunch & Dinner
1345 S. King Street
Corner of S. King St.
& Sheridan St.
Close to Ala Moana
Shpg Cntr & Wal Mart
TEL.942-4848www.fujio-food.com
Ready made Bentos available daily
Japanese Home Style Restaurant“Hinone Mizunone”
Please enjoy the KAMADAKIGOHAN
cooked completely by “Ogama”.
ALA MOANA BLVD.Free Parking @ Ala Moana Location
KUHIO AVE • PEARL CITY
KANEOHE • HILOwww.ihophawaii.com
Come hungry. Leave happy.Other discounts not valid.
Dine in Only Expires:6/30/10
15%Discountfor the Dad& accompanying group.
FREE Signature Dessertfor Dad
Dinner served from 5:30 nightly Valet parking available
Not valid with any other offer.
1841 Ala Moana Blvd.Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village
941-4444
SUPER SUNSET
SPECIALSNIGHTLY 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Teriyaki Chicken . .$15.95Daily Fish . . . . . . . . .$23.95Sukiyaki Steak . . . .$20.95Teriyaki Steak & Chicken Combo . .$21.95
SUPER SUNSET
SPECIALS
Kama‘aina & MilitaryDiscount Available
(with proper ID)
EARLY BIRD & LATE NIGHT
DRINK SPECIALS
$1.50 OFF21.4 oz. (large beers)
$.75 OFF 12oz.(reg. size beers)
5pm to 6pmafter 10pm to closing
3108 Olu Street734-5573
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
5 pm to 6pm
FREE DESSERTWith purchase of an entree.Expires 7/31/10.
Izakaya Nonbei
BRUNCH - 11am to 2pmREGULAR MENU & FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL• Homemade Beef Patty Loco Moco• Eggs Benedict (3 ways)• Angus Steak & Eggs
DINNER - 5pm to 9pm4 COURSE PRE FIX MENU• Choice of Soup or Salad
� Cream of Asparagus� Asian Roasted Duck Salad
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� Black Angus Prime Rib� New Zealand Rack of Lamb� Roasted Garlic & Proscuitto� Crusted Wild Salmon
Dessert• Warm Bread Pudding
1131 Nu’uanu Ave.587-7877Reservation recommended • Valet available for dinner
$38perperson
If your dad’s idea of bliss
involves great Hawaiian
music and good food,
then Kani Ka Pila Grille is
the perfect setting for Fa-
ther’s Day.
Known as the gathering
place — where many of
Hawaii’s most talented mu-
sicians play nightly and are
often joined by friends —
Kani Ka Pila has built a
strong following. The pool-
side bar and grill, located
just a few steps from the
beach at Waikiki, is situ-
ated within Outrigger Reef
Hotel. With free validated
parking and a staff that em-
bodies the Aloha spirit,
Kani Ka Pila offers an alter-
native to the hustle and
bustle of Waikiki.
“It’s like old Hawaii,back
in the day when people
were playing on their lawns
and enjoying the music and
each other,” says general
manager Bill Comstock.
“It’s a relaxing place to
come and the music is
wonderful.”
Today, in honor of dads
everywhere, you’ll find a
selection of specially cre-
ated dishes by chef Harold
Beltran. They include:
••FFrreenncchh MMaauuii OOnniioonn SSoouuppCaramelized Sweet Maui
Onions simmered in Beef
Au Jus, Chicken Stock,
Brandy, Spices and Herbs,
Topped with Swiss and
Aged Parmesan
Cheese/$6.95
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with Caribbean spices, fire-
grilled, served over
Caramelized Maui Onion
Mashed Potato, with a
Creamy Succotash of Yel-
low Squash, Sweet Corn,
Peas and Sweet Peppers/
$2266..9955
••MMaannggoo--GGuuaavvaa GGllaazzeeddPPoorrkk RRiibbssSlow-roasted Full Rack of
Baby Back Ribs, grilled to
finish, and glazed with a
House-Made Mango-Guava
BBQ Sauce, served with
Hawaiian Slaw and
Fries/$2277..9955
••RRaacckk ooff LLaammbb wwiitthh KKoonnaaCCooffffeeeeNew Zealand Rack of Lamb
seasoned with Rosemary,
Basil and Thyme, Fire-
Grilled, served with a Kona
Coffee-Balsamic Reduction
Sauce and Roasted Garlic
Potatoes/$2299..9955
on the menu
Above: Chef Harold Beltran of KaniKa Pila Grille
Right: Fire-grilled Opakapaka withsummer vegetable is just one of the
savory delights at “The GatheringPlace.”
Gathering at Kani Ka Pila
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Kani KaPila GrilleWhere:Outrigger Reef On The Beach Waikiki
Call:924.4992
Website:www.outriggerreef-onthebeach.com
Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. • Dinner 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.at the old Waikiki III TheatresParking available at the Pro-Park location Seaside Ave. Pay $2 at the Restaurant.
www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com 922-6868
Early Bird Special
Only$12.95
Add $3.00 for Complete Mealwhich includes soup or salad, ice cream
11 am - 7 pmAll Day for Locals with ID
Specials not valid on Holidays
BYOB Welcome
McCully Shopping Center1960 Kapiolani Boulevard #103
(808) 946-3338
www.bananaleafhawaii.com
Now thru June 20
Set Menu $18.95Petite Crab Meat Green Salad
Served with our own house dressing
King Crab FettuccineKing Crab and crab meat in a light
cream sauce
Chef’s Daily Dessert
Other specials also available
FEEL ITALIAN?
CAFE SISTINA1314 S. KING ST. • 596-0061
FRIED RICE WITHGARLIC CHICKEN
Not exactly as shown
Island Manapua FactoryManoa Marketplace 988-5441 • Factory: 811 Gulick Ave. 847-2677
Valid only at Regal DinerAirport location 839-6333
3040 Ualena St.McCully Shopping Ctr 941-3883
1960 Kapiolani Blvd
Not to be combined with any other offer.Limit 5 per coupon. Expires 7/4/10
$695withcoupon
Specials not valid on Holidays. Advance Reservations required, please call 971-1818.Valet Parking Only.SeafoodvillageHyatt.com Ask about our Kama’aina Discount
Hyatt Regency Resort& Spa-Street Level•2424 Kalakaua Ave., #102
$10.95
LUN
CH
per person(10 people minimum)
• Oriental Chicken Salad
• 4 types of Dim Sum(Siu Mai, Half Moon, Seaweed Spring Roll, Manapua)
• Szechuan Style Pork w/Garlic Sauce
• General Tso's Favorite Chicken
• Beef and Broccoli
• Seafood Fried Noodle
• Dessert - Almond Float
One of America’sTop 10
Chinese Restaurants
DIN
NER
• Chicken Salad with Oriental Dressing
• Crispy Bacon Seafood Combo Wrap
• Dungeness Crab - Country Style
• Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp
• General Tso’s Favorite Chicken
• Seasonal Chinese Green Vegetable
• House Fried Rice
• Dessert: Mango Pudding
$24.95 per person(4 people minimum)
recipe
• Preheat your steamer at high
• On a steamable plate, pour veg-etable oil and lay fish down. This willprevent the fish from sticking to plateafter you steam.
• Add ginger, oyster sauce, sesameoil, shiitake mushroom, Scotch-whisky , black pepper and greenonion, then steam for about 10-15minutes.
• In a sauté pan, cook the bacon until
it turns crisp (no need to add any oil,as the bacon will release the oil by it-self), then add garlic, chives and 2 ta-blespoons of chicken stock or hotwater. Cook for a minute or two (oruntil the chives are cooked).
• Before serving, remove the whitepart of green onion and ginger, andtop with sautéed chive and bacon.
• For the green onion, cut in half be-tween the white and green part. Usethe white part for steaming on top of
the fish, then slice the green part andput aside for garnish later.
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• 1 cup chives, cut about quarter-inch long
• 2 tablespoons chicken stock
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Where:One Aloha Tower Drive
Call:585.0011
Website:www.chaisislandbistro.com
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930 McCully St. • 951-0511 / 951-0611PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CONVENIENT PARKING
*DISCOUNT EXCLUDESALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
WITH THIS AD. EXP. 6/30/10.
ALL YOU CAN EAT!LUNCH $14.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
DINNER $21.95 3PM-10PMIncluding: Kal Bi, Sirloin, Chicken, Spicy Pork, Sashimi
One coupon per visit. Must present ad. Not combinable with other offers.Free Frappe must be of equal or lesser value. EXPIRES 6/30/10.
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BUY ONE FRAPPE AND GET ONE
FREE!Only at Koolau Center location
Koolau Center47-388 Hui Iwa St.
239-7774
Dear Hearts,
The most humiliating thing
For anyone is
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Don’t!
You will create someone
Who will hate you till
All is did and done.
Saimin Heavenly Yours,Shiro “Don’t be too big for
your Britches.” Matsuo
WAIMALUWaimalu Shopping Center
Take Out 488-4834Restaurant/Catering
488-8824
EWA BEACHEwa Beach
Shopping Center91-919 Fort Weaver Road
689-0999
WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu
Depot Road676-2088
Sun-Thu 10:30am-10:30pm; Fri/Sat 10:30am-Midnite1113 Smith St. 545-3008
Reservations recommended
Vegetarian GooseDiced Winter Melonw/Virginia Ham Soup
Roasted DuckHoney Walnut Shrimps
Orange ChickenEgg Plant w/Garlic Sauce
Sizzling Short Ribs • Steam RiceDessert Of The Day
(for 10 people)
(for 4 people)
$198$88
2 hours Free Parking in rear
Fri., June 18 - Sun., June 20
Celebrate Father’s Day atLittle Village Noodle House
Ala Carte menu also available
Father’s Day Menu(Little Village Signature Dishes Specials)
Father’s Day Menu(Little Village Signature Dishes Specials)
eat this
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Scrumptious bone-in rib-eye steakThe Ranch House at Kapahulu
Treat your dad to dinner at
The Ranch House today,
and he’s likely to thank
you for a memorable meal. Local
favorites like this bone-in rib-
eye ($26.95) served with island-
farmed corn off the cob, mashed
potatoes or rice, onion rings and
the sauce of your choice, have
made The Ranch House a popu-
lar stop for meat lovers and
those looking for truly great
value.
This year’s Fa-
ther’s Day
menu is three courses that in-
clude salt-crusted prime rib,
sautéed salmon or spicy jumbo
shrimp for just $32.
WWhheerree::449 Kapahulu Ave.
Honolulu
CCaallll::737.4461
DDiinnnneerr::Nightly, 5-9:30 p.m.
The Ranch House
Aloha Tower 585-6360 1 Aloha Tower Dr. 2nd Fl., 3 Hours Parking $1 Pearlridge 486-5100 98-150 Kaonohi St.Aloha Tower 585-6360 1 Aloha Tower Dr. 2nd Fl., 3 Hours Parking $1 Pearlridge 486-5100 98-150 Kaonohi St.
Not Combinable with other discounts. 65 or older w/Coupon & ID.No online or photo-copied coupons.One coupon per person.Good from 6/21/10 - 6/30/10
2 Week SpecialSENIOR SPECIALLunch 30% OFFDinner 50% OFF
Bringing you the finest in Japaneseinfluenced French pastries. Over 35
different varieties of delicious,ultra fine pastries in Hawaii. Ala Moana Center-Mall Level,
Mountain side, next to Shirokiyawww.lapalmedor-usa.com
941-6161
lite bites
There’s nothing quite like having a
cocktail in hand, an amazing sun-
set before you and the island’s
white sand beneath your feet.
At Ola restaurant on the North Shore,
owners Fred and Cheryl DeAngelo have
created an amazing ambiance for fine
dining. Best of all, their establishment
is actually built on the beach.
“We put tables outside on the sand
whenever people ask us to,” explains
Fred DeAngelo. “It’s really a unique
place to have lunch or dinner.”
And it also helps that the food’s re-
ally good, too.
Fresh fish, braised short ribs and
grilled lobster tails along with signa-
ture dishes like Togarashi Salmon, are
complemented by dozens of locally
grown ingredients, including Kahuku
sea asparagus, Hamakua mushrooms,
Hauula tomatoes and Pupukea greens.
In addition to the fine dishes and pic-
ture-perfect scenery, Ola provides live
music for its patrons every Friday. Left: Fred DeAngelo, owner of Ola Restaurant
Life’s a beach at OlaNorth Shore restaurant offers unique locale for lunch, dinner
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OlaWWhheerree::Turtle Bay Resort,
North Shore
CCaallll::293.0801
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KAHALA MALL739-5100
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449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE. 101735-5544
WWW.HEEHINGHAWAII.COM
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY FOR OUR FATHER’S DAY BUFFETS!
Seafood Prime Rib BuffetSlow roasted prime rib, roast suckling pig, char siu porktenderloin, sashimi, snow crablegs, fresh fish poke, tako
poke, over 25 salads and appetizers, Hawaiian luaubuffet, delicious Chinese entees and much, much more!$27 adults $26 seniors $14 keikis 3 to 12
Served from 4 pm to 9 pm
PEKING DUCK / CRAB DINNER-For TenPeking Duck with Steamed Buns
Peking Duck with Shanghai Noodles Scallop Golden Mushroom Soup
Dungeness Crab with Ginger ScallionsMongolian Pork Chops with Sweet Onions
Hunan Tofu • Beef with Asparagus$219 Table of Ten (Reg. $240)
served until 7/31/2010
LET US DO THE COOKING!Maine Lobster Menu for Four
Wintermelon Chicken SoupChicken Oyster Sauce
Maine Lobster with Ginger ScallionsBeef Choy Sum
Ma Po Tofu • Steamed Rice$59 for four (reg $75) with this coupon
served Monday thru Friday; valid until 6/30/2010
HONG KONG DIM SUM SPECIAL
One free selection with every four selections*
with this couponexpires 6/30/2010
*free selection will be the lowest price selection
Complete Dinners Served 11A.M till Midnight
New York Steak w/ Onion Rings
$1595
Seafood Continental
$1350
Chicken Florentine
$1250
DINNERS INCLUDE“All you can eat Salad Bar,
Corn on the Cob, Bread Pudding and more!”
Eggs BenedictRoyal
$950
1860 Ala Moana Blvd. Validated Parking
Open 24 Hours 955-1764
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Open Daily 10:30am - 9pm3131 N. Nimitz Hwy. 833-3366
PLUS Daily itemsReservation Recommended
Enjoy the live entertainment,“Friends of Sam Puletasi”
Sunday, June 20th
Lunch $14.99POKESNOW CRAB LEGSCORNED BEEF & CABBAGEBATTER FRIED FISHCOLD GINGER CHICKENDIM SUM
POKESNOW CRAB LEGSSALT PEPPER SHRIMPFRIED FLOUNDERBAKED MUSSEL W/ CHEESECORNED BEEF W/ CABBAGE
Dinner $15.99
foodie fare
Good Indian food,plate lunch-style
Jiva Sagaran grew up inWaianae, and it was alwayshis desire to introduce In-dian food to the local din-ing market.
Taking a plate lunch-styleapproach to spiced meatsand fragrant vegetableshas worked well for theyoung entrepreneur, whoopened a second locationin Kailua last month, andwho also has a busy lunchwagon in the Kaheka Streetparking lot outside of DonQuijote.
“The great thing aboutbeing on wheels is that youcan move locations,” saysSagaran, who hopes hisplans to broaden the reachof Indian food will encour-age the growth of otherquality Indian restaurantsin Hawaii. “Some people
have no idea what this foodis, so we present it in an at-mosphere that’s affordableand let them try the fla-vors.”
And if you still think of In-dian food as spicy, thenyou’re missing out on someincredible dishes.
“A lot of our dishes arecurries,” says Sagaran,“but not the Japanese kindthat many people are usedto. Our curries have manydifferent flavors, and theycan be extremely mildwith almost no spicinessat all.”
On the lunch wagon atDon Quijote are dozens ofdishes that have proven tobe best sellers at the origi-nal India Café at KilohanaSquare. Among the mostpopular is a South Indianchicken curry served withjasmine rice and sides ofvegetables, salad and araita (yogurt and cucum-ber) dressing.
“The chicken is cookedfor hours until it falls offthe bone,” says Sagaran.“We serve it with a choiceof vegetables so peoplecan see what we have.”
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Little restaurantbegan as a market
When Patrick Changlaunched the originalBangkok Chef in Nuuanu,the start-up was done al-most as an afterthought.
“We opened it as a pro-duce market with no
restaurant in mind,” he ex-plains. “We were sellingfresh, locally grown pro-duce as we have lots offarmer friends and somefamily farmers in Waianaeand North Shore and Ewaand the like. So we wantedto sell their produce, and atthe same time we also soldingredients for Thai food.Then, I met my wife, whowas a great cook, and thenwe thought, ‘Why not opena Thai restaurant?’”
One table eventuallyturned into two, whichturned into a small restau-rant with no room left for
the produce store. Today,the popular Thai restauranthas a new location inManoa, serving quality, yetinexpensive food to a loyalfollowing.
With lots of parking andan accessible location onManoa Road, Bangkok Chefhas become a busy lunchand dinner destination.
Signature dishes includeTom Kha Gai, a ginger-and-coconut-based soup, andcrisp, flaky spring rolls. Anddon’t miss the housedessert — mango ice creamwith crushed peanuts overwarm sticky rice. Irre-sistible!
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Feasting on restaurants’ Far-East flavors
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Above: Jiva Sagaran, owner ofIndia Cafe
Right: The South Indian chickencurry is among India Cafe’s best-
selling dishes.
For information or to book a party call 955-9609 or online at www.halekoa.comMust mention ad to receive discount.
The Hale Koa welcomes all active duty & retired military, Reserve/National Guard members & dependents,current or retired Department of Defense civilians & sponsored guests.
Celebrating 35 years of service to our heroes
Honor yourGraduate in style
WeekdayDinner Special
Valid from Today - 09/30/10Mondays - Thursdays Only
New Bookings OnlyCertain restrictions and block-out dates apply. Cannot be combined with other promotions.
Please call for details.
• Complimentary Cake decoratedwith Lei & Inscription
• Complimentary Fruit Punch• Complimentary use of Screen
& LCD ProjectorFor Monday - Thursday bookings only
BOOK A NEW GRADUATION PARTY
FROM TODAY - SEPTEMBER2010 AND RECEIVE
Book a new dinner party on a Monday
through Thursday night from Today through September 30, 2010
and receive
20% OFF your dinner menu price.
Breaking Surf, Breathtaking Sunsets, and Unbelievable Ocean Front Dining at Reasonable Prices.
Breakfast7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Dinner5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Free ParkingSubject to Availability
For Reservations:923-2277 Locally Operated in the Outrigger Reef Hotel
Satura CakesThe only cupcake in
town that’s eaten with aspoon. The top-sellingStrawberry Shortcake is amust — Satura’s signature
dessert — as are mangoand tiramisu. These par-fait-like treats are madeJapanese style, meaningthey’re very light andspongy with a hint ofsweetness. The Straw-berry Shortcake wins
your heart with thesponginess of the cakecombined with light frost-ing and fresh berries.Nothing heavy or compli-cated here. It’s a subtlekiss of sweetness andfreshness that lingers inyour mouth only for a mo-ment. Like a new friend-ship, it’s exciting andalluring with just enoughtantalizing until the nexttime that you meet upagain. Satura CakesHarbor Court, Ward Cen-tre, Waikiki537.1206
Liliha BakeryDa locals’ fave bakery
for 24-hour dining and pas-tries also has a cupcake
claim to fame. It’s the onlyplace to get Banana Cup-cakes with Chantilly frost-ing. Although not theiconic coco puff that getsall the publicity, it’s a re-minder that Liliha Bakerywas first known for Chan-tilly cakes. The buttery,nutty-flavored Chantilly ic-ing is a Liliha Bakery origi-nal and a tightly keptsecret recipe. We’re nothere to dissect the productbut to praise it. Chantillyatop a firm and freshlybaked banana cupcake is aheavenly delight. Buy themsingularly ($1.50) or by afull sheet (48 pieces, $58).Liliha Bakery515 N. Kuakini St.Liliha531.1651
best of the best
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A tray of Orange Creme cupcakes awaits customers at Cake Works onSouth King Street in Honolulu.
– From page 6
masterpiece.
DINNER AND BAR: 5:30PM - 10PM
OCEANFRONT AT MOANA SURFRIDER,
A WESTIN RESORT & SPA
COMPLIMENTARY VALET PARKING
BEACHHOUSEWAIKIKI.COM • 923-2861
Indulge in a world of exquisite flavors and the
finest steaks in Waikı̄kı̄. Sit back, unwind and
enjoy a truly revitalizing dining experience.
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Manoaa Marketplacee (Tons of FREE Parking)Manoaa Marketplacee (Tons of FREE Parking)11:30am-2:30pm;; 5pm-10pm
Shabu Shabu
988-1551988-155111:30am-2:30pm;; 5pm-10pm
For reservations, please call739-8760.
www.kahalaresort.com
Your choice of 2 entrees,Hoku’s signature
fried rice and our wokfried vegetables.
Sunday throughThursday for Dinner.
$28 per person, plus taxand gratuity.
Hoku’smixed Plate
Available with purchase of anappetizer from the menu, per person.
Maple Garden /Yen King909 Isenberg Street • 941-6641
www.MapleGardenHawaii.com
adults kids
Lunch $14.50 $8Dinner $18.50 $10
*7 course dinner $143*8 course dinner $228
FATHER’S DAYSPECIALS
Gourmet Buffetfeaturing
Crab Legs
FATHER’S DAYSPECIALS
Souvaly Thai Cuisine803 Kam Hwy.
455-5888
Bangkok Chef1627 Nuuanu Ave.
585-8839
2955 E. Manoa Road
988-0212
THAI
The Ocean House Restaurant2169 Kalia Road, Outrigger Reef Hotel
923-2277
Prince Court100 Holomoana St.
Hawaii Prince Hotel
944-4494
PF CHANG'S1288 Ala Moana Blvd.
596-4710
Hoku’sThe Kahala Hotel & Resort Hawaii Hotel
739-8779
3660 On the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.
PACIFIC RIM
Pearl’s Korean BBQ98-1005 Moanalua Road 484-2988
4211 Waialae Ave. 735-2988
888 Kapahulu Ave. Suite 150 737-8288
2250 Kalakaua Ave. Suite LL13 926-9188
KOREAN
Tanaka of TokyoEast, in King's Village, 922-4233
Central, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza,
922-4702
West in Ala Moana Center-
Hookipa Terrace 945-3443
Sushi King 2700 S. King St.
947-2836
Sushi Company 1111 McCully St.
947-5411
Sumo RamenKaneohe 234-6868
Kapolei 693-8808
Market City 737-1868
Kamehameha Shopping Center 848-8186
Pearl Highlands Center 456-8082
99 Ranch Mapunapuna 833-3139
Sansei Seafood RestaurantWaikiki Beach Marriott Resort
2552 Kalakaua Ave.
931-6286
Restaurant SuntoryRoyal Hawaiian Center
3rd Floor
922-5511
Makino Chaya1 Aloha Tower Drive 2nd Floor
585-6360
98-150 Kaonohi St.
486-5100
Kozo SushiKahala Mall 738-KOZO
Keeaumoku 946-KOZO
Moiliili 951-KOZO
Pearlridge 483-6805
Pearl City 455-6805
Kobe JapaneseSteak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.
941-4444
Hinone Mizunone1345 S. King St.
942-4848
HifumiJapanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza
536-3035
Hakone100 Holomoana St., Hawaii Prince Hotel
944-4494
JAPANESE
Sarento'sTop of the "I"1777 Ala Moana Blvd.
955-5559
Cafe Sistina1314 King St.
596-0061
Banana LeafMcCully Shopping Center
946-3338
ITALIAN
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where to dine
– continued from page 2
11AM-2PM, 5-8:30PM • Closed Monday Lunch
100 N. Beretania Street #113 (Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza) 536-3035
Choice of Two Entrees:• 2 Shrimp & 2 Vegetable Tempura• Tonkatsu • Chicken Katsu • Chicken, Beef or Pork Teriyaki • Chicken Karaage • Unagi (add $1 more to meal price)• Salmon, Ahi or Mahi Mahi
JUNESPECIAL!
Lunch..............$10.95Dinner ............$11.95
(Plain Grilled, Lightly Salted, Teriyaki)Includes Rice, Miso Soup,Toss Salad & Tea
•• Dine-In or Take-Out• Gift Certificates• Catering Available
JUNESPECIAL!
HappyFather’s
Day
HappyFather’s
DayFREE ICE CREAMfor all Dad’s DiningVALID ONLY ON SUNDAY, JUNE 20.
with purchase of acombo platter atreg. price.Limit one coupon percustomer per visit.Expires 7/31/10
Ward Gateway Center (on the corner of Ward and Auahi)
591-1646 • www.wahooshawaii.com
When was the last time you
had a Broiled Mahi Burger, Mahi Soft Taco or
Broiled Mahi with your breakfast plate?
Try our many seafood items
in the month of June.
OPEN
24 HOURS
Check out our weekly specials - Clam Strips & Fries or Calamari Livornese
Corner of Paiea/Nimitz-Near the Airport • 836-0541
Moiliili 951-5696
(KOZO)
Pearlridge483-6805
Pearl City by Wal-Mart455-6805
Keeaumokuby Wal-Mart946-5696
(KOZO)
Kahala Mall738-5696
(KOZO)
WWW.KOZOSUSHIHAWAII.NET
Kama‘aina Plate forFather's Day
98 pcs/ $42
Variety of Maki Sushi & Cone SushiNo raw fishes
Order 2 hours in advance
$150for 10 people
• Chinese Chicken Salad • Beef Tofu Soup • Peking Duck • Shrimp w/Honey Walnut • Pork Chop Orange Sauce • Choy-sum w/Black Mushroom • Fish fillet w/Salt & Pepper • Char Sui Fried Rice • Dessert
$99 menu and other banquet menus still available
website: lungfunghawaii.comOpen Daily 11am to 9pm
Niu Valley Shopping Center5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5555 or 377-5566
Lots of Free Parking Available.
Chicken w/Black Bean Sauce
w/Hong Kong Noodle$499 $599
Reg. 13.95
Shrimp w/ Honey Walnut
w/purchase of a reg. price entree
& 20While supplies last.
SIGNATURE TEAS
FRESHLY BAKED SCONES
SWEET & SAVORYDELICACIES
3 to 5:30pm dailycomplimentary parking
923.2311
THE VERANDA
afternoontea
Mon-Fri: 6:00 - 10:00 pmSat, Sun: 5:30 - 10:00 pm
• Wine Spectator Award-Winning Wine List
• Live Entertainment
• Valet Parking
Proper Attire Required
Reservations Recommended
2440 Kuhio Ave.
922 5555www.hyshawaii.com
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complimentary
Hy’s Cheesecake &
Keepsake Photo For Honoree
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Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor
restaurantsuntory.com
922-5511
RESTAURANT
SUNTORY
Kona Lobster BisqueChantilly, Micro Cilantro–or–Waimanalo Farms Island GreensCitrus Vinaigrette–or–Pan Roasted Day Boat ScallopRed Pepper Coulis
Charred Petit Prime Filet MignonRoasted Hamakua Mushrooms, Bali Vegetables,Yukon Whipped Potato, Bordelaise Sauce–or–Prime Rib of BeefRoasted Hamakua Mushrooms, Bali Vegetables,Yukon Whipped Potato, Au Jus–or–Island FishHau‘ula Tomato Vinaigrette, Kahuku Corn and
Ali‘i Mushroom
Macadamia Nut Chocolate BarRaspberry and Mocha Sauces
$48.00 per person (exclusive of sales tax and gratuity)
Validated Valet and Self-Parking available.
Offered Tuesday – Saturday at 5:00 pm seating. Maximum 6persons per reservation. Special coupons or additional offersmay not be included with the First Seating Dinner.
5:00 – 9:00 pm
Tuesday – Saturday
Rainbow Tower
Hilton Hawaiian Village®
For reservations please call
931-6280Waikiki Beach Marriott
Resort & Spa2552 Kalakaua Avenue
Full Ala Carte Menu will beavailable that evening.
931-6286931-6280Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa • 2552 Kalakaua Avenue
Father’s Day specials will be offeredin addition to our full Ala Carte menus.
Sansei will be offering our Kama‘aina Early Bird Special
50% OFF all food and sushi whenordered promptly by 6 p.m.
To view our Father’s Day specialsplease go to our website at
www.dkrestaurants.com
CelebrateFather’s Day
on Sun. June 20thAt Sansei and d.k. Steak House
For more specials and offers, text DK to 80850 • FREE 3 hours SELF parking with validation.
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HONOLULU DES IGN CENTER
ON KAPIOLANI BETWEEN PENSACOLA & PIIKOI ST.
1250 KAPIOLANI BLVD. • T: 956-1250
FURNITURE SHOWROOM HOURS:
MON. - SAT. 10AM - 9PM & SUN. 10AM - 6PM
H O N O L U L U D E S I G N C E N T E R . C O M
W W W . H O N O L U L U D E S I G N C E N T E R . C O M
Contemporary Asian American CuisineSecond Floor Honolulu Design Center
Culinary Performances DailyReserved Seating: 808.237.5429
Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30a-1:30pDinner Mon-Sat 6-8:30p
A Uniquely
Memorable Stage to Celebrate your WeddingFood & Beverage Service andMulti-Media Events Theatre
2nd Floor, Honolulu Design Center
Wine, Appetizers, Music & FunWine Lovers, it’s your night every night at Amuse,
Honolulu’s most unique
self-serve wine bar.
Come discover why
Amuse has become the
gathering place before a hot
night on the town.
5pm to Closing Mon. thru Sat. 2nd Floor Honolulu Design Center
Convenient,Affordable, and
So Delicious…Situated between Waikiki and Downtown Honolulu, on the 2nd floor
of the Honolulu Design Center, Stage Restaurant has become
the lunchtime favorite for busy business people and shoppers alike.
It’s quick and easy to find, parking is FREE, lunch service is
efficient and the salads are “to-die-for”!
Like Executive Chef Ron de Guzman’s popular signature
Kona Lobster Entreé Salad. Other lunch favorites include our
Daily Pre-Fix Menu, Home Style Meatloaf, Ahi “Ceasar” Sandwich and
the popular Stage Burger. Whether its lunch or dinner, we invite you
and guests you’d love to impress to come in and experience Stage
for yourselves. We look forward to serving you soon.
Open for lunch Monday through Friday,
reservations are recommended,
call 808.237.5429.
Convenient location withfree parking.
Lunch at Stage get high praise fromHonolulu’s business crowd
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