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Star of Honolulu executive chef Adam Gilbert, seated,and Capt. Vern Hinkley with a medley of culinary

delights such as (clockwise, from left) Air-Flown LiveMaine Lobster, Highest Grade Prime Tenderloin ofBeef, Summer Canapes, Chilled Kahuku Corn Soup

and Bouquet of Baby Greens.

Hawaiis largest tour vessel,Star of Honolulu, pulls into portand leaves diners swooningwith its Five Star SunsetDining & Jazz Cruise.See page 4 | Leah Friel photo

Hawaiis largest tour vessel,Star of Honolulu, pulls into portand leaves diners swooningwith its Five Star SunsetDining & Jazz Cruise.See page 4 | Leah Friel photo

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Sam Sung Plaza 655 Keeaumoku Street #108 949-2890

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Short Rib, Seasoned Short Rib,Rib Eye, Seasoned Beef, Brisket,BBQ Chicken, Tripe, Pork Belly,Spicy Pork, Tongue, Also includes Seafood Pancake& Korean Miso Soup

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Flying High on Chicken Wings

Im definitely no chicken when itcomes to thrill-seeking activities.OK, so maybe you wont catch mejumping out of airplanes just yet orbungee jumping from the highest cliffs,but thats not to say that I haventalready fallen madly in love with rollercoasters. If it were up to me, in fact, Idhave annual passes to all the majortheme parks, including Six Flags, GreatAmerica, Cedar Point, CaliforniaAdventure Park, Knotts Berry Farm and,of course, Disneyland.Nothing can compare to the pure

adrenaline rush I get on these hair-rais-ing rides, particularly the way my bodyis jolted following each twist, turn, riseand fall of the track.And perhaps the same can be said

about what I call amusement park cui-sine. In my case, I happen to associate

tender chickenwings with themeparks. I know, someof you may link thisyummy finger foodto an ice cold beeror a football game,but I prefer to feaston chicken wingssmothered inranch dressing

after disembarking from one of thoserides of a lifetime. Like roller coasters, each and every

bite into a chicken wing can be an exhil-arating experience for your taste buds.Whether its creamy ranch, zesty andspicy sauce, or jerk seasoning, chickenwings are an invigorating experience forall your senses.And this week my stomach was ready

as I prepared to hit three local hot spotsthat offer onolicious chicken wings.While some were mild and others fiery-hot, I wanted to experience each andevery burst of flavor.So, whether it be taking on the fiercest

of roller coasters or biting into the spici-est of chicken wings, I cant help but findmyself screaming the same words: Moreplease! I just cant get enough!

RumFireUpon setting foot in RumFire, located

inside the Sheraton Waikiki, I have topinch myself to make sure Im notdreaming. For one, RumFire overlooksthe breathtaking Helumoa Playgroundset against the captivating backdrop ofDiamond Head in this dreamy ocean-front hotel in Waikiki. Secondly, its easyto pass the time away while enjoying arelaxing lunch with friends or grabbingpau hana drinks as some of Honolulusbest contemporary musicians play on.And while all this is enough to make

me say, Im soooooo lucky to live in thisbeautiful paradise, its the impeccablecuisine that has me drooling. This chic-ultra lounge is currently home to aunique Hawaiian fusion menu known asBahawaiian cuisine, or West meetsWest, featuring an exotic blend of con-temporary Hawaiian fare and CaliforniaBaja Mexican-inspired dishes.Guests can enjoy a plethora of various

menu items, including Kalua PorkEnchiladas ($14), RumFires signatureKim Chee Fried Rice ($14), ChipotleBBQ Rum Baby Back Ribs ($14) andGarlic Pommes Frites ($6).

My favorite of the bunch, however,is RumFires signature Jerk SeasonedChicken Wings ($12), served with ahot, spicy and creamy fiesta ranchsauce. Onolicious!We add a secret jerk spice that has

been blended to a finer consistency,

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ono, you know

By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

EDITORAlana Folen

Phone: [email protected]

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SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR

Bill MossmanPhone: 529.4863

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supplement published by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.

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Above: Our thrill-seeking editor enjoys theheat that comes with RumFires Jerk SeasonedChicken Wings ($12).

Honolulu Design Center On Kapiolani between Pensacola & Piikoi St. 1250 Kapiolani Blvd. t: 956-1250

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et sail on Hawaiislargest, award-winningtour vessel, the Star of

Honolulu, and experience oneof the finest sunset dinner cruis-es our island has to offer.Guests are pampered and treat-ed to not only top-notch enter-tainment and majestic views ofpicturesque coastline, butwined and dined to the extremewith decadent modern-dayFrench-style cuisine prepared

by executive chef Adam Gilbert.As part of its signature Five

Star Sunset Dining & JazzCruise, the Star of Honolulupresents a prix fixe, seven-course, summer-inspired menunow through September high-lighting some of the seasonsfreshest ingredients producedboth locally and internationally.

This is a place that youwould come to celebrate spe-

cial occasions such as anniver-saries, vow renewals, or a spe-cial evening out. Were popularwith guests throughout theworld, and the live jazz musicprovided by some of Oahusbest musicians is spectacular,says Eric Burgoyne, director ofsales and marketing for the Starof Honolulu Cruises & Events.

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

($131.25 kamaaina rate withvalid ID), including a VIP wel-come, dinner, live jazz show,super premium beverages andafter dinner cart drink service.Round-trip private stretch lim-ousine and motorcoach trans-portation from the Waikiki areaalso is available for an additional$60 and $11 per person, respec-tively.

Kick off an evening of ele-

gance at 5:30 p.m., as the 1,500-passenger ship departs fromPier 8 at Aloha TowerMarketplace. Festivities beginat the exclusive CaptainsWelcome Reception on theStars 60-foot-high top deck,where guests have the opportu-nity to sample a selection ofsummer canaps served butler-style, accompanied by aHawaiian Bellini.

Amid a pristine atmosphere,guests are then escorted intothe recently renovated Art DecoSuper Nova room. Posh indcor, this luxurious diningroom, where semi-formal attireis required, is said to seat 230people.

Nova is really elegant andplush, it's definitely a placewhere we have a lot of repeatbusiness, says Gilbert, whostudied culinary arts atJohnson & Wales University,then later at KapiolaniCommunity College.

My main focus as the chefhere is consistency consis-tency in presentation andquality, he adds. My style of

cuisine is very much travel-influenced. I love the local ingre-dients, and that's a big drivingforce for my cooking.

At Johnson and Wales I wastrained in the classical French-style of cuisine. I also lived inthe Caribbean and SoutheastAsia, and of course Hawaii, soI'm also very familiar withPacific Rim cuisine as well,Gilbert states. In the Novaroom we focus on culinary arts

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that are classic French witha bit of a local twist.

As diners are seated,expect nothing but immac-ulate service, as refinedNova servers present youwith Chilled Kahuku CornSoup with Avocado Graniteand Bouquet of BabyGreens consisting of searedscallop, red and gold beetcarpaccio, basil oil and pas-sion fruit vinaigrette.

The first main entreshowcases an Air-FlownLive Maine Lobsterpoached in a season-infused butter broth, pairedwith grilled polenta,chanterelle mushrooms,summer truffles and vegeta-bles in a light lobster fumet.

We change up the menuby the season, so every threemonths youll find somethingnew, Gilbert says. We prep90 percent of cuisine on land,then once on ship we recon-stitute the food and re-plateit.

Next, cleanse your palatewith a refreshing MangoSorbet before indulging inthe highest grade PrimeTenderloin of Beef accentedwith savory foie grasstuffed fondant potatoes,saffron cream and porcinimushroom demi glace.

Although we do featurea prix fixe menu, we also dooffer special menu itemswith a 24-hour advancednotice such as BakedSalmon with Dill LemonButter Sauce; RoastedChicken Breast stuffed withmushrooms, spinach andSwiss cheese; Medley ofFresh Fruit; a vegan/gluten-free Black Truffle Risottowith wild asparagus andportabella mushrooms; orRoasted Rolled Eggplantstuffed with French greenlegumes in a kabochasauce, Gilbert says.

Finally, round off thisexquisite feast with an effer-vescent White Chocolate

Swan filled with fresh fruit,sponge cake and mascar-pone cream all atop a puddleof heavenly lychee sauce.

To make good food isnot that difficult, really.Whats difficult is creatingnew ways to design it, newways to showcase it, andthats where molecular gas-tronomy is a huge toolgoing forward, Gilbertexplains, noting thatmolecular gastronomy is arather new philosophy ofcooking.

I love my job, heexclaims. Being on theocean is a great highlight ofbeing executive chef forSuper Nova I see thesunset five days a weekfrom the ocean, and itsamazing. Sometimes welleven see whales up close.

Really, who could ask formore? Its a feast for all thesenses aboard the Star ofHonolulu. So sit back, relaxand enjoy the ride.

Where: Docked at Pier 8, Aloha TowerMarketplace

Call: 1.800.334.6191 or 983.7827 (in Hawaii)

Website: starofhonolulu.com

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Star of Honolulu executive chef Adam Gilbert, seated,and Capt. Vern Hinkley set sail with culinary delightssuch as (clockwise, from left) Air-Flown Live Maine

Lobster, Highest Grade Prime Tenderloin of Beef,Summer Canapes, Chilled Kahuku Corn Soup

and Bouquet of Baby Greens.

Hawaiis largest tour vessel,Star of Honolulu, pulls into portand leaves diners swooningwith its Five Star SunsetDining & Jazz Cruise.

See page 4 | Leah Friel photo

Hawaiis largest tour vessel,Star of Honolulu, pulls into portand leaves diners swooningwith its Five Star SunsetDining & Jazz Cruise.

See page 4 | Leah Friel photo

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4 Server Cheryl-Ann Kashiwamura, Capt. Vern Hinkley, performer Meilii Yannell, executive chef Adam Gilbert and supervisor Joseph Blas

5 Boquet Of Baby Greens with seared scallop

6 Air-Flown Live Maine Lobster

7 Summer Canapes

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Some restaurants incorpo-rate art in their designschemes with the goal ofcomplementing their foodofferings. However, at StageRestaurant, located on thesecond floor of HonoluluDesign Center at 1250Kapiolani Blvd., the cuisinerepresents masterful works ofart prepared by executivechef Ron de Guzman and hisskilled staff. The foods presentation fits

the restaurants theme, andeach finely crafted plateserves as a piece of art withina gallery of unique furnitureand design elements. Whenplaced before guests, thedishes make even a $20,000Fendi dining table and chairset fade into the background. Appropriately, pupu items

at Stage are presented on the

menu as the opening act of aperformance under the head-ing Act One: Overture deAppetizers. The GrahamCracker Crusted Calamari($13) steals the show as thecurtain rises on Stagesunique seafood starter. Thecalamari is tossed in finelyground graham crackercrumbs before being fried andserved with an accompani-ment of dipping sauces: yuzu-chili aioli, wasabi cocktailsauce and sriracha. The itemis back by popular demand,says de Guzman of the dishthat is available as a specialitem, but will soon be gracingthe permanent menu.Sticking with Stages

seafood selections, the StageAhi Poke ($13), Pan SearedManila Clams ($13) and CrispLump Crab Cakes ($14) each

offer an eclectic mix oftaste and extraordi-nary color. The pokeinvites diners with aclever concoction thatincorporates avoca-do, marcona almonds,orange tobiko,Spanish onions, yuzu-olive oil and wasabi.We keep the food

fun and different, butwere not way outthere, explains deGuzman. We have afooting on our culi-nary background.Also, while enjoy-

ing the plentiful pupu offer-ings, tap into one of Stagesnew self-serve draft beer serv-er tables. Each table has built-in beer taps that are con-trolled via WiFi Internet,allowing one to order by the

glass, or rent the table for aparty or special event.Check out StageRestaurant

Hawaii.com for a list of specialevents and to view the com-plete menu.

1 Pan steamed Manila clams ($13)2 Crisp lump crab cakes ($14)

3 Graham cracker-crusted calamari ($13)4 Stage Ahi Poke ($13)

5 Executive Chef Ron de Guzman holdsthe Graham-cracker Crusted Calamari

($13)

Anthony Consillio photos

Stage RestaurantWhere: Honolulu Design Center,

second floor, 1250 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu

Call: 237.5429

Hours: Lunch: Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Dinner: Monday through Saturday, 6-8:30 p.m.

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

Stage ready to offer memorabledining experience

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1 Lifang Li serves the vibrant Eggplant with garlicsauce at California Wok.2 Eggplant with garlic sauce ($7.99)

Leah Friel photos

Healthy Chinesefood is con-sidered anoxymoron by many,since although it oftencontains a healthy serv-ing of vegetables, it alsocan be high in sodium andfat. But take out all the badstuff and you may find yourfavorite dish is a bit less flavor-ful. Do you really need to addsodium and fat to make foodtaste good?

You never imagined that

healthy Chinese food could bethis tasty! touts California Wok.The California-based chain,located on the first floor in AlaMoana Center near Macys, hasan extensive menu that conve-niently lists the calories andsaturated fat for many of itsofferings a real plus for thosewho try to keep a healthy dietand/or are watching their waist-lines. And who isnt these days?

Manager Winnie Li assuresdiners that the vegetarian dish-es at California Wok contain nomeat or meat products, are

made only with the freshestingredients and are alwayscooked to order. She recom-mends Eggplant with garlicsauce ($7.99), a simple yet satis-fying presentation of sauteedeggplant with a garlic, ginger,soy sauce served with rice onthe side.

So the next time you decide togo out for Chinese food, why nottry a Wok on the light side?

Contact Terri Hefner at [email protected]

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California WokWhere:Ala Moana Center1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

Call: 947.1332

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Landmark coffee house serves upfavorites to customers, cast and crew of Hawaii Five-O

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Its a sun-filled Tuesday morning atWailana Coffee House and alreadyhungry patrons are lined up wait-ing for a table at the busy Waikikieatery. Its nearly lunchtime, butplates loaded with waffles, pancakesand other breakfast staples are stillmaking a steady stream into the din-ing room from the bustling kitchen.

We serve breakfast 24 hours a day, which alot of people like, says general manager

Kenton Tom, who runs the family-friendlyrestaurant with brother/CEO Malcolm Tom andsister Joanna Leong.

Today is especially busy at Wailana, becausethe next day it will be closed. It seems the castand crew of a little show called Hawaii Five-0will be descending upon the iconic diner to filman action scene for its highly anticipated sec-ond season.

Its very exciting for us! Kenton says. Itssort of ironic, too, because when the originalHawaii Five-0 was being filmed, they shot ascene in the original Kapiolani Drive Inn. Itssort of history repeating itself.

Located at the corner of Ala MoanaBoulevard and Ena Road, Wailana Coffee House

stands in the spot formerly occupied byKapiolani Drive Inn. When the drive-ins popu-larity began to wane in the 1960s, Kentonsfather, Francis Tom, decided it was time todevelop a new restaurant, and in 1969 foundedWailana Coffee House on the values of goodfood, good service and value, which the Tomsiblings continue to follow to this day.

His principles really guided us, Kentonsays. Were reasonably priced, we have a lot ofvariety on the menu, and we offer a lot of valuefor what you order.

A dish that proves you can have both qualityand quantity food is the Oxtail Soup ($11.25).Offered every Thursday, the special is a com-forting bowl of tender oxtail, peanuts, dried red

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Where: 1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

Call: 955.1764

Hours: Open 24 hours a day,six days a week. Therestaurant closes for

maintenance at 10p.m. Tuesday and re-

opens at 6 a.m.Wednesday.

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dates, sliced black mushrooms and succulentkai choy, topped with Chinese parsley andshredded ginger.

Its a local favorite, Kenton says, adding,We cater a lot to local people, because webelieve that if the local people come to therestaurant, tourists will follow. If local peoplecome to the restaurant, tourists know it mustbe good.

Other menu items popular with locals andtourists alike are the Broasted Chicken($10.95), which is a plate of oven-roastedchicken breast, leg, thigh and wing; HibachiSampler ($12.50), a trio of chicken breast,shrimp skewer and mahi mahi filet preparedhibachi-style; and the Eggs Benedict ($9.85),an ensemble of poached eggs, smoked hamand turkey breast piled atop an English muf-fin, served with a house-made hollandaisesauce and hash browns on the side.

We make a lot of things from scratch; itsnot out of the can, Kenton reveals.

Homemade food seems to be the majordraw for customers, especially when thewords all-you-can-eat precede the itemsname.

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

Theyre so good, if you just enjoy the taste

of pancakes, you dont even need the syrup!The batter for the pancakes is prepared a

day in advance, which allows the mixture toaerate and yields a fluffier pancake. Extrassuch as blueberries, bananas, macadamianuts, coconut and pineapple also can beadded for an additional $1 charge.

You can even ask for a combination ofbanana and macadamia nut, for example,Kenton suggests. All pancake orders comewith eggs, bacon, as well as whipped butterand a trio of syrups on the side.

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

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

We have feature sandwiches like the PattyMelt ($8.75), French Dip ($9.50) and theReuben Grill ($9.35), and we also have a lot ofhamburgers, like the Paniolo Burger ($7.65),which comes with chili and onions, and theTokyo Burger ($6.75), which is a teriyaki burg-er rather than a regular hamburger, Kentonnotes.

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

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Sampler ($12.50) 3 Eggs Benedict ($9.85) 4 Roasted Chicken ($10.95) 5 Oxtail Soup ($11.25)

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ith dishes burstingwith flavor, Maxs ofManila remains a pop-ular choice for locals

seeking delicious Filipino cuisine.Its traditional Filipino cook-

ing, says managing director MalySan Luis, and through Maxs,weve been able to take that inter-nationally to Filipinos livingabroad as well as to newcom-ers to Filipino cuisine.Maxs of Manila differs from

other Filipino restaurants thanksto its fusion of flavors.Here in Hawaii, many of the

Filipino restaurants are morenorthern cuisine, which is anIlocano style of cooking, explainsSan Luis. The northern cookingis exotic; it takes an acquired tastefor it. Because it (Maxs) originat-ed in Manila, its more centralFilipino cooking, which, I think, ismore acceptable to a wider groupof diners. Its Chinese mixed withMalay mixed with Spanish.Maxs of Manila has two

branches in Hawaii, both of whichare located on Oahu theWaipahu branch, which opened inMarch 2006, and theDillingham branch,which opened last year.While the restaurant ispopular with the localFilipino community, SanLuis notices that Hawaiilocals as a whole arelikely to try the flavorfulcuisine at Maxs.

Our base is still Filipinobecause they know the restau-rant; they know the name fromback home, she says, but we arebeginning to get a lot of adventur-ous locals who are venturing intoFilipino food.The international chains trade-

mark dish Maxs Fried Chicken continues to be immensely pop-ular. Through the cooking process,

you end up with a product thatscrispy on the outside, but verytender and tasty on the inside,San Luis says. Originally, thatswhat started it all. Since then, wehave evolved into a full-fledgedFilipino cuisine (eatery).Maxs most popular dishes

include Kare-Kare ($12.50/$18.95),a peanut-based stew served withbeef shank, stewed oxtail and veg-etables. For dessert, the Halo-Halo($5.70), a mixture of tropical fruits,beans and milk served in a bowlwith shaved ice and topped with apiece of flan and ube (purple yam)ice cream, is often requested. TheCrispy Pata ($12.95/$16.95) is a cus-tomer favorite for main entrees.

DillinghamLocation801 Dillingham Blvd.Hours:Open daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Call: 951.6297

Web:maxschicken.com

Waipahu Location94-300 Farrington Hwy. Suite F-1Hours:MondayThursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.Sundays, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

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Crispy Pata is crispy porkknuckles, she says. Its very ten-der and we cook it for hours, andthen its deep-fried and servedwith a vinegar soy sauce dip. Another of the restaurants

signature dishes is the LumpiangUbod ($5.95), which containsshredded heart of palm mixedwith pork, shrimp, vegetablesand crab meat and is servedwith a fresh peanut sauce.This signature dish we have

is not offered by any other

restaurant, San Luis says. Itsa fresh lumpia; its not deep-fried like the normal lumpiathat is served.Besides its variety of menu

items, Maxs is a popular choicefor parties and private events.In both branches, we have

private rooms that accommo-date parties, San Luis states.Here (at the Dillingham loca-tion), we have two rooms; bothrooms can hold about 35 each.

For bigger groups parties upto 150 people we accommo-date them toward the back ofthe main dining area. Weve gottwo rooms at the Waipahubranch one can accommo-date about 30 (people) and theother, 100. In the branch itself,we can accommodate partiesup to 180-190 (people).For the summer, Maxs of

Manila is offering takeout pack-age options. The Quick PicnicPackage ($26.99) includes Maxschicken, Lumpiang Shanghai(Filipino style eggroll) and thecustomers choice of Pancit(noodles). The KO Package($16.99) comes with Maxschicken (legs and thighs),Lumpiang Shanghai andChicken Chicharon (thechicken version of fried porkskins). In addition to these summer

specials, the restaurant hasmost recently expanded itsdessert choices with the inclu-

sion of the Caramel Bar, the mostpopular item featured at MaxsBakery in the Philippines.In the Philippines, there is

the Maxs restaurant and theMaxs bakery; we dont have abakery line here yet in the U.S.,San Luis says. We launchedthat (the Caramel Bar) this pastyear; we offer that with ourcombo meal as a dessert andwe also sell it for retail. It comesin six pieces for $6.99.

1 Max's Dillingham manager Elizabeth Joven with the Kare-Kare.2 Max's Dillingham can accomodate many patrons.3 A variety of delicious Filipino favorites. 4 Maxs Blacer Dayang presenting the Crispy Pata($12.95/$16.95).

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Shakeys Pizza Parlor Where: Waipahu TownCenter, 94-060 FarringtonHwy., #D3

Call: 677.1919

Website: shakeyshawaii.com

Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Plenty at the ParlorSample a bit of everything here at Hawaiis

famous pizza parlor. From pizza and fried chicken,to mojos and more, youre in for a treat.

Shakey's Special Pizza (small, $10.49; medium, $17.49; large, $22.99)Shakeys most popular traditional thin crustpizza features a crispy crust topped withgenerous portions of salami, pepperoni, Italiansausage, seasoned ground beef, mushrooms andblack olives.

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

Golden Fried Chicken and Mojos (4 pieces, $9.49; 8 pieces, $18.99)This menu favorite has golden fried chickenhand-breaded and made from a Shakeys secretrecipe, fried to a crisp golden-brown. The chickenpieces are accompanied with a fresh batch ofmojos, the restaurants version of fried potatoeswedges that are deep-fried and seasoned toperfection.

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Located in Waipahu Town Center,Shakeys Pizza Parlor is the placeto be when searching for fun forthe family and great food at reasonableprices. The pizza parlor, with an adjoining

game room, first opened its doors in1954 in Southern California and nowsports numerous locations across thenation that both entertains and feedsguests. Brad Vandeman is the owner of the

Hawaii franchise, which opened inFebruary 2010, and says that Shakeysis widely known for its famous special-

ty pizzas, fried chicken and mojos.Customers love the food here and

we host a lot of birthday parties. Werepacked on the weekends, saysVandeman. Customers can expectgreat food and lots of fun for the wholefamily. The adults come here and theycan enjoy a beer, pizza and watchsports, and the kids can go and havefun in the game room. So Shakeys real-ly is a family destination.Shakeys also is a proud supporter of

Hawaiis keiki and offers a variety oftools to assist both children and youthsorganizations in achieving their goals.

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at Kapolei, this West Oahuestablishment is well-respected by diners fromnear and far. The afternooncrowd takes full advantage ofthe lunch buffet offered daily,priced at $9.50 Mondaythrough Friday and $10.95Saturday and Sunday, whilemany families look forwardto the all-you-can-eat eveningbuffet Monday throughThursday for $15.95 per per-son and Friday throughSunday for $17.95.According to Ho Ho

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Crystal Chan, the buffetselection is perfect for themost indecisive of diners,as she says customers arefree to sample a little ofeverything here be itthe Sweet and Sour SpareRibs, Fried Noodles orSalt and Pepper CrabLegs, among others.Yet, when deciding on

patrons' absolutefavorites, the choice issimple. Chan says youwon't be disappointed

with the Salt and Peppershrimp and Beef Broccoli.Available as party trays aswell, the Salt and PepperShrimp is expertly sea-soned with a pinch of saltand pepper, and a hint ofgarlic to make your mouthwater. The Beef Broccolipairs perfectly with HoHo's Fried Rice, and con-sists of savory morsels ofmeat and tender pieces ofbroccoli topped with themost flavorful gravy.

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Hours: Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. seven days a week; Dinner, 5:30 p.m.-2 a.m.Wednesday- Monday; 5:30-10 p.m. Tuesday

Enjoying late-night faves at Sushi King

After an evening out, mosthungry night owls willprobably settle for anysubpar eatery that happens tobe open after midnight. But ifyoure tired of all the usual late-night options, youll never haveto settle again Sushi King isopen until 2 a.m. six nights aweek to fuel your cravings forgood food. The South King Street

restaurant continues tooffer its meal deals untilthose early morning hours.The Midnight Special,served after 10:30 p.m., isthe Jumbo Platter. Choosefrom options such asSalmon Cutlet on Rice,Shrimp and VegetableTempura on Rice orChicken Teriyaki on Rice. AllJumbo Platters cost $11.45 andare served with soup, salad andCalifornia roll, cone sushi orspicy tuna.The late hours are very pop-

ular on the weekends, saysowner and manager Shu-LeeKondo. We have a lot of UHstudents who go out and then

they get hungry and come backhere.And if youre not inclined to

late night hours, dont worrySushi Kings specials areoffered throughout the day.The Jumbo Platter also isserved as the Lunch Special.The Early Bird Dinner

($15.95) is served from 5:30 to

7 p.m. and includes optionssuch as Chirashi and SushiCombo and Sashimi, Shrimpand Vegetable Tempura andChicken Teriyaki. All of theseoptions come with an appetiz-er, rice and soup.Other specials include Sushi

King Special Curry Rice

($11.45), served with achoice of Ahi Katsu,Chicken Katsu, PorkKatsu, Salmon Katsu,Oyster Katsu or Ebi Fry,and comes with salad,

house soup and pickles. Forthe Combination Lunch($15.95), choose two dishesfrom a wide variety such asMixed Seafood Sunomono,Chicken Karaage and MiniUdon. And for the CombinationDinner, choose two ($21.95) orthree ($26.95) dishes from

options such as White FishSaute, Zaru Soba, Soy Fish andKaki Fry.And dont forget about the

sushi. Kondo says that some ofthe eaterys most popular rollsare Dragon ($12.50), Sunshine($12.50), Caterpillar Roll($12.50) and Hawaiian ($13.50).Being here for 20 years at

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3660 On The Rise com-bines an array of localfavorites with bothEuropean and Asian influ-ences, resulting in a tastymedley of flavors for fine-dining customers.The menu includes appe-

tizers Ahi Katsu ($14),Potato Crusted Crab Cake($12) and Tomato andTruffle Mozzarella Salad($11). For the main dish,patrons may choose fromentrees such as the GrilledApplewood Smoke BaconWrapped Beef Tenderloin($33), Soy Sake GlazedFillet of Wild Salmon ($25)and Brochette of Char SuiLong Island Duckling($24.95).And just like the food,

the ambiance at 3660 is afusion in itself. The venue iselegant yet relaxed, makingit the perfect spot to cele-brate a special occasion.Kenneth and Marie Ke-a

recently dined at theKaimuki restaurant to com-memorate their 25th wed-ding anniversary. It was thecouples first time at 3660On The Rise, and they werepleased with both the foodand the service.

Marie: We ordered theCertified Angus Beef T-BoneSteak ($35) with mashedpotatoes and vegetables,and we had the ShichimiSeared Ahi Salad ($11). Wealso had the Cold SeafoodPlate ($26) that came withsashimi, salmon and half-shell oysters. It was all good

and we still have theKabayaki Fillet of Butterfish($26) Roast Rack ofMacadamia Nut CrustedLamb ($34) coming. Ofcourse, we are going tocome back we need tosample more.

Kenneth: The service isone thing we enjoyed. Ourwaiter is awesome.

3660 On The Rise

Kenneth and Marie Ke-a celebrate their 25th wedding anniversaryat 3660 On The Rise. Christina OConnor photo

3660 On The RiseWhere:3660 Waialae Ave.

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Dear Alana,Im not one to go to fancy

restaurants, but myboyfriends family hasinvited me out to dinner ata fine dining restaurantand I want to make a goodfirst impression. What canI do to prevent myself frombecoming an etiquette dis-aster?

Yours truly,Emily

Dear Emily,There are many rules to

proper dining etiquette, buthere are a few essentials tomake you feel comfortable atthe table.

Once seated, be sure toremove the napkin from itsplace-setting, unfold and placeon your lap. Then, as the serv-er begins to serve the meal,its important that you first

wait until everyone is servedat your table before you startto eat.

I know the sheer amount ofdinnerware can be overwhelm-ing, but dont be discouraged its actually really simple.Always remember that anyfood dish to the left and anyglass to the right is yours. Asfar as utensils, start with thefork, knife or spoon that is far-thest from your plate and workyour way in. Usually the saladfork is on your far left, next toyour dinner fork. Your soupspoon is on the far right, and ispreceded by your beveragespoon, salad knife and dinnerknife. Finally, your dessertspoon and fork are placedabove your dinner plate.

Beyond these rules, thebest advice I can give you is totry and relax and just be your-self.

What constitutes the per-fect first meal of the dayvaries from person toperson, country to country. In theU.S., for example, we love ouromelettes, pancakes and toast.Elsewhere, fresh pastries and aro-matic coffees are known as theessence of manyEuropean breakfasts,while combinations oftortilla, eggs and riceare the preference atmany South Americantables. And nothingstarts the day off rightamong the Thai betterthan fried rice with egg.Here at home, Tanaka

Saimin has your bestbreakfast interests atheart. This summer, therestaurant has beenoffering TanakasJapanese Breakfast($7.25), a traditionalmeal that consists ofyour choice of miso but-terfish, salmon or sabafish, one scrambled egg,and a scoop of whiterice with furikake.Accompanying the meal

is steaming miso soup and greentea. I do eat this myself, and to be

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which allows it to stick better to thechicken, says chef Colin Hazama. Thenwe coat the chicken with flour to bedeep-fried and seasoned again with thespecial spice mix. What makes the chick-en even more special is the dippingsauce a chipotle puree lightly mixedwith ranch dressing to give it a creamysweetness, he adds.Warning: These particular chicken

wings are so zesty and flavorful youwont know when to stop. It really iscomfort food at its best!Rumfires out-of-this-world dishes are

served daily from 10 a.m. to midnight, sobe sure to take a break from the awe-some grinds and enjoy RumFires late-night lineup, showcasing some of theislands top deejays and most popularparties.

RumFire, Sheraton Waikiki2255 Kalakaua Ave.

921.4600Shakeys Pizza ParlorFine dining is always nice, but some-

times I like to shake things up a bit withsome hearty pizza, chicken wings andmojos from Shakeys Pizza Parlor inWaipahu Town Center. Brad Vandemanbrought Shakeys to the islands inFebruary 2010 after witnessing theestablishments nationwide success,which began in 1954 with the first restau-rant in Southern California.Were all about food, family and fun,

Vandeman says. Kids and families loveour game room, and take full advantageof our arcade and video games.And while I love a good game of mini-

dunk basketball and a good laugh withfriends in the relaxing environment ofthe dining room, I also cant wait to getmy hands on some onolicious ChickenWings. These breaded and deep-friedwings are delicious on their own, butonly get better when paired with yourchoice of ranch dressing, Budweiser Hotand Spicy sauce or Dr. Pepper Barbecuesauce.The Budweiser Hot and Spicy and the

Dr. Pepper Barbecue are our two signa-ture sauces, says Vandeman. Thesesauces are new to a lot of people, howev-

er, so many go with ranch. But we dooffer the other two (sauces) for peopleto sample as well.Shakeys Chicken Wings are perfect for

those in the mood for a snack or thosewith a gigantic appetite. Sample the 4-piece set for $5.99, 8-piece set for $10.99,and devour the 12-piece set for $15.99.

Shakeys Pizza ParlorWaipahu Town Center,

94-060 Farrington Hwy., #D3677.1919

Kochi Restaurant & LoungeEnter into a world of contemporary

elegance while enjoying the best in localJapanese cuisine at Kochi Restaurant &Lounge on South King Street. A go-tochoice among locals and families, as wellas the late night crowd, Kochi offers agreat array of menu options, such as theShrimp Tempura Roll with Spicy Tuna($13.95), the Take Nigiri Set ($27.95),Blackened Ahi ($18.95), the Spicy GarlicFurikake Chicken ($7.95, $11.95 familysize) and more.We have a lot of great options here,

and Id say that the Spicy Chicken Wings($8.95, $12.95 family size) rate highlyamong our popular dishes, says Kochigeneral manager Reid Mochizuki.These deep-fried wings are tossed to

absolute perfection with a sweet andspicy sauce, which Mochizuki says isderived from a secret in-house recipe.Now, if youre one to withstand the

heat, take on the Buffalo Wings ($8.95),$12.95 family size). These vibrant wingsare doused in a fiery vinegar spicysauce.Both the Spicy Chicken Wings and the

Buffalo Wings have become a staple forour lounge customers, and we also offerour chicken wings as a Happy Hourappetizer for only $5, Mochizuki adds.Come with a hungry stomach because

I promise you youll be eating up astorm. Be sure to ask for extra napkinsand grab a beer and refills of water whileyoure at it these wings will surely beflying off your plate!

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1 Spicy Chicken Wings($8.95) at KochiRestaurant & Lounge

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4 Jerk Seasoned ChickenWings ($12) at RumFire

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With summer officially in full swing, most folksare spending their sun-filled days at thebeach, the park or some other outdoor desti-nation.Constantly being on the move this time of year means

the need to fuel up without slowing down, and thatsexactly what active foodies will find at Hinone Mizunone.Since opening three years ago, the South King Street

restaurant has gained a steady following of fans thanksto what can best be described as affordable Japanesecomfort food. But what many people may not know isthat Hinone Mizunone also offers bentos, perfect forthese busy summer days.We make anywhere from 40 to 50 bentos every single

day, says operations manager Eiki Tamaki.The bento boxes come in eight different varieties

Ton Katsu ($7), Chicken Katsu ($6.50), Karaage ($6.25),Hamburger ($6.75), Butterfish ($7.25), Salmon ($7.50),Saba Nitsuke ($6.75) and a Small Mixed Bento ($5.50) and include croquette, egg, pickled vegetables, gobo and

Grab a bento to-goat Hinone Mizunone

Hinone Mizunone literally means soundof fire, sound of water, and refers to theway in which the eponymous Japaneserestaurant prepares its rice the old-fashionedway in a big pot over a carefully monitored fire.We dont use a rice cooker, says operations manager Eiki Tamaki.

We cook the rice in a big pot you can see it in the front windowwhen you enter the restaurant.The end result, according to Tamaki, is rice that is sweeter and

fluffier.In fact, it was the desire to share this style of rice with locals that

prompted Masahiro Fujio to open his first U.S.-based HinoneMizunone restaurant in Hawaii in May 2008.Hawaii is a rice culture. People here eat a lot of rice even at

McDonalds you can order rice, exclaims Fujio, president of FujioFood Systems, the parent company of Hinone Mizunone.

But even though people eat a lot of rice, they dont respect therice, he quickly adds.Fujio gives the example of serving rice with an ice cream scoop,

which cuts the rice and alters the texture and taste. This practice, heexplains, is disrespectful to the rice farmers and their product.Its etiquette to the rice farmers to serve the rice well, just like it is eti-

quette for wine growers to serve the wine in a wineglass and not, say, a ricebowl, Fujio says.We wanted to show Hawaii a better way of serving and enjoying rice.Mission accomplished, as customers of the family-friendly eatery have

embraced Hinone Mizunone for its rice as well as its affordable selection ofJapanese comfort foods.(Japanese food) should be something people can afford to eat every

day, Fujio says. I wanted local people to be able to come down and eathere as much as they can.Fujios personal

favorite dish on the menuis the Saba Nitsuke($8.50). A true delicacy,the simmered mackerelplate is a top-seller bothhere and in Japan, as thecompany goes through awhopping 1,500 tons ofmackerel each year!And with the success

of his first Hawaii venture,Fujio anticipates addingmore restaurants to thelocal dining scene some-time in the future.We just started busi-

ness here, but I do planto open many more(restaurants) here, saysFujio, whose companyowns more than 20restaurant brands inJapan and overseas. Itmay be a little differenttype of restaurant, but Ido plan to open more Ilove Hawaii!

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Founded in 1986 by Sid Fanarof inLaguna Beach, Calif., the revolutionarypizza chain has been built around ashared passion for wholesome ingredi-ents and unique recipes. From certifiedorganic wheat flour used to preparepizza dough fresh daily, to specialityproducts like MSG-free pepperoni, part-skim rBGH-free cheese and gluten-freeand vegan options, zpizza uses only thebest and highest-quality choices tocraft its award-winning creations.

And it is that exact attention to tastydetail that caught Cesar Llarenasattention during a trip to NewportBeach several years ago.When I first tried the pizza, it waslove at first bite, Llarenas says. Mydream was always to own a restaurant,but I didnt know which restaurant itwas going to be. So when I tried thisplace in L.A. called zpizza, I said, Wow,we gotta take this to Hawaii.

Llarenas opened Oahus first zpizzain 2008 in Ward Centre and, after a suc-cessful two years in business, theHawaii franchise owner decided toexpand operations to the Windwardside last year.A lot of our customers would comefrom Kailua to go to Ward Centre, andthey encouraged us to come over here.So when we found a location, this isthe place we want to be for our secondlocation.

The second zs location opened inKailua last November in the new 151Hekili St. building, a perfect comple-ment to the zpizza eco-friendlylifestyle.This building that we were able toget into is energy efficient, saysLlarenas, noting that all of their pack-aging from pizza cartons to carry-out bags is compostible.

We take pride in all of that, hestates. And, you know, Kailua,they know our ingredients, andso it is a well-fit for us to behere.

So far the top-seller on thez Kailua menu is the Napoli,a thin-crust pizza toppedwith homemade roastedgarlic sauce, mozzarella,fresh tomato rounds,

Parmesan and freshbasil. Also popular is the

Provence, which layersorganic tomato sauce, home-

made roasted garlic sauce,mozzarella, artichoke hearts,capers, tomatoes and fresh basilover zs legendary fire-baked crust.Its very simple but its verygood, Llarenas says.Pizzas come in 10-inch small($12.95), 14-inch large ($22.95)

and 18-inch extra-large ($26.95) piesizes as well as by the slice. Choosefrom one of zs 12 signature pizza cre-ations, or build your own from the listof never-ending ingredient combina-tions.We are a gourmet pizza place wherewe use a lot of premium ingredients,Llarenas says. For example, we have atruffle oil that we use, we use the crem-ini and shiitake mushrooms, we use apili pili oil its an olive oil that we mixwith a hot pepper and it creates a spicyoil and pretty much we try to buy asmuch local produce that we can.

We take pride more in all the qualityand all the ingredients that go in thepizza.In order to offer customers an evengreater number of healthful choices,zpizza recently launched the Rusticas,a line of personal-sized, free-form arti-san pizzas inspired by global cuisine.Theres the Chicken Curry & YamRustica, a blend of mozzarella, currychicken, yams, mango chutney, raisinsand cilantro that takes its cues fromIndia; as well as the Pear & GorgonzolaRustica, a creamy-sweet mix of moz-zarella and gorgonzola cheeses withfresh pear slices and thyme.

Other flavor profiles includeMediterranean (mozzarella, feta, arti-choke hearts, roasted peppers, Greekolives, oregano and pili pili oil);Moroccan (basil pesto, mozzarella,roasted eggplant, feta, caramelizedonions and pine nuts); and ChickenSausage (marinara sauce, mozzarella,arugula and chicken sausage).Each Rustica will set you back$12.95 and 100 calories, the restaurantpromises, but stop in now through theend of the month to take advantage ofa buy-one-get-one-free deal.

Also be sure to drop in on VeganPizza Day Jan. 29, when there will be aspecial vegan Napoli pizza made withvegan cheese and without Parmesan.Zpizza is different because it is a lotmore creative and we put in a lot ofthought to make the taste better, hesays. All in all, I think were more com-plete as a casual pizza place, focusingon a healthier fare versus just a pizzais a pizza.

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zpizzawhere:1200 Ala Moana Blvd. in Ward Centre call: 596.0066

where:151 Hekili St. in Kailua call: 230.8400

hours:10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday

website:zpizza.com

Cesar Llarenas opened Oahus first zpizzarestaurant at Ward Centre two years ago.Late last year second location opened inKailua, where the eatery continues to serveup customer favorites such as Napoli Vegan($12.95) and Moroccan Rustica ($12.95).

a heaping portion of therestaurants famous rice.

We also have Hot DogMusubi ($1.75), Spam Musubi($2.50), Furikake Musubi($1.25), and some pumpkinand eggplant side orders aswell, Tamaki adds.

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

Usually well sell out!Tamaki says with a laugh.

The Mixed Bento, theButterfish Bento and the

Salmon Bento are always thefirst three to go, he adds.You get a lot of food for theprice. Its a real good deal.

Hinone Mizunone1345 S. King St.942.4848

Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, closed Sunday

Free parking available

1 Chicken Karaage bento($6.25)

2 Chicken Katsu bento($6.50)


1 2

Ingredients: 4 large portobello mush-room caps 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cups Dungeness and/orsnow crab meat, drainedwell 1/4 cup finely diced greenbell peppers 1/4 cup finely diced redbell peppers 1/4 cup Spanish or Mauionions, finely diced 1 tbs. chopped garlic 1 tbs. chopped parsley 1 tsp. sambal oelek orchili paste1 cup breadcrumbs 2 whole eggs 4 cups spinach (halfOkinawan, if available) salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation: Pre-heat oven to 425 F.Clean portobello mush-room and remove gills,then coat with olive oil in alarge bowl and season withsalt and pepper. Place on aroasting pan and roast for

20 minutes. Saute green and red bellpeppers, garlic and onionsuntil onions turn translu-cent. Let cool. Once cooled,combine with the remain-ing ingredients. Adjust seasoning to taste. Remove mushrooms fromthe oven and place upsidedown on rack to cool slight-ly. When cool enough tohandle, fill each one withthe crab mix to make aneven saucer shape. Saute until brown in alarge pan with crab sidedown first. In another frying pan,lightly wilt the spinach thenplace a thin layer over craband cut mushroom cap inhalf. Place one half on top ofthe other so spinach meets,to make a sandwich. Cut inthree wedges and placearound plate with wiltedspinach in the center. Serve with roasted garliccream and cabernet reduc-

tion. (See recipes below.) Garnish plate with whole-roasted garlic cloves.

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

Preparation: Place garlic and olive oilin a small roasting pan andcover over low heat onstove top. Roast until garlicis golden brown and soft,approximately 20 minutes. Pour wine in pot and addthe diced vegetables andbay leaf. Bring to a boil andlet reduce until dry. Addchicken broth and reduce

by half. Blend in heavycream and simmer for 5minutes, then strain. Place cream sauce in ablender with eight garliccloves and blend. Strain again then adjustseasoning.

Cabernet reduction: 1 cup red wine 1 shallot, finely diced 1 tbs. finely diced celery 1 tbs. finely diced carrots 1 bay leaf 1 can beef broth, reducedto 3 tbs. 1 tbs. unsalted butter salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation: Pour wine in a pot and adddiced vegetables and bayleaf. Bring to a boil andreduce until almost dry.Add reduced beef broth andmix in butter, then strain.

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Suimonogawari-Soup SubstituteBubu Arare Crusted

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Otsukuri-Sashimi DishQuick Oven Dried Ahi Salad

Hauula tomato, mint, shiso, cous cous& nampla vinaigrette

Hashiyasume-In Between DishCrispy Skin Kona Kampachi

Shintakus haricot verts, red potato, clamchowder, orzo, thyme-Italian parsley air

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Nimono-Stewed DishCalifornia Jidori Chicken Sui

Gyozashiitake mushroom ginger sauce, roast-ed Hamakua mushroom, cilantro pesto,

red jalapeno pesto & braised celery

Yakinomo-grilled DishSeared Sous Vide of Kuahiwi

Beef TenderloinKula baby romaine lettuce with ranchdressing, shiso & chorizo bean stew

Shokuji-Starch DishFried Rock Shrimp Chazukemitsuba, wasabi & green tea broth

Kanmi-DessertReeses Cheese Cake

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Japanese Home Style RestaurantHinone Mizunone

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Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg Street 941-6641

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Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Avenue922-6868

4 Kings Kitchen2671 S. King St.951-5464

d.k Steakhouse2552 Kalakaua Ave., Waikiki Marriott Beach Hotel931-6280

La Palme DorAla Moana Center - Mall LevelMountain side, next to Shirokiya941-6161

Napoleons BakeryLocated inside of Zippys

Willows, The901 Hausten S t.952-9200

AMERICAN

BAKERYFendu Boulangerie2752 Woodlawn Dr.Manoa Marketplace988-4310

Tropics Bar & Grill2005 Kalia RoadHilton Hawaiian Village (Alii Tower)949-4321

Panya711 Queen St. 597-88801111 Bishop St. #4 536-8363Ala Moana Center 946-6388Royal Hawaiian Center 791-2969

Larrys Bakery4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake)422-0059

Eggs n Things343 Saratoga Road923-EGGS (3447)

Iges Restaurant & 19th Puka98-761 Oihana Place, Aiea486-3500

941-4444

NIGHTLY 5:30 PM - 6:30 PMTeriyaki Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.95Daily Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23.95Sukiyaki Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.95Teriyaki Steak & Chicken Combo . .$21.95Kamaaina & Military Discount

Available (with proper ID)1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian VillageDinner served from 5:30 nightly. Valet parking

available. Not valid with any other offer.

Best Japanese StyleShabu Shabu in Hawaii

w/coupon. Exp. 7/30/11

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40 Types ofDim Sum$2.08FREE Dessert

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162 N. Hotel St. 521-3788(next to Maunakea Market in the center of Chinatown)

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Popular Items:Look Funn & Rice Soup

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CATERERS

Kahai Street Kitchen237 Kalihi Street, 845-0320

A Catered Experience94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.677-7744

Koko CafeHale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road955-0555Call for eligibility details.949-4321

Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd735-3888

CAFE

Yakiniku Camellia Buffet2494 S. Beretania St.944-0449

Makino ChayaAloha Tower Mkt place 585-6360Westridge Mall 486-5100

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine590 Farrington Hwy692-9880

Golden Palace SeafoodRestaurant111 N. King St.521-8268

CHINESE Duck Yun820 W. Hind Dr.Aina Haina Shopping Center373-1303 or 373-4632

Golden Duck1221 S. King St. 597-80884230 Waialae Ave., Kahala737-7188

Chins Chinatown Restaurant1023 Maunakea St.521-4492

Canton House Restaurant162 N. Hotel St.521-3788

Canton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388

1132 Cafe999 Bishop Street 526-17771132 Bishop St. Ste.131 521-1837

California WokAla Moana Shopping Center, Ground Level (between Macys & Radio Shack)947-1332

Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611

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123 WOK1111 MCully Street955-8889

2710 South King St.www.fukuyadeli.com

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946-2073

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COMBO PLATES Served with Spring Roll, 20 oz. Drink and Rice or Vermicelli

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AUTHENTIC KOREAN DISHES

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Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg St.941-6641

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Angelo Pietro Honolulu1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #110941-0555

Seafood VillageHyatt Regency Resort & SpaStreet Level, 2424 Kalakaua Ave, #102971-1818

On On at McCully1110 McCully St.946-8833

ON ONat McCully

Mini Garden Orient &Vegetarian Cuisine2065 S. Beretania St.946-3828

New Lius Chop SueyKam Shopping Center1620 N. School Street, #120847-1234 / 841-8668

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square524-1628

Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Little Villlage Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant Ala Moana Shopping Center1450 Ala Moana Blvd. 4th Floor - Hookipa Terrace947-8818

BibasHale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road955-0555Call for eligibility details.

I Love Country Cafe885 Queen St.4725 Bougainville Dr.783-7901

new

Fresh Catch45-1118 Kam Hwy235-POKE (7653)3109 Waialae Ave735-POKE (7653)

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666

$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4

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DAILY BREAD SPECIALSTUESDAY Rustic Kalamata Olive Bread

WEDNESDAY Sundried Tomato Cheesebread

THURSDAY Foccacia Derecco

FRIDAY Walnut Raisin

SATURDAY Hamakua Farms Mushroom Bread

SUNDAY Buckwheat Fig

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988-43102752 Woodlawn Dr. Manoa MarketplaceTues-Sat 7:30am-7pm; Sunday 7:30am-3pm

841-0931Kam Shopping Center Open 6am Daily

Cannot be combined with any other discounts. Exp. 7/30/11

15% OFFAll Dinner Entrees

after 4pm

$228Chicken Salad

Imperial Scallop SoupPeking Duck with BunSalt & Pepper Shrimp

Seafood w/Vegetables in Taro BasketSteamed Fish Fillets w/Ginger ScallionBlack Mushroom with Baby Pak Choy

Steamed Rice, Dessert

1055 Alakea St.525-8585

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Thursday, August 46:30 PM

2007 Little Sister Sauvignon BlancFresh Oyster, Ginger Mignonette

2008 Dry GewurztraminerPan Seared Foie Gras,

Sauted Apples & Onions

2007 Three Sons Cuvee Pinot NoirFire Roasted Duck Breast, Red Rice

--Slow Braised Pork Belly,

Shimeji Mushroom Ragout

2008 The Farm VineyardsLamb Medallion, Tomato Mint Chutney

Chocolate Truffle Torte, Raspberry Coulis

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www.fcsauces.com

NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

FREE FurikakeFrench Frieswith purchase of any Plate Lunch and this ad. Not to be combined with any other offer. Exp 8/4/11.

Also Serving Breakfast

Sat & Sun 8am11am

WHERE TO DINE

Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764

ZippysCall the one nearest you.

Maxs Of Manila94-300 Farrington Hwy801 Dillingham Blvd.951-6297

Kit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622

Kani Ka Pila Grille2169 Kalia Rd, Outrigger Reef on the Beach924-4990

Kennys Express Hawaiian BBQ2nd Floor, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center922-9333

Panya Bistro Bakery BarAla Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level946-6388

FILIPINO

Tanaka Saimin888 N. Nimitz Hwy #103524-2020

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

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993

Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877

Shakeys Pizza ParlorWaipahu Town Center94-060 Farrington Hwy., #D3677-1919

Star of Honolulu Cruises & Events1540 South King Street983-STAR (7827)

Rainbow Drive Inn3308 Kanaina Ave.737-0177

Le Cacao Bistro3441 Waialae Ave.626-5368

Kennys Restaurant1620 N. School St.841-0931

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

847-1234

Salt & PepperPorkchop

Taste Our Signature Dish prepared with Forgotten Recipe

LUNCH & DINNER SPECIAL

$4.75 + tax

SundayLunch Buffet11:30AM - 2:30PM

$19.95per person

Children under 12 eat for freeKamaainas & Military

get 10% OFFSeniors 55+ get 15% OFF

Offer shall not be combined with other discount specials.

Discovery Bay (next to Buffalo Wild Wings)

1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 213www.MonsoonIndiaOahu.com

941-5111

Vegetarian Items Available& Endless Naan

D I N I N G O U T | J U L Y 2 4 - 3 0 , 2 0 1 1 | 2 3

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5:00 pm 9:00 pm Tuesday SaturdayRainbow Tower Hilton Hawaiian Village

Validated Valet and Self-Parking Available

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.

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CATERING HOTLINE 783-7901www.ilovecountrycafehawaii.com

Serving Hawaiifor more than

20 years

885 Queen StreetMon-Fri 7am - 6pm Sat-Sun 7am-3pm

Navy Exchange Pearl HarborNEX Food Court 2nd Floor

With coupon; one offer percoupon. CASH SALES ONLY. Not valid with any other promotion or discount. Expires 7/31/11 Seafood Pesto

EARLY BIRD DINNER SPECIALMonday - Friday 3-6pm

FREE Plate Lunch with Purchaseof Equal or Lesser Value

Hawaiis ChoiceFor Quality

Dining & Catering!

955-1764 Open 24 Hours1860 Ala Moana Blvd. Validated Parking

Layers of Sherbets & IceCream piled high, coveredwith Snowfluff & drizzledwith Sweet Strawberries

WHERE TO DINEGREEK

The Fat Greek3040 Waialae Ave. 734-04041831 Ala Moana Blvd 941-3444Ala Moana Food Court 949-2120

Greek MarinaKoko Marina Shopping Center7192 Kalanianaole Hwy.396-8441

ITALIAN

Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237-5429

Chais Island BistroAloha Tower Market Pl.585-0011

Hys Steak House2440 Kuhio Ave.922-5555

Ruths Chris Steak HouseRestaurant Row 599-3860Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

Sam Choys BLC580 N. Nimitz Hwy.545-7979 Romanos Macaroni Grill

Ala Moana CenterHookipa Terrace356-8300

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

FINE DINING

Paesano RistoranteWaimalu Plaza (across Safeway)98-1277 Kaahumanu St. #119485-8883

Manoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn Dr.988-5923

INDIANMonsoon IndiaDiscovery Bay (across Buffalo Wild Wings)1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 213941-5112

$10.95per person(10 people min)

$24.95per person(4 people min)

Chicken Salad with Oriental Dressing.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.

Duck Salad with Oriental Dressing.Shrimp & Scallop Wrapped in Bacon.Live Dungeness Crab - Country Style.

Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp.Roasted Peking Duck.

Sauted Seasonal Vegetable.Chef Sos House Fried Rice.Dessert- Mango Pudding.

Specials not valid on Holidays. Advance Reservations required, please call 971-1818. $3 self park validation only.Seafoodvillagehawaii.com Ask about our Kamaaina DiscountHyatt Regency Resort& Spa-Street Level2424 Kalakaua Ave., Ewa Tower

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Open for Plate LunchTue - Fri

10:30am - 1:30pm

Catering AvailableEveryday!

237 KALIHI ST.(Corner of Kahai and Kalihi)

ph 845-0320fax 842-4273

kahaistreet-kitchen.com

DINE IN TAKE-OUTCatering from casual to exquisite events

Signature dishes offered as

Daily Specials

Soft Shell Crab AlfredoRicotta Stuffed

ChickenMini Okinawan Sweet Potato

& Kalua Pork Cakes

WHERE TO DINE

Sekiyas Restaurant &Delicatessen2746 Kaimu

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