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Executive chef Hiroshi Hayakawa serves up afew favorites: Pan-Seared Hawaiian Mahimahiwith Lemon Butter and Marinara Sauce, and Ranchers Prime Rib Eye.

Located at the old JohnDominis site in Kakaako is 53 By the Sea, a brand-new,upscale eatery known for its breathtaking views andSouthern Italian cuisine that has diners exclaiming,“molto buono!”See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo

A buffet that earns five stars from vegetarians | 10Egg-cellent things in store at Eggs ‘n Things | 14

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Happy Sunday, Ono readers! Ijust returned from a fun-filledvacation in Southern California

and Las Vegas. Every single momentwas a blast, from Disneyland andDisney California Adventure toUniversal Studios Hollywood, LosAngeles and cashing out in Sin City —I made the most of my time there. And,boy oh boy, did I eat! Duh! Let’ssee, there was gigantic turkeylegs from Disneyland, Roscoe’sHouse of Chicken ‘n Waffles,numerous stops to In-N-Out,Cajun Corner, Korean barbecueand home-cooked Filipino foodprepared by my dear friends. I’mpretty sure my stomach expandedtremendously!

And while I’m already havingWest Coast withdrawals, it’s timeto snap back to reality and get backto the daily grind. This past week,I’ve been catching up on sleep andwork, and trying to get myself on ahealthy diet once again. Of course,that’s where papaya comes in! Asmy favorite fruit, papaya makeshealthy eating seem not so much ofa chore, but rather something I canlook forward to. Papaya is rich invitamins and beneficial to yourskin and hair, just what I need afterspending hours in the hot sun andfunctioning on very little sleep.

Ripe papaya is usually eaten raw,while the unripe green fruit is typi-cally cooked and incorporated intovarious dishes. Either way it’s deli-cious! So, without further ado,

come along with me and together we’llexplore this magical fruit at the followingOno, You Know establishments.

RumFireBlazin’ with fabulous fare and hot on

my list of go-to restaurants is RumFire.Located at Sheraton Waikiki, RumFire is a

paradise on earth as itbreathes life on Hawaii’sdining scene with itsstunning views of theHelumoa playgroundamid the iconic DiamondHead crater. Whetheryou’re taking in theRumFire experience day or night, know

that social comfort food is what it’sall about. According to executivechef Brett Villarmia, the menushowcases worldly cuisine with anisland touch, emphasizing uniquelocal ingredients.

“Our Vietnamese ChickenSandwich ‘BANH mi’ ($14) is avariation of the traditionalVietnamese Bahn Mi sandwich. Icombined green papaya salad withthe Bahn Mi chicken sandwich, soyou get the best of both worlds,” hesays.

This delightful sandwich con-sists of wok-tossed tamarind chick-en, green papaya slaw, roastedpeanuts and Sriracha aioli nestledbetween two pieces of fresh Frenchbread. What exactly does papayabring to the dish? Well, chefVillarmia has all the answers.

“The green papaya is raw, so itbrings a freshness to the sandwich.We toss the green papaya saladwith a Vietnamese vinaigrette andthat also adds some brightness tothe dish.”

Chinese long beans from theNorth Shore, green papaya, shred-

ono,youknow

RumFire Pho My Lien Vietnamese Restaurant Top of Waikiki

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EDITORAlana Folen

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Above: The editor loves RumFire’sVietnamese Chicken Sandwich “ BAHNmi” ($14).

Left: Top of Waikiki’s Grilled N.Y. StripSteak ($17)

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Hamachi Nigiri Style SushiTobiko, Home style Takuwan, Yuzu KoshoShiso Leaf, Nori AioliWakatake Onikoroshi “Demon Slayer” Junmai Daiginjo (Shizuoka)

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SET SAIL FOR 53 BY THE SEA

Following a multi mil-lion-dollar renovation, thenew eatery at 53 Ahui St.features a picturesque set-ting that treat guests likeroyalty as they enterthrough ceiling-high doubledoors, walk by the grandstaircase and are surroundedby columns and arches thatcreate a feel of elegance andluxury. The awe-inspiringbuilding includes two wed-ding chapels, multi-purposerooms on the second floorfor special events and par-ties, a private dining roomflanked by an exquisiteItalian-made Fazioli piano,a full bar and lounge area, awine collection featuringmore than 160 choices fromaround the world and room

for more than 200 guests.And, while the floor-to-

ceiling windows and slid-ing glass doors offer guestsunparalleled views of theSouth shore and DiamondHead, 53 By the Sea’s cui-sine brings the experienceto a whole new level.Executive chef HiroshiHayakawa showcasesskills gleaned while train-ing in Southern Italy, andinfuses flavors fromHawaii and Japan whileutilizing the freshest meatsand produce in every dish.

“The restaurant focuseson fresh, locally grownproduce and sustainabilitywith the local resourceshere in Hawaii,” explainsassistant manager and wine

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STORY BY KYLE GALDEIRA PHOTOS BY LEAH FRIEL

FOR THOSE WONDERING WHAT HADBECOME OF THE FORMER JOHNDOMINIS RESTAURANT IN KAKAAKO,

THE ANSWER CAN BE FOUND AT 53 BYTHE SEA.

53 SEAFOOD SHOWCASE ($30)

SLICED FRESH BUFFALO MOZZARELLA AND HAUULA TOMATO ($20)

EXECUTIVE CHEF HIROSHI HAYAKAWA WITH 53 SEAFOOD SHOWCASE

53 BY THE SEA OFFERS AN EXQUISITE DINING EXPERIENCE. PHOTO COURTESY OF 53 BY THE SEA

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director Connor Barbaree.“Also, since we’re inKakaako, fresh seafood iskey and chef Hayakawahand-selects all the fishthat he wants to use for theday. Our fresh meats areonly chilled, never frozen,which makes a huge differ-ence as far as the quality, interms of the texture andflavor profiles. We offersteak, lamb, free-rangechicken, a few dishesincorporating homemadepasta and, of course,seafood and fresh salads.”

While 53 By the Sea wasnamed partly for itsaddress, Barbaree and gen-eral manager ShigeKikuchi explain that themoniker also represents therestaurant’s dedication toexceptional service andproviding a memorableexperience for its guests.The “5” is meant toencompass the five senses,and while taste is obvious-ly clear when the cuisine is

enjoyed, the open-airatmosphere allows the seabreeze and surroundingsounds of waves crashingagainst the rocks below towaft through the diningroom while comfortable,sophisticated furnishingsand a presence of naturallight complete the overallexperience.

The “3” represents threecore values of customerservice, including warm,welcoming hospitality, asense of professionalismby the skilled staff on therestaurant floor, and properpreparation that leads toperfection every day withthe goal of providing aconsistent, memorableguest experience.

The 53 SeafoodShowcase ($30) treats din-ers to a beautiful cocktailplatter of the day’s freshestseafood selections. Fromsucculent lobster to per-fectly prepared ahi pokeand sashimi served on a

bed of eye-catching sea-weed varieties, the dishpiques all the senses.Similarly, Sliced FreshBuffalo Mozzarella andHauula Tomato ($20)offers prosciutto alongwith a swath of flavors cre-ated by roasted red bellpeppers, sun-dried toma-toes and capers.

Shrimp Scampi ($26) isjust one of Hayakawa’s

freshly made pasta offer-ings, and includes a freshbasil pesto, while seafoodenthusiasts also will appre-ciate Pan-Seared HawaiianMahimahi with LemonButter and Marinara Sauce($28) as the dish infuses fla-vors of papaya, Hauulatomatoes, asparagus andbacon.

“Chef Hayakawa wantsto keep everything fresh,”

Barbaree says. “He doesn’twant ingredients to arriveon a plane or a barge. Wehave so much to offer here,he wants to include that inhis dishes.”

Ranchers Prime Rib Eye($25 for 8 ounces, $56 for16 ounces) epitomizeswhat a perfect steak shouldtaste like. The steak selec-tions include fresh season-al vegetables, and diners

may choose from fivesteak sauces, includingbleu cheese and spinach,Marsala wine and shallot,and crispy sage and garlic.

“We invite everyone tocome and enjoy the experi-ence, as a lot of peopledon’t know what we’re allabout and we’re slowlygetting the word out,”Barbaree says. “Comedown and check us out.”

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53 AHUI ST., HONOLULU

536.5353

OPEN DAILY, LUNCH (SERVICE STARTING SEPT. 26),

11 A.M. TO 2 P.M.; DINNER, 5 TO 10 P.M.;

BAR, 4 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT (SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY)

AND 2 A.M. (FRIDAY AND SATURDAY)

RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED, AND COMPLIMENTARY VALET PARKING

IS PROVIDED.

53 BY THE SEA

SHRIMP SCAMPI ($26)

RANCHERS PRIME RIB EYE ($35 FOR 8 OUNCES AND $56 FOR 16 OUNCES)

PAN-SEARED HAWAIIAN MAHIMAHI WITH LEMON BUTTER AND MARINARA SAUCE ($28)

EGGPLANT CIOCCOLATO ($10)

Teriyaki Chicken $7.95Teriyaki Combo (Steak & Chicken) $10.95Fish of the Day $7.95North Shore Garlic Shrimp $9.95

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Dine-In Only

For tourists, it’s theperfect escape. Forlocals, it’s the perfect

place to soak up a view weoften take for granted. Andfor everyone involved, it’sthe perfect way to start theday. Ocean House, locatedbeachfront at OutriggerReef Hotel, has broughtcasually elegant Island cui-sine ashore for the pastdecade. With unforgettablecustomer service, tablesthat face the ocean and aPlantation-style decortheme that makes you feelas though you’ve enteredyesteryear, patrons will do

the most important meal ofthe day justice with a visitto this unique eatery.

“It’s a beautiful, relaxedsetting,” says general man-ager David Nagaishi.“Nice Hawaiian music inthe background, with thereal Hawaiian music play-ing with the crashingwaves.”

What better place, then,to welcome the day with therestaurant’s newest break-fast addition, HawaiianSweet Bread StuffedFrench Toast ($14)? Thisindulgent masterpiece startswith puffy

slices of sweet bread thatare filled with guava jam,battered and rolled incoconut before being searedto golden perfection. Aswarm guava oozes out ofeach piece, a wonderfullynutty, custardy macadamianut cream syrup puts a richand creamy spin on yoursyrup experience, takingfrench toast to an entirelynew level. “After that, youneed to go on one of thesebeach chairs and relax a lit-tle while,” Nagaishi sayswith a laugh.

If you prefer a savorybite in the morning, tryBlue Crab Cake Benedict($16). Thick Artisanbrioche toast is toppedwith crab patties, poachedegg and a bright burst oflemon-filled hollandaisesauce. On top of that, thefresh flavor of OceanHouse’s seafood shines inthis dish. “It’s really niceblue crab made into thick

cakes,” describes Nagaishi. On the healthier side of

breakfast options, FreshFruit Sunrise ($13) keeps itlight without sacrificing anounce of flavor. Seasonalfresh fruits are topped withthe fluffiest of greekyogurts Ali Carte has evertasted, only to be polishedwith the addition of gra-nola and honey.

Now, make sure at leastone person at the table — ifnot everyone — orders the“award-winning” OceanHouse Loco Moco ($15). Itwasn’t named Waikiki’sBest Loco Moco in the2010 Ultimate Loco Moco

Smack Down for nothing,and it earns every bit ofthat title. “The LocoMoco’s the one,” confirmsNagaishi. “A generous por-tion of white rice is toppedwith our house-made beefpatty and we add ourhomemade gravy.”

The beauty of this dish istwo-fold. First, you haveincredible hamburger pat-ties that taste more likegourmet steak. “We use thetrimmings from our NewYork steak, filet mignon,rib eye and we ground ourbeef to make your burger.”To add to that indescrib-

able flavor, executivechef Craig Yasakamakes a divine gravyusing drippings fromthe beef as well as hisown demi glace. Whenyou load your forkwith a touch of rice,egg, a chunk of beefygoodness and douse itall in gravy, you’ve justreached loco mocoheaven. And Yasaka’s

sprinkling of crispy onionsdoesn’t hurt either.

Ocean House’s breakfastis served daily from 7 to 11a.m. and with a menu likethat, it’s no surprisetourists and locals alikefrequent these shores.“How are you going to beatthis?” adds Nagaishi.“Ocean, nice surf, greatfood. You can’t be anycloser to the beach unlessyou’re actually on thebeach. It’s a great place tohave breakfast.”

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OCEAN HOUSE

WHEREOutrigger Reef Hotel2169 Kalia Road, Honolulu

CALL 923.2277

HOURS Open daily,7-11 a.m., breakfast5-10 p.m., dinner

WEBSITEoceanhousewaikiki.com

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1 Ocean HouseLoco Moco ($15)

2 Blue Crab CakeBenedict ($16)

3 Fresh FruitSunrise ($13)

4 Manager MikeWilt with Hawaiian

Sweet BreadStuffed French

Toast ($14)

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By Nicole Kato

Lovers of the Golden Duck locationin town will be happy to hear thatthere is another location on Waialae

Avenue. Now, people from East Oahu canenjoy the delicious cuisine from this fam-ily-friendly establishment.

Dining Out was fortunate enough tocatch up with three retired firefighter cap-tains for lunch one afternoon. Althoughall three frequent the Golden Duck loca-tion on South King Street, this visit was

their first time to the Kahala eatery. Tocelebrate this momentous event, theyordered Oyster Sauce Chicken CakeNoodle ($5.99), Pork Bittermelon ($8.95)and Shrimp Canton ($8.50) to share.

George Nellist: “Thebittermelon is good.Sometimes restaurantsovercook it and it kills theflavor. It’s good to have alittle bit of the bitterness.”

Sid Nakahara: “We nor-mally eat at the town loca-tion. The shrimp usually

comes with vegetables, but this one is stillgood.”

Mike Keitzer: “This is our first timeeating here, and the food is delicious.”

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whatwe’reeatingat...

GOLDEN DUCK

KING STREET1221 S. King St., Honolulu737.7188, 737.7288Open daily, 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m.

KAHALA4230 Waialae Ave., Honolulu597.8088Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.;Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

Golden Duck

(From left) George Nellist, Sid Nakahara andMike Keitzer | Nicole Kato photo

TUES-SUN 11am –2pm

featuring…Nicoise Salad andMoules Marinieres Frites

1006 KAPAHULU AVE. 739-5000

DINNER SERVED TUES-SUN FROM 5PM

2710 South King St.www.fukuyadeli.com

Deli Hours:Wed-Sun 6am-2pm

After hourscatering available

946-2073

Perfect for Birthday Parties,Family get togethers

and more!

All-Occasion CateringAll-Occasion Catering

946-2073

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

Kama‘aina & Military DiscountAvailable (with proper ID)

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village

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

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With more than 100 menuitems to choose from,there’s definitely some-

thing for everyone at OdorikoJapanese Restaurant in Waikiki.

Known for its izakaya style ofdining (a popular tradition inJapan where people end theirday by going to a restaurant tounwind and enjoy good food,usually appetizer-style, anddrinks), Odoriko serves authen-tic Japanese food in a comfort-able, family-friendly setting.

“It’s a feeling of relaxation,”explains Hiro Takei, general man-ager. “You’re here with your bud-dies or your family, away fromyour job and away from your wor-ries or you’re here because of yourworries, and you can just hang out,clear your mind, and eat anddrink.”

At Odoriko, customers usuallyorder a la carte and share, howev-er, there are teishoku (Japaneseset dinners) available as well.Some popular dishes are GarlicButtered Clams ($10.95),

Organic Tofu Salad ($9.75),Dynamite Seafood Casserole($10.95), Garlic Shrimp($12.95), Shrimp and VegetableTempura ($13.50), Yaki Udon($12.95), Rainbow Roll($18.50), Sushi and Sashimi Set($29.95).

The food is authentic, just likeyou would find in Japan, and themenu is categorized by noodles,rice, sashimi, sushi, sushi rolls,grilled dishes, deep-fried dishes,salad, teishoku and nabemono(hot pot entrees, including shabushabu, chanko nabe, sukiyakiand seafood nabe). There also isa large sake, beer and wine selec-tion, as well as cocktails.

There are happy hour specialsfrom 4 to 6 p.m., and half-off anysize draft beer from 10 p.m. tomidnight as well. Kamaaina andHonolulu Star-Advertiser readersalso get 10 percent off all food asan on-going promotion. The

restaurant also has rooms for pri-vate parties with karaoke, includ-ing three Japanese tatami-stylethat can seat 16 people in each orconnect to fit 50, and threeWestern-style rooms with thesame seating capacity.

Opened in 1978 by NobuteruTakei, Odoriko is the sisterrestaurant to the former MaikoRestaurant at Ilikai Hotel. Thecompany celebrates its 40thanniversary this year, and contin-ues to provide locals and visitorsan authentic Japanese restaurantin both taste and service. “Myfather’s values are around familyand friends, and food and drink-ing, and working hard and relax-ing afterwards,” adds Hiro.“When he started the businessand years after, he always toldme that the restaurant businesswas the perfect job for himbecause when customers comehere and they're having a goodtime, enjoying themselves andlaughing, and then they thankhim at the door, there’s alwaysthat feeling of warmth.”

Escape to a perfect world atOdoriko Japanese Restaurant

ODORIKO JAPANESERESTAURANT

WHEREKing’s Village Shopping Center2400 Koa Ave.,Waikiki

CALL 923.7368

HOURS Lunch: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Dinner: 5 p.m. to midnight

WEBSITE odorikohawaii.com

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1 Garlic Buttered Clams ($10.95)2 Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura ($13.50) 3 Garlic Shrimp ($12.95) 4 Rainbow Roll ($18.50), andSushi and Sashimi Set ($29.95) 5 Dynamite

Seafood Casserole ($10.95), Tofu Salad ($9.75) and Yaki Udon ($12.95)

Nathalie Walker photos

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…just like home!

Largest selection of okazu in Honolulu!

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KITCHEN INSIDER

Who or what inspires you as achef/manager/owner? My familyhas always been an inspiration tome. We grew up in a family busi-ness, so now running one of ourown, my sister/partner and I strive togrow our business and run the oper-ation as a team/family. I think ouremployees notice the differenceworking for a family-run operationversus a larger corporation.

What is your favorite dish on themenu? Why? The Outer-ReefBurrito wet with the Green Sauce!Our green sauce is so yummy anddelicious … and surprisingly it’s fatfree! I also always sub out the white“ahee” rice for our brown riceoption, which makes the meal evenmore healthy!

What is your favorite ingredientto work with? Why? Our fish isextremely high quality. I am reallyproud of the flavor and consistencywe are able to maintain in the prod-uct, even in our higher volume store.We always serve Pacific caught Onoas our fish — it’s delicious!

Is there a dish that you create

that’s not on yourmenu, but availableupon request? My sis-ter created the Wahoo’s7-Layer Salad. It isfinally on the menu, butwas a special for manyyears. It is a layeredsalad with brown rice,black beans, cheese,lettuce, cabbage, freshsalsa and guacamoletopped with grilledmeat and homemadedressing of your choice.Now it is one of ourmost popular dishes!Both of us always orderit with our marinated tofu instead ofmeat.

What are your culinary goals?What do you hope to improve on?We hope to expand our restaurantoperations to new locations across

the island while still maintaining thehighest possible quality and using asmany local ingredients as possible.People are often surprised to findout how many of our products arelocal, starting with the tortillas andfresh salsa!

Name Noel Pietsch Shaw Title Partner at Wahoo’s Hawaii

Training/education Executive MBA, University of Hawaii

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at yourfavorite restaurant? Well, much credit goes to the manychefs, owners and managers who work diligently day in

and day out to make sure Hawaii’s diners have a top-notchdining experience. This week, Dining Out got the insidescoops from Wahoo’s Hawaii partner Noel Pietsch Shaw, whogave us a little taste of what Wahoo’s has to offer.

Wahoo’sHawaii

940 Auahu St. (Ward) | 4614 Kilauea Ave (Kahala)591.1646 (Ward) | 732.9229 (Kahala)11 a.m.- 9 p.m. daily (Sunday Breakfast at Kahala)

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What makes buffets so popular is obvious:There’s so much to choose from, so every-one is happy. But if you don’t eat meat or

fish, your choices can narrow considerably onmost buffet lines. You want to get your money’sworth, but just how much rice and salad can youstomach? Well, turn that frown upside-down.

“We have an open kitchen. We can cook some-thing for them specially. We can arrange it with-out any meat or fish,” Five Star InternationalBuffet general manager Shin Yano assures non-meat eaters. “Also, if people have an allergy, liketo peanuts or shellfish, we can create somethingspecial for them.”

With a multitude of buffet items to choose from(about 30 at lunch, with even more on weekends,and nearly double that at dinner), even if youdon’t care to special order something, the spreadshould more than satisfy vegetarians with itstaste-tempting variety of vegetables, salads andfresh fruit, many of which are locally sourced.

The buffet costs $19 for adults, $12 for chil-dren at lunch, and $48/$24 for dinner. But this is

no ordinary buffet. “International” offeringsinclude Japanese (Five Star was founded in 2003by Noriyuki Kato in Japan), Thai, Hawaiian,Western foods and more, as well as an eye-catch-ing dessert line that will have those with a sweettooth drooling in anticipation.

And just for grins, happy hour (2-5 p.m.) is notto be missed, with its special a la carte menu andhalf-price wine, beer and mixed drinks (exclud-ing bottles of wine and Champagne). Cheers!

Smiling yet?

Contact Terri Hefner at diningout@staradvertiser.com

VO veg’noutwith

Terri Hefner

Five Star International BuffetWHERE Five Star International BuffetRoyal Hawaiian Center

CALL 380.9300

HOURS Open Daily; Lunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.;Happy Hour: 2-5 p.m.; Dinner: 5-10 p.m.

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1 Fruit display (dinner buffet $48, lunch buffet $19)2 Mojito ($8) 3 Hamakua Tomatoes with MozzarellaCheese (part of buffet)

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It may seem hard to believe, butthis weekend marks the beginningof fall. And while it may seem too

soon to start stocking up onHalloween candy or buying a turkeyfor Thanksgiving, it’s the perfect timeof year to indulge in a celebratorymooncake from Hee HingRestaurant.

According to Hee Hing managerMichael Lee, mooncakes are a tradi-tional treat served in observance ofthe Mid-Autumn Festival, or MoonFestival, which this year falls onSept. 30.

“In Chinese culture, (Mid-Autumn

Festival) is a time to spend withfriends and family,” says Lee. “It iscustomary to give mooncakes aspresents around this time of year andto eat and share them with others.”

Even though the official festivalmay still be one week away, the fam-ily-owned Kapahulu restaurant hasbeen offering its fresh-baked moon-cakes since Sept. 1.

The mooncakes come in a varietyof flavors, including Red Lotus,Coconut and Red or Yellow BeanSugar, and are made three ways:plain, single egg yolk anddouble egg yolk.

“Our most popularmooncakes are ourWhite Lotus andGolden Ham,Fruit and Nuts flavors, butit all depends on how much yolk youlike,” Lee says, adding, “Our moon-cakes are really dense. One moon-cake can be shared between two orthree people.”

For a dose of extra luck, eachmooncake is imprinted with a differ-ent Chinese character to symbolize“prosperity,” “harmony” or othersigns of good fortune.

Hee Hing sells its mooncakes by

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And with breakfast being oneof the most important meals ofthe day, you can be sure thatthis “little wolf” restaurant hasdelightful morning meals thatwill fill you up and leave youwondering how the talentedchefs in the back blend all thoseflavors into one beautifullycrafted dish.

Chef Lawrence Nakamotocooked up some great breakfastcreations off the menu to sharewith Dining Out readers.

The pancakes are made withsour cream and egg whites thatmake each flapjack lighter, andNakamoto says they’re some ofthe best he’s ever had. Dinerscan choose from the classicShort Stack ($12), which comeswith two pancakes, two eggs inany style you choose and maplesyrup. If you’re craving a richerflavor, then ButtermilkPancakes ($12) served withfresh, in-season fruit are foryou. Of course, there are read-ers out there with a sweet tooththat’s out of this world, and IlLupino Trattoria and Wine Barhas a pancake breakfast just foryou — Macadamia NutPancakes ($12).

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IL LUPINORoyal Hawaiian Center

2233 Kalakaua Ave., BuildingB, Honolulu

922.3400

Open daily8 a.m.- 10:30 p.m.

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While IlLupinomeans

“little wolf” in Italian,all the dishes herehave a presencethat exudes a bigand bold essence.

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Eggs Benedict ($14) — and we allknow that everything tastes betterwith bacon. Each ingredient from theperfectly poached eggs and Boar’sHead bacon to the grilled tomatoesand hollandaise sauce complementseach other so well that you mighteven consider ordering another plate.

Scottish Smoked Salmon Bagel($15) takes the concept of a bagelsandwich to a whole new level. TheScottish smoked salmon and creamcheese sit happily between the toastedbagel halves, and if you wish, thereare red onions and capers on the sidefor your enjoyment.

Local papayas are the ringleader ofHalf Papaya & Fresh Berries ($10),

and sit in the center of an assortmentof sweet, fresh berries. And all thatgreat-tasting fruit also can be found inIl Lupino’s Acai Bowl ($14).

“We talked to the Il Gelato compa-ny, and they made a special acai blendjust for us,” Nakamoto says. “Sothat’s pretty special for our restau-rant.”

And this acai blend is to die for.Normally, people have a love-it-or-hate-it relationship with acai, but thetaste of Il Lupino’s acai and berriestopped with granola will make a loverout of everyone.

It’s always noon somewhere in theworld, and this establishment servesup great beverages (alcoholic and

non-alcoholic) all hours of the day. For those who need their coffee fix,

Macchiato ($4), Cappuccino Cafe AuLait ($5), and Lavazza Coffee ($3)will satisfy that need. And Mimosa($9) and Sangria ($7 happy hour; $13regular) are tasty and refreshing.

Breakfast is served from 8 to 11a.m., and happy hour runs from 3 to6:30 p.m. daily.

Everything is made fresh, and noth-ing is ever precooked at Il Lupino.The decor and top-notch serviceamplify your dining experience, andits almost-hidden location ensures apeaceful (and quite delicious) mealwith loved ones and friends thatyou’ll all remember.

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The early bird gets the worm, and Eggs ‘nThings just keeps getting better with its widespread of breakfast delights, dinner favorites

and more. With the restaurant’s original establish-ment located on Saratoga Road and a second loca-tion, Eggs ‘n Things Waikiki Beach Eggspress, onKalakaua Avenue, general manager MichaelSkedeleski is happy to announce a third locationslated to open in mid-October at 451 Piikoi St.

“We’re very excited about the opening of our AlaMoana restaurant. Our grand opening will be Nov. 8while the soft opening will be next month,” he says.“We received a lot of requests for a place with park-ing, and we believe this new location will draw in alot of locals and tourists who are shopping at themall.”

Currently, Eggs ‘n Things is preparing for itsnew move by experimenting with a variety ofdinner options and other specials. This Sundayas well as next weekend, Eggs ‘n Things willbe offering Andouille Sausage and Eggs.Priced at $9.95, this dish features two pieces

of sausage with a Louisiana Cajun flair, twoeggs and your choice of starch be it potatoes,rice or pancakes.

“We’ll also have an Andouille SausagePasta ($11.95), which also will be availablefor dinner.”

And if you’re counting calories, Eggs ‘nThings’ Vegetarian Omelette with Egg Whitesand Brown Rice ($10.95) will intrigue yourappetite as the omelette is filled to the brimwith spinach, zucchini, mushrooms and eithermozzarella, pepper jack or Cheddar cheese. Ahomemade salsa will add an extra skip in yourstep as well.

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Nine times out of 10 a meal that involves pizzais going to be good, but it doesn’t alwayshave to be a greasy, oily mess. Founded in

Laguna Beach, Calif., Zpizza was created and craft-ed with not only taste, but health in mind.

“We serve healthier pizza for all those who arehealth conscious,” says Zpizza Hawaii owner CesarLlarenas.

From now through Thursday, Sept. 27, ZpizzaHawaii is offering a pie-sized deal. If you ordereither Pear and Gorgonzola pizza or Moroccan pizzayou can receive a second Pear and Gorgonzola orMoroccan pizza pie for $5 off.

With crusts and tomato sauces made from allorganic ingredients, these two choices are a refresh-ing change from the pizza norm.

Pear and Gorgonzola is topped with fresh moz-zarella, gorgonzola, sliced pears and fresh thyme.Moroccan pizza is a unique pie with basil pesto,mozzarella, roasted eggplant, feta cheese,caramelized onions and pine nuts. Each are priced at$12.95.

For those who love pizza, butstay away from gluten, Zpizzahas got you covered, offering a10-inch small ($15.95) or a 14-inch large ($26.95) gluten-freepizza. Zpizza also has a zestyBerkeley Vegan pie made withvegan cheese, veggie burgercrumbles, zucchini, tomatoes,mushrooms, red onions and bellpeppers.

And throughout the month ofOctober, the establishment willcollect $1 donations for St. JudeChildren’s Research Hospital.For each dollar you donate, youwill receive a $1 coupon offyour next pizza or slice atZpizza.

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Nestled in the heart of Chinatown,Brasserie Du Vin is a tranquil get-away that transports diners to a

French cafe, both in its authentic fare andits comfortable, rustic environment.Executive chef Marco Elder says that themenu is designed to be accessible to diners,while taking them a little out of their com-fort zone at the same time. So kick backand let Du Vin take you on a tasty tour.

To begin your foray into Du Vin’sFrench cuisine, start with appetizerOysters on the Half Shell ($16.50 for ahalf dozen). Currently, the restaurant hasmirada oysters from Penn Cove, Wash.“They have a full meatiness to them, anda light, almost grapefruit sweet finish,”Elder says.

If you’re a fan of the oysters, you cantry more great fish selections for yourentree with Du Vin Bouillabaisse ($20),which features fresh fish, shrimp, clams,and Penn Cove mussels in a lobster saf-fron broth. The dish, which is one of therestaurant’s most popular, is hearty —perfect for the oncoming fall days.

And while the fish at Du Vin is freshand tasty, vegetarians dining at therestaurant certainly won’t go hungry.Vegetarian Risotto ($16) is a perfectmedley of red bell peppers, spinach andcauliflower, sprinkled with a bit ofParmesan cheese and fresh herbs. “I geta lot of people who aren’t vegetarianscome in to get that, and they rave aboutit,” Elder says.

To finish off a great meal, Du Vinoffers an ever-changing selection ofdecadent desserts to choose from. Lastweek, for example, the pastry chefwhipped up several desserts, includingPeach Strawberry Amaretto Tiramisu. “Isampled one earlier today, and it wastough to stop eating,” Elder says. “It islight, very refreshing, and the peachescome through nicely.”

Other desserts that were on the menulast week were Chocolate Ganache Cakeand Mango Cheesecake withMacadamia Nut Crust. Desserts rangefrom $7 to $9. Du Vin also sells wholecakes — a perfect addition to an in-

with Christina O’Connor

Brasserie Du Vin executive chef MarcoElder has been cooking since he canremember. By age 4, he already was serv-

ing up pancakes and eggs for his family.“People would be surprised, and a little nervous, seeing me push

a stool up against the stove,” Elder recalls.These days, diners simply are excited to know that Elder is at the

stove — it means that they are in for creative, tasty cuisine. Hebegan working in the restaurant industry as a teenager in Mainebefore attending culinary school in Colorado. After honing his skillson the Mainland for several years, Elder moved to the Islands andstarted at Du Vin as the sous chef more than a year ago before tak-ing the helm as executive chef.

Du Vin, which recently celebrated its sixth anniversary, started outas a wine bar, but it has slowly progressed into a thriving restaurantwith a versatile menu that includes appetizers, lunch, dinner anddesserts — as well as an impressive wine selection.

Du Vin and Elder have a strong commitment to utilizing fresh, localingredients. Du Vin features produce from Nalo Farms, vine-ripenedtomatoes from Kauai,Manoa honey and localfish. It also is set to part-ner with Naked Cow Diaryfor a new cheese selection,which will launch nextmonth.

“One of the things that isreally key for me is the factthat I can actually go downto the farm,” Elder says,explaining why he useslocal ingredients. “I cantouch the animals, and Ican see where the productis coming from. I can seehow they are treating it ateach step of the process.

“It's really about doingsomething properly — havingsome good food, good cutsof meat, starting with goodingredients,” Elder says. “Welike to showcase the naturalflavors of the food wheneverpossible.”

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house celebration or as takeout for anoffice get-together. To order a fullcake, customers should call in at least24 hours in advance.

Du Vin strives to use fresh, localingredients whenever possible, andchanges its menu seasonally accord-ing to what is available. The nextmenu change is coming up in mid tolate October. But not to worry, Du Vindevotees, the restaurant’s signatureitems will remain and will be joinedby a couple of revised entrees, as wellas a new cheese selection.

With the holidays approaching, DuVin is the perfect place to host yourholiday get-together. Tucked away

behind the backpatio, the CaskRoom, with its cozy,rustic Parisian feel, isideal for private par-ties. The room can be

rented out — with no room fee — forsit-down dinner parties or stand-upcocktail receptions. It can hold up to26 guests for a sit-down dinner, andabout 36 guests for cocktails. Eachtype of party entails set menuoptions, or people can work withElder to design their own. Holidayparty planners are already starting toreserve the space, so reservationsshould be made as soon as possible.To book your party, call 545.1115 oremail events@brasserieduvin.com.

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It's all in a name, and Fine DiningBurgundy presents upscale French cui-sine in a comfortable and casual setting.The restaurant, which opened its doorsearlier this year, is located on KapahuluAvenue. With a dinner menu that enticesdiners, two top-notch picks includeMoules Marinieres Frites and SaladeNicoise. The latter is made from YukonGold potatoes, tomato, red onion,anchovies and more with mixed 'Nalogreens and a red wine vinaigrette. As forMoules Marinieres Frites, this dish fea-tures mussels sauteed in white wine,diced tomatoes, garlic and thymesteamed in a casserole dish and servedwith fresh-cut potato fries. Be sure tosavor your meal with sips of the restau-rant's many wines. Fine Dining Burgundyis located at 1006 Kapahulu Ave. Call739.5000.

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ded carrots, cilantro, Ho Farm tomatoes,Thai basil and peanuts combine to make acolorful salad all its own, but when incor-porated into RumFire’s VietnameseChicken Sandwich, it’s unforgettable.This best-seller has a punch of spice, mak-ing it a hot commodity that’s hard toresist.

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Pho My Lien VietnameseRestaurant

Picking my papaya favorites continuedon at Pho My Lien Vietnamese Restaurantin Westridge Shopping Center. It’s aknown fact that the restaurant’s owners,Tommy Dang and his wife, Lien Bui, arepros when it comes to cooking up the bestin authentic Vietnamese cuisine, and theconsistently crowded dining room is proof

that Pho My Lien has fans who come indroves from all over the island to enjoyCrispy Spring Rolls, slurp-worthy signa-ture pho and so much more.

Everything on the menu is absolutelyono to the max and hasn’t changed muchsince the eatery opened its doors inNovember 2010. Yet there’s one specificdish that is definitely worth mentioningfor any papaya enthusiast: Green PapayaSalad. Priced at $7.50, Pho My Lien’sGreen Papaya Salad is comprised ofshredded green papaya, shrimp, mintleaves, peanuts and drizzled with a housespecial salad dressing that’s big on taste.Here’s something that’s as equally healthyas it is delicious, and it really doesn’t getmuch better than that.

Wait, think again. Pho My Lien ups theante once more with its Papaya Shake($4.50), a refreshingly sweet blend ofcondensed milk, regular milk, crushedice, a dash of sugar and, of course, noneother than fresh papaya. It’s the perfectaddition to any meal.

Pho My Lien fills my stomach!

Pho My LienWestridge Shopping Center

98-150 Kaonohi St., Suite B213-B488.4900

Top of WaikikiFeel on top of the world at Top of

Waikiki, where premier Pacific fusioncuisine and a breathtaking 360-degreeview of beautiful Waikiki steal the show.With more than 15 years in the restaurantbusiness, executive chef John Neff hasmastered the technique of infusing eclec-tic island flavors into his edible master-pieces, making Top of Waikiki a mostsought-after restaurant by both locals andtourists alike. Located on the 18th floor ofWaikiki Business Plaza, Top of Waikikirevolves one floor rotation every hour atthe speed of about one mile per hour.

Open daily from 5 to 9:30 p.m., the din-ner crowd is more than ready to feast onsuperb fare, which spans a multitude ofcultures and ethnic groups.

Hints of papaya permeate two of chef

Neff’s most requested dishes — Spicy AhiPoke Stack ($12) and Grilled N.Y. StripSteak ($17). Spicy Ahi Poke Stack is anideal way to start your dining experience,and features the freshest of ahi with sam-bal and shoyu, crispy won ton skins, avo-cado crème and papaya slaw drizzled witha kiwi lime vinaigrette and garnished withmicro greens.

Next comes a whirlwind of an entree inthe Grilled N.Y. Strip Steak, as it capti-vates diners with tender morsels of thehighest quality steak paired with savorypapaya and Maui onion poke, and lomilomi grape tomatoes. I know your mouthis watering already!

So, make it an evening to remember atTop of Waikiki and toast to a fantasticmeal with one of the restaurant’s manywine selections.

Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza

2270 Kalakaua Ave.923.3877

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Renowned for its alluring hot pot dining, ShabuShabu House opened its doors in 2004, and eversince then kamaaina and tourists alike have

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676-2088

EWA BEACH SHOP. CTR.91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.

689-0999www.shirossaimin.com

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“you’ve matured”?For one, your perspective has extended

to include those besides yourself.Things like compassion and honesty

become more important than personal wealth.You react to confrontation not with anger

but with compromise.Most importantly, you start to see that

your parent’s teachings were not so ridiculous,but were actually wise.

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starting from

Choose fromGarlic Chicken or Chicken Katsu (Served daily)Mochiko Chicken (Wednesday Only), or Karaage Chicken (Friday Only)

MON-THUR 9AM – 7PM SAT 9:30AM – 7:30PM1111 MCCULLY ST. 947-5411FRIDAY 9AM – 7:30PM SUN 9:30AM – 6PM

Ala Moana CenterTel: 947-8818

OPEN DAILY: 10:30 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M.DIM SUM: 10:30 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.JADEDYNASTYHAWAII.COM

• 8,000 sq feet• 7 VIP Rooms• Accommodate

300+ guests• State-of-the-Art

Audio/VisualSystem

5-Star AwardEscoffier Society Awarded Dish:Chrysanthemum flavored Smoked ChickenWas $35.00 NOW $26.95 (Offer good till 9/30)

WHERE TO DINE

Symbol KeyBreakfast

Lunch

Dinner

After Midnight

Alcohol Served

Online

Catering

Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Avenue922-6868

La Palme D’orAla Moana Center - Mall LevelMountain Side, next to Shirokiya941-6161

Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s

AMERICAN

BAKERYFendu Boulangerie2752 Woodlawn Dr.Manoa Marketplace 988-4310

Larry’s Bakery4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake)422-0059

Eggs n’ Things343 Saratoga Road923-EGGS (3447)

Waikiki Beach Eggspress2464 Kalakaua Ave(Aston Waikiki Circle)926-EGGS (3447) Panya

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

Pearl City - Times Sq. SC 486-4467Kaneohe - Windward Mall 235-4467Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza 959-2600

Tropics Bar & Grill2005 Kalia RoadHilton Hawaiian Village (Ali‘i Tower)949-4321

IHOPWaikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd 949-4467Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers 921-2400

Pipi’s BurgerMcCully Shopping Center1960 Kapiolani Blvd, #103946-7474

Buy One EntréeGet the Second

50% OFF**Some exclusions may apply. Exp. 9/30/12

Okinawan • JapaneseSteak • SeafoodLocal Favorites

Under New Management

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Excludes Set Menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, CharSiu & other specials. 5%, 10% and lobster specialnot to be combined with any other offer/discounts/specials. Expires 9/30/12. Must present coupon.

Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items

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

10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash)

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

5% OFF(Charge) •10% OFF(Cash)

10% OFF

Celebrating 11 Years!

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

5% OFF

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue

738-8666Excludes Set Menu; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials.

5%, 10% and lobster special are not to be combined with any otheroffer/discounts/specials. Expires 9/30/12. Must present coupon.

Lobster $1299with purchase of Full Price EntreeValid 5-10:30pm

Lobster$1299

with purchase of Full Price EntreeValid 5-10:30pm

BOUNTY SEVEN SEAS

Friday & Saturday 5:30 – 9:30 pm

For Reservations

739-8760

AT

THE KAHALA HOTEL & RESORT

www.kahalaresort.com

YASAAASSofthe

SEAFOOD BUFFET

2 0 | D I N I N G O U T | S E P T . 2 3 - 2 9 , 2 0 1 2

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER • TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE

Proud recipient of:

KONA (808) 327-6776

KUKUI GROVE (808) 632-2450

LAHAINA (808) 661-0333

MAUI MALL (808) 873-7776

OAHU:ALA MOANA 942-9102

AINA HAINA 373-4033

EWA TOWN CENTER 683-1003

KANEOHE 247-9595

KAPAHULU 735-7700

KAPOLEI 674-4227

WAIAU 485-0227

WAIKELE 678-3180

WARD CENTER 591-5600

OTHER ISLANDS:

www.genkisushiusa.comOur Vegetarian Menu Items

13 Locations

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 Recommended2440 Kuhio Ave.

922 5555www.hyshawaii.com

Receive acomplimentary

Hy’s Cheesecake & Keepsake Photo For Honoree

Celebrate Your BirthdayWith us and

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Kissaten88 Piikoi St.593-1200

WHERE TO DINE

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

Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

CAFE

Canton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388

Five Star International BuffetRoyal Hawaiian Center, Bldg C, Level 3.380-9300

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant111 N. King St.521-8268

Golden Duck4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala737-7188

1221 S. King St.597-8088 Jade Dynasty

Seafood Restaurant Ala Moana Center1450 Ala Moana Blvd. 4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace947-8818

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine 590 Farrington Hwy.692-9880

CATERERS

Makino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

Cafe Central999 Bishop StreetFirst Hawaiian Bank Building Lobby306-9284

CHINESECamellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611

BUFFET

* With ad; not to be combined with any other offer. Limit one coupon per party. Expires 10/7/12

Royal Hawaiian Center, Bldg. C, Level 3 | 380-9300Lunch 11:00a-2:00p, Happy Hour 2:00p-5:00p, Dinner 5:00p-10:00p

Open Daily | Full Bar | Validated Parking

Hawaii’s only Gourmet Buffet15% OFF Dinner

*Discount valid with local or Military ID, & Seniors (ages 60+). Cannot be combined with any other offers.

Now Serving Snow Crab!

ENJOYLIVE ACOUSTIC ENTERTAINMENT DAILY 630PM TO 830PMSIP$3 WELL COCKTAILS$5 CIROC MARTINIS$3 STEINLAGER PURE$5 HOUSE WINESMUNCH1/2 OFF APPETIZERS

FREE BITEENJOY A FREE #HHOUR APPETIZER AT MREDEEMABLE ONLY DURING VALID #HHOUR HOURSMUST PRESENT THIS COUPON UPON ORDERING1 PER COUPON PER TABLE[EXPIRES 10/31/12]

WATERFRONT PLAZA500 ALA MOANA BLVD HONOLULU, HI 96813808.529.0010WWW.MNLHNL.COM@MNLHNL

Grand Opening Specials!• Regular Menu 15% OFF

with Coupon on Food Only (excludes specials & may not combine with other offers. Exp 9/27/12)

• Daily Kamaaina 3 course SpecialLunch $15.95 (11:00 – 14:30)Dinner $21.95 (17:00 – 18:00 only)

FREE Parking ValidationPrivate Party Rooms

For Reservations941-8868

2005 KALIA ROAD • HILTON HAWAIIAN VILLAGE(RAINBOW BAZAAR • 2ND FLOOR)

OPEN DAILY: LUNCH 11:00 – 14:30 • DINNER 17:00 – 21:30HAPPY HOURS 17:00 – 19:00 AND 21:00 – 23:00

•

D I N I N G O U T | S E P T . 2 3 - 2 9 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 1

CINNAMON BREAD10% OFF

4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake)

www.larrysbakery.com or find us on OPEN: MON - FRI 6AM - 1PM

SAT 6AM - 12PM

REGULAR • APPLE • BLUEBERRYCoupon Required • Expires 9/28/12

We will be CLOSEDfrom 9/30 until 10/11.

Please visit once we return

Try Our Tasty PORK TOFU!Pork Tofu simmered

in our special broth...Delicious!

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

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

2746 Kaimuki Ave732-1656

ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S. 2012

Serving Hawaii for 77 Years!

$5 OFFthe purchase of

2 RUSTICA PIZZAS

Dine-In or Take Out Only. Limit 4 pizzas. Coupon required.Not valid with other offers/discounts. Offer valid September 21-27, 2012

WARD CENTRE (Auahi Streetfront) 1200 Ala Moana 596-0066KAILUA (Next to Boots & Kimo’s) 151 Hekili St. 230-8400

25¢ from every Kokua Pac sold will be donated to the Kapi`olani Medical Center for Women & Children’s Campaign for Hawaii’s Children. *Restaurant price $9.30. Prices slightly higher at Kahului. Available through 9/30/12.

$8.08Fast Food*

Show Your Support!

BUY A KOKUA PACBUY A KOKUA PACBUY A KOKUA PAC*Restaurant Price: 7.89. Prices slightly higher at Zippy’s Kahului. Offer valid from 9/1/2012 - 9/30/2012. Cannot be combined with any other

promotional offers, coupons or discount cards. While supplies last. Tailgate Giveaway valid from 9/1/2012 - 11/26/2012. No purchase necessary

to enter, other restrictions may apply. For complete rules and information see stores or visit www.zippys.com.

Only$6.79*

fast food, daily10:30am - 9:30pm

Plus, enter to win in Zippy’s Ultimate Tailgate Giveaway!Grand Prize: Trip for Two to Las Vegas

Weekly Prizes of a Tailgate Party Pack

Back for the Month of September!

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

SmokedHam Shank

Bratwurst $1295

Smoked Pork Chops $1425

Friday & SaturdayOctober 5 & 6, 201211 A.M. - Midnight

Breakfast Special:

$995

$1575

Served with: Sauerkraut, German potatosalad & Bavarian red cabbage.

Includes Salad Bar & Chocolate Mint Cake

Crispy potato pancakes,Bratwurst & 2 Largeeggs, any style. . . . . . . . .

WHERE TO DINE

Royal Garden Chinese RestaurantAla Moana Hotel, 3rd Floor410 Atkinson Drive, 942-7788

Henry Loui’s2850 Paa St.833-3728

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square, 524-1628

Seafood VillageStreet Level, 2424 Kalakaua Ave., #102971-1818

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993

Kaka‘ako Kitchen Ward Centre1200 Ala Moana Blvd.596-7488

Kenny’s Restaurant1620 N. School St.841-0931

Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566

Dean’s Drive Inn45-773 Kam Hwy., Kaneohe247-1300

Asian Mix1234 South Beretania St.521-1688

Little Village Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008

FAMILY DININGAsahi Grill Ward515 Ward Ave.593-2800

488-8836PEARL KAI SHOPPING CENTER

98-199 KAMEHAMEHA HWY #B9SUN - THUR 10:30A - 10:00P / FRI - SAT 10:30A - 10:30P

Must present coupon, Not combinable with other specials. Limit one coupon per person. Exp: 9/30/12

HAPPY

HOUR

5pm– Close

12oz Beer

$2

4 Pc GYOZA(w/ purchase of a

regular meal)

2 Pc Shrimp Tempura

(w/ purchase of a combo)

FREE!FREE!

4 Pc Salt &Pepper Shrimp

(w/ purchase of a regular meal)

$2

www.samchoyhawaii.com

Like us on Facebook forSpecial Deals & Offers

580 Nimitz Hwy.545-7979

HAWAIIAN CRAB BAKED DINNER BUFFET

Today thru Sunday September 30th

SaladsIsland Mixed Greens • Grilled Vegetable

Pasta Salad • Lomi Lomi Salmon and moreEntrees

Snow Crab Bake • Guava BBQ BabyBack Ribs • Pork Loin Roulade

Garlic Chicken and moreSides

White Rice/Fried RiceMoloka‘i Sweet Potato

Fresh Sauteed Vegetable MedleyAction StationsCarved Huli Beef

Chicken Hamakua Mushroom AlfredoSeafood Basil Marinara Penne Pasta

DessertsMini Pineapple Cheesecake • Haupia

Mini Brownie • Banana Fosters FlambeAdults $29.95 Keiki $14.95

Limited Ala Carte Dinner Selection& Pupu Menu

Available during Dinner Buffet Hours

2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | S E P T . 2 3 - 2 9 , 2 0 1 2

Make Someone’sDay Special

Order one to two weeksin advance.

Ala Moana Center • Mall Level (Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)

www.lapalmedor-usa.com 941-6161

1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Free Parking Mon- Fri after5pm & All Day Sat & Sun

Mon - Sun 10:30am to 9:00pm

www.themandalayhawaii.com

WHERE TO DINE

Kit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622

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

Pagoda1525 Rycroft St.948-8356

Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877

Sam Choy’s BLC580 N. Nimitz Hwy.545-7979

Opulicious946 Coolidge Street943-8885

Shiro’s Saimin HavenWAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy. • 488-8824WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St. • 676-2088EWA BEACH SHOPPING CENTER 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd. • 689-0999

Shore Bird RestaurantOutrigger Reef on the Beach922-2887

Tony Roma’sWAIKIKI1972 Kalakaua Ave. • 942-2121AIEA98-150 Kaonohi St. • 487-9911

Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you

Max’s Of ManilaWAIPAHU94-300 Farrington HwyHONOLULU801 Dillingham Blvd.951-6297

FILIPINO

Kenny’s Hawaiian BBQRoyal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd floor922-3333

3441 WAIALAE AVE

Not valid with other specials/discounts. Dine-In Only. Offer expires 9/30/12

780-3115 • 626-5368

10%OFF ENTIRE

LOYALTY CARD

15% OFF

MENU

GOOD FORFREE AS OUR GIFT TO YOU!

ALL FUTURE VISITS! VALUE AT $35

OPEN DAILY 11 AM - 12 AM

BYOB

RECEIVE OUR

LIVENFL GAMES

LIVE Seafood

Shrimp Scampi Won Ton Noodle

Also available Pasta • Burgers • Salads • SandwichesOPEN TIL MIDNIGHT!

2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218 MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888

FREE PIZZA!BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE (Reg. $9.95each)

Build your own 10" pizza with

unlimited toppings.*Take out only, w/coupon; not to be combined

with any other offer. Expires 9/30/12.

735-5544449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101

www.HeeHingHawaii.com

Peking Duck • Seafood Tofu Soup • CracklingChicken • Pepper Salt Kauai Shrimp • Shrimp

with Vegetables • Stuffed Foo Jook Rollswith Choy Sum • Mongolian Pork Chop withSweet Onions • Braised E Mein • Our Fresh

Baked Mooncakes

Pianist Terry Tom performs on Thursdays

CELEBRATE THE MOON FESTIVAL

LET US COOK FOR YOU

Chinese Chicken Salad • Mu ShuPork • Roast Duck • Shrimp Canton

Garlic String Beans • Minute ChickenCake Noodle • Rice

A MENU FOR 4

$49 for four* (reg. $62)

HONG KONG DIM SUM LUNCH5 Dim Sum SelectionsChinese Chicken Salad

Beef Choy Sum Chow FunShrimp Fried Rice

$44 for four* (reg. $54)

$199 Table of 10 (reg. $229)

* Offer expires 9/30/12. Coupon Required

• MOON FESTIVAL MENU •

FRESH BAKED MOONCAKESavailable now through Sept. 30

PRESENTS

WAIKIKI’S HOTTESTLATE NIGHT HAPPY HOUR

INCREDIBLE SPECIALTY COCKTAILS & FOOD

HANDCRAFTED COCKTAILS $7VINO $5

WELL DRINKS $6ITALIAN BEER BUCKET $14

LA DOLCE VITA

EVERY THURS – SUN10:30PM – 2AM

ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER • VALIDATED PARKINGWWW.ILLUPINO.COM • 808.922.3400

beachhousewaikiki.com • 921-4600 • Complimentary valet parking.

A fi ne steak. A fi ne experience.

wagyu new york strip, 14 ouncesThis Australian, kobe-style beef is masterfully grilled

to provide a juicy and tender treat for your palate.

a cutabove

the rest.

D I N I N G O U T | S E P T . 2 3 - 2 9 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 3

ALA MOANA HOTEL 3rd Floor • 410 ATKINSON DRIVE • 942-7788Lunch: Mon – Fri 11am – 2pm • Sat – Sun 10am – 2pm • Dinner: 5:30pm – 10pm

Now Available thru 9/30/12Freshly Baked by Royal Garden(No Preservatives added)Dim Sum Served at Lunch Daily

841-0931Kam Shopping Center

Open 6am Daily

Limited Time OnlyAvailable Monday

thru ThursdayOffer good thru 9/30/12.

Not valid with other offers or discounts.

Prime Rib Au Jus or Hawaiian Plate

$2.00 OFF$1.00 OFF Laulau or Kalua Pig Plate

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OPEN TUE-SUN LUNCH 11AM-2PM, DINNER 5-8:30PM • Closed Monday Lunch & Dinner100 N. Beretania Street #113 (Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza) 536-3035

BENTO $11.95Reg. $15.95CHOICE of TWO:

• (2) Big Shrimp & (2) Veg. Tempura• Chicken Katsu or Chicken Kagaage• Chicken, Beef or Pork Teriyaki• Miso Butterfish• Grilled Salmon

SHRIMPSPECIAL$9.25Reg. $11.95

• (3) Big Shrimp • (4) Veg. Tempura• Tsukemono• Miso Soup & Rice• TeaINCLUDES: MISO SOUP, TOFU, GYOZA, SALAD & TEA

JUMBO SHRIMPSPECIAL$12.95• (3) Jumbo

Shrimp • (4) Veg.

Tempura• Tsukemono• Miso Soup & Rice• Tea

KAPOLEI MARKETPLACE590 Farrington Hwy692-9880

ALL-YOU-CAN-EATStarting at $9 .95

Mon-Fri $9.95Sat-Sun $11.95

Mon-Thurs $15.95Fri-Sun $17.95

SEAFOOD BUFFET

PRIVATE PARTIESavailable for

20-300 people

Call for details

LUNCH:

DINNER:

Hoku’sThe Kahala Hotel & Resort, Lobby Level5000 Kahala Ave.739-8760

WHERE TO DINE

Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237-5429

Chai’s Island BistroAloha Tower Marketplace585-0011

Hy’s Steak House2440 Kuhio Ave.922-5555

Ruth’s Chris Steak HouseRestaurant Row 599-3860Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

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

FINE DINING

Plumeria Beach HouseThe Kahala Hotel & Resort, Beach Level5000 Kahala Ave.739-8760

FRENCH

Fine Dining Burgundy1006 Kapahulu Ave.739-5000

Brasserie Du Vin1115 Bethel St.545-1115

Il LupinoRoyal Hawaiian Center922-3400

ITALIAN

Paesano Ristorante ItalianoWaimalu Shopping Plaza98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway) 485-8883Manoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn Drive 988-5923

Fifty Three By The Sea53 Ahui Street536-5353

Fresco Italian Restaurant2005 Kalia RoadHilton Hawaiian VillageRainbow Bazaar 2F941-8868

Brasserie

DuVin

Plan Your Next Special Event at

Elegant, Informal Dining

545-11151115 Bethel Street

www.brasserieduvin.com

Flexible Reception, Lunch, Brunch & Dinner Menus. Perfect for Weddings,

Birthday, Office & Holiday Parties.

593-2800SUN-THURS 6:30AM-10PM • FRI-SAT 6:30AM-11PM

515 WARD AVE.

SO ONO!

Katsu BurgerCombo

$855w/ medium fries & drink

Panko Breaded Beef Burger, Lettuce,

Tomato, Onion & Katsu Mayonnaise

McCully Shopping CenterSun-Thurs 10:30am-10pmFri-Sat 10:30am-10:30pm946-7474

Must present coupon. No substitutions.Cannot combine w/other specials/discounts. Exp. 9/27/12

✁

plus tax(reg. $11.30)

“Malaysian Laksa”House Noodle

and PanyaIced Fruit Tea

Contemporary Dining

ALA MOANA CENTERMALL LEVEL, MAUKA

NEXT TO VICTORIA’S SECRET946-6388

Voted Best Thai in Hawaii

Walking distance from all Waikiki Hotels

SERVING HAWAII SINCE 1977...

tel. 951-9355tel. 951-9355

THAI CUISINETHAI CUISINE

15% OFF Take OutCoupon required. Not combinablewith other offers. Expires 9/28/12

2028 Kuhio Avenue Dinner 5:00pm - Closing

www.keosthaicuisine.com

2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | S E P T . 2 3 - 2 9 , 2 0 1 2

930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611 • PRIVATE PARTY ROOM• CONVENIENT PARKING

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES WITH

THIS AD. EXP. 9/30/12.

KOREAN CUISINE• LUNCH $17.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM• DINNER $25.95 2:30 PM -10 PM

KAL BI, SIRLOIN, CHICKEN,SPICY PORK, FRESH SHRIMP

An “air”larious dining experience with ono food and FUN balloon art!

943-8885 OXTAIL SOUP!

946 Coolidge St. (across Moiliili Long’s)Mon-Fri: 10am-8pm • Sat: 10am-3pm • Sun closed

NOW SERVING EVERY FRIDAY

DURING SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER

10%OF ALL SOFT DRINK PURCHASES WILL BENEFIT Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon.

Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 9/30/12

WESTRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER • 488-4900(Next to Makino Chaya) 98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea

Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm

facebook.com/phomylienhawaiiMilitary w/ID receive 10% OFF

Vermicelli Special

KAKA‘AKO KITCHEN - Ward Center596-7488KAKA‘AKO KITCHEN - Ward Center

LITTLE BITES WEDNESDAYSBuy One Get One

20% OFF!*Try Little Biteson Wednesday, September 26

Receive 2nd plate 20% OFF!BYOB No Corkage Fee!

*One offer per person. Good for one plate on 9/26/12.

Original Coupon required. One discounted item per coupon. Not combinable with any other offer. No cash value. One coupon per person, per visit.Exp. 10/31/12.

$100 FOR ANY DESSERT

88 Piikoi St., Honolulu593-1200 • kissatencafe.com

with purchase of an Entreé

$100 FOR ANY DESSERT

with purchase of an Entreé

BYOB

HONOLULU • 589-2299510 Piikoi St.

AIEA • 484-222298-150 Kaonohi St.

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!

Monday - Friday 4pm-6pm. Cannot be combined with other offers. Coupon valid for up to 4 people.

SENIOR DISCOUNT25% OFF NABE

Strawberry Mahina Pie

September SpecialsSeptember SpecialsSeptember SpecialsSeptember SpecialsStrawberry CreamCheese Napple &Strawberry Mahina Pie

Strawberry CreamCheese Napple &Strawberry Mahina Pie

WHERE TO DINE

Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941-4444

Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza536-3035

JAPANESE

Z PizzaWard Centre Auahi St. Shops 596-0066Kailua 151 Hekili St. 230-8400

IchirikiAIEA 98-150 Kaonohi St.484-2222

HONOLULU 510 Piikoi St.589-2299

Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace 356-8300

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

Kozo SushiKahala Mall • 738-KOZOKeeaumoku • 946-KOZOMoiliili • 951-KOZOPearlridge • 483-6805Pearl City • 455-6805

Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine227 Lewers St. 926-5050

Blue Hawaii Sushi1140 Kuala St., Pearl CityAcross Wal-Mart456-2128

Osaka RamenPearl Kai Shopping Center98-199 Kamehameha Hwy. B9488-8836

$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4

Must present coupon • exp. 9/27/12

DAILY BREAD SPECIALSMONDAY Ciabatta TUESDAY Rustic Kalamata Olive Bread WEDNESDAY Sundried Tomato CheesebreadTHURSDAY Foccacia DereccoFRIDAY Walnut RaisinSATURDAY Hamakua Farms Mushroom BreadSUNDAY Buckwheat Fig

“All Natural no added chemicals”

988-43102752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

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

NOW OPENMONDAYS!

SAKURA TERRACE JAPANESE CAFE1240 South King Street | 591-1181 | www.sakuraterrace.com

Sakura SpecialDinnerOnly$18

2 choices:Sashimi, Tempura,Saikoro Steak, TeriyakiChicken, Grilled Salmon

Includes: Rice, MisoSoup, Side Salad & 2 small dishes. Like us on

D I N I N G O U T | S E P T . 2 3 - 2 9 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 5

Ph: 677-7744 www.acateredexperience.com

Full Service Catering & Event Planning

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE

Buy one dinner entrée, receive 2nd entrée

50% OFFvalid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad Expires 10/2/12

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

Jerry Santos& Hula

RobertCazimero

BrothersCazimero

DannyCouch

WED

THU

R

FRI

SAT

Special Summer 5-Course Dinner

available Sun, Mon, & Tues Only

$40$15

Per Personadd’l forwine parings

Bistro & French Pastry

739-0993 • 626-53683447 Waialae Ave. • jjfrenchpastry.com

Try our delicious…Ilima and Honolulu Magazine Award-Winningpastries and our 4 or 5 course meals!

Desserts Galore!

WHERE TO DINE

Tanaka of TokyoEAST, in King’s Village 922-4233CENTRAL, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza922-4702WEST, in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace945-3443

KOREANSushi King2700 S. King St. 947-2836

Sumo Ramen Kaneohe 234-6868Kapolei 693-8808Market City 737-1868Kamehameha Shp Cntr 848-8186Pearl Highlands Cntr 456-808299 Ranch Mapunapuna 833-3139

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen2746 Kaimuki Avenue732-1656

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street 947-5411

Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe1240 South King Street 591-1181

Yoshi1427 Makaloa St. 941-6891

Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799

Red House In Honolulu835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101 B944-0088

MEXICANWahoo’s Fish TacoKahala • 4614 Kilauea Ave.732-9229Ward • 940 Auahi St.591-1646

Odoriko Japanese Restaurant2400 Koa Ave.923-7368

Restaurant SuntoryRoyal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr, 3rd Flr.922-5511

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THAI

New Violet’s GrillKapalama Shopping Center1210 Dillingham Blvd # 8841-8535

Keo’s Thai Cuisine2028 Kuhio Ave.951-9355

Shabu Shabu House1221 Kapiolani Blvd597-1655

The Ocean House Restaurant2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277

SWEETSIce Forest 202 Merchant Street383-1824

Nuuanu Okazuya1351 Nuuanu Ave.533-6169

Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering2710 S. King St.946-2073

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s corporate coffee chainlocations continue to popup seemingly on everycorner, a husband-and-wife team is bucking the

trend with a java jewel nestled in theheart of downtown Honolulu.

Mary and Max Suiter opened CaféCentral late last year in the FirstHawaiian Center lobby, and have beenserving gourmet coffee to a wide rangeof customers looking to escape, albeitbriefly, from the hustle and bustle of thework grind.

“This opportunity came up here, andwe had been talking to First HawaiianCenter for about five years because thespace was just an empty broom closet,”Mary says of the café’s central loca-tion. “We decided to do somethingunique, and it’s a great building. Wethought it would be a nice venue for acoffee shop.”

The coffee business is nothing new tothe Suiters, as Max and his brotherRaymond started Honolulu Coffee Co.in 1990. While both eventually sold

their interests in that company,Raymond now operates his ownroasting operation called KonaCoffee Purveyors, and providesthe coffee for Café Central. Inaddition to the Café Central andKona blends, the café also fea-tures regional coffees that rotatemonthly.

The gourmet coffee offeringsare prepared fresh in a stunning$15,000 La Marzocco coffeemachine, that, in stark contrastto many similar shops with auto-matic machines, is operatedmanually. Baristas need to timethe process perfectly and “pullgood shots” to make sure thecoffee drinks are made andmixed properly.

“We wanted the business to be allabout the coffee,” says Mary, who man-ages the operation. “The food has reallycome about since we opened as peoplehave asked for it. We just focus on goodquality food, excellent gourmet coffeeand we’ll let the customers decide whatthey like.”

Café Mocha ($3.55 for 12 ounces,$4.25 for 16 ounces and $4.65 for 20ounces) is just one of the café’s espressoselections featuring the rich, flavorful cof-fee. In addition to the gourmet coffee,French Press and Pour Over offerings,Café Central also serves up lattes, espres-so, macchiato and hot chocolate. Forthose who prefer an alternative to java,Café Central also offers Smith Tea, ahigh-end selection that is served hot orcold, depending on the diner’s preference.

Café Central brings in fresh pastriesdaily from Fendu Boulangerie, and alsofeatures fresh bagels, banana bread,cookies and croissants from other localvendors. Asian Chicken Salad ($5.95)and Israeli Salad ($5.95, add 50 centsfor chicken and 50 cents for egg) pro-vide diners with fresh accompanimentsto their favorite coffee or tea choices.Turkey Wrap ($6.95) is another popularitem, as the whole grain wrap featuringhomemade hummus, avocado and pep-peroni makes a great grab-and-go alter-native to heavy, greasy offerings often

found around town.Acai Bowls ($6.25) and Smoothies

($4.25) also are popular, especially forbreakfast, as diners enjoy the energy-producing, nutrient-rich offeringsserved with fresh seasonal berries.

“People in the building like to gettheir day started with Café Central and agood cup of coffee,” Mary says.“They’ll also pick up one of our break-fast sandwiches or a great yogurt parfaitwith fresh fruit and granola.”

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A Positive Spin on the Daily Grind

CAFÉ CENTRAL

WHERE First Hawaiian Center999 Bishop St., Honolulu

CALL 306.9284

HOURS Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WEBSITE cafecentralhonolulu.com

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Asian Chicken Salad ($5.95)

Co-owner Mary Suiter withClassic Cafe Chicken Club

($6.95) and latte

Israeli Salad ($5.95)

Turkey Wrap ($6.95)

Cafe Mocha ($3.55-$4.65) with assorted pastries

Story by Kyle Galdeira // Photos by Leah Friel