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The beefier side of IHOP Hawaii’s menu | 6Cruisin’ for some fusion at KoreaMoku BBQ | 12
ALSO:It’s steak,scallops and moreat Kobe | 14
Eat YourArt Out!
The flavors of Asian cuisine come to life,thanks in large part to the way they’re aesthetically presented at J2 Asian Fusion.See page 4 | Leah Friel photo
Owner JJ Luangkhot with two of his most requested menu items: the appetizer South Beach BlueRangoon, at left, and the a la carteentree South East Meets West.
H appy April, loyal readers. I justreturned home from a much-neededmini-vacay to Los Angeles, and
now I’m back and ready for all thingsdelicious! The City of Angels happens to beone of my favorite cities. The dining thereis superb, and what can beat those enormousturkey legs from Disneyland, the happiestplace on earth? And while I’m missing myfriends I left behind in L.A., it’s good to behome and enjoying local food once again.This week, I was going crazy for loco
mocos. Therefore, I took my grumblingstomach and gigantic appetite to some ofthe best restaurants in town — many ofwhich are highly regarded for their “Ono,You Know “ loco mocos. So without further ado, grab a fork and
get ready to dig in with me. You’ll be gladyou did!
Sam Choy’sBreakfast,Lunch & CrabWho would you
trust more when itcomes to cooking upa tantalizing locomoco? None otherthan world-renownedchef Sam Choy, of
course! I also put all my faith in SamChoy’s Breakfast, Lunch & Crab’s executivechef Aurelio Garcia, who has been creatingdelicious masterpieces at this Nimitz restau-rant for the past eight years.“Da Hilo Original” Loco Moco ($12.95)
has always been a good seller here, wemake about 30 to 60 orders per day,” saysdining room manager Gordon Medeiros. This local-style loco moco tempts cus-
tomers with its homemade half-poundhamburger patty with rice, generously cov-ered with sauteed onions and Sam’s browngravy. The dish is finished off with twolarge farm-fresh eggs, and garnished withgreen onions.Served for breakfast, lunch and dinner,
“Da Hilo Original” Loco Moco is alluring atanytime of the day or night. Now, if youreally want to go all out when it comes toyour loco moco, try substituting the rice
for fried rice. You may pack on the pounds,but frankly for a good loco moco, everypound is worth it!
Sam Choy’s Breakfast, Lunch & Crab580 N. Nimitz Hwy.
545.7979Open Monday through Friday,
7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday and Sundayfrom 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
4Kings KitchenFeast like a king at 4Kings Kitchen,
where owner and chef Kapo Kealoha show-cases his royal culinary skills on a dailybasis. This South King Street eatery openedits doors earlier this year and draws incustomers from near and far — all ofwhom are eager to sample Kealoha’supscale plate lunches.And you can most definitely find me
here with the rest of them! With a widearray of fresh sandwiches like the KulanaFarms Meatloaf Sandwich ($9) and Kim
Chee Mahi Mahi Sandwich ($10); entreeslike 4Kings Fried Rice ($9) and ChineseSteamed Fresh Island Fish ($11); and
Goingfor Loco
EDITORAlana Folen
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Above: There’s nothing between the author andSam Choy’s Breakfast, Lunch & Crab’s “Da HiloOriginal” Loco Moco ($12.95).
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or JJ Luangkhot, his culinarypractices are a work of award-winning art as he fuses Asian fla-vors with the aesthetic appeal ofEuropean presentation. Diners
will find all this and more at J2 AsianFusion, an upscale restaurantLuangkhot recently opened alongWaialae Avenue.
Born and raised in Laos, Luangkhotcreates dishes from the heart. He con-fesses to feeling blessed by his culi-nary experiments, pointing to the vastmelting pot of flavors and ingredientsthat Hawaii has to offer.
Dining Out recently paid a visit to J2Asian Fusion and Luangkhot was morethan happy to give us a glimpse of hisedible masterpieces.
DO: J2 Asian Fusion opened itsdoors earlier this year. How has busi-ness been since January and what isthe concept behind the restaurant?
Luangkhot: Basically this restaurantis to expand our dining area andexpand our menu from JJ Bistro &French Pastry (located on the sameblock) to J2 Asian Fusion, seeing thatJJ's is always overbooked. Right nowwe're trying to align both restaurantsalong the same concept so diners canchoose whether they'd like to dine atthe quieter location (J2 Asian Fusion)
or the busier location (JJ's).
DO: What type of cuisine can peopleexpect here at J2 Asian Fusion?
Luangkhot: People can expect agood mix of Eurasian food —Southeast Asian food with a Frenchflair. Currently at J2, we're workingon a three- and four-course mealcombo that a lot of customers seemto really enjoy. The three-course
meal is priced at $17.50 per person andincludes a light salad or soup, an entreeof choice and a dessert. As for the four-course meal, diners receive theirselected soup of the day, a choice ofappetizer, entree and dessert. Thiscomplete meal is priced at $24.70 perperson.
DO: That sounds like an excellentdeal! What specific dishes would yourecommend patrons order?
Luangkhot: For starters, the SouthBeach Blue Crab Rangoon ($7.95) is agreat appetizer, featuring a sweet corn,red onion and cream cheese plumsauce. As for entrees, I highlyrecommend the PoachedOpaka Confit ($12.95),served with rice. Thisexquisite dish is toppedwith ginger andgreen onion witha light shoyusauce overfresh choisum. EastM e e t sW e s t
($9.95)
Southeast Asian food meets French flair at J2, where customers delight in combo meals and the restaurant’s newest menu item — gourmet pizzas
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Who can resist JJ Luangkhot’s culinarycreations, which include the South BeachBlue Crab Rangoon ($7.95) entree and theEast Meets West ($9.95) appetizer?
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1 South East Meets West ($9.95)features a baked brioche served
with lobster, zucchini and redbell peppers.
2 South Beach Blue CrabRangoon ($7.95) is an
excellent deal at J2.
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showcases a baked brioche stuffedwith honey-glazed char siu toppedwith Asian-style pickles and a hoisinchili sauce. On the other hand, SouthEast Meets West ($12.95) consists of abaked brioche served with lobster,zucchini, bamboo shoots and red bellpepper with a green curry sauce.Finally, the Grilled Pork Chop ($9.95)is an excellent option as well.Customers can select from varioussauce choices like leek and shiitakeblack bean sauce, mushroom creamsauce or a chili lemongrass sauce.
Our desserts are spectacular andthere's a wide array to choose from,like the Cream of Matcha with a greentea mousse served in a martini glass.The Le Cafe also is a winner, this sinfuldessert features ladyfinger cookiessoaked in espresso topped with amocha mousse. Many of our dessertoptions are gluten-free.
DO: Is it true that you’re in the
process of changing upyour menu a bit?
Luangkhot: Yes. Startingtoday we also will be serv-ing personal pan upscalepizzas (starting at $7.95)at J2 Asian Fusion. I triedto come up with anothertype of gourmet pizza thatis topped with anchovies
and jalapenos. We have anoth-er pizza, which I expect to beextremely popular, that'sserved with honey glazed charsiu — it's more like an Asian-fusion type of pizza. I think theJ2 Special Pizza will be a top-seller as well, featuringseafood (scallops, salmonand shrimp) with a red currysauce. We've been servingpizzas at JJ's for about eightyears, and we're known forour thin-crust pizzas that aretopped with fresh mozzarella cheeseand a tomato sauce base. All pizzaswill be available for lunch and dinner.We also hope to add pasta to themenu in the very near future. Ourpasta sauces are on the very lightside and we're known for our rose-mary sauce, green curry sauce andgarlic sauce.
DO: It's obvious that you're keeping
withthe Eurasian theme of the restaurant.Why do you think it is that Europeanand Asian cuisines pair so welltogether?
Luangkhot: For me, I believe thatAsian food is very tasty and Europeancuisine puts a lot of emphasis onpresentation. In essence, I think I'mtaking the best of both worlds andcombining them into the perfect cui-
sine, resulting in Asian-fusion. I docome up with these creations myself,although I have the help of three veryskilled assistants in the kitchen.
DO: You've made your mark in theculinary world, having started cook-ing with your mom in Laos, beforegaining culinary skills in New Yorkand Hawaii. As the years go on, howdo you stay inspired?
Luangkhot: I just think that any-thing can be happen at J2 if webelieve in our creations. I believeevery single thing that we come upwith will work very well. I love creat-ing something new and different forour customers.
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J2 Asian Fusion
Address: 3441 Waialae Ave.Call: 626.5368Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m., daily
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3 Grilled Pork Chop ($9.95)comes with a choice of the fol-lowing sauces: leek and shi-itake balck bean, mushroomcream or chili lemongrass.
4 Cream of Matcha ($4.95)features a refreshing green teamouuse served in a martiniglass.
5 Le Cafe ($4.95) comes withladyfinger cookies soaked inespresso topped with a mochamousse.
on the menu
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IHOP: More Than Just Pancakes
Don’t let the name fool you:International House ofPancakes or IHOP is much more
than just your typical fluffy pancakejoint. IHOP’s first Oahu location openedin 2006 at the Ohana Waikiki MaliaHotel, before opening subsequent loca-tions in Kaneohe, Ala Moana, Pearl Cityand Hilo. According to IHOP Kuhio assistant
manager Vinnie Espino, IHOP caters toall cravings, day or night. Whether din-ers are yearning for its famous butter-milk pancakes, omelettes, internationalcrepes, French toast and waffles, oreven lunch and dinner options, IHOPhas got you covered. “Some people may be surprised by
our many lunch and dinner options,”Espino says. “We have a wide selectionof appetizers, burgers, sandwiches,steaks, chicken and more. Our Chef’sDinner Favorites are very popular.”
IHOP HawaiiWhere:2211 Kuhio Ave. (and other variouslocations)
Call:921.2400
Hours:Sunday throughThursday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 6 a.m. to midnight
Beefing Up the MenuIHOP-Hawaii has many culinary options for
customers to enjoy. But here’s a glimpse into thisrestaurant chain’s world — far beyond its deli-cious pancakes.
�Beef Kabob Dinner ($10.95)Available Tuesdays from 1 to 10 p.m., this
Chef’s Dinner Favorite features eight-ounce beeftips, onion, mushroom, tomato and green pepperon a stick. Served with two scoops of rice.
�Steak and Shrimp Dinner ($14.95)Available Fridays from 1 p.m. to midnight, this
Chef’s Dinner Favorite consists of an eight-ouncetop sirloin, succulent pieces of Maui shrimp,corn, tartar sauce and lemon for seasoning, andtwo scoops of rice.
�Chicken and Waffles ($8.99)Four golden chicken tenders served with
honey-mustard dipping sauce and four wafflequarters with butter.“The honey-mustard dipping sauce is very
good when paired with the chicken,” Espinoexplains, also recommending that customersdrizzle a bit of the old-fashioned maple syrup ontheir waffles as well.
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1 IHOP Kuhio server Celsy Hernandezshows off delicious entrees of theSteak and Shrimp Dinner ($14.95) andChicken and Waffles ($8.99).2 The Steak and Shrimp Dinner($14.95) is a Chef’s Dinner Favoriteavailable on Fridays. 3 Chicken and Waffles ($8.99) fea-tures four golden chicken tendersserved with honey-mustard dippingsauce and four waffle quarters withbutter.Leah Friel photos
1 Lunchtime at HoHo’s on a recentweekday.2 The restaurant islocated in the heartof Kapolei.3 Dried StringBeans ($7.95)Left Sue Chen witha dish worthy of theheartiest of vegetari-an appetites. Nathalie Walker photos
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Sometimes the simplethings in life are thebest — and that goes
for fresh vegetables aswell. There’s no need forheavy sauces or extrava-gant recipes when veg-etables are nice andfresh, as a simple prepara-tion lets the natural flavorsshine through.I love fresh string beans, and
when they’re prepared just right, Icould eat a mountain of them. That’s why, when eating out, it’s
so special when you find a restau-rant that prepares a dish that fitsyour tastes perfectly.Popular for its bountiful buffet,
Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine also offersa full a la carte menu. And forthose who choose not to eatmeat, there’s a “Vegetable” sec-tion just for you.With a name like “Dried String
Beans” ($7.95), you may overlookthis dish on Ho Ho’s extensivemenu, but if you love fresh green
beans as much as I do, that wouldbe a mistake.The beans are stir-fried with
sliced red bell peppers, onionsand dash of minced garlic, and thenearly dry cooking methodresults in appealingly crisp-tendervegetables. This colorful dish isnot only delicious, but pleasing tothe eye as well.It’s that simple.
Contact Terri Hefner at [email protected]
Ho Ho Chinese CuisineWhere: 590 Farrington Hwy. Kapolei
Call: 692.9880
Hours: Open 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.Sunday-Thursday, and 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Simple Pleasures At Ho Ho
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By Sarah PachecoPhotos by Nathalie Walker
In today's go-go-go soci-ety, where instant grat-ification trumps the
well-earned rewards timeand patience bring, the artof fine dining has nearlyfaded to a memory.
But at Hy's Steak House, the charmand splendor of tradition are alive andwell. In fact, they're flourishing.
“One of a very few restaurants inHawaii, Hy's does lots of tablesidepreparations of salads, flambedesserts and carving of certain meatentrees right at the guests' tables,”says general manager Bob Panter ofthose extra touches that elevate arun-of-the-mill dinner out into a full-out experience.
What also adds to the meal, Panteremphasizes, is the décor of therestaurant.
“Hy's dining rooms are quiteunique, from our Art Deco GreenRoom, which is a quiet garden-likedining area, to our signature diningarea that showcases our kiawe broil-er,” he says of the downstairs BroilerRoom, which houses a custom-madebrass and copper caldron that servesas an open hearth for the house spe-
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cialties.“We use the native Hawaiian kiawe wood
to broil all the steaks,” Panter adds. “Steaksare king at Hy's.”A personal favorite of the GM is the
Peppercorn Steak ($40.95), a 9-ounce NewYork strip that has been pressed withcracked black peppercorns, broiled andtopped with a house-made peppercorndemi glace sauce. Panter notes that ifguests prefer a different cut of meat, theycan accommodate the request. (Go onlinefor a full menu listing of cuts and prepara-tion styles.)“Hy's also offers many different kinds of
salads, of which two — the Warm SpinachSalad ($11.95) and Caesar Salad ($13.95) —are done table-side,” Panter adds of Hy'slighter fare.One of the popular salad choices is the
Steak Tataki Salad ($19.95). A 5-ounce pieceof prime filet mignon is first kneaded in abed of cracked black peppercorns to makethe meat tender, juicy and flavorful. Thesteak is then quickly seared over the crack-ling flame — done to cook the outside butkeep the meat inside extremely rare — andsliced extra-thin, almost like carpaccio,before being plated with an assortment ofbaby greens dressed in a ponzu dressing.Another noteworthy nosh is the Fresh
Mozzarella and Vine-Ripened Tomato Salad($9.95), a simple meal of WOW Farm vine-ripened tomatoes and fresh mozzarelladrizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette.
Speaking of “wow,” Panter says that “Hy'sFamous” Rack of Lamb ($59.95) has alwaysmade a real impact on guests, but finishingthe entire full eight-rib Australian springlamb rack proved difficult to many.“Knowing that it is just too much for many
guests, we now offer a Half Rack of Lamb(four chops) for $39.95,” Panter reports.“The smaller portion has proven very popu-lar.”Also popular is the seafood selection, be
it the Angel Hair Pasta with Tomato,Scallops and Basil appetizer plate ($8.95) orthe filling Alaskan King Crab dinner (marketprice currently $85.95), which is a full 1.5pounds of sweet steamed Alaskan King Crablegs served with drawn butter and lemon, aswell as vegetables du jour and choice of anypotato selections or rice offerings.But back to that tableside service ...“One
of our most popularflambe desserts isour Bananas Foster,my personalfavorite,” Pantersays. “It's a hugedouble scoop ofvanilla Haagen-Dazsice cream that istopped with ourbananas cooked inour Foster saucecreated fromscratch at the table.The finale is the
dark rum flame and sparkle of cinnamonbefore the bananas are placed over andaround the ice cream.”Meant to be shared by two or more peo-
ple, the dessert costs $13.25 per person andhas been voted one of the best desserts onthe island.Cap off the evening in style with a
glass of winefrom Hy'saward -win -ning winelist pairedwith livemusic byA u d yK i m u r a(6:30-10 p.m.Wednesday-Saturday).
Where:Inside the Waikiki Park
Heights Hotel2440 Kuhio Ave.
Hours:Open 6-10 p.m.
Monday-Friday, 5:30-10 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday
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Notes:Reservations are highly
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1 Half Rack of Lamb ($39.95)2 Chef Zack Inouye.3 Hy’s assortment of steaksare made to order.4Tomato Mozzarella salad$9.95 5 Steak Tataki salad $19.956 Alaskan King Crab dinner$85.95 for 25 oz
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pupu picks
By Kyle Galdeira
What could be better than enjoy-ing award-winning food and top-notch Hawaiian music while also
helping raise money for the recoveryefforts stemming from the recent devas-tating earthquakes and tsunamis inJapan?The Willows Restaurant gives diners
the aforementioned experience as part ofits “Pakele Live! With TonySolis” show everyThursday from 6 to 8 p.m.The event, which isstreamed live worldwideover the Internet, featuresa special pupu menu, livemusic from some ofHawaii’s talented musi-cians and, on April 7 and14, The Willows willaccept donations to theAmerican Red Cross andthe organization’s contin-uing relief efforts inJapan.“The support shown
by all these Hawaiianartists is amazing,” says Garret Kamei,administrative director at The Willows.According to Kamei, the April 7 show willfeature the music of ManoaDNA andKaiaulu while Eric Lee, Heart and Souland Waipuna are expected to performApril 14. During these special benefit per-formances, the concerts are free and din-ers may order from the unique “PakeleLive!” pupu menu, or enjoy the award-winning Hawaiian-American buffet($34.95) featuring prime rib, crab legs andono Hawaiian food.
According to Kamei, customers are rav-ing about the Chicken Katsu ($12) that isavailable as an appetizer during “PakeleLive!” Some customers have told Kameithat it’s “the best chicken katsu they’veever had,” and that the chicken breastmeat used in the dish is “super juicy.”Other popular items include the BraisedKim Chee Beef Short Ribs ($16), ChineseChicken Salad ($10), Salt & Pepper PorkChops ($14) and Fried Rice ($11).
The Willows Restaurant
Where: 901 Hausten St., Honolulu
Call: 952.9200
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
Special Event: Enjoy live Hawaiianmusic and a special pupu menu everyThursday evening during “PakeleLive! With Tony Solis” from 6 to 8 p.m.
1 Chicken Katsu ($12) isalways a welcome treat as anappetizer.
2 Must-have items includeChinese Chicken Salad ($10)at The Willows.
3 Meat lovers often chooseKim Chee Beef Short Ribs($16).
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ethnic faves
By Chris Fleck
The enchilada can bedated back to the Aztecand Mayan civiliza-
tions, when both would usedthe newly invented tortilla towrap around bits of meat orfish. Moving forward, theenchilada evolved slightlywith the addition of cheeses,chili peppers and varioussauces. For Chef SergioArellano, owner of Serg'sMexican Kitchen in Manoaand Waimanalo, authenticenchiladas start fromscratch.“Enchiladas are very
authentic, a very traditionalplate in Mexico. I remembereating enchiladas at leastonce a week growing up athome,” says Arellano. “I start-ed making my enchiladaswhen I was 10 years old, justhelping my mom and grand-mother in the kitchen.” Arellano — who was born
in East Los Angeles, and grewup in Mexico City — isadamant about making sure
all his dishes are as fresh aspossible, especially thoseenchiladas, which he takes agreat family pride in creating.Serg's Mexican Kitchen usesthe basics of fresh tortillasstuffed with your choice ofchicken, beef, pork, carnitas,al pastor (split grilled meat),cheese or vegetarian. Youthen have your choice of twospicy sauces to top thatenchilada foundation, eitherred or green. The red sauce ismade from a combination ofguajillo and pasilla chilies,while the zesty spice of thegreen sauce comes from freshtomatillo, chili peppers,onions, garlic and Arellano'ssecret ingredients. To top offthe enchiladas, Serg'sMexican Kitchen uses freshMexican cheese, queso frescoand cilantro.“I would not change any-
thing about my enchiladas. Itis all about consistency, peo-ple love them, they havenever had anything like thison the island,” Arellano adds.Serg’s Mexican Kitchen serves authentic enchiladas, featuring fresh tortillas stuffed
with your choice of meats, cheese or vegetables, spicy sauces and topped with freshMexican cheese, queso fresco and cilantro. Leah Friel photo
Serg's MexicanKitchen;'Home of the famous Flautas'
Where:2740 E. Manoa Road,Honolulu
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I t’s been a little over six months since thegrand opening of KoreaMoku BBQ. Withhelp from her children, Yuki and Thomas
“Yoshi” Uehara, chef and owner Eun Hee Namcontinues to refine and improve her menu, anamalgamation of popular Korean and Americandishes.“My mom likes to call it fusion,” says Yuki
Uehara, Nam’s daughter, who works at the smallrestaurant, located at the front of SamsungPlaza on Keeamoku Street. KoreaMoku’s simple logo features two
unique-
ly Korean symbols. One is a gat, the traditionalblack, wide-brimmed horsehair and bamboo hatworn by men during the country’s JoseonDynasty. The other is a taegeuk, the round “yinand yang” symbol that represents the unity ofopposites. The taegeuk seems an appropriate symbol for
the culinary fusion that takes place here. “It’snot just the Korean way of cooking,” saysUehara. “Mom adds something else to make it alittle American. The Kim Chee Pancake ($6.95) isa big dish in Korea; it’s very common. But mymom adds cheese and it tastes amazing.”The fusion continues with KoreaMoku’s
Cheeseburger ($4.99 for the burger only;$6.75 with fries and soft drink). “Mom has herown sauce for the cheeseburger; it’s kind oflike a Korean recipe, but also kind of like anAmerican recipe,” Uehara says. “It makes thewhole burger! A lot of people ask for some onthe side so they can dip their fries in it.”Originally from Seoul, where she owned a
yakiniku restaurant, Nam opened herHonolulu eatery at the urging of her chil-dren. “I’ve always told my mom she’s a goodcook,” says Uehara. When Nam’s clothingstore closed, Yuki and Yoshi — both raised
in Hawaii and graduates of Kalani High School— were ready with suggestions for a new busi-ness. “My brother and I said, ‘Oh, why don’t youopen a restaurant? It’ll be fun!’”Nam found a spot she liked in Samsung Plaza,
fronting Keeamoku — a central location withfree validated parking for customers. Decidingwhat to call their new restaurant was a fairlysimple matter. “Mom said, ‘Why don’t we nameit Keeamoku BBQ?’ So I just threw it out there:‘Let’s name it KoreaMoku!’ People joke about ita lot, because there’s so many Korean storesand people here.”Signs in the window and on the walls are care-
fully hand-printed in both English and Korean,reflecting the multi-cultural neighborhood. Awhiteboard propped against the registerrequests that customers review and “friend”KoreaMoku BBQ on Yelp and Facebook. Word isgetting out about the little Korean restaurant
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1 Manager Thomas Uehara, chef/owner Eunhee Namand Yuki Uehara 2 The view from Keeaumoku Street.
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($7.95), Fried Tofu Beef Steak ($9.95, shred-ded steak with slices of sautéed tofu) andDuk Kalbi ($8.95), which is made with bone-less chopped kalbi meat pressed into apatty, grilled and sprinkled with greenonions, and served on a bed of rice, accom-panied by vegetables. Those vegetables, itshould be noted, are different every day,depending on the chef’s whimsy. “Today itwas mac salad, cubed potatoes, seaweedand bean sprouts,” says Uehara.“Sometimes it’s lotus roots or baby radish-es. It’s whatever Mom decides to make thatmorning!”Traditional dishes include Bibim Naeng
Myun ($8.95), made with chewy buck-
wheat noodles, and Tofu Stew ($8.95). “Thestew is popular with Koreans,” says Uehara.“It has kim chee, soybean sprouts and a bitof meat; it’s on the spicier side.” She alsorecommends the Spicy Seafood Ramen($7.95). “It has shrimp, mussel, ika (squid),bean sprouts and a little pork,” she says. “It’sspicy, and on a cold day, it’s really good.”But Uehara’s personal favorite is the BBQ
Pork Ribs ($8.95). “That’s a dish that not alot of Korean places sell,” she observes. Theribs are parboiled, covered with sauce andfinished in the oven. “My mom likes to call ita barbecue sauce; it’s a little sweet, a littlespicy, a little salty — really good. They havea bone, but they fall off the bone.”Six months after opening KoreaMoku
BBQ, Nam is already planning a revision ofher menu, removing some items and addingothers. “My mom kind of outdid herselfwhen she first opened,” Uehara says with achuckle. “She puts a lot of effort into thisplace. If it starts doing really great, we’llprobably open another restaurant and callit KoreaMoku II!”
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Kobe Steakhouse & Sushi Barpleases appetites from acrossthe globe with its award-win-
ning teppanyaki-style cuisine andvibrant array of pupus that recentlyhit the menu earlier this year.Located directly in the heart ofWaikiki, this family-friendly restau-rant offers top USDA choice sir-loins and tenderloins, along withsome of the best crustaceansstraight from the sea. Kobe general manager Roy
Nakamura says there are manydinner options to choose from,including the Emperor Steak($36.95) and the Filet Mignon($34.95), however, it’s the Steakand Scallops ($34.95) that hasbeen highly requested by Kobe’sloyal dining patrons time andtime again.“We’re really proud of the Nova Scotia scallops that
we have here,” Nakamura says. “They’re really dry, andbecause of that they don’t shrink on the grill and theydon’t lose much water — they stay plump and juicy.”These mouth-watering scallops are a perfect accom-
paniment to Kobe’s famous hibachi steak. The entiremeal also comes complete with soup, a shrimp appetiz-
er, teppan vegetables, tsukemono,rice and green tea.And while all this may sound like
an ideal meal in itself, you’ll wantto sample a few of Kobe’s top pupupicks as well, such as the Dynamite($10.95) and the Mini Lumpia ($8).The Dynamite features a succu-
lent array of scallops, shrimp, zuc-chini and mushrooms all exquisitelybaked in a mayo and tabiko sauce.“This has been one of the long-
standing items on the menu,”Nakamura attests, and with theexplosion of flavors that come witheach and every bite, there’s no sec-ond-guessing this notion.On a different note, the Mini
Lumpia is a newer item on the pupumenu that guests have been gobblingup like there’s no tomorrow. Preparedtaquito-style, this special lumpia cre-
ation was derived from a personal recipe of one ofKobe’s chefs.“The lumpia stays crispy, whereas many other
lumpia tend to get soggy after a while,” Nakamurastates, adding that each piece is filled with ground beef,veggies and bean sprouts. “When dipped into oursweet chili sauce or patis sauce, it’s really delicious.”
KobeSteakhouse & Sushi Bar Where:1841 Ala Moana Blvd.
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1 The Dynamite ($10.95) is afavorite pupu pick at KobeSteakhouse & Sushi Bar.2 The Mini Lumpia ($8) is anew item to hit the pupumenu.Leah Friel photos
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Something’s FishyAt Golden PalaceDeliciously authen-
tic Chinese cuisineat an affordable
price eagerly awaits din-ers at Golden PalaceSeafood on North KingStreet. And with thecheapest dim sum selec-tion in town, it’s no won-der dim sum lovers areflocking to the restaurantat greet speed. Golden Palace opened
its doors to royalappetites in December2001 under the ownershipof Howard Lam. Today,Lam’s son, Gary, serves as
manager of the eatery. Hesays that while the dimsum continues to fly offthe carts on a daily basis,executive chef Bing YangLin has worked his culi-nary magic to recentlycreate the GoldenPompano ($20). PreparedChinese-style, Garyspeaks highly of thisfavorable entree.“The Golden Pompano
is slow-fried in oil at alower temperature, so themeat of the fish doesn’tdry out,” Gary explains,“The fish stays tender and
moist, and then it’stopped with diced greenonions, parsley, chili pep-per and then covered in aspecial soy sauce.”Served throughout the
day, this respectable fishusually feeds two to threepeople comfortably whenordered family-style withother palatable entrees.“We cater to a lot of par-
ties here; our banquet hallcan hold up to 450 peo-ple,” Gary says. “TheGolden Pompano wouldbe a good option for yournext party.”
It’s bound to be a joyous time atHappy Day Chinese Restaurantwith the eatery’s bountiful selec-
tion of dim sum and Chinese cui-sine must-haves. Lisa Lum hasowned and operated this Kaimukieatery for the past 10 years andcan’t help but relish her busyschedule, catering to hungry din-ers that roll in and out of this pop-ular restaurant on a regular basis.Dining Out recently stopped by Happy
Day Chinese Restaurant during a busylunchtime rush. Among the crowd, wespotted David and Nancy Vieira enjoying anice meal of dim sum. It was our missionto see just what delicious treats had themsmiling from ear to ear.
Nancy Vieira: “We live in Kailua so wedon’t come here as often as we would like.We love it here! I had business nearby sothat’s what brought us here today. “I ordered the beef stew look fun soup. We
also ordered dim sum.”
David Vieira: “Yes, we ordered the HarGau ($2.68), Siu Mai ($2.68) and Taro Gok($2.68) and we’re going to order more. Theyhave good, quality food here that’s verytasty and the prices are very reasonable.”
The Golden Pompano ($20) isprepared Chinese-style, slow-fried in oil and topped withdiced green onions, parsley,chili pepper and soy sauce.Leah Friel photo
Golden PalaceSeafoodWhere:111 N. King St.
Call:521.8268
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First-timers stepping into Yakiniku Camellia Buffet maybe slightly overwhelmed by the numerous items foundbehind the refrigerator doors in the buffet line.
The best advice owner Mihee Jeon can give is to startat the beginning.
At the front of the buffet line are the raw meats, whichinclude generously sliced pieces of pork belly, marinatedkalbi, barbecue beef, marinated chicken, dried squid andwhole shrimps. There is even fried tofu flavored with aspecial homemade sauce for the vegetarians.
Once customers make their selection, they can taketheir plates back to their tables to cook the meat over abuilt-in burner.
Next up are the sliced vegetables, which include greenbell peppers, onions, cucumbers and more. There alsoare whole pieces of garlic fresh from the clove, crispybean sprouts, choy sum and mung beans that help addtexture and flavor to the meal.
A wide selection of premade specialties include imitationcrab salad, spicy poke, squid with broccoli, fried noodles,
Never Go Hungry AtYakiniku Camellia
Located right next to the JapaneseCultural Center on South BeretaniaStreet, Yakiniku Camellia Buffet has
been a fixture for local buffet aficionados forthe past 26 years. And for the last six years, owners Mihee andChang Hik Jeon have been carrying on that tradition of excellencein food quality and quantity.
The couple use their own recipes in all of the pre-made dishes,which Mihee and Chang Hik prepare themselves every day. In fact,before moving to Hawaii from Korea, Mihee voraciously studiedthe culinary arts so that she could create foods that both tastegood and are good for you.
The result is a menu that is healthy and extensive, with a littlebit of something for everyone.
“We have something for vegetarians, something for the meat-eaters and something for the seafood lover,” Mihee says with abeaming smile.
Among the 50-plus choices in the buffet line is pork belly, whichresembles bacon in taste and taste alone. Each piece of pork iscut thicker than your average slice of bacon, and thanks to theingenious yakiniku cookingtechnique, any fat and greaseis drained out of the cookingpan, leaving only a crisp, tastypiece of meat for diners toenjoy.
Another local favorite is theshrimp. Anything but tiny,these sea creatures arebought fresh each morningfrom the local fish market,along with other seafooddelights like squid and ahi forpoke and sashimi.
Other protein choicesinclude marinated kalbi, bar-becue beef and fried tofu,which Mihee says most cus-tomers enjoy wrapped in thepalm-sized lettuce leaves,taco-style.
There also is a well-stockedhot station with rice andsoups, along with a cold sta-tion brimming with tempurachicken wings, fried rice and fried noodles.
Even the desserts are healthy, with fresh fruits, Jell-o and rice juicereplacing the stereotypical sugary sweets found at the end of most buf-fets.
The Jeons constantly change up the items in the buffet, which allowsMihee to experiment with new flavor profiles and marinades, which, shecontends, are the secret to their success.
But one item that is a pleasurable constant at the Beretania eateryis Mihee's homemade kimchee. Not too salty or sour, the kimchee isso popular, customers return almost daily for a taste.
“I’m always developing new things, depending on what is healthiestfor the customer,” Mihee admits, making sure to note that they do notuse MSG. “There are so many other restaurants (out there). That’s whywe have to work so hard to offer something different.”
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Co-owner Mihee Jeon with a plateful of scrumptious, edible itemsfrom Yakiniku Camellia Buffet.
foodie fare
tempura chicken, fried rice and red beansoup, which Mihee says people spoon upby the bowlful.Jell-o, rice juice and fresh fruits — think
generous chunks of pineapple and freshlysliced oranges — make for a refreshingcompletion to the meal.Specialty drinks, including Kool Soon
Dang (a white wine from Korea, $10) andraspberry wine ($8) also are available.The entire buffet costs $14.95 during
lunchtime and $21.95 at dinner, with a 10percent discount offered to seniors andmilitary.
Yakiniku Camellia Buffet2494 S. Beretania St.944.0449Free parking availableOpen daily 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. for lunch, 2:30-10 p.m. for dinner
1 Diners can partake inYakiniku Camellia
Buffet’s many buffetoptions, like shrimp,broccoli and squid.
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When we purchased Kobe Steak House, oneof our immediate goals was to bolster thesales and awareness of our new KobeLounge. Dining Out ran a story to help us
promote our new Lounge pupu menu to go alongwith our traditional Sushi Bar, and the results wereincredible! We had customers come in that veryevening to sample the new menu, we received count-less phone inquiries and needless to say, we did recordsales, an increase of almost 25%! Till this day, customer
demand has pushed us to overlap some lounge menuitems into our Teppanyaki rooms! Dealing with the staffat the Star-Advertiser has also been such a pleasantexperience. They apply their knowledge of currentindustry trends to help guide us in our decisionmaking. They are truly a pleasure to work with.Dining Out is truly the key to great results!
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2 Fried noodles, dried squid, fried tofu,spicy poke, imitation crab salad andchoy sum round out the favorites atYakiniku Camellia Buffet.
3 Kochu Chang, pork belly, marinatedkal-bi and an assortment of vegetablesappease the hungry stomachs ofpatrons.
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salads such as the Seared Ahi Poke Salad($11), you may be wondering what mytummy is most fond of. Well, that’s an easyone, as Kealoha’s “Not Your Normal Loco”gets me every time. Unique in every waypossible, this loco moco features a house-made fish burger with fresh-caught mahimahi, served with shiitake mushroomgravy and two eggs, your choice of style.Over-easy for me, please! This dish isabsolute heaven, and better yet it’s relativelyhealthy — good for your mind, body andsoul.“Basically this loco moco derived from
my love of loco mocos — I’m a local guy,”Kealoha says. “I wanted the loco moco onmy menu, however, just not one thateveryone else was making. So I justdecided to make small twists to make itmy own.”These twists are pure magic, perfectly
aligned to grab hold of any loco-mocolovers’ taste buds. Mix the hot rice (brownor white, your preference) with the savoryegg, rice and fish patty and you’ll behooked on the first bite! All entrees also come with your choice
of MA‘O Farms Sassy Mix Salad or house-
made kimchi and cucumber kimchi. Andwith just the perfect spice, 4Kings Kitchenkimchi is devinely delicious.
4Kings Kitchen2671 S. King St.
951.5464Open Monday-Saturday,
11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Kahai Street KitchenWhen I’m in Kalihi and craving a hearty
loco moco, my foodie instincts don’t skipa beat, leading me straight to KahaiStreet Kitchen.Owners Bruce Watanabe and Nao
Iwata, along with executive chef DavidYamamoto, know just what the loco mocois all about. Here at Kahai Street Kitchen,they not only have one loco moco optionto choose from, but four! Where do I evenbegin?!For starters, Kahai’s Traditional Loco
Moco is available every day, and for thereasonable price of $7.75, pure loco mocoenthusiasts receive a decadent plate fea-turing Kahai’s fresh ground USDA choicebeef chuck patties with three scoops of
rice, topped with fresh sauteed mushroomsand onions drizzled with a flavorful gravy.Is your mouth watering yet? If not, it willbe soon! Many diners go for Kahai’s other specials,
including the Kalua Pig Loco Moco ($8.25),Braised Boneless Shortribs Osso BuccoLoco Moco ($8.95) and the Crab CakeLoco Moco ($8.95).“These three special loco mocos will be
served throughout this week, and people
can check our website www.kahaistreet-kitchen.com for the different specialsand the featured loco moco of theday,” Iwata says.The Braised Boneless Shortribs
Osso Bucco Loco Moco is one of thebest, according to repeat customers.This famous loco moco consists ofKahai’s popular shortribs that arebraised until fork tender, with anAromatic Vegetable Demi Glace. Crabcake connoisseurs will gravitate towardthe fabulous Crab Cake Loco Mocowith a succulent lobster cream sauce. And for the ultimate local loco moco,
how about relishing the Kalua Pig LocoMoco, covered in a demi sauce? Bon appetite, food connoisseurs!
The loco moco just went gourmet atKahai Street Kitchen!
Kahai Street Kitchen237 Kalihi St.
845.0320Open Tuesday through Thursday,
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1 Creative takes to the loco moco can be found inKahai’s Crab Cake Loco Moco ($8.95) and BraisedBoneless Shortribs Osso Bucco Loco Moco ($8.95).
2 “Not Your Normal Loco” ($11) is a top-seller at 4KingsKitchen.
3 Kahai Street Kitchen’s Traditional Loco Moco ($7.75)and Kalua Pig Loco Moco ($8.25)
4 Sam Choy’s executive chef Aurelio Garcia shares withthe author tricks to creating the perfect loco moco.
Ingredients:• 1 pound fresh Kahukuprawns• 1.5 tablespoons corn-starch • vegetable oil, for deep-frying prawns• 1 tablespoon choppedgarlic• 1 tablespoon sliced redjalapeño pepper• 1/2 tablespoon salt andpepper seasoning (useone part garlic powder,one part sugar, one partfine ground black or white
pepper and two parts finesalt mix together)• 2 tablespoons choppedgreen onions
Preparation:• In a pot or deep fryingpan, heat oil to 350degrees.• Toss prawns into corn-starch and remove excesscornstarch. Then fryprawns until they arecooked, about one or twominutes, depending onheat of stove, or until
shell is crunchy. After themeat is cooked, set aside.• In a sauté pan on medi-um-high heat, add 1 table-spoon vegetable oil, garlicand red jalapeno pepper,and cook for 30 seconds.Then add fried prawns.Sprinkle seasoning evenlyto cover shrimp, addgreen onions and toss for10 seconds before turningoff heat.• Perfect with a bowl ofrice.
Salt & Pepper with Fresh Kahuku Prawnsby Chef Chai Chaowasaree | Serves 2
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Coupon required, Dine in Only, Valid Sunday through Thursday, Not valid
with any other offer. Other restrictions may apply. Exp. 3/31/11
WHERE TO DINE
Symbol KeyBreakfast
Lunch
Dinner
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Alcohol served
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Catering
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 D’orAla Moana Center - Mall LevelMountain side, next to Shirokiya941-6161
Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s
Willows, The901 Hausten St.952-9200
AMERICAN
BAKERYFendu Boulangerie2752 Woodlawn Dr.Manoa Marketplace988-4310
Tropics Bar & Grill2005 Kalia RoadHilton Hawaiian Village (Ali‘i Tower)949-4321
Panya711 Queen St. 597-88801111 Bishop St. #4 536-8363Ala Moana Center 946-6388Royal Hawaiian Center 791-2969
Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611
BUFFETLarry’s Bakery4369 Lawehana St.(across Target in Salt Lake)422-0059
Mon-Thurs 8am-9pm • Fri & Sat 8am-10pmSunday Closed
AIEA SHOPPING CENTER99-115 Aiea Heights Dr. (Next to Aiea Bowl)BYOB - no corkage fee 488-9727
NOW SERVINGBREAKFAST 8AM-11AM
with purchaseof 2 regularentrees.
Dine in only. Limited to 1 coupon per table. Not to be combined w/
other offers. Exp. 4/15/11
EL HARRO MEXICANO AIEA RESTAURANT
SUPER NACHOS!SUPER NACHOS!$7.99$7.99
One coupon per Deluxe Nigiri Set or Deluxe Maki Set. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 4/15/11
Kahala Mall738-5696
(KOZO)
Moiliili 951-5696
(KOZO)
Keeaumokuby Wal-Mart946-5696
(KOZO)
Pearlridge483-6805
Pearl Cityby Wal-Mart455-6805
Upscale American Bistro Plate Lunch
OPEN: Mon-Sat 11am-9pm2671A S. King St.
951-KING (5464)Parking: turn into driveway between Kokua Market & 4 Kings
Try
Local StyleBeef Luau Stew
Local StyleBeef Luau Stew
Come Early!Sells Out Fast!
CHEF KAPO’SCHEF KAPO’S
WAIMALU 485-8883
98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway)
www.paesanohawaii.com
MANOA988-5923
2752 Woodlawn Drive
Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine
Open Everyday 10am-10pm / Except Sun & Wed 10am-9pm2919 Kapiolani Boulevard • Market City Shopping Center
735-8488
2nd Dish of equal or lesser value expires 4/7/11Must Present Coupon.
ALL PHO & RICE VERMICELLI DISHES
BUY ONE, GET ONE
50% OFF50% OFF50% OFF
Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine
Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon.Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 4/30/11
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
April Special $4.99House Special Chinese Chicken Salad
942-4577
1 per table. 2nd Pho ofequal or lesser value.
Exp. 4/7/11
BUY 1 PHO GET 2ND 50% OFF!
2743 S. King St. • Mon - Sat 9AM-9PMFREE Parking in BackTurn on Kahoaloha Lane
VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT
(808) 973-0168 www.mccullysc.com • Ample Parking Available in Basement off Pumehana St • 1960 Kapiolani Blvd. • Suite 200 • Hon. • HI 96826
Fook Yuen Seafood Restaurant
LOBSTER SPECIAL!
Lunch Buffet Daily!$9.95 Monday – Friday$10.95 Saturday & Sunday
Lunch 11 am – 2 pmDinner 5:30 – 3 amOpen Every Day!
$10.99 per Lobster*
Special Late Night Menuafter 10 pm
Featuring Rice Soup& Noodle/Look Funn
Soup!*Must be ordered with an ala carte dish.One Lobster per person. Dine-in only.
2 0 | D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 0
1345 S. King StreetCorner of S. King St.
& Sheridan St.Close to Ala Moana
Shpg Cntr & Wal Mart
TEL.942-4848www.fujio-food.com
Japanese Home Style Restaurant“Hinone Mizunone”
Please enjoy the KAMADAKIGOHAN
cooked completely by “Ogama”.
Choose from • Fried Oyster • Ebi Fry • Ahi Sashimi • Broiled SalmonDiced Steak • Miso Butterfish • Karaage • Pork Ginger
Sizzling Hamburger Steak • Tempura • Tonkatsu and many more!Bentos and assorted musubi available daily as well as ala carte specials
Served with rice, miso soup, two side dishes, and pickles.Served with rice, miso soup, two side dishes, and pickles.
OPEN 11 am - 9 pmLunch 11 am - 5 pmDinner 5 pm - 9 pm
Closed Sundays
Dinner Menu2 Choice
Teishoku Combo$16.75- $20.75
Dinner Menu2 Choice
Teishoku Combo$16.75- $20.75
Come hungry. Leave happy.ALA MOANA BLVD. • KUHIO AVEPEARL CITY • KANEOHE • HILO
Ala Moana (Free Parking)
Also Available Curry & SteakMonday-Sunday 10am–10pm
SUSHI BAR SPECIAL
15% OFFWITH COUPON
SUSHI BAR SPECIAL
15% OFFWITH COUPON
Not to be combined with otherspecial offers. Beveragesexcluded. Expires 4/15/11
SHRIMPTEMPURALUNCH SPECIAL
$8.95
SHRIMPTEMPURALUNCH SPECIAL
$8.95
3579 Waialae Avenue737-8820
WHERE TO DINE
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.521-8268CHINESE
Duck Yun820 W. Hind Dr.Aina Haina Shopping Center373-1303 or 373-4632
Golden Duck1221 S. King St. • 597-80884230 Waialae Ave., Kahala737-7188
Chin’s Harbor View Restaurant1 Aloha Tower Drive, #283538-9881
Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666
For complete eligibilityvisit www.halekoa.comFor complete eligibilityvisit www.halekoa.com
All Wednesdays in April• Prizes and giveaways• Special goodies for all keiki• Balloon characters• Keiki 10 and under
FREE (with paying adult)
For Tickets call 955-9676 or visit www.halekoa.com
For Tickets call 955-9676 or visit www.halekoa.com
AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE
2740 East Manoa Rd • 988-8118 • M-Sat 11am-9pm • Sun 8am-8pm41-865 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo • 259-7374 • M-Sat 11am-8pm • Sun 8am-8pm
Free Mexican Coffeewith purchase of any breakfast entree.Limit one coffe per entree.
BBQ PORK RIBS $8.95FREE KIMCHEE FRIED RICE
with purchase of any lunchor dinner plate w/coupon. Exp 4/9/11
Keeaumoku-across from WalmartMon-Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 12 noon-9pm
FREE VALIDATED PARKING AT SAMSUNG PLAZA
NOW OPEN!
947-5263
D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 0 | 2 1
Won Ton Noodles • PastaRisotto • Burgers
• Sandwiches Pizza • Salads• Soups
Mon - Fri 10 am to 12 midSat 8 am - 12 mid • Sun 8 am - 10 pm
2919 Kapiolani Blvd.Market City Shpg Cntr
735-3888ImportedNoodles
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536-8570
1627 Nuuanu Ave 585-88392955 E. Manoa Rd 988-0212
www.bangkokchefexpress.com
IMMENSELY POPULAR TAKE-OUT PLATE
Mon-Sat 10:30am-9pm; Sun 12n-8pm Call For Take Out
$6.25LUNCH FOR.....
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ChickenCurry
Best
Greek Food
in Town!(Limit 1 per customer. Not combinable with other offers. Equal or lesser value.) Exp. 4/15/11.
396-8441 Koko Marina Shopping Center
HO HO Chinese Cuisine590 Farrington HwyKapolei Marketplace
692-9880
ALL YOU CAN EATCrab Legs & Shrimp Walnut
Dinner BuffetFri., Sat., Sun.
Book Your Private Party
NOW!Prices starting @
$10.95 per person200-300 Capacity
Open for Plate Lunch
Tue - Fri 10:30am - 1:30pm
237 KALIHI ST.(Corner of Kahai and Kalihi)
ph 845-0320kahaistreet-kitchen.com
DINE IN or TAKE-OUTCatering from casual to exquisite events
Signature dishes offered as
Daily Specials
“Featured Item of the Week”Maui Potato Chip CrustedMahi with Lilikoi Salsa &
Green Onion Aioli
Featuring:Hong Kong Style Dim Sum
Appetizers & Soup:Tossed Green Salad • Chinese Chicken Salad
• Tofu Salad • Pasta Salad • Deep Fried ShrimpDumplings • Crispy Nori Shrimp Roll
• Scallop Soup
Hot Entree:Oyster Sauce Chicken • BBQ Ribs
• Beef Broccoli • Braised Tofu with Vegetables• Salt & Pepper Shrimp • Roast Duck
1055 Alakea St.525-8585
Easter SundayDim Sum Brunch Buffet
April 24, 2011Sitting at:
10:30 am & 12:30 pm$20.99 Adults$16.99 Seniors$13.99 Children
from age 3 to 12Children under age
of 3 are free
Free Parking Mon- Fri after 5pm & All Day Sat & Sun
www.themandalayhawaii.comMon - Sun 10:30am to 9:00pm
Excluding all coupons and other discounts. Dine-in only.
Desserts:Custard Pie • Coconut & Black
Sugar Jin Dui • Baked Cream Bun • Almond Tofu • Tapioca with
Coconut Milk • Jell-O • Fresh Fruits
WHERE TO DINE
FAMILY DININGAngelo 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
Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg St.941-6641
New Liu’s 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 - Ho’okipa Terrace947-8818
BibasHale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road955-0555Call for eligibility details.
I Love Country Cafe885 Queen St.4725 Bougainville Dr.783-7901
Don Ho’s Island GrillAloha Tower Marketplace528-0807
new
MON-THUR:9am - 9pmFRIDAY:9am - 11pmSATURDAY:7am - 11pmSUNDAY:7am - 9pm
524-2020NEW
Steamed Basa Fish$12.95
FREE GYOZA(3 pieces)
with purchase of any regular orders2pm - 6pm
NO MSGADDED!
667777--55338888 94-050 Farrington Hwy. • Waipahu, HI 96797
ton tonramenF I N E R A M E N H O U S E
CHAR SIU RAMENWe use special Pork Belly.
Original Japanese style, more soft,more tasty and NO MSG.
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Char Siu Ramen
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor
restaurantsuntory.com922-5511
RESTAURANT
SUNTORY
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Buy onedinner entree,
receive 2nd entree50% OFFvalid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad
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11:30 am-2:30 pm; 5 pm-10 pm (Closed Tuesdays)
MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551
OPEN TUE-SUN LUNCH 11AM-2PM, DINNER 5-8:30PM • Closed Monday Lunch & Dinner100 N. Beretania Street #113 (Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza)
JapaneseRestaurant
536-3035
CURRY SPECIALChoice of Pork or Chicken Katsu, Shrimp,Tofu Vegetable, Pork Chop or Seabass.
Includes: Curry, Carrots, Potatos and RiceTake-Out $6.95 to $8.95Dine-In $7.95 to $9.95
Now Accepting Reservations • 3441 Waialae Avenue | 626-5368
15% OFFRegular Menu Items from
11am - 2:30pm
Not to be combined with any otheroffer or specials. Expires 3/31/11.
Serving Soups, Salads, Entrees & More!
Open Daily 11am to 9pm
Private Room Available
BYOB
March MadnessLunch Special
March MadnessLunch Special
WHERE TO DINEWailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764
Zippy’sCall the one nearest you.
Max’s 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
Kenny’s Restaurant1620 N. School St.841-0931
Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQ2nd Floor, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center922-9333
Panya Bistro • Bakery • BarAla Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level946-6388
FILIPINOTanaka 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.587-7877J2 Asian Fusion
3441 Waialae Ave.626-5368
930 McCully St. • 951-0511 / 951-0611 • PRIVATE PARTY ROOM• CONVENIENT PARKING
*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITH
THIS AD. EXP. 4/30/11.
KOREAN CUISINE• LUNCH $14.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM• DINNER $21.95 3 PM -10 PMIncluding: Kal Bi, Sirloin, Chicken,
Spicy Pork, Sashimi
“Chick” CakeStrawberry Shortcake with Custard FillingLimited Quantities
$30.00
Ala Moana Center • Mall Level (Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)www.lapalmedor-usa.com 941-6161
EasterSpecial
EasterSpecial
841-0931Kam Shopping Center
Open 6am Daily
NEW MENU ITEMS� PANCAKE: Peach, Haupia,
Strawberry or Chocolate Chip� FRENCH TOAST: Haupia
or Strawberry� Spinach & Fresh Tomatoes
Eggs Benedict� Kim Chee Fried Rice with 2 Eggs
� SALADS: BLT, Taco, Waldorf or Turkey & Cranberry
� PIZZA: Teri Chicken, Spinach & Tomato or Veggie
� Sweet Potato French Fries� Ewa Sweet Battered Fried Onion
801 Dillingham (next to Costco)
94-300 Farrington Hwy,Waipahu (next to Savers)
951-MAXS (6297)Since 1945
“Cuisine of the Philippines”
www.maxsofmanila.com
LENT SEAFOODSPECIAL
Featuring
D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 0 | 2 3
3660 Waialae Ave. • 737-1177O N T H E R I S E
www.3660.com
Easter Brunch BuffetSunday, April 24 • 9:30am - 1pm
Menu HighlightsSalad Bar
Peel & Eat ShrimpOmelet Station
Caesar Salad with Chicken & Bay Shrimp
Eggs BenedictBreakfast Meats
Furikake Crusted SalmonRoast Pork with Poached Apples
Baked Chicken with Proscuitto & CheeseRoast Leg of Lamb, Natural Jus
Carving: Prime Rib of Beef, Au Jus Array of Desserts
$37.50 adults$16.50 children 3 –10 years old
*we will be closed for dinner
WhereMornings
AreBreathtakingat the Colony Surf
1st SundayChampagne Brunch!
New Menu Changes Monthly!
PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS
Hot Jazz Harpist Shareen, experience the gentle crashing waves,pure ocean breezes and awesome beauty of Hawaii.
…Only at Michel ’s~ FREE VALET PARKING ~ ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY ~
2895 Kalakaua Ave. • 923-6552 • www.michelshawaii.com
FOR BANQUETS & PRIVATE PARTIES CALL 728-3463
See You 1st
SundayApr.3rd!
AUTHENTIC KOREAN DISHES
Happy Hour 4-7pmAll American Beers $2.00
Soju - $4.95Appetizers starting at $4.95
1604 Kalakaua Ave • 951-9370Mon–Sat: 11 am - 2 am • Sun: 11 am - 10 pm
Lunch Specials & Platesstarting at $5.99
AUTHENTIC KOREAN DISHES
Pork Belly Yakinikuw/ Aged Kimchee $15.95
1ST ANNIVERSARY SPECIALThanks to All of our Customers!
Open10:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Happy Hour2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Ala Moana Shopping Center(above Macy’s)
Innovative Dim Sum Items:� Fish Balls in Curry Sauce� Golden Look Fun Roll� Fresh Orange Juice Balls� Crystal Taro Balls
Dim Sumstarting at $2.95
8000 Square Foot Restaurant 7 VIP Rooms with Video Systems
Perfect for any event!
New Item:Tea Smoked Shrimp
WHERE TO DINE
GREEK
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
INDIAN
Monsoon IndiaDiscovery Bay (across Ilikai)1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 213941-5112
ITALIAN
Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza2270 Kalakaua Ave.923-3877
Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237-5429
Chai’s Island BistroAloha Tower Market Pl.585-0011
Hy’s Steak House2440 Kuhio Ave.922-5555
Ruth’s Chris Steak HouseRestaurant Row • 599-3860Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910
Sam Choy’s BLC580 N. Nimitz Hwy.545-7979
Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace356-8300
Bali Steak and SeafoodHilton Hawaiian Village (Rainbow Tower)2005 Kalia Road 949-4321
FINE DINING
Delicatessen & Catering
From Bentos toBanquets &
Picnics to Potlucks…
946-2073 • 2710 South King St.www.fukuyadeli.com
We have a menu for you!
Deli Hours: Wed-Sun 6am-2pmAfter hours catering available
Best “Japanese Style”Shabu Shabu in Hawaii
w/coupon. Exp. 4/9/11
M-Sat 11am-2pmDinner Nightly 5pm-10pmValidated Parking1221 Kapiolani Blvd. 597-1655
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zpizza Kailua(Next to Boots & Kimo’s)151 Hekili St. Kailua(808) 230-8400
zpizza Ward Centre(Auahi Streetfront)1200 Ala Moana Blvd.Honolulu(808) 596-0066
Promotional period: April 1- May 26, 2011.
2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 0
D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 0 | 2 5
Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square by Times Supermarket
524-1628
Excludes set menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, CharSiu & other specials. Not to be combined with any
other offer. Expires 4/30/11.
Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)
Hong Kong Dim Sum &Regular Menu Items
Dim Sum Take Out Special! 8am-11:30am15% OFF(Charge) • 25% OFF(Cash)
Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!10% OFF(Charge) •15% OFF(Cash)
15% OFF
Celebrating 10Years!
Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)
10% OFF
Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue738-8666
Must present couponExpires 4/30/11
Excludes set menu; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials.
ALA MOANA CENTER
MALL LEVEL, MAUKA
NEXT TO VICTORIA’S SECRET
946-6388
“Laksa”
House Noodle
and Panya
Iced Fruit Tea
Dinner Daily from 4:30pm949 Kapahulu Avenue
(corner of Kapahulu and Kaimuki Ave.)
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Sam Sung Plaza • 655 Keeaumoku Street #108Open from 11 am to 4 am • 949-2890
BYOB
All Day Special (11am - 4am)
All You Can Eat!!!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
Adult $19.95Child $16.95
(under 12)
Mon-Sat 9am to 7:30pm; Sun 9:30am to 6pm • 1111 McCully Street • 947-5411
955-1764 Open 24 Hours1860 Ala Moana Blvd. Validated Parking
ALASKANSALMON BURGERMoist salmon,caught wild in
the ocean, broiled,and on a toastedsesame bun with
crispy French Fries!
$860
WHERE TO DINE
Sekiya’s Restaurant &Delicatessen2746 Kaimuki Avenue732-1656
Restaurant SuntoryRoyal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr 3rd Flr.922-5511
Sansei Seafood RestaurantWaikiki Beach Marriott Resort2552 Kalakaua Ave,931-6286
Makino Chaya1 Aloha Tower Dr. 2nd Flr.585-6360
98-150 Kaonohi St.486-5100
Kozo SushiKahala Mall 738-KOZOKeeaumoku 946-KOZOMoiliili 951-KOZOPearlridge 483-6805Pearl City 455-6805
Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941-4444
Hinone Mizunone1345 South King St.942-4848
Kochi1936 South King St.941-2835
Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza536-3035
JAPANESE
Z PizzaWard Centre Auahi St. Shops596-0066
151 Hekili St., Kailua230-8400
Paesano RistoranteWaimalu Plaza (across Safeway)98-1277 Kaahumanu St. #119485-8883
Manoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn Dr.988-5923
Hanaki RestaurantManoa Marketplace2756 Woodlawn Drive988-1551
G SushiMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd. #23732-9661
Chicken Breast Mul-Naeng-Myun
596-0799Since 1989
626 SHERIDAN ST. (backside of Walmart)NEW HOURS: MON-SUN 11AM-12 MIDNIGHT
YAKINIKUMILLION
11AM-3PM | $8.50Featured Items Available Only At Million
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Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. • Dinner 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.at the old Waikiki III TheatresParking available at the Pro-Park location Seaside Ave. Pay $2 at the Restaurant.
922-6868www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com
Prime Rib & Shrimp ScampiIncludes Soup or Salad & Ice Cream
$29953-Course Menu
Call 922-6868for Reservations & Information
2284 Kalakaua Ave.Open 7 Days
from 11am - 10pm
WHERE TO DINE
The Pyramid Restaurant758 Kapahulu Avenue737-2900
MEDITERRANEAN
Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799
Orine Sarang Chae905-A Keeaumoku St.955-0646
Richo3008 Waialae Ave.734-2222Ton Ton Ramen
95-050 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu 677-5388
Tanaka of TokyoEast, in King’s Village,922-4233Central, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza,922-4702West in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace 945-3443
Sushi Ichiban3579 Waialae Ave.737-8820
Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street947-5411
Sumo Ramen Kaneohe 234-6868Kapolei 693-8808Market City 737-1868Kamehameha Shp Cntr 848-8186Pearl Highlands Cntr 456-8080299 Ranch Mapunapuna 833-3139
Sikdorak Korean RestaurantSam Sung Plaza 655 Keeaumoku St., #108949-2890
KOREANFrog House Restaurant1604 Kalakaua Ave.951-9370
KoreaMoku BBQ661 Keeaumoku St. #102947-5263
$10.95per person(10 people min)
$24.95 per person(4 people min)
Oriental Chicken Salad4 types of Dim Sum
(Manapua, Nori Spring Roll, Pork Hash, Half Moon)General’s Chicken • Beef and Broccoli
Stir-Fried Assorted Vegetable • Seafood Fried RiceDessert - Almond Float
Chicken Salad with Oriental DressingCrispy Bacon Seafood Combo WrapDungeness Crab - Country Style
Honey Glazed Walnut ShrimpGeneral Tso’s Favorite Chicken
Seasonal Chinese Green VegetableHouse Fried Rice • Dessert: Mango Pudding
Specials not valid on Holidays.Advance Reservations required, please call 971-1818.$3 self park validation only.SeafoodvillageHyatt.com Ask about our Kama‘aina Discount
Hyatt Regency Resort& Spa -Street Level•2424 Kalakaua Ave., #102
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A BIG Mahalo from
To ALL of our Customers, Volunteers, and Vendors, who made The Fundraiser
for Fukushima, March 26 & 27
a HUGE success.With your Kokua we raised $6,000.
596-8108 www.ilovecountrycafehawaii.com
Jimmy Gomez from HFMHam Produce
Jelly’s
WHERE TO DINE
Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St.488-4900
Pho Kitchen2919 Kapiolani Blvd.735-8488
VIETNAMESE
Souvaly Thai Cuisine803 Kam Hwy.455-5888
Bangkok Chef1627 Nuuanu Ave. • 585-88392955 E. Manoa Rd. • 988-0212900 N. Nimitz Hwy. • 536-8570
THAI
Shabu Shabu Bangkok“Thai Style” Hot Pot949 Kapahulu Ave. • 732-7666
Shabu Shabu House“Japanese Style” Hot Pot1221 Kapiolani Blvd. #108 • 597-1655
The Ocean House Restaurant2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel923-2277
Serg’s Mexican Kitchen2740 East Manoa Rd988-8118 3660 on the Rise
3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177
PACIFIC RIM
Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering2710 S. King St.946-2073
OKAZUYA SHABU SHABU
Saigon House2743 S. King St.942-4577
El Charro Mexicano Aiea Restaurant99-115 Aiea Heights Drive 488-9727
MEXICAN
Wahoo’s Fish Taco940 Auahi St. #140591-1646
41-865 Kalaniaole Hwy (Waimanalo)259-7374
| 808.356.8300
This year, celebrate Easterwith family and friends
at Romano’s Macaroni Grill.
We will be offering our traditional menu of Mediterranean favoritesfor lunch and dinner from 10 am to 10 pm.
TAKE-OUTONLY
(Kahala location only)exp. 4/13/11
(Not to be used onDaily Specials)
4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala 1221 S. King St.737-7188 • 737-7288 597-8088
MON-THUR 10AM-10PM/FRI-SUN 10AM-11PM 10:30AM-11PM EVERYDAY
FREESide Chinese
Chicken Salad w/any entrée purchase
w/ad. exp. 4/13/11Dine-in or Take-out
Offer good at King St. only
98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100Pearlridge Only
With Family and Group LUNCH & DINNER
BIRTHDAY SPECIAL
Must have minimum party of 4. One Birthday coupon per party of 4. Coupon validon actual birthday, ID required. Not combinable with other discounts. Discounts
off regular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons. Expires 4/15/11
FREE BIRTHDAY MEALFOR ANY AGE
20% OFF
2380 Kuhio Ave • Tel: 923-2260$2/2 hr. parking Miramar at Waikiki Mon-Fri 5:30-10pm
©1976, 2011Sanrio Co.
Ltd. � �1 Coupon per group. Must have valid ID. Not Combinable with other discounts.
Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons.Expires 4/15/11.
LUNCH& DINNER 20% OFFKAMA‘AINA SPECIAL!
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@tablesideRight: Managers ScottHovey and Adela Visitacion
with a takeout order and oneof I Love Country Cafe’s best
dishes, Keawe Steak andChicken Mix ($10), which
comes with a soft drink.Inset: Kiawe Steak and
Chicken Mix ($10) whichincludes a soft drink.
1 | Sabrina andDon Gerber, with
Vincent Loven
2 | Gerlie and Wayne
Mastuura
3 | Tiffanie Reed and Kaleo
Auwae
4 | Terry Mayeda and Lenore
Hansen-Stafford
5 | Carolyn and Larry Chu
Those in search of a guilt-free,homemade meal need look nofurther than I Love Country Cafe.
With favorites such as Furikake Mahi,Fresh Roast Turkey and Kiawe SteakWrap adorning its ever-expandingmenu, the face continues to satisfy cus-tomers’ appetites. Located at 885Queen St., I Love Country Cafe is openfrom 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday throughFriday, and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdayand Sunday. Call 596.8108.
Lawrence Tabudlo photos
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