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What began cen-

turies ago as a

method of pre-

serving fish, sushi or “vine-

gared rice” as it’s roughly

translated, has evolved into

the artistically creative din-

ing experience we know

today. With so many vari-

eties to choose from, the

evolution of this Japanese

delicacy is alive and well

across the globe, yet the

traditional stylings

deeply rooted in this dish

are far from gone.

It’s believed that in its

earliest form, dried fish was

placed between two pieces

of vinegared rice as a way of

making it last. The nori, or

seaweed, was later added

to keep your fingers from

getting sticky.

And while some may con-

sider sushi to be an

acquired taste, it’s one that

I absolutely love! Better yet,

it’s one of those sinful pleas-

ures that’s beneficial to

your health. The majority of

sushi dishes (excluding eel

and a handful of fusion-style

sushi) are low in saturated

fat and high in protein, and

the high content of fish oil

promotes a healthy cardio-

vascular system. The hikari-

mono, or shiny fishes, con-

tain the highest levels of

EPA and DHA omega-3 fats,

and with a good amount of

vitamin E it serves as a pow-

erful antioxidant. In addi-

tion, the nori wrapped

around the sushi contains a

great source

of minerals

found in the

ocean, and the

vinegar found

within the rice

acts as an

important factor

in promoting cell

metabolism.

With that said,

there was no guilt

whatsoever in

accepting this

week’s challenge of

uncovering the best

“Ono, you know”

sushi around. When

it comes to the fol-

lowing restaurants,

let’s just say that I

love how they “roll”!

As Hawaii’s premier

choice for take-out sushi,

Kozo Sushi has six loca-

tions on island. This week I

ventured out to the Pearl

City eatery, near Wal-Mart,

to satisfy my sushi craving.

Owner Mika Niwa was more

than happy to share with

me some of the best items

on the menu. She suggested

I try the Tsunami Maki

($6.99), and with the very

first bite I clearly under-

stood why this is a top

choice among customers.

The Tsunami Maki is a

California roll consisting of

the usual avocado, crab,

cucumber and mayonnaise.

But what makes this dish so

delightfully appealing is the

ahi placed atop the roll with

a sweet chili sauce mixed

with a teriyaki sauce,

adorned with tempura

chips and chopped green

onions. When you combine

the different textures and

tastes of the sushi, it’s like a

flavorful explosion in your

mouth. Don’t say I didn’t

warn you! The Dynamite

Maki ($7.25), a shrimp tem-

pura maki with ahi and

masago topped off with bar-

becue potato chips, sesame

seeds, green onions and a

spicy sauce with wasabi

mayo, is also among my

favorites.

And Niwa insists it’s no

problem if you’re not a

seafood connoisseur. “We

have a

good vari-

ety here,

like the

Inari sushi and

the Tamago

(egg),” she says.

“We use all fresh

ingredients and our

spicy sauce is home-

made. We also use a spe-

cial Kozo Sushi vinegar

sauce in our rice that gives

it a unique taste.” Kozo

takes care of all your cater-

ing needs as well, offering

party plates like the Deluxe

Nigiri Set (27 pieces of Nigiri

and 18 pieces of Hosomaki)

for $27.99 and the

Kamaaina Plate (98-piece

set of Inari, Makisushi and

Hosomaki — no raw fish)

for $42, to name a few. The

little ones can fill their tum-

mies on the KD Pack

($3.50), too. I promise you,

if you want top-notch sushi

at an affordable price,

you’ll find it all here.

Kozo Sushi1029 Makolu St. #C

455.6805

Kobe Steakhouse &Sushi Bar

This popular Waikiki

eatery has been satisfying

loyal customers for the

past 38 years, serving up

some of the most mouth-

Kozo Sushi

ono, you know

Roll Call

– See page 16

EDITORJo McGarry

Phone: 783.1060JMcGarry@

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Phone: 342.8802

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Above: A tasty portion of KozoSushi’s Tsunami Mahi resting atthe end of the author’s chopsticks.

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Aformer owner of OahuHomebrew and a passion-ate brewer for more than

25 years, Dave Campbell was oneof the founding members of thehomebrewing movement when itall began in Hawaii in the mid-1990s. Today, he brews signatureand seasonal specials for SamChoy’s Big Aloha Brewery andhas been hosting beer dinnersfor almost 11 years.

I chatted with him about themicrobrewing revolution, thebeer pairings he does with chefAurelio Garcia and how Hawaii’scraft beers are as good as theycome.

JM: Dave, I hate to point thisout, but time is f lying by. It ’sbeen about 15 years alreadysince the craft brewing revolu-tion began in Hawaii.

DC: (Laughs). Yeah, it’s flying.I’ve been here since the brewerystarted about 13 years ago. Be-fore that we were making craftbrews and enjoying the kind ofnationwide explosion of smallbreweries that was happening.

JM: That brewing craze didcome to Hawaii in the mid-1990s,but it died down after a while.What’s the state of craft beers inHawaii today?

DC: There are some greatbeers in Hawaii. We have excel-lent breweries on the Neighborislands, and here on Oahu, too.The thing about Hawaii beer isit’s all good. You can’t say thesame for every town with micro-breweries, but the standard setin Hawaii is really high. I thinkpeople come to Hawaii expectingthat they can get a good beer.

JM: Are your customers bettereducated about beers nowadays?

DC: Absolutely. We used tohave to explain to people what amicrobrewery or craft brewerywas; nowadays, people knowwhat to expect. They know thatthey’ll get a fuller-flavored beerwith more nuances.

JM: You serve samplers — asmall flight of beers to let peopletaste the different types. Howmany beers are in the sampler?

DC: Right now we serve five ofour beers in a sampler, and we’re

in the process ofadding a sixth.There’s ourKakaako CreamAle, also known

as a blond ale;t h e r e ’ s

Ehu, aclas-

sic American amber-style beer,and there’s a newcomer, ourAloha Lager, that is a classic Eu-ropean pilsner. The sampler alsohas our India Pale Ale and adarker version of our AlohaLager, which we just call AlohaLager Dark.

JM: What a novice beer drinkermight first notice is the dramaticdifference in the colors of thebeers.

DC: Well, part of our completebeer menu is a range of flavorsand a visual appeal. The beersrange from light (like Coors) todark (like Guinness). Beer is likeanything else — you want it totaste good, but you also want itto be appealing to the eye.

JM: Your beer dinners arepretty famous for offering greatbeers, lots of food and anevening of fun. How do theywork?

DC: Chef Aurelio Garcia and Iwork together to pair five differ-ent courses with beers. We offerguests appetizers, soup, salad, anentrée and dessert, and each oneis paired with a brew.

Chef and I go through ideas andfind the best pairings for the

Above: Aloha Lager Braised BeefBrisket with boiled young potatoes andvegetables is paired with Ehu Ale for an

upcoming Brewers Dinner. Right: Clamswith Cream Ale, vegetables and smoked

pork are served with India Pale Ale.Left: Dave Campbell with a Big Aloha

sampler of beers.

Lager, food make finecombo at Sam Choy’s

– See page 4

By Jo McGarry

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beers. For example, an IPA (India

Pale Ale) goes really well with

spicy foods like Southeast Asian

food or Indian cuisine. So Aurelio

will work with recipes to highlight

those flavors. The foods at Sam

Choy’s lend themselves well to

the flavors of the beer, and people

really seem to enjoy the beer din-

ners.

JM: You’re right in the middle of

a beer celebration, which lasts all

month. What’s the perfect sum-

mer brew for people coming to try

your beers for the first time?

DC: Right now I’d say an Aloha

Lager paired with some poke

would be just about perfect.

Lighter beers in hot weather and

some pupu are the perfect combi-

nation.

JM: You even have a novel way

for people to get quality beer-to-go.

DC: We have growlers — 2 liters

of beer to go in a reusable bottle.

It’s a great way to get fresh, local

beer to enjoy at home. With the

focus on being green, the growler

is perfect. You’re buying a local

product and reusing the con-

tainer.

It’s a perfect way to recycle and

enjoy a fresh, Hawaii-made beer.

Above: Ehu Ale Shrimp with garlic butteron tossed greens Left: Braised meatsand rustic dishes are the perfect pairing forcraft-brewed beers. Below: The colorfulentrance to Sam Choy’s Big AlohaBrewery. Bottom Right: Dave Campbellwith chef Aurelio Garcia

– From page 3

Sam Choy’s Beer FestivalWhen:Continues through Augustwith special menu pairings

Where:580 N. Nimitz Hwy.

Call:545.7979

Website:samchoy.com

JoMcGarry

Jo McGarry has been writing about food, wine and spirits for

more than 25 years.

Born in St. Andrews, Scotland, she spent many summers

traveling throughout Europe honing her skills as a food writer.

She’s been a dominant force on the food and

wine scene in Hawaii since 1992, and has

earned the respect of chefs and restaura-

teurs for her well-researched, often

behind-the-scenes look at their daily lives.

Author of The Hawaii Tailgate Cookbook

and host of “Table Talk,” a radio show

devoted to eating, drinking and living in

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When Kani Ka Pila Grille

opened at Outrigger Reef

on the Beach, the hope

was that live music had returned to

Waikiki. More than a year later, it’s

safe to say that the music of cele-

brated artists like Cyril Pahinui,

Brother Noland, Kawika Kahiapo,

Del Beazley and Sean Naauao — to

name but a few — has most defi-

nitely found a home.

Part of the success of Kani Ka

Pila Grille is thanks to the warm

welcome guests receive from

ambassador of aloha Luana

Maitland. By day, Maitland helps

hotel guests understand the rich

history of Hawaii; by night, she

flawlessly manages the music

scene as if it were happening at her

own home.

“There was always kanikapila

when I was growing up,” she says.

“It’s wonderful to be able to share

this music every night.”

Bill Comstock, Outrigger Reef’s

general manager, says that Kani Ka

Pila is as popular with locals as vis-

itors. “It’s a testament to what

we’re trying to do that there are as

many — or more — local people

here on any given night as

tourists,” he says.

Not difficult to see why. Kani Ka

Pila packs in a crowd eager to lis-

ten to some of the best Hawaiian

music. In true kanikapila style, you

don’t know who you’ll end up hear-

ing or seeing — the actual artist or

the artist’s friends.

But music alone isn’t quite

enough to tantalize local people to

head into Waikiki.

Good food is a must.

Executive Chef

Harold Beltran

updates the menu fre-

quently, and there’s a

core menu of pupu,

sandwiches, burgers

and new, nightly dinner specials

that include Classic Alfredo with

Wild Mushroom ($15), Grilled

Mahimahi with Garlic Butter

($20.95), New York Strip Loin with

house made A-1 butter, garlic

mashed potatoes and deep fried

Maui onions ($28.95), and Seafood

Jambalaya ($22.95). The latter dish

features pan-seared tiger prawns

and white fish, which are tossed

with pork link sausage in a spicy

Creole sauce and served over

chicken jambalaya rice.

As you might expect, the

menu focuses on local pro-

duce — wherever possible.

Local greens are incorporated

into the Waimanalo Spinach

Salad ($9), in which baby

inside feature

– See page 7

Kani Ka PilaGrilleOutrigger Reefon the BeachWhere:2169 Kalia Road

Hours:6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.

Live entertainment

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Call:924.4990

Website:outriggerhawaii.com

Living up to its name

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Wahoo’s Fish Taco at Ward

Gateway Center (corner of Auhai

Street and Ward Avenue) serves

up a variety of fresh, fish and veggie-filled

tacos in a bright, casual atmosphere.

We stopped by and asked regular cus-

tomers Wei Wei Sung and Philip Doseo

what they’d recommend from the menu.

Philip Doseo:“We come to Wahoo’s about twice a

month or so. I like the healthier choices.

You can pick and choose your toppings

and create a healthy dish and still have a

lot of flavor.

“Today is my cheat day (laughs), so I

had nachos with black beans, guacamole

and salsa and grilled chicken.

“Usually, I order the Banzai bowl; it’s a

protein bowl.

And they also

have beer

and wine, too,

if you come at

night, so

that’s good,

too.”

Wei Wei Sung:

“What I like about Wahoo’s is that it’s

different from traditional local food. I

always order the Banzai bowl. It’s a com-

bination of flame-broiled or grilled chicken

topped with teriyaki veggies and black

beans on the side, and their ahee rice.

“I’d recommend it to everyone. There’s

a wide variety of food and the prices are

really good.”

Wahoo’s Fish TacoWhere:Ward Gateway Center

Call:591.1646

Wahoo’s Fish Taco

Crispy calamari served up islandstyleat Kani Ka Pila Grille.

spinach leaves are

tossed with a sesame

mango vinaigrette. Other

locally influenced dishes

include a Banzai Ahi

Steak Sandwich ($14.50),

in which fresh tuna is

basted with soy sauce,

grilled and then topped

with coleslaw, sliced

tomato and onions.

There’s also a classic

Loco Moco ($13.50),

served at both breakfast

and lunch, and featuring

a juicy beef patty and

two eggs that are served

over white rice and

topped with brown

gravy and Maui onions.

Another early morning

item is the Banana and

Macadamia Nut

Pancakes with

Macadamia Nut Syrup

($10.50) alongside a

selection of omelets,

eggs, fresh fruits and

breakfast meats.

Throughout the rest of

the day, sandwiches, sal-

ads and burgers are

offered. Try the spicy

Kalia’s Calamari ($10) or

the Reef Pupu Sampler,

which offers a combina-

tion of coconut shrimp,

chicken wings and Cajun

sashimi for $16, or the

light, moist Paradise

Coconut Shrimp ($13.50)

served with an orange-

sweet chili dipping

sauce.

But while Kani Ka Pila

offers a poolside retreat

from shopping in

Waikiki, and a pleasant

place to take out-of-town

guests for a light lunch,

it’s at night when the

local music begins and

the restaurant comes

alive.

As friends of the musi-

cians (Daniel Ho and Tia

Carere were impromptu

guests recently) join in

for a song or two, or

dance hula in front of the

raised stage built for the

nightly music sessions,

it’s easy to see why Kani

Ka Pila Grille has

become home to

Hawaiian music.

“It’s always been a goal

of ours to take care of

our local guests,” says

Comstock. “When you

come at night and see

the people enjoying the

music and the food, it’s

like back in the day when

people just enjoyed

music and each other.”

The home of local music– From page 6

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It’s 10 years since

Happy Days Chinese

restaurant opened its

doors to an enthusiastic

public, and restaurant

owner Lisa Lum shows no

sign of slowing down her

hectic pace.

“We have been very for-

tunate,” she says, her

trademark smile never

leaving her face. “We have

good customers who keep

coming back.”

Blessed with years of

experience in the restau-

rant business, Lum decid-

ed to open the eatery in

order to keep customers

happy. “That’s why we

named the restaurant

Happy Days,” she says.

“We want everyone who

comes in to have a very

happy day.”

What makes us happy is

the fact that dim sum is

served daily from 8 a.m. to

3 p.m. The usual wide

selection of dim sum sta-

ples are on the menu,

along with a couple of

“must tries” that include

spare ribs in black bean

sauce, scallop gau and

mochi sticky rice. Service

is fast and fairly furious as

seasoned wait staff push

carts laden with bamboo

baskets up and down the

commodious dining room.

And, unlike many restau-

rants, peak times at Happy

Days are often the best

times to go, as service

appears to get faster as

the restaurant fills up.

Fairly new to the menu

are roast pork and roast

duck, which hang in a new

glass cabinet by the door.

“We started to sell our

roast duck and char siu a

few months ago,” says

Lum, “and so far the

response has been very

good. Some people have

said that we make the best

char siu in town.”

It is excellent — thick,

slightly smoky chunks of

pork are roasted and then

basted with the restau-

rant’s sweet sauce, and

served with the roasting

juices. And at just $8.50

per pound, the tender

char siu pork is one of the

best deals around. Order

before 11:30 a.m. and

you’ll get a 15 percent

reduction in price.

If it’s your first trip to

Happy Days, you might

want to check out one of

the signature dishes,

which include Salt and

Pepper Tofu, Sea Bass

Casserole and Green

Beans with Pork. Or, you

can go with the tried-and-

truly fabulous Honey

Walnut Shrimp.

There’s also a 10-year

celebratory special run-

ning this month.

Customers get 25 percent

off the cost of food

ordered before 11:30 a.m.

for cash payments, and 15

percent off with credit

card payments.

Top: Owner Lisa Lum holding someof the restaurant’s signature dimsum items Bottom: Some cus-tomers swear that Happy Days hasthe finest char siu around.

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Happy DaySeafoodRestaurant Where:3553 Waialae Ave.

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Call:738.8666

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foodie fare

La Palme D’Or, the gourmet

patisserie, is best known

for its divine pastries and

expertly made desserts. But did

you know La Palme also offers

the perfect lunchtime snack in

pre-made croissants?

Soft, flaky, house-made crois-

sants are filled with either

bacon, lettuce and tomato for a

gourmet BLT, or freshly made

tuna salad. As you might expect

from a Japanese bakery special-

izing in French patisserie, the

sandwiches are light and deli-

cious.

And if you do pop in for a

lunchtime treat, don’t leave

without at least one Crunch

Choco Brownie Sandwich. If the

name doesn’t do it for you (who

could resist chocolate brownie

crunch sandwiches?), then take

our word that this is one of the

sweetest treats

around.

Chef Akiki Kimura

has created a sensa-

tional dessert in soft,

chewy handmade

brownies, and com-

bined it with the

highest quality of

chocolate and an

unexpected cookie

crunch. A unique and

addictive small slice

of heaven for just

$1.98.

With a name that translates to “double

happiness,” Hee Hing Restaurant has

been putting smiles on locals’ faces

since the Lee family opened it in 1963. The

menu features some of the best and most-inno-

vative Chinese dishes around, from signature

plates of Roasted Garlic Maine Lobster and

Boneless Lemon Chicken, to the more creative

(but delicious as ever) Stuffed Tofu Casserole,

Sauteed Seafood in Taro Nest, and Capital Style

Island Pork Chops with Sweet Onions.

Its wide selection of Hong Kong-style Dim

Sum (more than 75 varieties) has even been

voted the best on the island numerous times.

For the month of August, families and friends

can dine together at a discounted price: A

Table of 10 costs $219. (Regular price $240.)

Those who’d rather dash ’n dine can grab

one of Hee Hing’s Lunch Box to Go specials, the

“Chinese answer to the plate lunch!” Choose

from Cold Ginger Chicken, Chicken with Oyster

Sauce, Beef Broccoli, Ma Po Tofu, Szechuan

Eggplant, Sweet & Sour Pork, Shrimp Fu Yung

with Gravy, Chicken with Vegetables, Shrimp

with Black Bean Sauce, Sauteed Fish Filet with

Choi Sum or Hee Hing’s popular Hong Kong

Dim Sum Combo with Chicken Salad.

Available for takeout only, lunch boxes cost

$5.95 each and are served with steamed rice

and crispy won tons.

Hee Hing Restaurant449 Kapahulu Ave.735.5544heehinghawaii.comComplimentary valet parking nightlyOpen 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. daily

Hee Hing has specialoffer for table of 10

eat this

Above: House-made croissants with lettuce and tomato Right:The Crunch Choco Brownie Sandwich is sinfully delicious.

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La Palme’s utterly addictive treats

Above: Hee Hing’s Dim SumCombo of Chinese chickensalad, pork siu mai and charsiu manapua. Left: Sweet &Sour Pork with crispy won tonand steamed rice.

Mon-Fri: 6:00 - 10:00 pmSat, Sun: 5:30 - 10:00 pm

• Wine Spectator Award-Winning Wine List

• Live Entertainment

• Valet Parking

Proper Attire Required

Reservations Recommended

2440 Kuhio Ave.

922 5555www.hyshawaii.com

Receive a

complimentary

Hy’s Cheesecake &

Keepsake Photo For Honoree

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Celebrate Your BirthdayWith us and

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.Validated Parking

Open 24 Hours 955-1764

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.Validated Parking

Open 24 Hours 955-1764

Large 1/3 lb.Beef Burger orTeriyaki Burgerwith Curly Fries &

“All You Can Eat”Salad Bar!

10:30AM to 10:30PM$7.85

ONLY $140for stays from

Aug. 16 - Oct. 31, 2010

For more details/restrictions

CALL 955-0555WWW.HALEKOA.COM

BOOK NOW!

Based on availability. Cannot be combined with any other promotion. Minimum two night stay. Maximum 4 rooms. Free parking – maximum 2 cars. Must be aneligible patron of the Hale Koa Hotel who resides or is stationed in Hawaii. Proof of residency required at check in. Dining credit must be used during stay. Must

be paid for at time of booking. No Cancellations or refunds once booking comfirmed. To book, please mention: KamFall10.

THE HALE KOA WELCOMES ALL ACTIVE DUTY & RETIRED MILITARY, RESERVE/NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS & DEPENDENTS, CURRENT OR RETIRED DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CIVILIANS & SPONSORED GUESTS.

PACKAGE INCLUDES$100 Dining Credit Per Package

Free Parking • Late Check Out 2pm

One coupon per order. Cannot be combined

with other offers.Expires 8/20/10

Keeaumokuby Wal-Mart946-5696

(KOZO)

803 Kam Hwy • 455-5888(Old Pearl City Chinese Restaurant)

Accommodates 35 people

Lunch Daily11-2pmDinner5-9pm

Beverages Not IncludedEXPIRES 8/31/10

10%OFFLunch & DinnerMon - Thur Only

All To GoOrders

Thai Cuisine

Catering & Party Rooms Available

WHERE TO DINE

Symbol KeyBreakfast

Lunch

Dinner

After Midnight

Alcohol served

Online

Catering

Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Avenue

922-6868

Ruby TuesdayAla Moana - Ho‘okipa Terrace 943-2525

Moanalua Center 422-8585

Town Center Mililani 623-4949

Windward Mall 235-5800

d.k Steakhouse2552 Kalakaua Ave.,

Waikiki Marriott Beach Hotel

931-6280

Shorebird Restaurant & Beach BarOutrigger Reef Hotel

2169 Kalia Street

922-2887

Plumeria Beach House5000 Kahala Ave.,

The Kahala Hotel & Resort

739-8760

Makino ChayaAloha Tower Mkt place 585-6360

Westridge Mall 486-5100

Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.

951-0511/0611

La Palme D’orAla Moana Center - Mall Level

Mountain side, next to Shirokiya

941-6161

Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s

Willows, The901 Hausten St.

952-9200

AMERICAN

BUFFET

BAKERY

Chinese Chicken SaladScallop Soup • 2 Live Maine Lobsters

Sweet & Sour Fish Filet Peking Duck w/Bun • Whole Crispy Chicken

Taro Basket Seafood ComboChicken Cake Noodle • Rice & Dessert

$149$149Special Menu

for10

111N. King St. near Maunakea7am-10pm

521-8268

ALL DIM SUM$1.897AM-2PM

PartyRooms

for up to450

No credit cardsaccepted for special menu

Doing business in today’s market is not an easy endeavor.We have seen them come and go. Since opening in August

of 1980, Moose McGillycuddy’s has remained committed togood prices, high quality foods and top-notch service. But it is

you, our customers, who have really made this anniversary possible.We thank all the dedicated Moose patrons and sales people who have helped us throughoutthe years. We will always strive to do better – for you.

Join us August 9th through 13th for a week of activities, promos and parties as we say,

“Mahalo, Hawaii. Our hat’s off to you!”

We are goingto party likewe are in our

20’s again!

Mon, Aug 9

1/2 PriceHappy Hour

4 - 8pm

Ogletree7 - 10:30pm

No Cover

Tues, Aug 10

DollarDrinkNight

7pm - 3:30am

Wed, Aug 11

1/2 PriceHappy Hour

4 - 8pm

Piranha Bros.7 - 10:30pm

No Cover

Thur, Aug 12

Anniv. Party5-10pm

Light Pupu’s ServedInvitation OnlyOpen to Public

9pm - CloseTo Be

AnnouncedNo Cover

Fri, Aug 13

1/2 PriceHappy Hour

4 - 8pm

MercenaryBeach

7 - 10:30pm

Moose McGillycuddy’s • 310 Lewers Street, Waikiki • PH: 923-0751 • Open 7 days a week

LIVE LIVE LIVE

LIVE

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CALL FOR BANQUETS, RECEPTIONS & PARTIES 728-3463

at the Colony Surf

www.michelshawaii.com • 923-6552 • 2895 Kalakaua Ave.Free Valet Parking

Experience the gentle crashing waves, pure ocean breezes and breathtaking beauty of Hawaii.

…Only at Michel’s

SUNSET DINNER SOIREEA special 3-course dinner for $40 from Sunday to Thursday only!

Served from 5:30 to 6:30, Come enjoy our Summer Sunset and feel the sizzle

Only Until the End of Summer!

Please call for reservations and menuCall 923-6552�

Served with French Fries

$12.95

As a Dessert Sweet Potatoes servedwith Cinn sugar & Vanilla gelato(Single Scoop $5.95 & Double

Scoops $7.50)

or Sweet Potato Fries withextra $1.00 (reg 5.50 or

$3.95-add on order)

We are also offering Sweet Potato Fries

Bistro • Bakery • BarBreakfast • Lunch • Happy Hour • Dinner

Ala Moana Center • Mall Level / Mauka (Next to Victoria's Secret)

946-6388

SAUTEEDMUSHROOM

BURGERS

All You Can EatBuffet

All You Can EatBuffet

Original Szechuan EntreesLunch $11.5011am-2pm

Dinner $15.50 5pm-8:30 pm

cannot be combined withany other discount

AUGUST SPECIALDinner for 10

$151Diced Winter Melon Soup

Crispy ChickenSmoked Tea Duck

Walnut ShrimpSteamed Fish Fillet

Braised Shoyu Pork ThighCrispy String BeansHouse Cake Noodle

Maple Garden /Yen King909 Isenberg Street • 941-6641

www.MapleGardenHawaii.com 941-4444

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

Available (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.

Specials not valid on Holidays. Advance Reservations required, please call 971-1818.Valet Parking Only.SeafoodvillageHyatt.com Ask about our Kama’aina Discount

Hyatt Regency Resort& Spa-Street Level•2424 Kalakaua Ave., #102

$10.95 per person(10 people minimum)

• Oriental Chicken Salad

• 4 types of Dim Sum (Siu Mai, HalfMoon, Seaweed Spring Roll,Manapua)

• Szechuan Style Pork w/Garlic Sauce

• General Tso's Favorite Chicken

• Beef and Broccoli

• Seafood Fried Noodle

• Dessert - Almond Float

• Chicken Salad with Oriental Dressing

• Crispy Bacon Seafood Combo Wrap

• Dungeness Crab - Country Style

• Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp

• General Tso’s Favorite Chicken

• Seasonal Chinese Green Vegetable

• House Fried Rice

• Dessert: Mango Pudding

$24.95 per person(4 people minimum)

WHERE TO DINE

CATERERS

CHINESE

Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg Street941-6641

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

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

Happy Day Chinese Restuarant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666

CAFE

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square524-1628

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

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave.735-5544

FAMILY DINING

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

Bird of Paradise91-1200 Fort Weaver Rd.689-2270

Angelo Pietro Honolulu1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #10941-0555

Golden Palace SeafoodRestaurant111 N. King Street521-8268

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Other discounts not valid. Dine in Only

Come hungry. Leave happy.ALA MOANA BLVD. • KUHIO AVEPEARL CITY • KANEOHE • HILO

KAHALA MALL739-5100

thecounterburger.com

“BEST BURGER”– OPRAH WINFREY SHOW

NEW TO HAWAII MENU:� PAPAYA SEED CHICKEN BURGER� CINNAMON MALASADA SHAKE!

04 PROTEINS.10 CHEESES.28 TOPPINGS.18 SAUCES. 03 BUNS.09 SPECIALTY DRINKS.06 DRAFT BEERS.O N E R E S TA U R A N T

11AM-2PM, 5-8:30PM • Closed Monday Lunch100 N. Beretania Street #113 (Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza) 536-3035

Wafu Style

Includes: Rice, Miso Soup, Tsukemono & TeaNot to be combined with any other coupons.

•• Dine-In or Take-Out

• Gift Certificates

• Catering Available

SERVING THEBIGGEST ANDBEST SHRIMP

TEMPURAIN TOWN!

JapaneseRestaurant

AUGUST SPECIAL

MAHI MAHI$9.95

OPAKAPAKA$13.95

20% offBring in this ad and receive

our dinner buffet valid Wednesday - Friday

FeaturingPrime Rib, Alaskan Snow Crab & Shrimp Tempura

along with our themed nights include:"East meets West" (Wednesday & Thursday) -

Steamed Whole Opakapaka, BBQ Ribs and Roast Duck

with Spicy Plum Sauce

"Hawaiian Night" (Friday) -Huli Chicken, Kalua Pork & Steamed Fish "Molokai Style"

"Seafood Night" (Saturday) -Seafood Lemongrass, Seafood Crusted Salmon

& Steamed Fish "Molokai Style""Japanese Night"

(Sunday - Butterfish Misoyaki, Okinawan Pork & Oden)

1525 Rycroft Streetwww.pagodahotel.com

Valid I.D. required.Offer good up to 12 people. Offer good through 08/27/10 and is not applicable with other offers

or on special events and holidays. Other restrictions may apply.

Inquire

about our Friday

Grilling 11a-1p &

3:30p-5:30p

Reservations & Information: 948-8356

Most Delicious Thai Food in Town!

Coming Soon to900 N. Nimtz Hwy

2955 E. Manoa Rd 988-0212 1627 Nuuanu Ave 585-8839

Call for take out www.bangkokchefexpress.com

Immensely Popular Plate Lunch For $5.70

Mon-Sat 10:30am-9pm; Sun 12n-8pm

AUTHENTIC KOREAN DISHESFeaturing

Black Goat Pot Stew & Monk Fish

Lunch Specials & Platesstarting at $5.99

1604 Kalakaua Ave • 951-9370Mon–Sat: 11 am - 2 am • Sun: 11 am - 10 pm

AUTHENTIC KOREAN DISHES

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

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCEMelveen Leed

Every SunMakaha SonsFri., 8/13 only

MON ............. Jerry Santos& Hula

TUES ............. Robert Cazimero& Hula

WED.............. Brothers CazimeroTHU ............... Sista RobiSAT ................ Danny Couch

Buy onedinner entree,

receive 2nd entree50% OFFvalid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad

Expires 8/17/10

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

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALCOHOLICBEVERAGES WITH THIS AD. EXP. 8/31/10.

KOREAN CUISINE• LUNCH $14.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM• DINNER $21.95 3 PM -10 PM

Including: Kal Bi, Sirloin, Chicken,Spicy Pork, Sashimi

WHERE TO DINEFAMILY DINING

Don Ho’s Island GrillAloha Tower Marketplace 528-0807

IHOPWaikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd • 949-4467

Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers • 921-2400

Pearl City - Times Sq. SC • 486-4467

Kaneohe - Windward Mall • 235-4467

Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza • 959-2600

Panya Bistro • Bakery • BarAla Moana Center

Mauka - Mall Level

946-6388

Ranch House, The449 Kapahulu Avenue, 2nd Floor

737-4461

Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

Zippy’sCall the one nearest you.

FINE DININGHy’s Steak House2440 Kuhio Ave.

922-5555

Chai’s Island BistroAloha Tower Market Pl.

585-0011

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

Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429Kit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue

942-7622

Kani Ka Pila Grille2169 Kalia Rd, Outrigger Reef on the Beach

924-4990

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Guava Chiffon Cake

Guava Chiffon Cake

Lilikoi Chiffon Pie

Mango Walnut Bread

Tropical Gourmet Cupcake

Fresh PineappleUltimate Donut

Lilikoi Bar

Guava Danish

Lilikoi Mahina Pie

Flavor of the Month

TropicalNew!

449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE. 101735-5544

WWW.HEEHINGHAWAII.COM

Seafood Prime Rib BuffetSlow roasted prime rib, roast suckling pig, char siu porktenderloin, sashimi, snow crablegs, fresh fish poke, tako

poke, over 25 salads and appetizers, Hawaiian luaubuffet, delicious Chinese entees and much, much more!$27 adults $26 seniors $14 keikis 3 to 12

Served from 4 pm to 9 pm

SUMMER MENUHoneydew Melon Duck Salad

Wintermelon Soup with Eight Treasures Roast Chicken with Chinese Miso

Roasted Garlic Dungeness CrabSteamed White Fish Fillet with Lemon Shoyu

Mongolian Beef with Sweet Onions Wok Grilled Garlic Shrimp

Steamed Rice • Mango Tapioca Dessert$219 Table of Ten (Reg. $259)

Let Us Do the CookingChinese Chicken Salad • MandarinPotstickers • Chicken Oyster Sauce

Pepper Salt Shrimp • Beef with PepperSauce • Sauteed Baby Bok Choy

Steamed Rice$49 for four (reg $69) Available daily until 6:30 pm

This coupon required. Expires August 15, 2010

Hong Kong Dim Sum Special One FREE Selection with thePurchase of Four Selections

This coupon required. Expires August 15, 2010

Pianist Terry Tom Performs Every Thursday 6pm to 9pm

$228Chicken Salad with Jelly Fish

Imperial Scallop Soup

Peking Duck with Bun

Salt & Pepper Shrimp

Seafood w/Vegetables in Taro Basket

Steamed Fish Fillets w/Ginger Scallion

Black Mushroom with Baby Pak Choy

Steamed Rice, Dessert

1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Special Price for Table of 10

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.

580 Nimitz Hwy 545-7979

580 Nimitz Hwy.

545-7979

“Cooking with Beer”August 9 through August 22

Alohaa Lagerr Cheesee SauceChickenn Nachos

Creamm Alee Steamedd Clamss withSmokedd Pork

Alohaa Lagerr Braisedd Beeff BrisketEhuu Alee Braisedd Oxtail

Ehuu Alee Shrimpp Linguinee withh Garlicc Butter

Alohaa Lagerr CroucrooteChocolatee Alohaa Darkk Lagerr Cake

Roott Beerr Ehuu Flan

Great with House BrewedAloha Beer!

�

$3.955 Appetizerr Specials$22 Alohaa Beerr Special$33 Cocktaill Specials

HAPPY, HAPPY,HAPPY HOUR5 to 6 DAILY

Aloha Tower 585-6360 1 Aloha Tower Dr. 2nd Fl., 3 Hours Parking $1 Pearlridge 486-5100 98-150 Kaonohi St.Aloha Tower 585-6360 1 Aloha Tower Dr. 2nd Fl., 3 Hours Parking $1 Pearlridge 486-5100 98-150 Kaonohi St.

Not Combinable with other discounts. 65 or older w/Coupon & ID.No online or photo-copied coupons.One coupon per person. Discounts off regular adult price. Expires 8/22/10

SENIOR SPECIAL30% OFF50% OFF

Lunch DinnerWith Family Group 20% OFF

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL

Must have minimum party of 4.1 Birthday coupon per party of 4.Coupon valid on actual birthday, ID required.Not Combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price.No online or photo-copied coupons.Expires 8/22/10

FREE BIRTHDAY MEALFOR ANY AGE

WHERE TO DINEFINE DINING

Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza

2270 Kalakaua Ave.

923-3877

ITALIAN

Sarento's Top of the "I"1777 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-5559

JAPANESEHakone100 Holomoana St., Hawaii Prince Hotel

944-4494

Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza

536-3035

Hinone Mizunone1345 South King St.

942-4848

Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

Kozo SushiKahala Mall 738-KOZO

Keeaumoku 946-KOZO

Moiliili 951-KOZO

Pearlridge 483-6805

Pearl City 455-6805

Makino Chaya1 Aloha Tower Dr. 2nd Flr. 585-6360

98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

Restaurant SuntoryRoyal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr 3rd Flr.

922-5511

Sansei Seafood RestaurantWaikiki Beach Marriott Resort

2552 Kalakaua Ave,

931-6286

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street947-5411

Sushi Ichiban3579 Waialae Ave.737-8820

Sushi King 2700 South King St.947-2836

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�King Crab & Corn Bisque

Crab & Artichoke Gratin

Steamed Crab Leg w/ Bourbon Butter

Grilled Asparagus w/ Crabmeat

Pepper Crusted Beef Tenderloin

Warm Crab & Bacon Potato Salad

Chocolate Sorbet

$8040% off all bottles of wine or no corkage

�737-1177

This Month’s Special Dinner

DEADLIESTCATCH

Thursday, August 26 6:30pm

3660 Waialae Ave.www.3660.com

ON THE RISE

Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. • Dinner 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.at the old Waikiki III TheatresParking available at the Pro-Park location Seaside Ave. Pay $2 at the Restaurant.

www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com 922-6868

Early Bird Special

Only$12.95

Add $3.00 for Complete Mealwhich includes soup or salad, ice cream11 am - 7 pm

All Day for Locals with IDSpecials not valid on Holidays 1345 S. King Street

Corner of S. King St.

& Sheridan St.

Close to Ala Moana

Shpg Cntr & Wal Mart

TEL.942-4848www.fujio-food.com

Ready made Bentos available daily

Japanese Home Style Restaurant“Hinone Mizunone”

Please enjoy the KAMADAKIGOHAN

cooked completely by “Ogama”.

August DailyLunch Specials

$8.50Now taking reservations

for Lunch & Dinner

August DailyLunch Specials

$8.50Now taking reservations

for Lunch & Dinner

MO Garlic Tonkatsu Teishoku

TU Ahi Tempura Donburi

WE Fried Chicken w/ Cream Sauce Teishoku

TH Fried Eggplant w/ Ground Pork Sauce Teishoku

FR Sanma Nitsuke Teishoku

SA Sushi Rice Mixed w/ Salmon Donburi

Ready made Bentos available daily

Lunch 11 am - 5 pm; Dinner 5 pm - 9 pmClosed Sundays

WHERE TO DINEJAPANESE

Tanaka of TokyoEast, in King's Village, 922-4233

Central, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza,

922-4702

West in Ala Moana Cntr-

Hookipa Terrace 945-3443

KOREANFrog House Restaurant1604 Kalakaua Ave.

951-9370

Hoku’sThe Kahala Hotel & Resort Hawaii, Hotel 739-8779

3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.

Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799

PACIFIC RIM

PF CHANG'S1288 Ala Moana Blvd.596-4710

The Ocean House Restaurant2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel923-2277

Prince Court100 Holomoana St., Hawaii Prince Hotel944-4494

Souvaly Thai Cuisine803 Kam Hwy.

455-5888

THAI

Bangkok Chef1627 Nuuanu Ave.

585-8839

2955 E. Manoa Rd.,

988-0212

Ton Ton Ramen 95-050 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu 677-5388

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 8/31/10.

Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum &Regular Menu Items

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

15% OFF(Charge) • 25% OFF(Cash)

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

10% OFF(Charge) •15% OFF(Cash)

15% OFF Roast Pork, Roast Duck & Char Siu

15% OFF

Celebrating 10Years!

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

10% OFF

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue

738-8666

Must present couponExpires 8/31/10

Excludes set menu; Not to combined with any other offers.

WESTRIDGE CENTERAIEA • 488-7876

MANOA MARKETPLACE MANOA • 988-7744

Back to School20% OFF

with any school logo wear. Exp. 8/20/10

(2) 16oz Prepack$10.95 special

Must be purchased in multiples.Exp. 8/20/10

FREEWaffle Cone

With any gelato and yogurt purchase. Exp. 8/20/10

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Ingredients:• 4 pieces chicken thighs, legs• 4 cups long grain rice• 4 cups chicken stock• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic• 1 tablespoon sliced shallot• 1/2 cup raisins • 1/2 cup garbanzo beans • 1 Aloun Farms sweet onion, diced• 2/3 tablespoon Thai yellow curry paste• 1/2 tablespoon yellow curry powder• 1/2 tablespoon turmeric• 5 bay leaves• salt and pepper, to taste

watering steak and sushi you’veever feasted your senses on.Although it’s known by many forits world-famous steak cooked ona Teppanyaki table, the sushi alsois beyond compare. The Kobesushi bar is small and intimate,often frequented by a wide rangeof individuals, from musiciansand tattoo artists to hotel andrestaurant employees. “It some-times appears they keep the sushibar to themselves, so they cankeep it their secret intimate din-ing destination,” says generalmanager Roy Nakamura. Sorryguys, but I’m now letting every-one else in on your secret! So,what exactly is it that has thesesushi fanatics coming back formore? It could be the fact that thesushi chefs lean toward a moretraditional approach as far as theart of sushi goes, or that all sushiingredients must consist of thefreshest possible products avail-able.

“The chefs only recently beganopening up to the more trendy‘rock ’n’ sushi’ style, but we stilldo not have rolls made with ricepaper or white sauce,” Nakamura

explains. That’s fine by me,because the specialty rolls areenough to put Kobe in a class ofits own. The Rainbow Roll ($15)has assorted fish and avocadolayered over Kobe’s famousCalifornia Roll, and I mustn’t leaveout the 69 Roll ($18), which fea-tures warm unagi (eel) over theCalifornia Roll. For the traditional-ists, try the fresh Maguro andHamachi served either sashimistyle ($13) or over the delicatesushi rice nigiri style ($9).

Kobe Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941.4444

Having just opened its doors inearly June, this chic and modernsushi bar and restaurant onWaialae Avenue is already makinga splash when it comes to onoli-cious sushi at an affordable price.To me, the visual appeal of thedish is equally important as thetaste itself. That’s a big reasonwhy I love Sushi Ichiban, whereyou are able to watch the sushichef perform his magic directly infront of you, utilizing a wide vari-ety of high-quality ingredients —that is, if you’re lucky enough tograb a seat at the bar. Open forlunch and dinner, the Chirashi($18) is a top seller. Ever vibrant

and full of color, theChirashi is a box ofsushi rice toppedwith a variety ofsashimi, includingtobiko, ikura, maguro,salmon, tako, ebi andmore. Did I mentionthat all the fish isfresh? Talk aboutmelt-in-your-mouthgoodness! If you’recraving a little bit ofeverything, I suggestordering one of the

many sushi sets available —whether it be the Hoso Maki Set($18) with California Rolls withTobiko, Tekka Maki, Kappa Maki,Oshinko Maki and Inari Sushi orthe Assorted Sushi Set 2 ($19),which comes with CaliforniaRolls, Spicy Tuna Rolls, Phili withSalmon and Sesame Seed Rollsand Inari Sushi. Japanese SetLunch and Dinner options($14.50) also are available if youdesire a little something more togo along with your sushi.

Sushi Ichiban3579 Waialae Ave.

737.8820

Last but not least, I returned toa favorite local hangout to seewhat it had to offer in terms ofsushi, and I was thrilled to find anentire menu solely dedicated tothis culinary treat. The Kahalaand Pearl City locations, in fact,have their own sushi bars! TheMaki Mono (rolled sushi) part ofthe menu offers a long list ofoptions, including a Kanpyo(gourd) roll ($5.10). However, it’sthe Chirashi that rules here. Theregular price is $19.85, but luckyenough it’s actually featured as amonthly special for only $16.95.The Hamachi ($8.15), Salmon($6.65) and Maguro ($6.95) NigiriSushi also are highly requested.

“We have nice, generous por-tions and, of course, all sushi ismade fresh,” says Zippy’s market-ing manager, Jeanine Mamiya-Kalahiki. “What’s unique about itis that you can still have ourfamous chili or fried chicken withyour sushi.” Zippy’s just keeps ongetting better and better!

Zippy’s Restaurants806 Kamehameha Hwy.

(and Kahala location)453.3715

Zippy’s Restaurants

Sushi Ichiban

Preparation• Sauté shallot with vegetable oil in medium-low heat, until shallot turns golden brown.Set aside and use as a garnish.• In the same pan and oil, add garlic andonions and allow to sweat for several min-utes. Add curry paste and cook for a minute,then add chicken stock, curry powder,Turmeric, raisins and bay leaves, and bringto a boil. Add rice and stir until there are nolump in the rice.• With another pan, season chicken on bothsides with salt and pepper and cook about 2-3 minutes in with vegetable oil. Then placechicken on top of the rice and steam for 40minutes. Or cover with foil in the oven andbake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.• Serve chicken with rice.

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ono, you know– From page 2

Baked Turmeric Rice Chickenby Chef Chai Chaowaseree

Above: Zippy’s Chirashi, at left, and Hamachi, Salmon and Maguro.Photo courtesy of Zippy’s Restaurants. Right: Manager MannyNakasenh hands over a bowl of Sushi Ichiban’s Chirashi.

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