An ‘Elua wine dinner and Wailana Aloha Fest
Friday - September 12, 2008
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Schweiger Wine Dinner at ‘Elua This Weekend
Sally Schweiger, co-owner of Schweiger Vineyards, brings wines to ‘Elua Restaurant for a wine dinner Sept. 11 and 12. Schweiger will be at the restaurant in person Sept. 12 to chat with guests about her family’s acclaimed wines.
‘Elua chef Philippe Padovani will pair four courses with the wines. The evening starts with a summery Provence dish, a Tarte with Flavors of Provence (vine-ripened tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms, marmalade of onion, fresh thyme, vinaigrette of olive oil, balsamic and Pommery mustard) paired with the 2005 Schweiger Sauvignon Blanc. This is followed by Poached Shellfish in an Aromatic Broth with a sauce of Sabayon of Champagne Basil accompanied by the 2006 Schweiger Chardonnay. Pan-Fried Beef Tenderloin accompanied by a Green Peppercorn and Corn Sauce paired with the 2004 Schweiger Cabernet follows, and the evening ends with a Crepe Roulade of a Compote of Golden Delicious Apple, Strawberries and Seasonal Fresh Berries Marinated in a Raspberry Coulis finished with Crème Chantilly. The cost of this four-course dinner is $75.
The evening kicks off ‘Elua’s fall wine dinner series, where chefs Padovani and Donato Loperfido will take turns creating their French/Italian dishes with acclaimed wineries.
‘Elua Restaurant and Wine Bar is open for lunch and dinner daily and offers an exclusive taste of Mediterranean-inspired dishes created using the freshest Island ingredients
A late-night tapas menu is available on weekends.
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‘Elua Restaurant and Wine Bar
L’Uraku Tower
1341 Kapiolani Blvd
955-ELUA
Aloha Festival Food at Wailana
It’s really hard to beat the value of complete meals (entrees, soft drinks and an allyou-can-eat salad bar) at Wailana Coffee House in Waikiki. Best known for 24-hour breakfast, a busy karaoke following in the cocktail lounge and themed specials, the coffee shop/diner offers large portions and an unpretentious dining experience.
This weekend, stop by and fill up on Aloha Week specials that include a Hawaiian Lu’au Dinner ($14.95) of Kalua pig, laulau, chicken long rice, lomi salmon, poi, rice and haupia. Or try the 8-ounce teriyaki strip loin steak ($13.95), or hibachi-grilled chicken with shrimp kabobs. Dinners (except the Hawaiian special) include baked or mashed potatoes, French fries or rice, corn on the cob and bread pudding as well as the salad bar and drinks.
Family owned and operated, Wailana Coffee House is one of the few restaurants in Honolulu open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The popular eatery also has a specially priced pupu menu featuring local favorites and drinks specials.
Wailana can comfortably accommodate large groups and makes a great weekend stop before or after the Aloha Week celebrations in Waikiki.
The Aloha Week specials will be served Sept. 12 and 13 from 11 a.m. to midnight.
Located on Ala Moana Boulevard directly opposite the Hilton Hawaiian Village, the coffee house/restaurant offers validated parking off Ena Road.
Wailana Coffee House
1860 Ala Moana Blvd.
955-1764
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Breakfast is Served ... at Tony Roma’s
Best known for irresistible ribs, Tony Roma’s Express is expanding the menu to include breakfast from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Two breakfasts will be offered at the Ala Moana Makai Market location for $5.99: Meat Lover’s (Spam, Portuguese sausage, scrambled eggs and rice), or Hawaiian Omelet (omelet filled with pineapple, tomato, red onions, red peppers and served with rice), both for $5.99. Breakfasts come with a complimentary cup of freshly brewed coffee.
And on the menu at Tony Roma’s in Waikiki and in Aiea, Westridge this weekend, is a twofor-one special where St. Louis ribs and grilled shrimp combos are offered for just $36 (normal menu pricing for the two popular dishes is $50). On Tuesday nights at all Tony Roma’s locations receive a kids meal free with the purchase of any dinner entrée.
Tony Roma’s
Waikiki
1972 Kalakaua Ave. 942-2121
Aiea Westridge 98-150 Kaonohi St. 487-9911
Ala Moana Makai Market 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. 951-9900
www.tonyromas.com
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Hale Koa Oktoberfest Gets Ready to Chicken Dance
The Hale Koa Hotel has long had one of the city’s most popular Oktoberfests. And while longtime executive chef Rolf Walter retired earlier this year, his German legacy remains at the hotel with authentic Oktoberfest dishes inspired by his homeland.
Imported German beers such as Spaten, Warsteiner, and Kostriker are part of the attraction, along with apple schnapps, Jaegermeister and Rumpel Mintze, but it’s the food and the transformation of Hale Koa into a Bavarian-style beer house that has guests returning each year. Homemade sauerkraut, hearty plates of sausages, sauerbraten and German desserts all make the Hale Koa festival one of the most popular in the Islands.
Friday and Saturday nights are already fully booked, so call now for reservations for Wednesday, Thursday or Sunday.
“Many of our guests come every year and wouldn’t miss the festival,” says Hale Koa director of marketing Lucy Lau, “and many of them have been stationed in Germany, so they know how much fun an authentic Oktoberfest can be.”
Music comes in the form of U.S. Bavarian band Salzburger Echo, appearing for the first time in Hawaii.
Tickets for the Hale Koa Oktoberfest are on sale now.
The Hale Koa is open to all active-duty and retired military, Reserve National Guard members, their dependents (current or retired), and Department of Defense civilians and their sponsored guests.
Hale Koa Hotel 955-0555
www.halekoa.com
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day at Jose’s
Not that you need an excuse for a great margarita, but just in case ... Mexican Independence Day is Sept. 16, so head to Honolulu’s original Mexican restaurant to celebrate. Since opening in 1973, Jose’s is best known for its family recipes and memorable margaritas, and true homestyle Mexican dishes like Enchilada Suizas. These chicken enchiladas are topped with homemade ranchera sauce, melted cheese and sour cream.
“They appeal to people who really love home-cooked food,” says co-owner Mark Martinez. “The sauce is made with a chicken base and people love them. They’re the Mexican version of comfort food.”
The Martinez family is proud to serve family-style, home-cooked food, not least because it serves as a testament to their parents. “We had the best teachers,” says Mark. “Our dad made the best margaritas, and our mom taught us how to cook.”
And if your sweet tooth kicks in after a margarita or two, don’t miss Jose’s incredible bread pudding with ice cream or sweet crème brulee.
Jose’s Mexican Restaurant
1134 Koko Head Ave.
732-1833
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