Pulling together to help Hawaii Foodbank
Friday - August 15, 2008
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A bite-sized look at food events in Honolulu.
Hartley Foundation to Match Funds for Foodbank.
The Hawaii Foodbank/Longs summer promotion, “Hunger Never Takes A Vacation,” to help feed Hawaii’s hungry children has received a welcome boost in the form of a promise by the Hartley Foundation to match donations up to $50,000.
“The Hartley Foundation is proud to join with Longs Drugs and Kraft Foods to fight hunger in Hawaii,” says founder Mike Hartley. “We hope our matching contribution will encourage our Hawaii community to help feed Hawaii’s hungry, especially our children and those who are less fortunate.”
Child hunger increases during the summer months when kids no longer receive the lunches they need as school meal programs are put on hold. Kraft Foods kicked off the summer fundraiser earlier this month with a $5,000 check, presented to the food bank by Gerald Shintaku, business manager for Kraft Foods.
To take part in the program, look for the orange tickets at Longs Drugs Stores’ checkouts throughout the state. The coupons ($5 and $10 values) will be added to your checkout total, and all donations will go directly to Hawaii Foodbank.
For more information, go to www.hawaiifoodbank.org.
Level 4 Hosts Industry Night - With Attitude.
Level 4 nightclub in Waikiki looks to be one of the hottest new party places in town, and the recently opened club is determined to attract the attention of everyone in the food and beverage industry.
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“We’re going to be throwing the hottest industry party Hawaii has ever seen,” says Better Brands vice president (on premise) Mark Becker of the series of events, which kicks off Aug. 20.
You need only bring along local ID to get into “Privilege” - an evening of serious, stylish fun. Drinks specials, DJs, membership cards (with privileges) and more are offered each Wednesday night.
“Better Brands, Grey Goose and Red Bull are leading the way with Privilege,” says Becker, “and we’re going to offer many different specials and exciting promotions. We’re kicking off the Aug. 20 event with DJP from the Rock Steady Crew.” DJP is resident DJ at Moon nightclub at the world-famous The Palms in Las Vegas, current home of Michael Jackson and favorite nightclub of party-goers like Paris Hilton.
“It’s our way of giving back to all those people who make Hawaii run from the inside out,” says Becker. “And it’s our way to thank the people in the industry who keep our glasses full by offering them an affordable, fun night in a world-class establishment.”
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Level 4 encompasses a 750-seat theater showing Hawaii’s most innovative stage production, an upscale nightclub and a sleek, Las Vegas-style ultra lounge with four bars and fast, professional bartenders.
For more info on Wednesday night “Privilege,” call 931-6200.
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Hawaii Restaurant Association Hall of Fame Celebration.
Here’s your chance to take a nostalgic trip through some of the best food memories prior to the 1970s.
The Hawaii Restaurant Association has announced its annual Hall of Fame event celebrating the talents and entrepreneurial spirits of restaurateurs such as Eddie Flores (L&L Drive Inn), Buzz Schneider (Buzz’s Steak House), Shiro Matsuo (Shiro’s) and Roy Shimonishi (Hungry Lion).
“Inductees into the Hall of Fame are individuals who have demonstrated dedication and commitment to the growth of the restaurant and food-service industry in Hawaii, contributed to the enhancement of its quality and image, and demonstrated service through outreach,” says Gail Chew, HRA executive director.
Guests are invited to attend the event, which will benefit culinary students in Hawaii through HRA’s scholarship program. Food and wine stations as well as VIP seating are availabl. Guest chefs include Hank Adaniya (Hank’s Haute Dogs), Sean Priester (Top of Waikiki), D.K. Kodama (Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar) and Mark Ellman (Maui’s Mala Ocean Tavern).
Individual tickets cost $200; $1,500 and $3,000 for tables of 10.
For more information, call Hawaii Restaurant Association, 944-9105, or go to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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Sam Choy’s Has New Menu.
Sam Choy’s on Nimitz Highway (formerly Sam Choy’s Breakfast Lunch and Crab) has launched its new menu offering signature Hawaii regional cuisine items from the former Diamond Head location as well as the BLC’s most popular seafood, lobster and crab dishes.
“We’re very excited to introduce a new dinner menu that includes some of our most popular dishes from our former Kapahulu location,” says Chef Sam Choy.
“We’re moving forward in a new direction, and we invite everybody to come on down to Sam Choy’s as we continue to do what we always do, which is provide our guests with a memorable experience, delicious and moderately priced food, and service with aloha.”
Under the direction of Executive Chef Aurelio Garcia, the extensive menu boasts more than 60 items that celebrate the flavors and ingredients of the Islands.
From the former Diamond Head location, Sam Choy’s new menu includes Sam’s Original Fried Poke and Local-kine Shoyu Poke; Brie Cheese Won Tons served with homemade papaya pineapple marmalade; Seared Garlic Shrimp served on a bed of wasabi furikake udon noodles; Red Wine Braised Boneless Shortribs, a fork-tender thick-cut shortrib with Burgundy jus; Bacon Mushroom Stuffed Pork Chop with a hint of Boursin cheese and Port wine demi glace; Chef Sam’s Grilled Lamb Chops marinated in a secret five-spice blend and finished with a mint reduction; Kalbi Marinated Butterfish served with garlic butter braised baby bok choy with kochu jang vinaigrette; Sam’s Oven Roasted Duck marinated with a unique blend of spices and drizzled with a special orange glaze; and Portobello Mushroom Napoleon, oven-roasted and served with tofu and grilled vegetables with a “truffleyaki” sauce.
The Big Aloha Brewery continues to serve handcrafted fresh beers brewed on premise by brewmaster Dave Campbell. Signature beers include Kaka’ako Cream Ale, Ehu Ale, Hefe-Weizen, Kiawe Honey Porter and James Cook I.P.A. (India Pale Ale).
The 550-seat Sam Choy’s is located at 580 Nimitz Hwy. and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Private banquet seating is available for up to 150 guests, and catering is available.
For more information, call 545-7979, or visit www.samchoy.com.
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