Volume X, No. 45 Waikīkī Improvement Association November 5-11, 2009
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Waikīkī’s first infinity edge pool opens at Sheraton Waikiki Resort
On November 2, Sheraton Waikiki Resort held a grand opening of Waikīkī’s first Infinity Edge Pool and adjacent Edge of Waikiki pool bar. The opening of the new pool now completes the Sheraton Waikiki’s master plan to provide its guests with both a family-oriented pool at the Helumoa Playground (opened December 2008) and an adult-only offering at its Infinity Edge Pool.
Breaking ground January 2009, the new Infinity Edge pool offers unparalleled views of Waikīkī Beach and is situated mere feet above the ocean level, creating a mirage effect where guests in the pool perceive the pool and ocean to seamlessly be bound into one body of water.
Just steps away, the resort’s new signature pool bar called Edge of Waikiki offers a lively, adults-only atmosphere with “Vint-Edge” cocktails – unique local libations, and entertainment by some of Hawai‘i’s most famed musicians.
The addition of Edge of Waikiki and the Infinity Edge Pool is part of Sheraton Waikiki’s $187 million hotel-wide upgrade plan to completely modernize its facilities and reaffirm the resort’s place as the hotel destination of choice on O‘ahu.
Concepts for the resort’s renewal plans follow three key words: contemporary, sophisticated and Hawaiian. These planned enhancements bring a new level of comfort and sophistication to the world’s most famous sand and surf destination – Waikīkī Beach.
Inside this issue:
Thanksgiving at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouses, Pacific Beach Community Response Exercise set for November 10 2 6 Hotel and Royal Hawaiian Center
Volunteers make a difference 2 Thanksgiving buffet at Lani Kai Room at Moana Surfrider 7
Help Protect and Preserve Waikīkī’s Beaches and Reefs 3 Feast this Thanksgiving at Sheraton Princess Ka‘iulani 8
Golf tournament raises $60K for Make a Wish Foundation 4 Thanksgiving feast at Beachhouse at the Moana 9
Thanksgiving at WOLFGANG’S STEAKHOUSE and WCC 10 Hilton and Aqua announce personnel appointments 5 Annual Thanksgiving Supper
. . . and MORE Community Response Exercise set for November 10
As a stakeholder in Homeland Security, you are cordially invited to participate in a Community Response Exercise (CRE) Tuesday, November 10, 2009. The CRE is a scheduled activity in the upcoming Asia Pacific Homeland Se- curity Summit & Exposition.
The purpose of the CRE is to provide you and other participants an opportunity to address a mock terrorist inci- dent on Oahu. Federal, State, and county law enforcement and response agency officials will also participate.
The CRE will be held at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel from 8:30 – 11:00 am in the Kauai Room and is being coordi- nated by Hawaii State Civil Defense. There is no cost to attend this exercise and parking will be vali- dated. Please register or contact this office by November 2, 2009, if you or your representative is able to attend the exercise. Note: Since the deadline has passed, please refer to the contact information below.
If there are any questions, contact Yoko Tomita at (808)-733-4320 or email [email protected].
Information on the Asia Pacific Homeland Security Summit & Exposition may be found at Conference Website URL: http://www.hngvso.org/
Volunteers make a difference
On Saturday, October 24, volunteers from Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa joined with others for a Waikiki Beach cleanup.
On Saturday, October 24, 2009, dozens of volunteers from Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, Waikiki Ohana Workforce, ABC Stores, Hilton Grand Vacations, Marriott Hotel, Boy Scouts from Kaneohe, Tokai Univer- sity, Sacred Hearts Academy High School, Kapiolani Community College, and Hilton Hawaiian Village gathered near the Duke Kahanamoku Statue for an early morning beach cleanup. The two and one half hour litter cleanup spanned Waikiki from Kai- mana Beach to Hilton Hawaiian Village. Items removed included paper, cigarette butts, and empty bottles. The volunteer project was in honor of Make A Difference Day, a national day of service.
“The associates of Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa were thrilled to once again be a part of Make A Difference Day,” says Brad Met- tler, director of marketing Hyatt Regency Wai- kiki Beach Resort and Spa. “The combination of working together locally to protect the envi- ronment, while at the same time achieving the goal of beautifying our own beloved Waikiki Beach, makes this event particularly special to all of us.”
Over 57 partially full garbage bags were filled by 9 a.m. The Make A Difference Day beach cleanup is one of a few in which Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa participates each year. The next event will be in spring 2010.
To find out more, or to request to be added to the volunteer list for the next cleanup, please call Laura Witter at (808) 237-6192.
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Help Protect and Preserve Waikīkī’s Beaches and Reefs with Reef Watch Waikīkī
Join the Waikīkī Water Watch Volunteers are needed to assist with monthly water quality test days in Waikīkī. Participants have the chance to learn about basic water quality parameters, how they are measured, and what the tests tell us. All are welcome - no prior experience is necessary! Just come prepared to get wet as we collect water samples from near shore. Bring a good attitude, sun protection and potluck dish to share afterwards. Our next water quality test day has been scheduled for Monday, November 9 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. To RSVP or learn more, please contact Stepha- nie at [email protected].
Honu Heroes Wanted Reef Watch Waikīkī is seeking volunteer docents for a new sea turtle education program in Waikīkī: Pu'uhonua. Pu'uhonua seeks to educate visitors about Hawaii’s sea turtles (a.k.a. honu) and how we can all be “Honu Heroes”. During the 30-minute presentation, you will share information and answer questions on sea turtle lifestyle (diet, life cycle, habitat, behavior) and conservation. This outreach program is designed to encourage good stewardship of honu wherever and whenever they are encountered. To learn more, please contact Steve at [email protected].
Be an Ambassador of Aloha and Promote Good Reef Etiquette As a Reef Ambassador you will help staff the City & County’s information desk known as the “Aloha Kiosk” at the corner of Kapahulu and Kalakaua Avenues. Reef Ambassadors will answer general questions from passersby (both tourists and residents) about the surrounding area. Questions generally relate to information about local attrac- tions, bus routes, and Waikīkī events. In addition to this general information, Reef Ambassadors will also provide visitors with the opportunity to learn a little bit about the marine life they are likely to encounter during their visit and how to be good reef visitors. To learn more, please contact Jen at [email protected].
Hit the Beach with a Purpose “Beach Watchers” are needed to conduct observations along the Waikīkī coastline. Each one-hour survey will as- sess the types of human activities and environmental threats present in the water and on the beach within your selected observation zone. Essentially, you will count and record what people are doing on the beach and in the water. The data collected will be compiled into our Human Use Monitoring Program database, and over time, will create a clearer picture of how human behavior is affecting Waikīkī’s natural resources. Our next volunteer orien- tation is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Waikīkī. To RSVP or learn more, please con- tact Jen at [email protected].
Reef Watch Waikīkī is a project of the University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant College Program funded by the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation and the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s Natural Resource Program with support from the Waikīkī Improvement Association.
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Golf tournament raises $60,000 for Make A Wish Foundation ® of Hawaii
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa’s 3rd Annual Swing for Wishes! Golf Tournament exceeds fundraising goal.
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa announces $60,000 was raised at the 3rd Annual Swing for Wishes Golf Tournament. Proceeds from the tournament are donated to the Make A Wish Foundation of Hawaii, an organization that grants the wishes of local children who have been diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions. Given the current economic conditions, organizers are extremely pleased with the outcome of the October 15 tournament.
“Making wishes come true is the best part of any business,” says David Lewin general manager of Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa. "We are proud to honor Hyatt's long-standing commitment to making a difference left to right: Ryan Sakaguchi, President of Make A Wish Foundation Hawaii Board of and supporting the community, Directors; Maureen O'Guin, volunteer; David Lewin, General Manager Hyatt Regency even during difficult times.” Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa; and, Allison Hamilton, volunteer.
The goal for 2009 was to donate over $53,000, which would surpass the record set in 2008. Raising $7,000 more was a welcome reward for the extra effort put into the fundraiser this year by both volunteers and staff. I n excess of 170 players, 20 volunteers, and more than 50 sponsors contributed to the successful campaign. A lighting ceremony and check presentation is scheduled from 5 to 6 pm at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, located at 2424 Kalakaua Avenue, on Friday, December 4, 2009.
To find out more about the Make A Wish Foundation, please visit www.makeawishhawaii.org.
Hawaiian Diacritical Marks
Waikīkī Improvement Association recognizes the use of diacritical marks (i.e., glottal stop (‘), macron (ā) in place names of Hawai‘i, such as Waikīkī and Kalākaua Avenue and will include them whenever possible. We also respect the individual use (or not) of these markings for names of organizations and businesses.
There will also be times when we may not have a chance to add or change the markings in all of the articles submitted and when that happens, e kālā mai.
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Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Gary Rohanna named Director Resort & Spa appoints of Operations for Aqua Hotels
Housekeeping Managers Aqua Hotels & Resorts recently appointed Gary Rohanna, Director of Operations, based at the home Hilton Veteran Lowell Young and Jolie Zhou office in Waikiki. named to housekeeping positions “Gary is a great addition Hilton Hawaiian Village to the team,” said Guy Beach Resort & Spa has Underkoffler, Senior Vice named Lowell Young and President. “His depth of Jolie Zhou as assistant experience and long executive housekeepers. history of hotel leadership will be utilized Young is a veteran of the to support Aqua’s recent Village, serving in various and future growth and capacities since heighten the guest 2002. He began as experience.” restaurant relief manager before his promotion to In his current role, manager of Village Steak Rohanna will oversee all & Seafood and Pasta guest service and Festival manager in operations functions. 2003. Six months later, Young was named Prior to moving to restaurant manager of Hawaii, Rohanna was General Manager of Loews Golden Dragon Beverly Hills Hotel. He began his career with Loews Restaurant. When the restaurant closed in February more than fourteen years ago working in various 2008, he transferred to the Housekeeping capacities at several properties including the Loews department. Prior to joining the Village, he spent 10 Annapolis Hotel, Loews Coronado Bay Resort, the years at TGI Friday’s where he served is various roles Metropolitan Hotel and, Loews’ flagship, the Regency until being named its general manager. Young in New York City. Throughout his hospitality career, attended Washington State University, and graduated Rohanna’s role was significant to the development and from Casa Loma Institute of Technology in Pacoima, implementation of programs that enhance key points California. of service.
Zhou joins the Village Rohanna received his B.S. from University of after six years at various Maryland. restaurants including Dynasty, Buffet 100 and L&L Hawaiian BBQ. In Waikīkī Wiki Wiki Wire - Newsletter Deadline 2007, she became the assistant manager at ABC Waikīkī-related news and information submitted for Store. In 2008, Zhou the weekly Waikīkī Wiki Wiki Wire should be served as housekeeping received no later than 10 am Wednesday for supervisor at Castle Hotel newsletters published and distributed the same & Resorts. She holds a evening. bachelor of science degree in travel industry Information received after the deadline will be management from the considered for inclusion in the following issue. University of Hawaii at Manoa. Photos which accompany stories are always welcome and, for best results, should be attached to the email as a separate jpeg - maximum 1 MB please.
Your kokua is appreciated. Mahalo.
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Ruth’s Chris Steak Houses to Wiki-Turkey Take-Out is an open on Thanksgiving with easy & ono solution for special menu Thanksgiving Dinner
Ruth’s Chris Steak Houses statewide offer a New Pacific Beach Hotel’s Drive-Through Orleans-inspired way to celebrate Thanksgiving this Catering offers a Complete Turkey Dinner November 26 as all five locations accept reservations for $89 from 5:00pm for the special harvest menu. Don’t miss a second of football or the parade! Pacific The complete dinner starts with a choice of corn and Beach Hotel Catering will do the work for you on crab chowder or Ruth’s signature Steak House Thanksgiving Day. For only $89, you can drive- salad. The entrée is traditional oven roasted turkey through and pick up an entire Thanksgiving feast -- complemented with our southern cornbread Andouille from car to carving in just two hours! You don’t even stuffing, mashed potatoes with a hint of roasted garlic, have to park! sweet island kahuku corn and our Ruth’s cranberry sauce. And it wouldn’t be the holidays, even in Hawaii, Turkey and all the fixins’ perfect for six to eight without a choice of Ruth’s pumpkin cheesecake or our people! The Wiki-Turkey Take Out Banquet includes: sweet potato pie ala mode. a 10-12 pound roast turkey; sausage stuffing; garlic herb mashed potatoes; giblet gravy; corn & edamame All Ruth’s Chris Steak Houses feature private rooms succotash; cranberry relish; candied yams; sweet for group dining, as well as an extensive cocktail and bread rolls; and pumpkin pie! Just heat and eat for a wine list to complement the complete holiday menu, glorious traditional Thanksgiving Feast, minus the which is priced at only $45 per person, $19 for Keiki. hours of labor in the kitchen!
In addition to the special Thanksgiving menu, guests The convenient drive-through pick-up will be on will also be able to select entrees from the ala carte Thursday, November 26, Thanksgiving Day from 8 menu including indulgent favorites like the USDA a.m. – 2 p.m. Payment must be received by Friday, Prime Cowboy Ribeye, Filet and New York Strip. November 20.
Reservations are suggested island wide by calling Plan on it and order now, call the Catering Party (808) 599-3860. For Waikiki Beach Walk, call (808) Hotline at (808) 921-6137 or e-mail 440-7910. [email protected]!
Giving thanks for great deals at Royal Hawaiian Center
Why wait? Kick off your holiday shopping early with great shopping deals on Thanksgiving Day! Visit Royal Hawaiian Center on Thursday, November 26 for exclusive discounts and specials from its shops and restau- rants. The Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Additionally, two (2) lucky customers will win a Royal Hawaiian Center Staycation Grand Prize:
Thanks for Dining at RHC on Thanksgiving: an OCEAN VIEW room for two nights at the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa and a $250 RHC Gift Card
- Thanks for Shopping at RHC on Thanksgiving: an OCEAN FRONT room for two nights at The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort and a $250 RHC Gift Card
Entry blanks will be available at all stores and restaurants. Entries will ONLY be accepted on Thanksgiving Day. Winners will be notified on Monday, November 30. Call (808) 922-0588 for details.
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Enjoy a bountiful Thanksgiving Buffet at Lani Kai Room
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa would like to invite you to a Thanksgiving buffet at the Lani Kai Room. Literally translated as “heaven and ocean,” the 10,782 square-foot banquet hall creates the idyllic setting for any event with its spectacular beachfront view. The buffet will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. and will be accompa- nied by exciting entertainment courtesy of Strolling Hawaiian Trio Hala’i from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. The cost will be $75 per adult and $45 per child (children 12 years old and under).
An Array Of Seafood Carving Station Ahi ‘Maguro’ Sashimi with Shoyu Mustard Prime Rib with Creamed Horseradish Sauce and ‘Kahana Bay’ Peel and Eat Shrimp with Rosemary Scented Au Jus Vodka Spiced Cocktail Sauce Roasted Tom Turkey with Macadamia Nut & Kiwi’ Green Lip Mussels Vinaigrette Water Chestnut Dressing Ahi Poke with Ogo Seaweed and Sweet Kunia Onion Giblet Pomegranate Gravy and Cranberry ‘Ka’au’ Orange Relish Tako Poke Cinnamon Honey Mustard Glazed Farmer John Ham with Wild Atlantic Salmon with a Light Beechwood Smoke, Vintage Madeira Wine Sauce Sour Cream, Capers, Sliced Onions and Mini Bagels Festively Decorated Cold Meat Platters Hot Entrees Snap N’ Eat Snow Crab Legs with Garlic and Oyster Sauce Nage Soup Broiled Island Opah over a Trio of ‘Nalo’s’ Wilted Spinach, Roasted Butternut Squash and Fuji Apple Bisque with a Thai Chile Tahitian Lime hint of Coconut Seafood Mélange of Baby Thai Tako, Manila Clams, Hudson Bay Scallops & Rock Shrimp in a light Ko Chu Jang Lemongrass Cold Entrees & Straw Mushroom Broth International Artisanal & Domestic Cheeses with Lavosh, Free Range Organic Chicken over Hamakua Oyster Ali’i Crackers and Sweet Butter Mushroom Risotto Cakes Endive Salad with Candied Pecans & Maytag Blue Cheese Shrimp and Twice Roasted Garlic in Lemon Thyme Ravioli, Baby Mesculin of Field Greens with Assorted Dressings Bell Pepper Confetti & Basil Coulis Caesar Salad Station with White Anchovies and Foccacia Croutons Caramelized-Shallot and Sage Yukon Mashed Potatoes Lomi Lomi Salmon Ceviche Candied Sweet Potatoes with Orange Lilikoi Glaze Spinach Petals & Won Ton Threads Brussel Sprouts with Pecans and Bacon Lardons Cool Cheese Tortellini with Roasted Peppers Fresh Kahuku Cobbed Corn with Sweet Butter Baby Shrimp and Basil Steamed White Rice Fingerling Potato’s with Snipped Chives & Kalamata Olives Shanghai Style Firecracker Fried Rice with Char Siu Nuggets Grecian Button Mushrooms and Multi Grape Tomatoes Ginger Chicken, Lychee, Pencil Asparagus, Bok Choy & Desserts & Fruits ‘Chinatown’ Snow Peas Rich Pumpkin & Nutmeg Pie ‘Superb’ California, Inari and Futomaki Sushi Pecan Pie Sweet Potato Pie An Assortment of Freshly Baked Rustique, French Dinner, Sinful Sacher Torte Wheat Rolls and Cornbread. Tiramisu Cake Dutch Apple Tart Chocolate Whipped Tart Macadamia Nut Cream Tart Fresh Fruit Tart Pumpkin Mousse Chiffon Cake Haupia Cake Assorted French Pastries and Mousses Dino’s Bread Pudding with Kahlua Vanilla Sauce Fresh Sliced Tropical Seasonal Fruits
For reservations or more information, please contact the Starwood dining desk at 921-4600 or e-mail [email protected]. All applicable taxes will be applied and a 17 percent gratuity will automatically be applied for parties of seven or more. Complimentary valet parking is available at the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa as well as validated self-parking at the Sheraton Princess Ka‘iulani.
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Feast this Thanksgiving at Sheraton Princess Ka‘iulani
On November 26, Sheraton Princess Ka‘iulani celebrates Thanksgiving at two of its venues: the Splash Bar and Pikake Terrace. Relax by the poolside Splash Bar and treat your family and friends to a special Thanksgiving Day lunch featuring a three-course menu. Or, for a more indulgent Thanksgiving Day feast, bring your loved ones to the casual, outdoor setting of Pikake Terrace for a bountiful buffet dinner.
PIKAKE TERRACE SPLASH BAR Thanksgiving Day Buffet Dinner Thanksgiving Day Lunch Special 5 – 9 p.m. 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Adults: $38.50 per person (plus tax and gratuity) Adults: $26.50 per person (plus tax and gratuity) Children: $19.25 per child (ages 5-10, plus tax Children: $13.25 per child (ages 5-10, plus tax and and gratuity) gratuity) Kama‘aina: $36.50 per adult / $18.25 per child (ages 5-10, plus tax and gratuity) Starter Pumpkin Bisque Hot Entrees or Steamed Crab Legs with Drawn Butter and Cocktail Sauce Seasonal Greens with Tomato and Cucumber Slices Broiled Mahi Mahi on Chili Cilantro Nage Choice of Dressing Oven-roasted Pork Loin with Hamakua Mushroom Ragout and Basil Red Wine Sauce Entree Teriyaki Beef on Watercress Bean Sprout Salad Oven-roasted Thanksgiving Turkey Sugar Glazed Yams Served with Giblet Gravy, Apple Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts Brussels Sprouts, and Cranberry Sauce Homemade Mashed Potatoes or Steamed Rice Honey Mustard Glazed Ham Broiled and Steamed Vegetables Rum-red wine Sauce, Fresh Vegetable and Mashed Potatoes
Carving Station Dessert Honey Mustard Glazed Ham accompanied with a Rum-red wine Pumpkin Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream and Chocolate-vanilla Sauce Sauce Carved Golden Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey served with Giblet Gravy, Apple-Chestnut Stuffing, and fresh Cranberry Sauce
Cold Appetizer Selection Maki and Inari Sushi Crunchy Vegetables with Herb Dip Sliced Tofu garnished with Green Onion Ahi Poke with Ogo and Maui Onion Sliced cold Turkey Breast and Ham
Soup Pumpkin Bisque
Salads A wide variety of local fresh and marinated salads including: Namasu Broccoli Bay Shrimp Salad Tossed Autumn Greens with Assorted Dressings Potato-Macaroni Salad For reservations or more information, please contact Pineapple Chicken Salad with a hint of Curry the Starwood dining desk at 921-4600 or e-mail [email protected]. Dessert Treats Traditional Thanksgiving pie selections including: A 17 percent gratuity will be applied for parties of Pumpkin Pie seven or more. Validated parking will be available at Dutch Apple tart Banana Cream Tart Sheraton Princess Ka‘iulani for $2 for up to four Selection of festive cakes hours. Array of freshly made Mousses, Puddings and Haupia A credit card will be required to secure a reservation at Miniature French Pastries Hot served Apple Macadamia Nut Bread Pudding with a Cinna- both Splash Bar and Pikake Terrace. Cancelations mon Custard received on and after November 25 will be assessed a Sliced Fresh Fruit Tray cancelation fee equal to the meal price (plus tax) for Ice Cream Sundae Bar with an array of delightful toppings the entire party.
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A Thanksgiving feast with your family at the Beachhouse at the Moana
Give thanks to your family by spending an exquisite Thanksgiving dinner together at Beachhouse at the Moana on November 26. With its tranquil and relaxing atmosphere amidst lovely Victorian architecture, Chef de Cuisine Rodney Uyehara creates delectable entrees with an island-inspired flavor. A three-course tasting menu will be of- fered and guests will be given a choice of one starter, entrée and dessert. The menu will also be available ala carte and a special keiki menu will be offered. Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and the cost is $65 per adult and $35 per child (children 12 and under).
Choice of Appetizers, Soups and Salads Keiki Menu
Eggplant and Goat Cheese Soufflé First Course Chevre, Gruyere and Parmesan, Oven Roasted Tomato Fondue Ham and Cheese Panini with Apple and Banana ala carte $15 Choice of Second Course Kahuku Corn and Clam Chowder Scallion Croutons Keiki Portion of Prime Rib of Beef ala carte $16 Garlic Jus and Horseradish Cream Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes, Baby Vegetables Salmon Cakes - OR - Yuzu Vinaigrette, Nalo Greens Keiki Portion of Traditional Roasted Turkey ala carte $17 Hawaiian Sweetbread Stuffing, Cranberry Relish and Chardon- nay Sage Gravy Choice of Entrees Parmesan Mash Potato, Baby Vegetables
Prime Rib of Beef Third Course Garlic Jus and Horseradish Cream Keiki Dessert Platter Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes, Baby Vegetables ala carte $47 $35 children 12 and under
Traditional Roasted Turkey Hawaiian Sweetbread Stuffing, Cranberry Relish and Chardonnay Sage Gravy Parmesan Mash Potato, Baby Vegetables ala carte $42
Pork Osso Bucco Braised Pork with a Merlot Infused Natural Sauce Parmesan Mash, Baby Vegetables ala carte $44
Choice of Desserts
Cranberry Apple Bread Pudding Flavors of Nutmeg and Cinnamon with a Bourbon Sauce ala carte $13
Traditional Pumpkin Pie Chantilly Cream and Caramel Sauce ala carte $12
$65 if ordering as the three-course tasting menu
For reservations or more information, please contact the Starwood dining desk at 921-4600 or e-mail [email protected].
All applicable taxes will be applied and a 17 percent gratuity will automatically be applied for parties of seven or more.
Complimentary valet parking is available at the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa as well as validated self- parking at the Sheraton Princess Ka‘iulani.
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WOLFGANG'S STEAKHOUSE BY WOLFGANG ZWIENER offers delicious Turkey Dinner for Thanksgiving $34.95
WOLFGANG’S STEAKHOUSE BY WOLFGANG ZWIENER has announced that they will be offering a special Turkey Dinner for Thanksgiving day, only. The special dinner will be served from 11 a.m.~closing (10:30 p.m.) on Thanksgiving Day, only, Thursday, November 26, 2009, and include:
• Three generous, tender slices of turkey (dark & white meat) • Homemade stuffing • Mashed potatoes (rice is also available) • Mashed sweet potatoes WCC Annual Thanksgiving • Cranberry sauce Supper • Green beans • A slice of pumpkin pie for dessert Thursday, November 26th, 2-4pm • The cost is $34.95. Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort Self parking fee $8 w/validation; Valet $13.00 Reservations are highly recommended, as this will be Makai Ballroom (Parking structure complex) a sold-out event. For reservations, please call 808.922.3600, or go to www.opentable.com. Enjoy great food, fun and friends at WCC Annual Thanksgiving Supper scheduled at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa.
This year promises to be one of the best ever with a mouthwatering menu of Mixed Island Greens with Tomatoes and Balsamic Vinaigrette, Roast Turkey with Giblet Gravy, Chestnut and Sage Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Candied Yams, Cranberry Relish, Pumpkin Pie, Rolls and Lavosh and Coffee or Tea. Door prizes, fun and time to spend with your friends.
All of this for $25 for WCC members and $28 for guests/non-members. Includes tax and tip. A vegetarian option is available.
Join us Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November26th from 2:00-4:00 PM.
Wolfgang’s regular menu will also be available. Call 923-1802 for reservations. Please book early!
“Our turkey is of the highest quality, ordered from the Guests and family members are welcome. same vendor in New York who provides our USDA Prime Grade Black Angus beef,” said Amir Ibrahim, General Manager. “We look forward to welcoming local and visiting families at our very first Thanksgiving in Hawaii! I know they will really enjoy our Thanksgiving dinner.”
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Waikiki Beach Walk’s® Entertainment
Waikiki Beach Walk® continues to showcase Hawaii’s best island talent through free concerts and entertainment including the weekly Sunday Showcase music series, the Ku Ha‘aheo Hula Performance every Tuesday, and the bi-monthly Na Mele No Na Pua Kamaaina Concert.
Each Sunday Showcase concert is held Sunday afternoon on the Plaza Stage at Waikiki Beach Walk. The weekly performances draw both locals and visitors who gather on the lawn at Waikiki Beach Walk to relax and enjoy some of the islands best island performers as well as up and coming artists, with shows ranging from Hawaiian, to jazz, to local island folk songs, contemporary, R&B and much more.
November Sunday Showcase Schedule *Special concert performance time- 4:00-5:00 pm (November 1, 8, 22, & 29, 2009) to be followed by JAL Hula Week concert performances at 5:00 pm.
*November 8 – Jennifer Perri (Contemporary/Hawaiian) - Jennifer Perri (right) is a popular entertainer whose music has captivated many fans both in Hawaii and Japan. Ms. Perri started her musical career at thirteen years old when she won Ha- waii’s top children’s talent contest and became the co-host of the local hit television show “OKC TV”.
Jennifer released her self-titled mini album in 2001 and has also recorded with ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro and was featured in the Japanese movie, “Hula Girl”. Her most recent project, “He Mele Aloha” features traditional Hawaiian songs like Pua‘Olena and Ku‘u Momi Makame along with a selection of original songs.
Ku Ha`Aheo Hula Performance Kumu hula and entertainer Blaine Kamalani Kia brings the music and dance of the islands to life at Waikiki Beach Walk every Tuesday evening from 4:30 to 6:00 pm, with Ku Ha`aheo, “to Cherish With Pride.”
The weekly performance features both adult and keiki (children) hula dancers who share their love of the islands through song and dance.
Valet parking for up to four hours is available for $6.00 at the Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk (201 Beachwalk) and the Wyndham Vacation Ownership-Waikiki Beach Walk (227 Lewers Street), with any same- day purchase from any Waikiki Beach Walk merchant.
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Waikīkī Hula Show at the Kūhiō Beach Hula Mound
Authentic Hawaiian music and hula shows by Hawai‘i’s finest hula hālau hula (dance troupes) and Hawaiian performers. Opens with traditional blowing of conch shell.
Tues-Thurs-Sat-Sun, weather-permitting from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Nov-Dec-Jan at the Kūhiō Beach Hula Mound, near Duke Kahanamoku statue, beachside at Uluniu & Kalākaua Ave. in Waikīkī.
FREE and open to the public. Outdoors, casual, seating on the grass; beach chairs, mats, etc. okay. Cameras welcome. Presented by the City & County of Honolulu, the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority and Waikīkī Improvement Association.
For information, call Marnie Weeks, Producer, Kūhiō Beach Hula Shows, 843-8002.
Week-nights Every Tuesday – Ainsley Halemanu and Hula Hālau Ka Liko O Ka Palai
Every Thursday – Joan "Aunty Pudgie" Young and Puamelia
Weekends Saturday, Nov 7 – Coline Aiu and Halau Hula O Maiki
Sunday, Nov 8 – Kapi'olani Ha'o and Halau Ke Kia'i A O Hula
If you would like to share news with other Waikīkī Improvement Association members of WIA, please send your info to [email protected]. 2255 Kuhio Avenue, Suite 760 Honolulu, HI 96815 Check out our website at: Phone: 808-923-1094 Fax: 808-923-2622 www.waikikiimprovement.com
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