Contact: Sascha Koki For Immediate Release Phone: (808) 922-8974 February 1, 2019 Email:
[email protected] IRRASHAIMASE! WELCOME TO MINORI!: MINORI Craft Japanese Tavern Kicks Off Grand Opening (Honolulu, HI)— Minori Craft Japanese Tavern will officially open for business on Friday, February 1, 2019. Located at the former Tsukada Nojo space along Kalakaua Avenue (near the Hawaii Convention Center), the Japanese izakaya (tavern) is sure to be a hit with locals, convention-goers, and visitors. Minori, or “harvest” in Japanese, is symbolic of the concept behind its name: a fresh approach to farm-to-table, with an emphasis on local farmers and produce. The restaurant features Aloha Tofu, Oahu Island Eggs, and an all-you-can-eat salad bar that doubles as a bottomless vegetable selection for its famous bijin nabe, or “Beautifying hot pot.” “We want to be a place that continues to strengthen the ties between Hawaii and Japan,” says Keiji Shimamoto, director of AP Company, operator of Minori. “We thought that it would only be natural to do so by showcasing local ingredients in some of our signature dishes.” AP Company is the parent company of several restaurants located throughout the United States including Irvine, Los Angeles, New York City, and a ramen concept in San Francisco. Starting Friday, February 1, through Sunday, February 3, Minori Craft Japanese Tavern will offer $10 gift cards to the first 50 people in for dinner each day. Guests should also take a close look at the chopstick sleeve: the slips of paper double as an omikuji fortune ranging from Super Lucky, Lucky, to A Little Lucky.