Waikīkī Beach Improvements January, 2019 Legislative Update
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Volume XX No. 02 February 2019 Waikīkī Beach Improvements January, 2019 Legislative Update 2019 LEGISLATION: The WBSIDA is a project partner with the DLNR on several projects in Waikiki committing to cost-share up to 50%. The DLNR Administrative budget has two separate CIP funding requests for Waikīkī projects. The WBSIDA is actively supporting the DLNR CIP requests and tracking 2019 legislation in support of these projects. The first is for $2.5 million for the Royal Hawaii Groin project The second is $10 million for a series of construction projects as part of an EIS and Feasibility Study/ Master Plan that is now underway for Waikīkī Beach. BACKGROUND: The Royal Hawaiian Groin located between the Sheraton Waikiki and the Royal Hawaiian hotels, was originally built in 1927. The landward portion of the groin is severely weakened and undermined and leaning to the west. Its failure would result in the catastrophic loss of Waikīkī Beach. The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) in partnership with the Waikīkī Beach Special Improvement District Association (WBSIDA), plans to replace the existing Royal Hawaiian groin with an engineered rock rubble-mound groin. Continued on next page Inside this issue: Waikīkī Beach Improvements ATTACHMENTS Waikiki Beach Walk – Mele Halia Kalākaua Sidewalk Repaving Process Dukes Lane Market & Eatery – Basalt Valentine’s Day, The SurfJack presents February at the Swim Club Kickoff the biggest game of the year at Hilton Hawaiian Super Bowl Specials, Feb specials and music WOLFGANG’S Steakhouse – Valentine’s Day Village Hilton Waikiki Beach – February activities and events Waikiki Beach Walk – February entertainment and Usher in the Year of the Boar at Ala Moana Center Including game day party activities Moana Surfrider turning everyday cooks into culinary What new at International Market Place including Super Hawai‘i Convention Center – February highlights masters Bowl Bash bills Waikiki – We love kama‘āina offers PacRim Marketing Group names Dina Ogata and Royal Hawaiian Center – February activities including Waikiki Beach Walk – Free and fun activities Alex Wereszczynskyj Integrated Marketing Managers Hawaiian Language Day Waikiki Shopping Plaza – Weekend flat rate parking Beachhouse at The Moana and Azure Restaurant roll out Sky Waikiki – Valentine’s Day Ala Moana Center – February Centerstage schedule the red carpet for Valentine’s Halekulani – February calendar of activities Waikiki Community Center La Costa Italian dinner buffet highlights revamped culinary Il Lupino – new happy hour menu and times offerings at Sheraton Princess Kaiulani’s Pikake Terrace Ala Moana Center’s Farmers Market on hiatus Hilton Hawaiian Village’s Chef Joseph “JJ” Reinhart Chinese New Year at Kai’s Market appointed Executive Banquet Chef Waikiki Beach Walk – Chinese New Year HSMAI honors Aqua-Aston Hospitality with prestigious Queen Kapiolani Hotel – February specials awards Top of Waikiki – Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe menu Waikīkī Hula Show at the Kūhiō Beach Hula Mound DFS Hawai‘i – February events and promotions . and MORE Continued from front page PROJECT OBJECTIVE: Stabilize and maintain the recreational beach and provide a first line of defense to the backshore in the event of storm wave attack. Maintain the approximate beach width of the 2012 Waikiki Beach. No enlargement of the beach is anticipated as part of this project. EXPECTED START DATE: The replacement project for the Royal Hawaiian Groin has been identified as a top priority for Waikīkī Beach and has undergone nearly 5 years of regulatory permit review. Pending final permits, the project is planned to begin in the Winter/Spring of 2020. For more information visit: https://www.wbsida.org/royalhawaiiangroin/ Kalākaua Sidewalk Repaving Progress The second phase of the City and County of Honolulu Waikīkī Sidewalk Improvements Project is finally showing major progress. Since May 2018, the well-worn sidewalks of Waikīkī have been getting a face lift. The paving of the sidewalk at The Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort & Hotel is completed and looks great. The landscaping areas will be done by mid-February. The paving of the sidewalk near Foster Tower and St. Augustine Church by the Sea is nearing competition with the all the improvements anticipated to be completed by mid-March The sidewalk and landscaping fronting the Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel and The Park Shore Hotel demolition of existing sidewalk and landscaping is continuing . The project is being constructed in phases as these sections cited above are expected to be completed by end of spring. It includes replacing existing sidewalks along Kalākaua Avenue with quartzite pavers, enhanced and added landscaping, with drainage improvements, and new irrigation systems, as well as and other improvements. Page 2, February 2019 Page 2 Waikīkī Wikiwiki Wire Kick off the biggest game of the year at Hilton Hawaiian Village Football festivities include drink specials, a Big Game Buffet and more The biggest game of the year is almost here, and Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort is hosting multiple options for locals and visitors to get in on the excitement on Feb. 3, 2019. Each venue will offer numerous screens to immerse fans in all the action, while limited drink specials, shareable platters, and a Big Game Buffet provides many possibilities for friends and families to share game day favorites. Tropics Bar & Grill, Sunday, Feb. 3 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Drink Specials Shareable Platters (serves 2-3) Bud Light pitchers – $28 Kiawe smoked short ribs – $75 Waikiki Brewing Company “Skinny Jeans” IPA pitcher – $28 Gochujang BBQ, steamed bun, bacon ranch, shaved Maui onion and Tito’s Handmade Vodka – $10.50 lettuce, Fresno chilies Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey – $10.50 Okonomiyaki tater tots – $52 Touchdown Bloody Mary – $22 Kabayaki syrup, spicy mayo, green onion, bonito flakes Flight of wings – $48 Tapa Bar, Sunday, Feb. 3 | 12-4 p.m. Drink Specials Big Game Buffet – $28 per person Kona pitcher – $30 Grilled hamburgers, veggie burgers and hot dogs Bud Light pitcher – $27 Italian sausage and peppers with hoagie rolls Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey – $10 Spicy chicken wings Tito’s Handmade Vodka – $10 Crudité, dips and potato chips Build your own nacho bar Paradise Lounge, Sunday, Feb. 3 | 12-4 p.m. Drink Specials Big Game Buffet – $28 per person Bud Light bottles – $6 Grilled hamburgers, veggie burgers and hot dogs Bucket of (5) 12oz Budweiser or Bud Light bottles – $25 Italian sausage and peppers with hoagie rolls Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey – $10 Spicy chicken wings Tito’s Handmade Vodka – $10 Crudité, dips and potato chips Build your own nacho bar Kalua pork, spicy chicken, tortilla chips, chipotle queso, pineapple salsa, guacamole, jalapeños, sliced olives, green onions and cilantro Hau Tree Cantina, Sunday, Feb. 3 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Drink Specials Food Specials 16oz Bud Light aluminum bottles – $7 Ahi poke tostada – $16 Tecate cans – $6 Guacamole, chili crema, nori, bubu arare Espolòn Blanco – $10 Cantina Big Game Burger – $21 1800 Coconut Tequila – $10 Cage free fried egg, smoked bacon, avocado, Pepper Jack cheese, chipotle mayo All prices exclude tax and gratuity. For more information, visit www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com. Page 3, February 2019 Page 3 Waikīkī Wikiwiki Wire Usher in the Year of the Boar at Ala Moana Center Join in on the festivities as Ala Moana Center commemorates the Year of the Boar. Also known as the Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year is an important centuries-old tradition that is widely celebrated in the Hawaiian Islands. From Feb.7-9, Ala Moana Center will present three days of family-friendly entertainment, cultural performances, and of course, lion dancing. Throughout the festivities, a Chinese lion head will be on display for photo opportunities on Mall Level 2 in the Mauka Wing, between Crazy Shirts and Tommy Bahama. Event Schedule • Thursday, Feb. 7 and Friday, Feb. 8 6 p.m. Pole Jumping at Centerstage Pole jumping by Wah Ngai Lion Dance Association. • Saturday, Feb. 9 11 a.m. Center-wide Celebration Dragon dance, Kung Fu demonstrations and performances by Phoenix Dance Chamber at Centerstage, and lion dancing throughout the Center. Shoppers can enjoy the sights and sounds of more than 20 lions spreading good luck and collecting lai see (red envelopes) from various stores. Lion dancers from Chinese Lion Dance Association; Chinese Physical Culture Association; Hawaii Lion Dance Association; Gee Yung Martial Arts, Koko Head Martial Arts Academy; Lung Kong Physical Culture Association; and Wah Ngai Lion Dance Association will visit retailers throughout the Center. 2 p.m. Meet & Greet the Lion Dancers at Centerstage Meet and take picture with members from the Hawaii Lion Dance Association, and learn about the history of lion dancing. 4 p.m. Chinese Calligraphy Demonstration at Ewa Wing Stage Meet master calligrapher, Ina Chang to learn about the ancient Chinese art form and receive a complimentary, handwritten Chinese New Year fortune. For information about Ala Moana Center, please visit www.AlaMoanaCenter.com. Follow Ala Moana Center on Twitter @AlaMoanaCenter, Facebook, and Instagram @AlaMoanaCenter. The Ala Moana Center app is available for free download at iOS App Store for iPhone 6S or higher. 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 kala mai. Page 4, February 2019 Page 4 Waikīkī Wikiwiki Wire Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa turning everyday cooks into culinary masters The Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa has a new recipe for success in 2019 with its Moana Masters Cooking series.