CONTACT: Angela Behm or Joy Goto Stryker Weiner & Yokota Public Relations, Inc. (808) 523-8802 [email protected] or [email protected] EXCITE YOUR TASTEBUDS WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF MULTI-CULTURAL AND CLASSIC CUISINE AT ALA MOANA CENTER Ala Moana Center is home to more than 160 dining options that cover the spectrum from upscale dining to cool cocktails; from Japanese style teppanyaki to the classic American hamburger with the works – and everything in between. With so many choices, it’s easy to see why Ala Moana Center is Honolulu’s premier dining destination. Whether shoppers are looking for a quick bite to eat or a romantic dinner for two, they can decide from the following options: FULL SERVICE RESTAURANTS For an upscale dining experience with a fantastic view overlooking Ala Moana Beach, visit Mariposa Restaurant (Neiman Marcus). Offering everything from creative sandwiches to regionally inspired entrées and house-made desserts, you can take in a legendary Hawaiian sunset from your table on the open-air lānai while enjoying outstanding service. Head to Vintage Cave Honolulu (below macy’s) for exceptional food made with the best ingredients from around the world at the hands of Chef Misao Masuda. Ruscello (Nordstrom) offers a bold menu inspired by Mediterranean and Italian cuisine while Habitant (Nordstrom), a casual lounge and full bar, provides the perfect atmosphere to take a break from shopping and enjoy a light snack, glass of wine or even a handcrafted cocktail. Stylish shoppers seeking authentic Japanese fare will enjoy Rokkaku Hamakatsu’s modernized Kyoto teahouse cuisine. Chef Hiroshi Shimada serves up dramatically presented dishes such as house specialty kamameshi, a rice dish cooked in a ceramic pot until it has a golden crust. To experience a true local favorite, Liliha Bakery (inside macy’s) is a full service bakery and coffee shop open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Widely known for its world famous frozen yogurt, Forty Carrots (Bloomingdale’s) features a healthy menu -more- EXCITE YOUR TASTEBUDS WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF MULTI-CULTURAL AND CLASSIC CUISINE AT ALA MOANA CENTER Page 2 infused with local ingredients and products. Forty Carrots has been serving its world famous frozen yogurt to generations of Bloomingdale’s shoppers for over three decades. Named after the Hawaiian word for “hospitality,” Ho‘okipa Terrace is O‘ahu’s liveliest gathering place and home to Hawai‘i’s favorite restaurants and bars offering food and fun for all tastes. Relax and enjoy live, local music, celebrate a special occasion or dance the night away. GEN Korean BBQ House, one of Ho‘okipa Terrace’s newest additions, features traditional Korean BBQ with a twist of contemporary flavors. Tanaka of Tokyo features master teppanyaki chefs preparing vegetables, certified black angus sirloin, imported lobster tails, shrimp, scallops, and more on tabletop grills. QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS For a quick bite to eat, head to the Makai Market Food Court, Lanai @ Ala Moana Center, or any one of the Center’s many casual dining vendors for everything from sandwiches, salads and sushi to Thai or Chinese takeout. Located at Lanai @ Ala Moana Center, local favorites like Ahi & Vegetable features high-quality tuna chosen daily from Honolulu’s fish auction, while Mahaloha Burger’s locally inspired menu features 100 percent free-range beef straight from Hawaii Island. With a unique twist on cuisine from around the world, Da Spot boasts sustainable, healthy meal options, as well as a savory selection of 35 different smoothies. Or wind down at Agave & Vine, an agave bar where shoppers can indulge in an impressive selection of excellent tequilas, wines and craft beers. At the Makai Market Food Court, Curry House CoCo Ichibanya is a local favorite, where diners can choose from mild to spicy curry and more than 25 toppings. Well-known national chains like Charley’s Grilled Subs, Panda Express and Sbarro offer familiar favorites, while many only-in-Hawai‘i merchants such as Ala Moana Poi Bowl, Lahaina Chicken, Poke & Box and Yummy Korean BBQ offer a wide variety of local treats. The Shirokiya Japan Village Walk offers customers a unique experience showcasing a traditional Japanese town reminiscent of old Kyoto. Highlighting traditional Japanese culture, the Shirokiya Japan Village Walk consists of four main themes: Yataimura (quality food court and beer garden), Nippon Komachi (shopping alleys), Omatsuri Hiroba (festival and event square) and Guardian Spirits Sanctuary (good luck gods). Featuring 56 shops and 900 seats, the Shirokiya Japan Village Walk includes a beer -more- EXCITE YOUR TASTEBUDS WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF MULTI-CULTURAL AND CLASSIC CUISINE AT ALA MOANA CENTER Page 3 garden, six boutique restaurants featuring fine cuisine, eight select bistros, 32 food kiosks with bento, onigiri and ramen options, and a bakery and sweets corner operated by Vintage Cave Honolulu. SNACKS & DRINKS Ala Moana Center is also home to a number of specialty foods merchants. Caffeine-cravers can get their fix at a number of locations conveniently scattered throughout the Center including Honolulu Coffee Co., Island Vintage Coffee, Starbucks and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Shoppers with a sweet tooth will find stores around every corner to satisfy their cravings like Bear Papa’s Totti Candy Factory, The Cookie Corner, Godiva Chocolatier, Häagen-Dazs, Island Vintage Coffee, Island Vintage Shave Ice, Pierre Marcolini, and much more! HAPPY HOUR With some starting as early as 11 a.m. and others ending at midnight, happy hour specials can be found throughout the day at more than a dozen dining locations at Ala Moana Center. Food and drink specials are available at Agave & Vine, Buffalo Wild Wings, Eggs ‘N Things, Forty Carrots (Bloomingdale’s), Habitant (Nordstrom), HAUS SUPPER CLUB, Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks, Lucky Strike Social, Mama Pho, Mariposa Restaurant (Neiman Marcus), Morton’s The Steakhouse, Rokkaku Hamakatsu, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, Ruscello (Nordstrom), and The Bar at Foodland Farms. Hours and offers vary. The following is a complete list of Ala Moana Center’s restaurants and eateries: FULL SERVICE RESTAURANTS Assaggio Liliha Bakery (macy’s) Buffalo Wild Wings Lucky Strike Social California Pizza Kitchen Mama Pho Cho Dang Restaurant Mariposa Restaurant (Neiman Marcus) Eggs ‘N Things Mermaid Bar (Neiman Marcus) Espresso Bar (Neiman Marcus) Morton’s The Steakhouse Forty Carrots (Bloomingdale’s) Rokkaku Hamakatsu GEN Korean BBQ House Romano’s Macaroni Grill Genki Sushi Ruscello (Nordstrom) Goma Tei Ramen Shabuya Habitant (Nordstrom) Taiyo Ramen HAUS SUPPER CLUB Tanaka of Tokyo Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant The Bar at Foodland Farms -more- EXCITE YOUR TASTEBUDS WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF MULTI-CULTURAL AND CLASSIC CUISINE AT ALA MOANA CENTER Page 4 Vintage Cave Café Vintage Cave Honolulu (below macy’s) QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS Agave & Vine Manna Myon Ahi & Vegetable Musubi Cafe Iyasume (Lanai @ Ala Moana Aja Sushi & Bento Center) Ala Moana Poi Bowl Myung Rang Rice Hotdog Hawaii Blue Hawaii Lifestyle Nagasaki Champon by Ringer Hut Blue Water Shrimp Naniwa-ya Ramen Charley’s Grilled Subs Panda Express Cheeseburger Factory Paradise Café Curry House CoCo Ichibanya Poke & Box Da Spot Rainbow Burrito Hibachi-San Japanese Restaurant Ramen Bario HI Steaks (Foodland Farms) Sbarro HiTEA Café Señor Pepé Honolulu Sushi Seoul Mix 2.0 Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Shirokiya Japan Village Walk Island Crepes & Lemonade Sobaya Jack in the Box Steak & Fish Company Jollibee Steak Teppei Lahaina Chicken SUBWAY Little Café Siam Teppanyaki Farmer Mahaloha Burger Yummy Korean BBQ Mama’s Spaghetti House SNACKS & DRINKS Aloha Confectionery Island Vintage Coffee Aloha Gelato Jamba Juice (Ewa Wing) Auntie Anne’s Jamba Juice (Makai Market Food Court) Barnes & Noble Café Mr. Tea Café Beard Papa’s Totti Candy Factory Patisserie La Palme D’or BRUG (Lanai @ Ala Moana Center) Pierre Marcolini BRUG (Ewa Wing) Pressed Juicery Cinnabon Somi Somi Taiyaki and Softserve Dior Café Starbucks (Center Court) Ebar (Nordstrom) Starbucks (Ewa Wing) Gelato Bar (Nordstrom) Starbucks (macy’s) Godiva Chocolatier Starbucks (Target) Häagen-Dazs Steepologie Teas Honolulu Coffee Co. (Ewa Wing) The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Honolulu Coffee Co. (Center Court) The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (Foodland Farms) HOPA Shave Ice & Ice Cream The Cookie Corner Island Brew Coffee House Zagu Original Crystal & Pearl Shakes CARDS & GIFTS ABC Stores (Center Court) Lupicia Big Island Candies Minamoto Kitchoan Honolulu Cookie Company See’s Candies -more- ALA MOANA CENTER’S DINING OPTIONS OFFER EVERYTHING FROM CASUAL TO COSMOPOLITAN Add 3 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. ABOUT ALA MOANA CENTER Ala Moana Center is the world’s largest open-air shopping center with 2.4-million-square-feet of retail space. Anchored by Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, macy’s and Target, the property is home to more than 350 stores and restaurants, including an extensive selection of international and luxury brands, one-of-a-kind specialty stores and more than 160 dining options. The Center is also one of Hawaiʻi’s most frequented destinations, attracting 53 million shopping visitations each year. Ala Moana Center is located at 1450 Ala Moana Boulevard Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96814. ### 3-3-20 .