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Wednesday, December 27, 2000
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Turkey makes for a lower-fat holiday meal.
That's the advice of the American Diabetes Association and Dr. David Berenbeim of PacifiCare Health Systems, who is a practicing physician and a person living with diabetes. They offer the following recommendations for approaching that last big holiday binge, this week's New Year's parties:
On the Net: www.diabetes.org.Plan ahead. Think about how carbohydrates and calories fit into your meal plan. If you are to be a guest, offer to bring a dish to help your choices.
The offer includes use of all weight-training and cardiovascular equipment, free weights and access to all classes including kick boxing, step and yoga.
Signing up is a matter of filling out a waiver. There are seven 24 Hour Fitness locations on Oahu in Honolulu, Downtown, Pearlridge, Waikiki, Kaneohe, Mililani and Hawaii Kai. For more information, log onto www.24hourfitness.com or call 1-800-204-2400 to be connected to the gym nearest you.
Chef Mavro Restaurant: Six-course meal, $119, or $164 with wine pairings. Includes oyster with caviar sauce, foie gras terrine, lobster salad, opakapaka and truffled veal loin medallions. Call 944-4714.
Chez Michel: Three-course ($45) or five-course ($75, with champagne) dinners offered New Year's Eve and Day. Entree choices include Chicken Wellington, rack of lamb, filet mignon, lobster. Call 955-7866.
Ihilani Resort and Spa: Buffet at Naupaka Terrace features opihi shooters, baked oysters; 5:30 to 9 p.m.; $39 or $18 for children. Azul Restaurant offers five-course meal with caviar and Veuve Cliquot champagne and entree choices of veal loin, onaga or roast tenderloin of beef; $150. Seatings begin at 8:30 p.m. Call 679-0079.
Keo's Waikiki and Keoni by Keo's: Five-course dinners feature Thai specialties, $29.95. call 951-9355 (Keo's) or 922-9888 (Keoni).
Padovani's Bistro: Four-course meals in choice of vegetarian or a menu featuring lobster and veal; 8-9:30 p.m. seatings; $95. Call 946-3456.
Parc Cafe: Brunch and dinner buffets offered on New Year's Eve and Day. Cost is $29.95 for brunch; $31.95 for dinner. Children pay $1 for each year of age. Call 931-6643.
Sam Choy's Diamond Head: Four-course tasting menu showcases oysters, lobster and prawns; $55. Call 732-8645.
3660 on the Rise: Five-course menu includes lobster ravioli and veal with mushroom ragout. Seatings at 5:30-6:30 p.m. and 8:15-9:30 p.m.; $75. Call 737-1177.
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort: Buffet in the Summery Restaurant includes rack of lamb, lobster bisque; 5 to 9 p.m.; $27.95 or $13.50 for children. Call 922-6611.
Party past midnight
Don Ho's Island Grill: Three-course dinner with choices of Maine lobster, New York steak, osso bucco and fish of the day; $75. Seatings start at 5 p.m. Call 528-0807.
Queen Kapiolani Hotel: Buffet opens at 7 p.m. with music by Jazzy Jay. Party starts at 9 p.m. with dancing until 12:30 a.m. and comedian Augie T. Cost: $80 advance, $90 at the door. Party only, no dinner: $50. Call 931-4452.
Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar: Buffet includes stations for sushi, wok, grill and dessert dishes. All-you-can-drink beverages include the house sake. 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; $49. Call 536-6286.
Star of Honolulu Cruises: "Romance Cruise" with French dinner, dancing, live jazz; $208.68 "Celebration Cruise" with three-course steak-and-lobster dinner and entertainment; $114.68, $91.75 for children. Both cruises depart Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8, at 10:30 p.m. Call 983-7827.
