Local restaurants
pitch in to help victims

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Restaurant Report

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Oahu restaurants have joined together to raise money for victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Two major events are planned for October:

Dine for America

On Oct. 11, more than 800 restaurants nationwide will hold fund-raisers for the American Red Cross. Hawaii restaurants participating:

>> Dixie Grill and Auntie Pasto outlets, all donating 20 percent of their proceeds.

>> Compadres Bar & Grill in Ward Centre and Lahaina Cannery will give 100 percent of operating profits. Employees also will donate a portion of their tips to the drive to help families of New York police officers and firefighters who lost their lives.

>> At Restaurant Row, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar and Kengo's have signed on, with others expected to join as well. The Row management will provide free entertainment in the courtyard.

>> Nick's Fishmarket is donating 100 percent of sales from a special dessert.

>> In Wahiawa, Dot's Restaurant is donating 20 percent of sales. Jimmy's Lakeside Cafe is throwing a pupu party, 4 to 7 p.m., and donating the $20 per person admission fee.

Information: Visit the National Restaurant Association Web site, www.dineforamerica.com

Hearts of Hawaii Unite

On Oct. 18, 6 to 10 p.m., more than two dozen restaurants will serve pupus and desserts at Victoria Ward Centre to benefit families of Hawaii victims. Tickets are $25 and include food sampling and two cocktails.

Restaurants participating so far: Aaron's Atop the Ala Moana, Brew Moon Restaurant and Microbrewery, Cha-Cha-Cha Salsaria, Chai's Island Bistro, Chart House, Compadres Bar & Grill, Don Ho's Island Grill, Donato's, Euram Coffee, Hanohano Room, Kaka'ako Bakers, Kaka'ako Kitchen, Kincaid's Fish Chop & Steakhouse, Lucy's Grill & Bar, Michel's, Palomino Euro Bistro, Prince Court, Ryan's Grill, Side Street Inn/Fort Street Bar and Grill, Starbucks Coffee, Sunset Grill, 3660 on the Rise, Tropilicious Ice Cream and Sorbet and Tokyo Tokyo/Wasabi Bistro.

Tickets are available at Ticket Plus locations, the Blaisdell Arena box office, the Ward Warehouse ticket booth and at Ryan's, Palomino and Kincaid's. To charge by phone: 526-4400.

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