CHEW ON THIS

Recent appetizer choices on the Orchids Executive Luncheon menu were sushi and a beet salad.

Let’s do lunch

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Star-Bulletin Staff

For the practical business person -- the one who'd like a nice meal in an upscale setting but has to be back in the office in a reasonable amount of time -- the Halekulani offers the Executive Luncheon at Orchids beachside restaurant.

Every two weeks, chef Daryl Fujita puts together a new menu. Order à la carte, or choose the fixed-price meal of $21 for two courses, $25 for three.

These are not soup-and-sandwich quickies, either. One recent menu included appetizer choices of Ebi Dynamite (shrimp over sushi rice) or a salad of beets and tomatoes; entree of mahimahi with black bean sauce or scallops with truffle risotto; plus dessert of apricot tart or banana mousse.

You can choose an item from each category, or any combination (two appetizers and an entree, one entree and two desserts, etc.). Call 923-2311.

Special events

Bay Area Farmer's Market Culinary Celebration: Dinner buffet at the Plumeria Beach Cafe at the Kahala Mandarin Oriental showcases seafood and produce from the San Francisco area, Thursday through March 24. Highlights: Roasted Clams and Mussels, Pacific Halibut with Watermelon Salsa, and Poached Rainbow Trout with Pomegranate Pear Vinaigrette. Cost is $48.75, $19.95 children. Call 739-8760.

Jabberwocks Dinner: The Jabberwocks of Brown University, a men's a cappella chorus, sing for your supper March 26 at 3660 on the Rise. Special menu includes Ahi Katsu with Wasabi Ginger Sauce, Mesclun of 'Nalo Greens with Lemon Miso Dressing, entree choice of New York Steak Alaea or Catch of the Day and Chocolate Soufflé Cake. Cost is $34. Seatings are from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., with performances at 7:15 and 8 p.m. Call 737-1177.

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