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Famous Amos kicks off summer publishing course
Wally "Famous" Amos will lead the list of presenters as the Hawaii Book Publishers Association presents its annual one-day course "How to Get Published in Hawaii" from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 22 at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Amos will discuss his latest book, "The Cookie Never Crumbles: Inspirational Recipes for Everyday Living," and his experiences in dealing with publishers over the years.The popular course will also feature industry professionals from Hawaii who will discuss the vital aspects of getting published, including how to submit a manuscript and find a publisher, get a publishing contract, work with a designer, and market and distribute. An authors panel will cap the course. There will be plenty of time for questions and interaction during the day.
The cost for the class is $75.
For more information, visit www.hawaiibooks.org or call the UH Extension School at 956-8244.
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Restaurant Report
Lanai and Augie (in the back row, from left) pay tribute to dads everywhere in a buffet show on Father's Day at the Radisson Waikiki Prince Kuhio. In the front row is Lanai's dad, Lanai Tabura Sr., left, and Augie's dad, Larry Tulba.
Father's Day specials
Dad's special day is June 16:Auntie Pasto's: Beretania and Kapahulu restaurants will offer specials of crab and spinach ravioli in sherry cream sauce ($16.50), Filet con Gorgonzola ($18.50) and double chocolate bread pudding with whiskey sauce ($5.50). Call 523-8855 (Beretania) or 739-CIAO (Kapahulu).
Brew Moon: Beer brunch is a fixed-price three-course meal with two to three choices per course. Entree choices are Grilled New York Strip with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Smoke-Roasted Island Chicken or Sake-Steamed Opah. Cost is $28, including beer pairings and dessert. Call 593-0088.
Compadres Bar & Grill: Complementary family photo, plus bean-counting contest for dads. Regular menu offered, with kids eating free. Call 591-8307.
Kahala Mandarin Oriental: Hoku's buffet features Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon, Pepper-Crusted New York Steak, Fire-Roasted Australian Lamb Chops. Cost for brunch is $45 ($22.50 children). Dinner is $65. Call 739-8780.
Plumeria Beach Cafe buffet features Sautéed Catch with Lemon Butter Caper, Kiawe-Smoked Salmon in Puff Pastry and Bread Pudding with Sauce Anglaise. Cost for brunch or dinner is $42 ($21 children). Call 739-8760.
Radisson Waikiki Prince Kuhio: Lanai & Augie honor "Dads, Papas, Sugar Daddies and Oto-san" at brunch featuring local specialties and seafood. Musical entertainment provided by the ever-so-popular Kapena. Call 921-5523. Cost is $44.50 ($22.50 children).
Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar: Dinner buffet with sushi bar; wok, sauté fresh seafood and salad stations; lamb and prime rib carving stations; and specialties of roast turkey, Thai Chicken Curry and steamed fish. Cost is $35 ($17.50 children). Call 536-6286.
3660 on the Rise: Buffet dinner with ahi katsu station, Baked Ziti with Seafood, Shichimi-Seared Breast of Chicken, Soy-Citrus Sauce, Pan-Seared Mahimahi, Pork Tenderloin with Peppercorn Brandy Sauce, prime rib carving station. Cost is $32.50 ($16 children). Call 737-1177.
Winemaker Dinner
Joe Benziger of Benziger Family Wineries hosts a four-course dinner, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine.Chef Glenn Chu's menu includes Grilled Hawaiian Plantations Whole Shrimp with Kaffir Lime (with 2000 Benziger Carneros Chardonnay), Chilled ginger Mint Moi Gravlax (1998 Pinot Noir), Balinese Spiced Grilled Lamb Chops (1998 Zinfandel) and Lemon Grass Chocolate Latte Pudding (1999 Cabernet Sauvignon).
Cost is $65. Call 521-2900. Reservation deadline is tomorrow.
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