Island treats to make
moms feel special
Forgot to make your reservations at mom's favorite restaurant for Mother's Day Sunday and now it's booked?
Before you commit hara kiri, consider these buffet and entertainment options, including the All-Star event tomorrow in case you have to work on her day:
>> All Star Mother's Day: Davey D., Bruddah Sam and Lina Girl continue their Mother's Day tradition at the Koolau Golf Club from 5 to 10 p.m. tomorrow. As always, there will be food galore and music by Apela, Keahiwai, Vaihi and Ten Feet. Rounding out the attractions will be free flowers from Watanabe Florist and an opportunity to be photographed by Alex Chong. Tickets are $55 for adults, $25 for children 5 to 10. Children 4 and under, requiring no seat, will be admitted free. Make reservations at 236-4653, ext. 241.
>> Ala Moana Hotel: Local funnyman Andy Bumatai and entertainer Ells Simeona team up to headline the festivities in the Hibiscus Ballroom, with a brunch buffet from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $35 for adults and $17 for children 12 and under, including tax and gratuity.
There will also be a dinner buffet from 5 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $37 for adults and $18 for children 12 and under, including tax and gratuity.
Meanwhile, over at the hotel's Plantation Cafe, a brunch buffet will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at $26.50 for adults and $13.50 for children 12 and under, and a dinner buffet will be available from 5 to 9 p.m. at $28.50 for adults and $13.50 for children 12 and under.
Reservations for any of the events can be made by calling 955-4811.
>> Brunch with Na Leo Pilimehana: If Mom's into music, you might check out the Sheraton-Waikiki, where the trio will perform, along with special guest Jerry Santos. The cost of the buffet is $49 for adults and $35 for keiki 12 and under. There is a $2 discount when you purchase tickets (limit four) with your American Savings Bank Check Express debit card or VISA card. Seating begins at 9:30 a.m. Call the dining desk at 922-4422 for reservations.
>> Navatek I: Treat Mom to a cruise from Aloha Tower toward Diamond Head and the Kahala Coastline from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. Check-in is at 4:45 p.m. at Pier 6 at the tower, and each mom will receive a rose. The kamaaina rate is $44.99 for adults and $29.99 for ages 2 to 11. Inquire about the Royal Sunset deluxe steak and lobster dinner by calling 973-1311.
>> The Radisson Waikiki Prince Kuhio Hotel: Choke food and laughs are on the menu as funnymen Lanai & Augie host the second annual Mother's Day all-you-can-eat buffet. The seafood buffet includes island favorites such as poke, pulehu beef and kalua pig and cabbage. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. with music by the Kaala Boys from 11 a.m. to noon and Lanai & Augie from noon to 1 p.m. Tickets are $41.95 for adults and $20.95 for ages 6 to 12. Keiki 5 and under are admitted free with a paid adult. Call 921-5523.
>> Renaissance Ilikai Hotel: Comedian Rodney Villanueva and the Makaha Sons will provide the entertainment while moms enjoy a dinner buffet of spice-seared salmon, oven-roasted chicken, Macadamia-crusted pork loin and slow-roasted peppered loin of beef in the Pacific Ballroom from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $40 for adults and $20 for ages 5 to 10. Call 944-6372 for reservations. Parking will be $3 with validation.
>> Sea Life Park: Admission to the park will be free to all moms with purchase of a brunch ticket at Sea Lion Cafe, with entertainment from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On the menu will be salads, chilled island prawns and crab claws, with omelet, Belgian waffle and dessert stations. Spend a day, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the family enjoying the animal shows and exhibits. Kamaaina park admission is $12.48 for adults and $6.48 for children. The cost of the brunch is $21.95 for adults and $10.95 for children (excluding tax and gratuity). For information, call 259-7933. For brunch reservations, call 259-9911.
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