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Dining around the islands
Restaurant Association
plans Progressive DinnerWhy settle on just one restaurant for dinner when you can visit 15 in a single night? The Hawaii Restaurant Association's annual Progressive Dinner on June 23 provides the ultimate multicourse experience: menu samplings from all over town.
The evening begins at Kapono's for no-host cocktails, pupus and silent auction. Then it's a bus ride through the eating circuit, with stops at the following, depending on the package chosen: Aaron's Atop the Ala Moana, Buca Di Beppo, Ciao Mein, Chai's Island Bistro, Gyotaku Japanese Restaurant, Marbella, Kincaid's Fish, Chop and Steak House, Oahu Country Club, Morton's Steakhouse, Palomino's Euro Bistro, Ryan's Grill, Sarento's Top of the I and Singha Thai Cuisine.
The tour finishes back at Kapono's for after-dinner drinks and dessert.
Cost is $75, $100 for the Platinum Package. Call 536-9105.
Father's Day specials
Next Sunday is Dad's day. Many restaurants are offering specials:Auntie Pasto's: Dinner specialties include fire-roasted artichoke with pesto aioli ($5.50), 16-ounce prime rib, served with rosemary au jus ($18.95), crab-stuffed salmon ($14.95), double chocolate bread pudding with whiskey sauce ($5.95). Regular lunch menu served 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 523-8855 (Beretania Street) or 739-CIAO (Kapahulu).
Kaanapali Beach Hotel: Champagne brunch with Belgian waffle and omelet stations, iced seafood bar, carving station with smoked beef sirloin, ham and lamb chops. Seatings begin at 8 a.m. Kamaaina rate is $25.95 ($16 children). Call 667-0124.
Meritage: Brunch features seafood and omelet bar, seafood linguine, garlic sausage and asparagus risotto, carving station with prime rib and ham, and desserts including chocolate fondue, passion fruit cheesecake and pear and sun-dried cherry cobbler. Cost is $27 ($12 children). Four-course dinner menu centers on entree choice of filet mignon with Maine lobster, veal shank cassoulet or steak and garlic tiger prawns. Cost is $40. Call 529-8686.
Ohana Reef Towers: Frank De Lima entertains at brunch in the Palace Showroom. Menu includes baron of beef, Seafood Newburg, breakfast specialties, spaghetti and salad bar. Cost is $40 ($25 children). Brunch is at 10:30 a.m., with the show at noon. Call 923-SHOW.
Sergio's: Entree specials are salt-rubbed prime rib ($24), Australian lamb shank with polenta ($26) and chicken breast stuffed with roasted peppers and goat cheese ($22). Holiday dessert is Chocolate Lover's Fantasy ($7.25). Call 951-6900.
3660 on the Rise: Dinner buffet includes ahi katsu, Caesar salad with chicken and popcorn shrimp, prime rib carving station, Penne Pasta with Sautéed Breast of Turkey, Pan-Seared Salmon with Soy-Sake Glaze, Seafood Newburg, Braised Breast of Chicken with Chinese Black Bean Sauce. Cost is $33 ($16.50 children). Call 737-1177.
Waikiki Parc Hotel: Brunch and dinner buffets at the Parc Cafe include sushi and salad bar, prime rib carving station and desserts including sundae station, crème brûlée and baklava. Brunch (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) includes omelet station, Roast Chicken with Sun-dried Tomato Pesto, Beer-Battered Fresh Fish, Marinated Pork Loin with Tapenade Butter. Dinner (5 to 9:30 p.m.) includes Steak and Potato Bar, Grilled or Seared Ahi and Sirloin Steaks, Seafood Cassoulet. Cost is $29.95 for brunch, $32.95 for dinner. Call 931-6643.
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