Monte Carlo at The Willows
Friday - October 12, 2007
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Meals from the Heart 2007: Meals, Martinis and Monte Carlo
In a departure from its usual Hawaiian-themed weddings, showers and buffets, The Willows will be transformed into a casino Oct. 18, complete with Brazilian dancers, gambling tables, a martini bar and a spectacular display of food from executive chef Jay Matsukawa. The fundraiser - Meals from the Heart 2007: Meals, Martinis and Monte Carlo - is in support of Hawaii Meals on Wheels.
Founded in 1979, the Hawaii-based organization delivers more than 300 hot meals a day to elderly and housebound clients. It’s the only hot meal many of the recipients have all day. Meals on Wheels helps preserve an element of independence in allowing people to stay home, and its volunteers also provide immeasurable support to clients in both a spiritual and a physical sense. And the organization is close to the heart of The Willows’ managing director Kyle Nakayama, who’s seen firsthand the benefits the volunteer visits - and meals - can bring.
“I had a friend whose grandmother benefitted from the service,” says Kyle, “and through her, we learned that this is a worthwhile organization.”
The evening is a rare event for The Willows - the restaurant has never closed for a private fundraising event before, and expectations are high about the dcor, entertainment and food.
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Individual tickets are $125 per person and table sponsorships are available. Reservations can be made by calling the Meals on Wheels office at 988-6747 or visit www.hmow.org for more information.
Elua Serves Up Stylish Sunday Brunch
All the best places are doing lunch these days. Welcome Elua - the stylish restaurant run by two of Honolulu’s best-known chefs - to the growing number of great places to spend a Sunday. The menu features dishes from both Philippe Padovani and Donato Loperfido, so expect elegance, lots of finesse and a touch of European style. Artichoke Frittata from Donato and Upside Down Pancakes from Philippe are just a couple of the tempting dishes on the menu.
Sunday Brunch begins at 11 a.m.
Elua Restaurant and Wine Bar 1341 Kapiolani Boulevard Honolulu 955-ELUA (3582)
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Shuckin’ Oysters at Sam’s
Sam Choy’s Diamond Head Grill kicks off its Oyster Fest this week with a menu that features dozens of different presentations of fresh oysters from around the globe. The Annual Oyster Festival runs through Oct. 21 and features oysters from Fanny Bay, British Columbia, Pacific Oysters from Vancouver, Kumamoto Oysters from Washington and Royal Miyagi Oysters from New Zealand. Aaron Fukuda has cre-ated a number of dishes using the world-famous oysters, including Chilled Fresh Shucked Fanny Bay Oysters, Chilled Fresh Shucked Royal Miyagi Oysters, Hibachi Grilled Pacific Oysters with Hawaiian chili pepper, Royal Miyagi Oyster Shooters and Baked Pacific Oysters Rockefeller. A number of oyster-themed entrees are also being offered by the restaurant until the promotion ends. Oysters are being flown to Sam Choy’s daily during the month of October - get them while they’re cold!
Sam Choy’s Diamond Head 449 Kapahulu Ave. 732-8645
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Oysters At 3660 On the Rise
Obviously there’s an ‘R’ in the month. 3660 On the Rise is celebrating its third annual Oyster Fest with a big party in its stylish restaurant from noon to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 28.
Taste wines, suck oysters and share in a buffet-style brunch with offerings from the talented 3660 on the Rise staff. Russell Siu heads the team in this fun annual event, where music, fine wines and dishes like spicy Cajun chicken, prime rib hoagies and grilled salmon are served up all afternoon.
Bring some friends and have a ball.
3660 On the Rise 3660 Waialae Avenue 737-1177
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