Dining & Special Events at The Kahala Hotel & Resort February 2013

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Dining & Special Events at The Kahala Hotel & Resort February 2013
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Type: Special Event
Date: 2/1/2013-2/28/2013
Time: see notes for times
Location:
5000 Kahala Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96816
Phone: 739-8888
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Dining & Special Events at The Kahala Hotel & Resort
February 2013

FEBRUARY

HOKU’S SUNDAY BRUNCH
Every Sunday, February 3, 10, 17, & 24; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
$65 Adults; $32.50 Children (6-12) (Tax and gratuity not included)
$12 Per Person for Sparkling Wine (21 and over)
Reservations: Call (808) 739-8760; E-mail restaurants@kahalaresort.com
Consistently ranked as one of the best dining rooms in Hawaii, Hoku’s Sunday Brunch is always an extraordinary culinary affair. Enjoy the fabulous array of specialty dishes prepared just the way you like them at Hoku’s Sunday Brunch. Ahi Musubi, omelets made to order, fresh sushi and bakery goods make this brunch an award-winning favorite with local residents and visitors alike. Hoku’s breathtaking beachside setting offers panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean from every table in the multi-level dining room. Al fresco seating overlooking the dolphin lagoon is now available on The Veranda lanai.

WEEKEND BREAKFAST BUFFET
Saturday & Sundays; February 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, & 24; 6:30 a.m. – noon
Plumeria Beach House
$38 Adults; $19 Children (6-12); (Tax and gratuity not included)
Reservations: Call (808) 739-8760; E-mail restaurants@kahalaresort.com
A breakfast buffet served by the sea always tastes better! Enjoy all your favorites—thin Kahala pancakes, ready-made omelets, and salads and savories galore. You won’t go home hungry! Plumeria Beach House’s indoor and outdoor terraces offer spectacular ocean views and al fresco dining. OpenTable voted it one of America’s best outdoor restaurants and in the Top 100 for best brunch!

YEAR OF THE SNAKE: CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
February 8 & 9, 2013; 5:30 – 10 p.m.
$70 Adults; $30 Children (6-12) (Tax and gratuity not included)
Reservations: Call (808) 739-8760; E-mail restaurants@kahalaresort.com
The Kahala is rolling out the red lanterns, lion dancers, and fortune tellers for Plumeria Beach House’s YEAR OF THE SNAKE dinner buffet February 8 and 9 from 5:30 until 10 p.m. Featuring special recipes from Okura Tokyo Hotel’s famous Chinese Restaurant Toh Ka Lin, this cultural affair will be fun for the whole family. The buffet will feature all its usual bounty of salads, seafood, appetizers, and entrees, plus specialty stations such as the wok stir fry pod, lucky noodles bar, Chinese candy bar, and roasted meats carving station. The restaurant will be decorated in festive Chinese lanterns, colored linens, and traditional Chinese flowers. Entertainment throughout the evening until 9:30 p.m. will include Lion dancers, Chinese fortune teller, Chinese calligraphy demonstrations, and a Chinese moon harp player. Bring your Red Pocket money to feed to the Lion for good luck in 2013!

THE KAHALA COOKING CLASSES: SWEET SURRENDER
Saturday, February 9, 2013; 9 a.m. – Noon at Hoku’s
$85 per person, per class
Advance Reservations Required: (808) 739-8760; or E-mail restaurants@kahalaresort.com
This hands-on culinary experience includes a cooking demonstration by Pastry Chef Michael Moorhouse. Chef Michael will create a variety of chocolate truffles so delicious, you’ll surrender to the sweet temptation immediately! After class, light refreshments are served. Advance reservations are required.

LOVER’S MENU AT HOKU’S FOR VALENTINE’S WEEK
February 13-16, 2013; 5:30 – 10 p.m.
Five-Course Gourmet Menu with Wine Pairings
$90 Per person; $125 With Wine Pairings (tax and gratuity not included)
Reservations: Call (808) 739-8760; E-mail restaurants@kahalaresort.com
Sweethearts will be swooning over the special dinner Chef Wayne Hirabayashi has prepared for your Valentine’s week fine dining experience. Hoku’s Lover’s menu begins with Anticipation—shrimp with hibiscus and Kaffir lime salt. The Flirtation course includes seared day boat jumbo sea scallops made with vanilla, beets, and crispy nori. The Romance course feature fresh island catch of the day served with coconut rice and passion fruit sauce. Next up is the Passion course with Lehua honey lavender-glazed duck served with baby bok choy and turnips. For dessert, Sweet Additions—Valrhona Ivorie includes white and dark bitter chocolate heart, cocoa nib meringue, and fresh raspberry coulis. Special wines will be paired for a complimentary dining experience.

VALENTINE’S DAY SWEET & SPICY BUFFET AT PLUMERIA BEACH HOUSE
February 14, 2013; 5:30 – 10 p.m.
$70 Adults; $35 Children (6-12) (tax and gratuity not included)
Reservations: Call (808) 739-8760; E-mail restaurants@kahalaresort.com
Sweethearts will be swooning over the chef’s Valentine’s Day Passion buffet in Plumeria Beach House. This buffet is family friendly, so bring the kids and enjoy a bountiful display of seasonal favorites, from fresh sushi and spicy Cajun shrimp for starters to delicious and tempting desserts. Some of the specialty items on the menu will include crispy fried chicken with sweet chili honey sauce, deep-fried oysters with roasted root vegetables and saffron sauce, and a robust cioppino with sour dough bread and honey rouille. At the Chef’s table will be calamari, shrimp and asparagus with mini penne pasta and your choice of ver jus cream sauce or fresh tomato basil sauce. Desserts to tempt include Key lime pie, chocolate sacher hearts, red velvet cupcakes, dulce de leche torte, chocolate and black sesame cake, lemon meringue tarts, and macadamia nut blondies and brownies.

THE VERANDA TEA
Served daily 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. in The Veranda lounge
Classic Tea Service: $28; Royal Tea Service: $42 (tax and gratuity not included)
Reservations: Call (808) 739-8760; E-mail restaurants@kahalaresort.com
Tea in The Veranda lounge or on the lanai overlooking the dolphin lagoon, swimming pool, and the beautiful bay is truly a delightful way to spend an afternoon. Enjoy cozy, living-room seating on new Tommy Bahama furnishings. And, it’s a lovely excuse to get your girlfriends together for an afternoon of catching up. Great idea for baby or wedding showers and birthdays, too. New tea menu includes signature teas by Harney & Sons. Call (808) 739-8760 or E-mail restaurants@kahalaresort.com.

THE VERANDA – LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Tuesday- Saturday 7:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Live Entertainment with David Swanson on Piano
Enjoy piano jazzman David Swanson playing contemporary and classic tunes with a jazz infusion nightly, Tuesday through Saturday in The Veranda lounge from 7:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. Take your date on a twirl around the dance floor or enjoy the night air and ocean views on the lanai. This comfortable lounge overlooks the Dolphin Lagoon with a choice of indoor or outdoor seating. Large, upholstered chairs are perfect and extra comfy for lingering over a cocktail or late night, after dinner snacks. Cocktails, pupu and casual fare are offered on the new globally-inspired menu from The Kahala kitchens.

BOUNTY OF THE SEVEN SEAS SEAFOOD BUFFET
Friday & Saturdays, February 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, & 23
5:30 – 10 p.m.; Plumeria Beach House
$55 Adults; $27.50 Children (6-12); (Tax and gratuity not included)
Reservations: Call (808) 739-8760; E-mail restaurants@kahalaresort.com
This weekend seafood buffet is truly one of Hawaii’s best. Enjoy an abundant selection of fresh seafoods, sushi, salads, savories, and desserts at this all-you-can-eat affair. Chef Wayne Hirabayashi changes the port of call weekly to add excitement to the menu offerings each and every buffet. There’s always something seasonal and new being served whether it’s at the carving stations or the sushi bar.

WEDNESDAY CURRY BUFFET LUNCH
Every Wednesday, February 6, 13, 20, & 27
11:45 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Plumeria Beach House
$30 per person; (Tax and gratuity not included)
Reservations: Call (808) 739-8760; E-mail restaurants@kahalaresort.com
Try a variety of delicious curries from around the world served with all the condiments every Wednesday at lunchtime at the ocean front Plumeria Beach House. Enjoy salads and dessert selections, too—it’s all you can eat. A la carte menu selections are also available including the popular and near-famous Kahala Burger, Chinese Hoisin Roasted Chicken Salad, and the Pipikaula Reuben Sandwich. Ocean views and al fresco dining make every lunch a special occasion. Large tables may be reserved for showers, birthdays, and business lunches.

Restaurant Hours:
Hoku’s: Sunday Brunch: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Wednesday through Sunday Dinner: 5:30-10 p.m.; Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
Plumeria Beach House: Daily Breakfast (A La Carte & Full Buffet): 6:30 – 11 a.m.; Saturday & Sunday (A La Carte): 6:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.; Saturday & Sunday (Full Breakfast Buffet): 6:30 a.m. – noon; Daily Lunch: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Wednesday Curry Buffet: 11:45 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday through Saturday Dinner 5:30 – 10 p.m.; (Closed for Dinner on Sunday & Wednesday); Friday and Saturday Bounty of the Seven Seas Seafood Buffet: 5:30 – 10 p.m.
Seaside Grill: Daily Lunch: 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Daily Cocktails: 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
The Veranda: Daily Afternoon Tea: 2 – 5:30 p.m.; Daily Cocktails and Pupus: 2 p.m. – Midnight; Tuesday through Saturday Live Entertainment with David Swanson on Piano: 7:30 – 11 p.m.

Kahala Hotel & Resort Dining Reservations: (808) 739-8760 or E-mail: restaurants@kahalaresort.com

*Please note: TIP and TAX are not included in quoted prices. Validated parking is provided for free for up to three hours for diners in The Kahala restaurants. Valet parking is also available. Prices are subject to change.

-pau-

– About The Kahala –

With 338 guestrooms, The Kahala Hotel & Resort is an oceanfront destination resort
known for its impeccable service and hospitality. Just minutes from Waikiki, yet offering
the peace and serenity of a neighbor island experience, The Kahala has been Honolulu's
social address for weddings and gatherings since its opening in 1964. Captains of
industry and celebrity guests continue to call The Kahala their home-away-from-home in
Hawai'i. Travel + Leisure ranks The Kahala among the Top 6 Hawaii resorts and among
the World’s Best 100 Hotels in its 2012 World’s Best Awards. US News & World Report named The Kahala Best Oahu Hotels (Top 3) in 2011 and 2012. Successful Meetings gave the hotel a Pinnacle Award for three years in a row, 2010-2012. Open Table named Plumeria Beach House in their Best 100 Restaurants for Brunch. TripAdvisor.com gave The Kahala a 2012 Traveler’s Choice Award for Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the United States.

For more information, please contact The Kahala Hotel & Resort at (808) 739-8888 or
toll-free at (800) 367-2525; or visit their website at www.kahalaresort.com

ABOUT THE KAHALA With 338 guestrooms, The Kahala Hotel & Resort is an oceanfront destination resort known for its impeccable service and hospitality. Just minutes from Waikiki, yet offering the peace and serenity of a neighbor island experience, The Kahala has been Honolulu's social address for weddings and gatherings since its opening in 1964. Captains of industry and celebrity guests continue to call The Kahala their home-away-from-home in Hawai'i. Travel + Leisure ranks The Kahala among the Top 6 Hawaii resorts and among the World's Best 100 Hotels in its 2012 World's Best Awards. US News & World Report named The Kahala Best Oahu Hotels (Top 3) in 2011 and 2012. Successful Meetings gave the hotel a Pinnacle Award for three years in a row, 2010-2012. Open Table named Plumeria Beach House in their Best 100 Restaurants for Brunch. TripAdvisor.com gave The Kahala a 2012 Traveler's Choice Award for Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the United States.

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