NEWS RELEASE
Public Information Division
Department of Customer Services
City & County of Honolulu
523-4385 (www.co.honolulu.hi.us/newsroom)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 16, 2003                      

             Brunch on the Beach returns to Kalakaua Avenue in front of the Hyatt this Sunday, November 16, from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 

               The popular monthly event will feature free entertainment by Hawai`i’s finest artists.  And a unique opportunity to choose from more than thirty signature appetizers, entrées and desserts by Waikiki’s finest chefs at prices available only at Brunch on the Beach. 

Food

            For only $4, guests may order Waffles with Tahitian Vanilla Butter, a Fresh Vegetable Quiche, or Portuguese Sausage Frittata (Italian omelet) from Executive Chef Fred DeAngelo of Tiki’s Grill and Bar at the Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel.  Or, the very popular Hash Benedict on Brioche with Poached Egg Lobster Sauce from Executive Chef Göran Streng of the Hawaii Prince.

For just $5, Hawaiian French Toast or other delicious breakfast treats are available from Duke’s Waikiki, Thai Chicken Satay (The Hau Tree Lanai), Chicken Katsu or Beef Teriyaki with Steamed Rice and Potato Macaroni Salad (Hyatt Regency Waikiki), and a Local Dim Sum Plate (Seafood Village) are some of the items available at Brunch.

             Desserts this month include Berries Romanoff, Mini Pumpkin Pie with whipped Cream, Oreo Cheesecake, Hau Tree Lanai Carrot Cake Delight and the legendary Kimo’s Original Hula Pie.

Tea Chest Hawaii and Zanzabar Night Club will serve fresh smoothies and other specialty beverages.

Entertainment

            Headlining this month’s brunch will be Na Leo with a multi-award winning production by Nalani Choy, Angie Morales, Lehua Fernandez and their band.

             Also featured will be the Royal Hawaiian Band Glee Club with nostalgic “Hawaii Calls” songs and other Hawaiian melodies, the delightful keiki of Hâlau Hula Olana under the direction of Na Kumu Hula Olanai Ai and Howard Ai, and Five by 5 with the band Simplisity in a unique combination of Hawaiian tunes and hot rock ‘n roll

Special Brunch “Holoholo Parking”

            Over 4,000 parking stalls will be available at special rates.  Just look for a pink “P” surrounded by a lavender lei at these garages:

                       $1.00 all day.................................................... Waikiki Trade Center

$1.00/hour, 5-hour maximum........................ Ohana Reef Towers,Ohana Maile Sky Court, Radisson Waikiki Prince Kuhio, Ohana Waikiki Village, Ohana East, King Kalakaua Plaza, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Radisson Waikiki Prince Kuhio, and Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort

            Sponsored by the City’s Economic Development Office and the Waikiki Improvement Association, Brunch is generally held on the third Sunday of the month.  Future Brunches are scheduled for January 11, February 15, March 21, April (to be announced), May 16, and June 11, 2004, and are subject to change.

For information call the City and County of Honolulu at (808) 523-CITY (2489) or the Waikiki Improvement Association at (808) 923-1094.

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