Single Gourmet Hawaii

Tuesday, Jan 10th 2012 at the La Mariana Sailing Club

julie — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:55:00 +0000

We thought this place was a goner after the tsunami! But lucky for us it survived…

Though this place is out of the way, and off the beaten track, it is a must if you haven’t experienced it. It’s why you love Hawaii! One of our favorite locations.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Cocktails and Dinner 6:30pm

La Mariana Sailing Club (The Hide-a-Way)

50 Sand Island Access Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819

Parking: Street, but free and usually no problem

La Mariana is a Sailing Club…sorta! The atmosphere is a perfect spot of tranquility to start the inevitable unwinding process. Nice generous pours of rum and smiling friendly service = relaxation at its finest. My favorite description of this place is: “Think of what the ideal tiki bar would look like”. No air conditioning here, open to the harbor view. We’ll get a great seat, enjoy good food, a cold brew and count the pufferfish light fixtures, tiki’s or number of shells. The evening piano music adds to the ambiance.

The Seafood Brochette a favorite. It consisted of shrimp, scallops, mahi, and an assortment of vegetables. The mushrooms are unforgettable. The brochette rests in a thin layer of white cheesy sauce, and while the pieces of seafood were fabulous a la carte, the sauce added an addictive element to the taste. Another favorite is the Seafood Stuffed Eggplant! A must try!

Cost:
SGHI Member: No planning fee
Non-Members and Member Guests: $10
This fee is our planning fee. You will pay the restaurants directly for your meal and beverage expenses, tax and gratuity.

To reserve your spot at this event, Contact SGHI (Dorothy) @ 808.372.3402 (cell) or email singlegourmethawaii@gmail.com. We’d love to hear from you if you have any questions or need more information.

To register for this event, contact Dorothy at least 1 week (7 days) before event.

Thursday, Jan. 26th, Dinner at Haleiwa Joes, Haiku Gardens

julie — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:45:17 +0000

Haleiwa Joes a great place to unwind and dine!

Located in Kaneohe, Haleiwa Joes at Haiku Gardens.
We will enjoy gathering at this spot!

Plan for Thursday, January 26th, 2011 at 6:00pm social time, dinner to follow.

Haleiwa Joe’s at Haiku Gardens (Kaneohe)
46-336 Haiku Road
Kaneohe, HI 96744

Check out their location and menu here: Haleiwa joes Just click on the Kaneohe Location to view that location’s specific information.

Meet in the cocktail lounge area, come early so you can make it for the Aloha Hour!
We plan to be seated for Dinner no later than 7pm.
Sorry to say this place does not take reservations, however, we expect no problems being seated.

I love the ambiance at Haleiwa Joe’s. It’s so romantic and the garden is so beautiful. All the fish dishes I’ve gotten have been tasty. The desserts are great too.

The biggest draw is Haiku Gardens–beautiful both day and night. Second biggest draw is the Paradise Pie. And the reason we keep on coming back is for their most delicious prime rib. Service is excellent.

Cost:
SGHI Member: No SGHI Fee
Non-Members and members guests: $10

Members must contact SGHI directly to arrange to bring a guest. A Members Guests pays $10 to be paid at the event, you must contact us to reserve your guest spot.
This fee is our planning fee. You will pay the restaurants directly for your meal and beverage expenses, tax and gratuity.

Free Parking in the open lot.

Tuesday, Jan 31, Little Village Downtown

julie — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:40:03 +0000

Little Village Noodle shop is located in Chinatown, and a new location for SGHI to gather.

This Friendly, delicious and uniquely Chinese are just a few ways our faithful customers have described our dishes. A long-standing Hawaii institution, the Little Village concept was conceived way back in 1974 when owners Kenneth and Jennifer Chan first stepped foot on American soil. Arriving in Honolulu from China with only a suitcase and $100 to their name. Little Village opened its doors at this location in April 2001 to a curious and hungry crowd. An instant hit for Downtown business people and Chinatown visitors, this latest effort has earned the Chan’s exceptional reviews in almost every major local publication and the coveted Honolulu Advertiser Ilima Award in 2002.

Though the place is small it has a beautiful and fun atmosphere within!

Be sure to sign up below and join us for
Little Village Noodle Shop
Tueday, Jan 31, 2012 from 6:00 until about 7:45pm.

1113 Smith Street (China Town)
in Downtown Honolulu
We will meet up at 6pm in front

They also offer an Internet 10% Coupon that might come in handy, just click here: Coupon print it out and bring it along!

Parking: Street or check our downtown affordable parking lot link on the SGHI EVENTS page.

Cost:
SGHI Member: No planning fee
Non-Members and Member Guests: $10
This fee is our planning fee. You will pay the restaurants directly for your meal and beverage expenses, tax and gratuity.

Visit Little Village Noodle Shop at: Little Village

Contact SGHI (Dorothy) @ 808.372.3402 (cell) or email singlegourmethawaii@gmail.com if you have any questions or need more information for this event.

Thursday, Feb 9th at Hau Tree Lanai

julie — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:30:50 +0000

Beachfront Dining on the Quiet End of Waikiki

Thursday, Feb 9, 2012
Cocktails: 6:30 pm
Dinner: 7:00 pm

Hau Tree Lanai
2863 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu
in the Kaimana New Otani Hotel

The New Otani Hotel is nestled between a white sand beach and the 500 acre Kapiolani Park with Diamond head as it’s backdrop, this romantic boutique hotel presents stunning views, a fabulous open air restaurant and newly renovated cocktail lounge, has a casual and friendly ambiance all at the preferred edge of Waikiki.

Parking: Valet or street parking on Kalakaua Ave.

Cost:
SGHI Member: No SGHI Fee
Non-Members and members guests: $10

Members must contact SGHI directly 1 week ahead to arrange to bring a guest. A Members Guests pays $10 to be paid at the event, you must contact us to reserve your guest spot.

This fee is our planning fee. You will pay the restaurants directly for your meal and beverage expenses, tax and gratuity.

Contact SGHI (Dorothy) @ 808.372.3402 (cell) or email singlegourmethawaii@gmail.com
if you have any questions or need more information.

Tuesday, Feb 21st @ Stage Restaurant Wine Lovers Night

julie — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:25:11 +0000

Come check out the Honolulu Design Center to see some interesting bars and cuisine

The Stage Restaurant:
Contemporary Asian-American Cuisine that is only open from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. The chef is fabulous, wonderful specials, everything is fresh and made on the spot including the desserts!
The menu has suggested wine pairings, but there is also a full bar. They have quite a cocktail list and there are 12 New lineup of cocktails. Happy Hour at Stage Bar Monday thru Friday from 5pm-7pm.

There is a special $5 “Happy Hour” at Stage Bar & Lounge from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
With the many requests they have received from many satisfied Happy Hour-goers, they now have upped the ante by growing their two-hour specials! Enjoy great Happy Hour pupus, a brand new line-up of specialty cocktails with improved favorites like “Hey, Get In Lime!” and “Purple Rain”, or grab a 20-ounce draft beer…all priced at $5. Let’s gather at the wine bar, then we can take a seat in their lounge area or step right up to the bar, and let the good times roll!

Join us Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 6pm
Tuesdays are Wind Lover Nights. 50% off almost all bottles of wine!
Visit their web site: Stage Restaurant at Honolulu Design Center

Free Parking

Cost:
SGHI Member: No Fee
Non-Members: $10

Members must contact SGHI directly 1 week ahead to arrange to bring a guest. A Members Guests pays $10 to be paid at the event, you must contact us to reserve your guest spot.
This fee is our planning fee. You will pay the restaurants directly for your meal and beverage expenses, tax and gratuity.

Contact SGHI (Dorothy) @ 808.372.3402 (cell) or email singlegourmethawaii@gmail.com
if you have any questions or need more information.

Wednesday, Feb 29th at Duc’s Downtown

julie — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:20:22 +0000

Duc’s (pronounced Duke’s) is a little restaurant in the Chinatown area, downtown Honolulu. It’s a quaint little place, and when you walk from the street into the restaurant you are transported into a completely different environment. Lovely Chinese lanterns and a giant dragon head hang from the ceiling while an automated baby grand piano softly plays pop and jazz standards and some evenings there is live soloist playing..The romantic lighting and the sweet, smooth sounds create a nice, relaxed atmosphere. The ambiance alone will put you in the mood for love.

Duc’s was primarily a French restaurant before the owner decided to tweak their menu by adding Vietnamese dishes. Thus an East meets West theme is reflected in the menu.

Wed, Feb 29. 2012
social at 6:30pm, dinner to follow

Duc’s Bistro
1188 Maunakea St
Downtown Honolulu

Just click here to take a look at their website and menu Ducs Bistro Event

Parking:
Validated parking in the lot across the street: Diamond Lot

The Olympic Chicken ($16.00) which is aptly named because this deserves a gold medal. Tender chicken breasts lay submerged beneath a savory layer of sauce made of Chesapeake Bay Crab meat and mushrooms. Try some of the Vietnamese inspired dishes such as the Pan Fried Fish with Green Mango ($12.00) or Lamb Tenderloin with La Lot ($17.00) for a complete review.
The escargo is a perfect balance of butter, garlic, and mushroom. The lamb holds something different for the palate with a Vietnamese lemongrass flavor coupled with an undertone of Chinese 5 spice.

Go family style and share the braised white fish, it will melt in your mouth, or try the venison – tender with a red wine veal stock gravy, How about the duck which is cooked to medium and is accompanied by a beautiful chili water dipping sauce with a subtle sweetness and a hint of refreshing citrus. Top it all off with dessert such as a simple creme brulee ($5.00), all of which is executed competently.

Cost:
SGHI Member: no fee
Non Members: $10

This fee is our planning fee. You will pay the restaurants directly for your meal and beverage expenses, tax and gratuity.

Contact SGHI (Dorothy) @ 808.372.3402 (cell) or email singlegourmethawaii@gmail.com if you have any questions or need more information for this event.

Tues Dec 6th at Du Vin

julie — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:00:45 +0000

1/2 Off Select Bottles of Wine
They often have a entertainment showcase of live, local musicians. Performers change weekly. Music starts at 7:00 p.m. No cover. Check their web page to find out!

Come join us at Du Vin for food, fun and 1/2 off Bottles of Wine.
Tuesday, December 6th!
Join us at 6:00 pm
Come earlier if you want, happy hour prices end at 6pm!

Brasserie Du Vin
1115 Bethel St.
Across from the Hawaii Theatre
Tel. 808.545.1115
Just click here to take a look at their website and menu Brasserie Du Vin

Parking: Metered parking, Valet in front of Indigo’s on Nuuanu Ave, or check a map for downtown affordable Municipal Lots at the bottom of our Events Page.

Cost:
SGHI Member: No planning fee
Non-Members and Member Guests: $10
This fee is our planning fee. You will pay the restaurants directly for your meal and beverage expenses, tax and gratuity.

To register just click here: Du Vin Event

Contact SGHI (Dorothy) @ 808.372.3402 (cell) or email singlegourmethawaii@gmail.com if you have any questions or need more information for this event.

Dec 10, Sat, Dining at Kincaids and Holiday City Light Tour on a Trolley Car

julie — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 14:33:39 +0000

Every year restaurants get together and have specials with trolley car rides that take you downtown to see all the Holiday and Displays. Why not do it with us!

Join us on Dec 10, Sat.
Dinner at Kincaids
6:00 for Cocktails, 6:30 pm dinner
Then after relax and see the city lights with SGHI and friends!

Enjoy Seafood, and Steak houses specialties
1050 Ala Moana Blvd
(808) 591-2005
Website: http://www.kincaids.com/

Parking open lot.

Pick up the coupons for the trolley City Light Tour and together we’ll jump the trolley on Queen St. just one block Mouka
from the restaurant.

Cost:
SGHI Member: No planning fee
Non-Members and Member Guests: $10
This fee is our planning fee. You will pay the restaurants directly for your meal and beverage expenses, tax and gratuity.
The Trolley Car ride is not included; you must get your own trolley Car coupons for the 7:50PM Trolley at the Trolley Car kiosk booth in Ward Warehouse.

To register for this event, contact Dorothy at least 1 week (7 days) before event.

Thursday, Dec 15th, 2011 at Michel’s

Dorothy — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 13:11:12 +0000

Michel’s in the Colony Surf
2895 Kakakaua Ave in Waikiki
Located in the Colony Surf Condos
Phone: 923-6552

Classics you can’t find elsewhere: Steak tartare, escargot, lobster bisque, bouillabaisse, filet of beef rossini. You can’t beat the view and the first-class tuxedo-clad service.

Parking: Street parking across at Kapiolani Park or Valet at Colony Surf

Dress Code: Dressy or Aloha attire.

Thursday, December 15, 2011
Cocktail Social at 6:00, Dinner to follow

Cost:
SGHI Member: No planning fee
Non-Member and Guests: $10.

This fee is our planning fee. You pay the restaurant directly for your meal and beverage expense.

To register for this event, contact Dorothy at least 1 week (7 days) before event.

Wednesday, Dec. 28th, KoKo Marina Pub in Hawaii Kai

julie — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 01:00:36 +0000

Kona Brewing Company’s Koko Marina Pub
Set on the decks of the Koko Marina, this spacious restaurant features the Kona Brewing Company’s fine beers and lagers made on the Big Island of Hawaii and a wonderful Menu of fresh fish.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Cocktails at 6:00 pm
Dinner to follow

Koko Marina Pub
Koko Marina Pub

Koko Marina Center (Hawaii Kai)
7192 Kalaniana’ole Highway
Honolulu, Hawaii

Featuring a state-of-the-art beer delivery system with 24 taps, the restaurant is adorned with ohia posts, copper-mica light fixtures featuring Kona Brewing Company’s various beer logos. With colored concrete, koa wood furnishing and the unique use of brewing equipment as functional decor – an old brew kettle and a retired brewery mash tun recycled as exterior signage and to form the exhaust hood for the pizza ovens located in the open air kitchen. The Full-panel windows are retractable and provide an airy atmosphere throughout the restaurant. With ample outdoor seating and views of Koko Marina and the lush green mountains that form Hawaii Kai’s backdrop.

Kona Brewing Company was started in the spring of 1994 by father and son team Cameron Healy and Spoon Khalsa. Originally from Oregon and with their love of the Big Island of Hawaii they saw a need to create fresh, locally made brews with the same spirit and passion for quality that existed in the Pacific Northwest. The result is three flagship beers that are now widely distributed, and approximately 10 other styles of beer are brewed on a regular basis.

A quick review of the wonderful menu reaches all the tastes you desire. This restaurant including a daily fish special prepared three different ways with the fish caught daily right from the area! Talk about FRESH!

Parking: Open parking in shopping center lot

Cost:
SGHI Member: No planning fee
Non-Members and Member Guests: $10
This fee is our planning fee. You will pay the restaurants directly for your meal and beverage expenses, tax and gratuity.

To register for this event, contact Dorothy at least 1 week (7 days) before event.