News for Restaurants in Hawaii June 2009 Archive Search / Openings / Closings / Chef Shuffle / News Bytes / Top 10 Luaus / Culinary Events / Wine Dinners / Sign up for our free, monthly newsletter / News Archive HAWAII RESTAURANT NEWS Openings Chef Mark Vann's Tokyo-born Fujimamas got off to a rocky start at its first Hawaii location in Kailua-Kona, but quickly regrouped and has opened in a new home in the cool climes of Waimea. Vann describes the food as "global, with an Asian twist," and the menu shows Vann's American Southwest roots blending with North and Southeast Asian influences. Witness the tostado of deep-fried oysters accompanied by a seasonal salad with ranch dressing or the kombu-cured duck with honey-Mandarin mojo. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Fujimamas, 65-1299 Kawaihae Rd., Kamuela, HI 96743, 808-885-9299.   News Bytes Chef Mavro Introduces New Summer Menu Never resting upon his laurels, George Mavrothalassitis of Chef Mavro debuts a new menu for the summer season. Consider the cheese course---featuring Honokaa fresh goat cheese in a delicate mousse flavored with lemon zest and chives, served with kumquats, and red and yellow beets. Paired with a Vouvray Domaine Huet "Le Mont Sec," bright with green apple, pear and tea aroma, the dish demonstrates once again why Chef Mavro is a must-go for anyone who treasures fine cuisine. Chef Mavro, 1969 S. King St., Honolulu, HI 96826, 808-944-4714.   Jazz & Wine at 'Elua 'Elua hosts contemporary jazz group Meridian every Friday evening beginning at 8:30 p.m. Order from the specially priced Jazz Appetizer Menu and enjoy wine by the glass from the 24 bottle wine cruvinet system. If you find the perfect wine, order a bottle. 'Elua, Uraku Building, 1341 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96814, 808-955-3582.   Hiroshi Eurasian Tapas Features Rotating Menus Chef Hiroshi Fukui creates a new menu each month featuring the finest locally grown seasonal ingredients available. This special menu at Hiroshi Eurasian Tapas is only available on Sunday and Monday evenings and is $35 per person (not including tax and gratuity). Reservations are essential. Please call 808-533-4476 for reservations and information. Hiroshi Eurasion Tapas, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96813, 808-533-4476.   Chef Shuffles Check back soon for more news. Closings CLOSED FOR GOOD Take your taste buds on a walk down memory lane! Check out our exclusive closed restaurant database for Hawaii to virtually visit your favorite dining spots from the past. Kincha, R.I.P. Check back soon for more news. CULINARY EVENTS Want to learn to cook? Try new dishes? Meet a foodie friend for fun? Check out our compilation of culinary events in your area. View our calendar of Wine Dinners & Tastings in Hawaii

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