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Kenny’s Restaurant

May 19, 2013

Kudos to Kenny’s

When it comes to watching what we eat, most of us need all the help we can get. It’s not easy to forgo your all-time favorites and switch to a diet with less fat, salt and all those other things that may make the food taste great, but consuming too much of them just isn’t…

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April 21, 2013

Gimme Some Healthy Lovin’

The hostess who warmly welcomes you into Kenny’s Restaurant also beckons you back to a golden, bygone era. Take a seat at a comfy booth by a window, listen to the oldies-but-goodies playing overhead and peruse the classic, local specials on the menu. But take a closer look — the red hearts decorating the menu…

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March 10, 2013

A Blast From the Past

Isn’t it amazing how the familiar taste of a meal you haven’t had in a while can conjure up a world of memories with one simple bite? It’s a sensation Kenny’s Restaurant assistant manager Erlene Hutchinson recently experienced when sampling the diner-style eatery’s reincarnation of an old-time favorite: Suzy Q ($10.35, special price) burger with…

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February 3, 2013

Big Treats for Your Sweet Tooth

Kenny’s Restaurant in Kamehameha Shopping Center is known for its family values and friendly atmosphere. From the breakfast to dinner options, patrons leave satisfied, and the dessert is no different. The dessert portions fit the bill when it comes to sharing and caring, and brings people closer together when eating from the same dish. “Our…

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January 6, 2013

Keeping Up With Kenny’s

Kenny’s Restaurant has been a favorite in the Islands since it opened in the 1960s. Serving up a mix of foods from a variety of influences, Kenny’s, located in Kamehameha Shopping Center, has something for everyone. Senior assistant manager Erlene Hutchinson describes Kenny’s cuisine as “local comfort food.” “It is kind of a little bit…

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December 2, 2012

Now That’s a Salad!

Let me just tell you, Kenny’s Restaurant has a salad option that goes way beyond lettuce and few veggie sprinklings. Kenny’s Chinese Chicken Salad ($11.45) is chock-full of tasty ingredients. As a top-seller of the 46 year-old Honolulu dining establishment, Kenny’s Chinese Chicken Salad mixes lettuce, Chinese parsley, peanuts, won ton chips, shoyu chicken and…

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October 28, 2012

Kenny’s Restaurant

For almost 50 years Kenny’s Restaurant, located in Kamehameha Shopping Center, has been the perfect place to get together with family and friends for a great meal. Dining Out was fortunate to catch up with Randall Harakal, DJ Watson and Chantal Moearii Weaver for lunch one afternoon. The group enjoys the restaurant, as well as…

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September 30, 2012

Kenny’s Welcomes You Home

Come home again to Kenny’s Restaurant, where home-cooked comfort food and a friendly staff of longtime employees warm the heart and soul. With the welcoming of fall also comes cravings for classics just like Mom used to make, and favorites that remind us of family gatherings around the table. Here at Kenny’s, you can have…

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August 26, 2012

Kenny’s Kicks It Up a Notch With Appetizers

I know what you’re thinking, Kenny’s doesn’t do pupus. Correction: Kenny’s didn’t do pupus, but thanks to the skill of sous chef James Drewery, and the tasting talents of 32-year veteran employee Erlene Hutchinson, diners at the popular family restaurant can get a little nosh with their oxtail soup. Can an appetizer be a dessert?…

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August 5, 2012

Kenny’s Restaurant

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at your favorite restaurant? Well, much credit goes to the many chefs, owners and managers who work diligently day in and day out to make sure Hawaii’s diners have a top-notch dining experience. This week, Dining Out got the inside scoops from Kenny’s Restaurant sous chef James…

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