People’s Cafe
People’s Hawaiian & Filipino Favorites
At the root of every meal are the shared experiences we enjoy when eating with friends and family. Here in Hawaii, communal dining is what we thrive on. People’s Cafe is not only serving delicious local Hawaiian and Filipino dishes, but also an atmosphere that beckons to families and those dining in groups. “We serve…
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Pleasing for All People’s Palates
When People’s Cafe temporarily closed its doors last year, some customers were reeling, unsure where they would go for their fix of Hawaiian food. Luckily, it reopened last September, after taking a few months to complete a number of renovations. Customers can find new decor, which includes a brightly painted dining room and new lights….
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Feeling Lucky With Corned Beef
March has crept up on us, and St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner — March 17 to be exact. And I’m sure you know what that means. It’s time to sport your green, drink up, be merry and get ready to crave corned beef everything. An absolute must-have on this Irish holiday, corned…
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People’s Festive, Traditional Fare
Homemade desserts that comfort and warm the soul are hard to come by, but at People’s Cafe on Pali Highway there’s no shortage of sweets made by Araceli Urbina. “She makes all of the desserts herself,” says head chef Tomas Ventura. “Everyday, every morning.” Urbina’s dedication to creating desserts stems from the fact that she…
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Oh, Wow, Lau Lau!
In the eyes of a devout food enthusiast, nothing says “Hawaii” more than a festive spread of “ono kine grindz,” including a bowl of sticky poi with a lot of texture, lomi salmon bursting with refreshing flavor, hearty kalua pig and, of course, you gotta have the lau lau! Imagine earthy and rich luau leaves…
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Home-Cooked Comfort Food for the People
There are so many times we drive past little hole-in-the-wall restaurants and don’t throw back a second look during the busyness of our lives. However, Dining Out is here to tell you about a great little place on Pali Highway. People’s Cafe has been in Honolulu for 80 years, according to co-owner Conrad Valdriz, and…
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