Page 4 - Dining Out - Feb 21, 2021

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A Mimosa Medley
No brunch would be com- plete without mimosas to accompany the meal,
and Hula Grill Waikiki has its guests covered with a mimosa flight that features the best of the best in local juices.
When you buy a bottle of prosecco or champagne, you’ll
get a set of fresh-squeezed juices — orange, guava, PPOG (pineapple, passion fruit,
orange, guava), and pineapple.
Hula Grill Waikiki general manager Drew Crocker and executive chef Paul Rivera showcase some of the restaurant’s brunch eats.
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NICOLE MONTON
W eekend brunch is back from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hula Grill Waikiki, and fans can look forward to a new and improved menu that features some of the same local favor- ites alongside contemporary
plates for all palates. Notable on the brunch
menu for fans of hearty pro- teins is the sliced-to-order Double R Ranch signature Prime Rib ($26). It’s cov-
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LAWRENCE TABUDLO
ered in Hula’s special herb and spice rub, flash ov- en-seared. Finishing off the dish are sautéed fingerling potatoes, peppers, onions and herbs, as well as au jus, wasabi horseradish and a caramelized garlic spread.
“Chef Paul Rivera does an amazing job,” says gen- eral manager Drew Crocker. “This is the best prime rib I’ve ever had.”
Hula Grill puts a local twist
on a classic in its Portuguese Sausage Bao Benedict ($16), featuring meat from Kukui Sausage Co. and bao buns from Crown Noodle — all topped with hollandaise sauce, breakfast potatoes, peppers and onions.
For sweeter fare, indulge in the eatery’s signature Strawberry Mochi Waffles ($15.50). Crisp on the outside and moist inside, this delec- table brunch item is served
with fresh Maui strawber- ries, whipped mascarpone cheese and a drizzle of Ma- noa Valley honey.
Also of note are the Sea- food Omelet ($19) that comes with lobster, shrimp and crab, as well as the Loco Moco ($20) comprising two eggs, pork fried rice, braised short ribs, kalua pork, Por- tuguese sausage and more.
And, lighter plates are also up for grabs, and Crocker
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