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Restaurant Insider with Anne Lee
All Beef Hot Dog ($4, pictured with grilled onions)
popcorn. Items that are easy to eat and order for the beach.
AL: What was the idea behind reopening The Sandbar Beach Snacks?
KG: The pandemic caused all kinds of thinking to occur, and we realized that we could diver- sify our offerings so that we meet
anyone’s needs, and have more snack-style foods that suit the beach well.
AL: What are the most popu- lar items at The Sandbar Beach Snacks?
KG: I would have to say the poke bowls and Local Slushie in a Pine- apple ($13) — there is something
about having a drink out of a pine- apple that everyone loves. We also have assorted drinks ($4-$9). The Spicy Poke Bowl ($12) is made with fresh ‘ahi; our Musubi ($3) are per- fect to grab and go eat at the beach; and the All Beef Hot Dog ($4, pic- tured with grilled onions). You can find the full menu for The Sandbar Beach Snacks at dukeswaikiki.com.
AL: When is it open?
KG: We are open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. seven days a week.
AL: Can anyone access The Sand- bar Beach Snacks?
KG: Absolutely, everyone is wel- come. We even find that people working are coming down!
AL: What’s upcoming for Fa- ther’s Day at Duke’s Waikiki? KG: Have brunch with Dad from 7 to 10:30 a.m. We have made- to-order omelets, eggs Benedict, banana pancakes, fresh local fruit and more for only $19.50 per per- son. This is one of the best prices in town.
In early June, we will be adding a second prime rib buffet at night due to its popularity — and that night will be Sundays!
AL: Live music is your specialty. Tell me the history of how Duke’s Waikiki became a venue for local artists.
KG: It all started with Henry Ka- pono. From nearly the beginning,
Duke’s Waikiki and The Sandbar Beach Snacks
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Henry has been amazing and his performances have driven peo- ple to our doors from all over the world.
We have to try and live up to that the rest of the week, so we pride ourselves on offering as much local music possible.
AL: What is your take on the fu- ture for restaurants in Hawaii? KG: I think we have to be creative. We can’t just open our doors and expect people to come.
We have to go to them, whether it be through delivery or takeout. We will have to maintain adopted practices learned during the pan- demic and continue them for the foreseeable future.
More than ever, we must be ac- tive in our communities and show that we are a part of the communi- ty, not just a business in it.
AL: Anything else you want to share?
KG: After 28 years in business, it still shocks me to hear that some- one has not been to Duke’s.
Musubi ($3)
Assorted drinks ($4-$9)
Oceans Day Family Fun at The Kahala
Bring your entire ohana to The Kahala to celebrate our magnificent ocean and culture. Learn about ocean sustainability through crafts and demonstrations for all ages, including the opportunity to create your own art from microplastics removed from our beaches. Shop local pop-ups, enjoy live music, have a leisurely brunch or lunch, or head down to the beach to play
in the waves and sunshine.
World Oceans Day Celebration
June 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Veranda and Lobby
For more information:
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SAVOR THE KAHALA LIFE
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