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KYLE GALDEIRA
Photos by
ANTHONY CONSILLIO
With an eclectic collection of quality craft beverages, a di- verse menu and an inviting atmosphere just blocks away from Waikiki Beach, Growler Hawaii serves as the ide- al neighborhood pub that welcomes each guest as part of the ohana.
of these taps are currently pouring locally brewed beverages.We are working toward increasingthisasmorelocalbrewerscome online to supply us.
“Draft beer, in my opinion, tastes better than bottled or canned beer providing the tap system is maintained properly.We also have spirits and cocktails available.”
Growler Hawaii’s cuisine features a mix of local, American and Latin dishes. Kalua Pork Sliders ($11.50) serve as a go-to pupu fea- turing three sliders with pulled pork, barbe-
Growler Hawaii opened five years ago,
originally as a franchisee of the Growler USA
chain. After the franchise went out of busi-
ness in 2020 due to effects of the COVID-19
pandemic, Growler Hawaii forged ahead as
anindependentbusinessonbustlingKapa- cuesauceandcoleslaw.OvenBakedWings
hulu Avenue, wholly operated by owner Bill Muneno and his skilled team members — most of whom are born and raised on Oahu.
“We opened with the thought of being the go-to place for beer lovers,” Muneno says. “We offer 100 taps of craft and mac- ro beers, hard ciders and wines. One-third
($11.75 for six, $16.75 for nine, $22 for 12) are tossed in one of Growler Hawaii’s four sauces: Baked Buffalo, Honey Sriracha, BBQ or Grilled Asian.
Kalua Pork Nacho Dip ($12.75) is built with ono kalua pork smothered with a signa- ture housemade cheese sauce and topped
with guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream and green onions. This popular appetizer is served with tortilla chips on the side be- cause Muneno hates soggy chips!
The Growler Mac and Cheese ($8.50,
$12 with a choice of kalua pork, chicken or bratwurst) is a must-try entrée with the aforementioned cheese sauce enveloping rotini pasta. Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos
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