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September 2020: Settle in with Delicious Takeout & Hawaiian Music at Home

September 07, 2020

Blog header featuring carbonara pasta topped with truffle flakes from Taormina Sicilian Cuisine in Waikiki

With Oahu’s second Stay-at-Home order in full effect, retailers, restaurants, and other forms of entertainment around the island have shut down in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. While lockdown may have us stuck inside for the next couple of weeks, here are some ways to make the time a little more exciting while supporting our Hawaii businesses from a safe distance away.

Takeout and Delivery Options at Waikiki Beach Walk®

Graphic showing Waikiki Beach Walk takeout and delivery restaurant logos for Beachwalk Cafe, Taormina, and Yard House
 
Many eateries were required to halt dine-in service, but through takeout, delivery, and curbside pickup, these Waikiki Beach Walk® restaurants are able to continue providing delicious dishes for a night in at home.
 

Taormina Sicilian Cuisine

Taormina Sicilian Cuisine recently launched a new online ordering system on their website to make the process easier for those looking to satisfy their Italian cuisine craving. Use the code CIAO upon checkout to receive a 15% kamaʻaina discount off of your order. Curbside pickup is available right in front of the restaurant, which is located on Lewers Street, or you can choose delivery for a $10 flat rate fee—a portion of which will go towards the Hawaii Agricultural Foundation.
 
Appetito's Mascarpone Seafood pizza now available at Taormina in Waikiki Appetito's Boquerones pizza featuring white anchovy and mozzarella, now available at Taormina in Waikiki
Appetito's Prosciutto and Arugula pizza now available at Taormina in Waikiki Appetito's Funghi Porcini pizza now available at Taormina in Waikiki

Taormina is also offering four types of cauliflower thin crust pizza from its sister restaurant, Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar:
 
  1. Mascarpone Seafood: A “seafood bruschetta” in pizza form with mascarpone white wine garlic sauce, scallops, shrimps, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach.
  2. Boquerones Classic Pie: white anchovy, mozzarella, and basil with tomato sauce.
  3. Prosciutto and Arugula: cured prosciutto, arugula, parmesan, mozzarella, and tomato sauce.
  4. Funghi Porcini: Grana Padano cheese, porcini, mixed mushroom (shimeji, shiitake, ali’i), and mozzarella on a porcini cream sauce. Black truffle slices are also available as an add-on. 
Phone: (808) 926-5050
Website: https://taormina.hrpos.heartland.us/menu
 
Graphic featuring poke nachos from Yard House Waikiki

Yard House

Yard House is offering contactless curbside pickup and delivery for its full menu of New American fare, ranging from classic burgers and wings to fresh poke nachos and coconut shrimp. In addition, take half off pizzas and select appetizers during Happy Hour, which runs Monday through Friday from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. To view the full takeout menu, visit the Waikiki location's official website below.

Phone: (808) 923-9273
Website: https://www.yardhouse.com/locations/hi/honolulu/waikiki-waikiki-beach-walk/8316

Graphic featuring bbq chicken banh mi sandwich on a French baguette from Beachwalk Cafe in Waikiki

Beachwalk Café

Sometimes all it takes is a hearty sandwich to hit the spot. Beachwalk Café is a local Hawaii business that specializes in Vietnamese-style sandwiches either on a French baguette or soft, flaky croissant as well as paninis, soups, and a variety of macarons. The eatery recently revamped their menu (seen below), so now is a great time to try their French-Asian flavors for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
 
Beachwalk Cafe's new menu of sandwiches, paninis, and soups, available for takeout in Waikiki

Phone: (808) 923-1650
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Beachwalkcafe.waikiki

Follow Up with a Sweet Treat from Honolulu Cookie Company

Honolulu Cookie Company’s newest seasonal flavor is here! White Chocolate Pumpkin is officially releasing on September 9th and will be available while supplies last. Treat your taste buds to a taste of autumn and indulge in warm, comforting pumpkin dipped in creamy white chocolate.
 
Although the Waikiki Beach Walk® boutique remains closed for safety reasons, you can order a box of White Chocolate Pumpkin cookies online at https://www.honolulucookie.com.
 
Honolulu Cookie Company's pineapple-shaped shortbread cookies dipped in white chocolate next to a mini pumpkin against an orange backdrop.
 

Enjoy Hawaiian Entertainment at Home with Ku Ha'aheo

Join kumu hula and Waikiki Beach Walk® cultural director, Blaine Kamalani Kia, as he brings the sounds of Hawaii right into your living room. The Ku Ha'aheo live stream continues every Tuesday evening this month, presenting classic and contemporary Hawaiian music and dance as a means to share Hawaii’s culture, history, and traditions in a safe, comfortable way. Tune into the live stream by visiting the shopping center’s social media pages and relax to the musical stylings of our beautiful island paradise.
 
When: Tuesdays 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: @waikikibeachwalk on Facebook and Instagram