Grand Lanai Restaurant Week

Oahu • March 1, 2018

International Market Place’s collection of chef-driven restaurants will host its second annual Grand Lanai Restaurant Week in April. From seafood to steaks, chefs around the Market Place will be showcasing their best dishes with special prix fixe menus and events. 

Participating restaurants include:
-Baku
-Eating House 1849 by Roy Yamaguchi
-Flour & Barley
-Herringbone
-Goma Tei
-StripSteak Waikiki
-Yauatcha
-Plus: The Street A Food Hall By Michael Mina

Also enjoy:

-Poke Bowl II: Eating House 1849 Chef Randy Bangloy and StripSteak Chef Jamie Zager Grand will battle in “Poke Bowl II.” The event will be held in Queen’s Court on Friday, April 13 from 5:30-6:30 p.m., chefs will prepare traditional and specialty poke for guests to enjoy. Free and open to the public. Emceed by Olena Heu. The first 75 guests will receive a special gift.

-An Evening with Michael Mina: The weeklong event will culminate with “An Evening with Michael Mina” on Monday, April 16 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. as restauranteur and James Beard award-winning Chef Mina takes guests on a personal tour and journey through his three Hawaii creations: StripSteak Waikiki, The Street Food Hall by Michael Mina and MINA’s Fish House.

April 9-15, 2018

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