new place? MIX CAFE!

[jimnyo]

ok, i know i'm gonna sound like an advertisement, but i swear i have no connection with this place except that i just discovered it. i live on the corner of beretania and nuuanu and kept walking past this place, mix cafe, on beretania between bethel and fort st. mall. it looked really cute, but finally today i dragged DH & my baby (i'm a stay at home mom) there for an early lunch and OMG!! the food is awesome! i had the pork tenderloin sandwich, which was roasted pork, moist and tender, with just a bit of a salty crust on it and a bit of stilton cheese, which i never would have thought to put together, but was perfect together. came on a huge freshly baked roll, with a little bit of roasted veggies on the side. i think it was about 7 bucks. it had to be the best pork i've had in a looooong time, maybe ever. the atmosphere is cute too. the owner is italian, went to culinary school in new york and has the totally cool name bruno. free wi-fi too, though i didn't take advantage of it. it smells incredible when you walk in and it's hard to decide what to get--the had this sage butter pasta with smoked salmon that i almost got but will have to try next time. anyway, for all you who work downtown i know you probably look for good places to have lunch and you'd probably never know this place was there unless i told you b/c it's on the back side (mauka) of fort street mall. it's well worth the trip, imho.

[1stwahine]

the food is awesome! i had the pork tenderloin sandwich, which was roasted pork, moist and tender, with just a bit of a salty crust on it and a bit of stilton cheese, which i never would have thought to put together, but was perfect together. came on a huge freshly baked roll, with a little bit of roasted veggies on the side. i think it was about 7 bucks. it had to be the best pork i've had in a looooong time, maybe ever.

Your excitement jumps from your post!:D I shall go look foa this place in which you describe the perfect Roasted Pork Tenderloin Sandwich is at!;)

Auntie Lynn

[scrivener]

Is that in the space where the Ground Zero cafe used to be? It does sound good from your description -- did you notice anything else on the menu that was appealing?

[buzz1941]

The Spicy Crab Pasta is way ono there.

[shaveice]

thanks for the tip. did a quick search and didn't find much. i wonder if it's new? odd that there aren't a couple of online reviews....

Mix Cafe

35. S. Beretania St. (537-1191). Mon.–Fri. 7am–7pm.

A Euro-style cafe that specializes in breakfast, lunch and coffee.

[TATTRAT]

Im gonna check this out, thanks for the tip.

[anapuni808]

This guy used to have an Italian place on Alakea/Beretania but had to close when construction started. He wanted to get into Remington College Bldg. but we didn't have a space right for his business. But..........he brought us samples of his desserts - they are to DIE for!!! If anyone goes, try them for sure. We also tried some of his pasta & it was also delicious. I think he is either Italian or French - can't remember but he is a good chef & his place is very pretty - very art deco colors, especially all the green. I would recommend his food.

[jimnyo]

yup, i think it was ground zero and then something else and then lucky cafe? i believe bruno is italian. everything else on the menu sounded ono. there was a roasted veggie sandwich that i'd get if i was in 'vegetarian' mode (the pork sandwich came w/a little side of the roasted veggies--peppers, potatoes, eggplant--so i know it'd be good). the breakfast sounded good too, but they only serve that til 10ish. and probably any of the pastas!

[1stwahine]

Ok!!! The old Ground Zero!:D I know where it is! There's a Public Parking Lot right on the corner of Bethel/Beretania/Nuuanu. Also, at Marks Garage. Cheaper if you can find one on the street.

I'll try to make it today or tomorrow. Been thinking about the sandwich since you posted it.:)

Auntie Lynn

[shaveice]

...after getting off TheBoat, it was the perfect time to check out Mix Cafe so a brief walk later, i stepped into the door and the couple who runs the place acted like old friends (good morning! how are you?).

there were so many ono dishes to try but i went with the blueberry waffles, portabella mushroom pasta, and a cup of coffee. yeah, an odd combo but... it was ono!

kim is full of energy and info. she said that they've only been in operation in that spot for about two and a half months and that they'd been in new york prior to moving to hawaii. she emphasized that all of their dishes are made from the finest ingredients and are prepared fresh. since it's pretty new, she said that they're still trying to figure out a few things so expect the menu to be expanded in the next few weeks (e.g., ono gelato!)

in a nutshell, the food was ono, the prices reasonable, and the service very good.

[1stwahine]

heheheh...

That Roasted Pork Tenderloin Sandwich kept bothering my mind!

Yep! P.K., Antonio and I went to have lunch there. As soon as we entered I knew I would enjoy my food. Like Shaveice said in his post above me. The owners are friendly.

As for dee sandwich.

Oh!! Da onolicious! P.K. ordered a salad. Crisp and the dressing was just right.

The music was relaxing too.

I am going to be a regular customer das foa shua!

Bruno gave me a scoop of Homemade Vanilla Ice-Cream which melted in my mouth.

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[1stwahine]

Moa pictures.

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Da Homemade Ice Cream!

I love food.

Auntie Lynn

P.S. Hui! jimnyo!! I like treat you da Sandwich one day!heheheh Mahalo for sharing what you found.

[jimnyo]

free food??!? auntie lynn, you sure know my language! would love to try to get there again sometime soon. we will be moving at the end of october, so it's a shame that i just found them! i'll have to try to squeeze in as much of them as possible. i didn't know they had ice cream....uh oh, i'm in trouble now!

[1stwahine]

K-den...how about Oct.1st., Monday? Lunch. Or anytime next week? I wanna try the Crab Pasta. Bumby my Gout ack up.:p

P.M me.;)

Auntie Lynn

[jimnyo]

i'll pm you right now.

[TATTRAT]

Lemme know too, I can make it there for Monday.

[1stwahine]

Lemme know too, I can make it there for Monday.

heheheh...

Ok.

P.M.

Auntie Lynn

[shaveice]

mix cafe would be a great place for a HT get together and your plan is turning out that way :)

[1stwahine]

mix cafe would be a great place for a HT get together and your plan is turning out that way :)

Yes, it is a great place foa a HT get together! If anyone else like join us we'll be there on Tues., Oct. 2nd., @ 11:30 a.m.:D

Auntie Lynn

[TATTRAT]

So Tuesday then, cool. I will be there.

[shaveice]

it'd be cool to see you again aunty and to meet tat and to thank jimnyo. i'll try to make it...

[1stwahine]

That would be great. It's been a long time! I got a new leg.heheheh It's stronger...made of wood.:p

Hope to see ya!

Auntie Lynn

[TATTRAT]

I forgot, we have oceanic comming out from 11-1 that day for internet hook up...I can't go:-(

[shaveice]

That would be great. It's been a long time! I got a new leg.heheheh It's stronger...made of wood.:p

Hope to see ya!

Auntie Lynn

huh? i hope you're joking?!?

[i-hungry]

I stopped by there today but they only open on the week days. Too bad.

[shaveice]

auwe! i can't make it tomorrow cuz my daughter has a thing that i need to attend to (her preschool)! hope i can hook up with you another time!

i had lunch there on friday and told the couple that you'd be dropping by on tuesday...

[1stwahine]

I can't wait till Lunch Time!

Crab Pasta or Roast Pork Sandwich or BOTH!:p

HAHAHAHAHAHA

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

I caught the BUS cause moa safe. My beautiful legs stay moomoo.

HAHAHAHAHA

I hopped and Twittered on Bethel Street.:)

Jerry L. was sitting on the Bus Stop by Chaplin Lane and told me hello. He asked me what was wrong with me. I told him "I started Karate Classes.":p

Upon reaching Mix Cafe, I was tired and hungry. I ordered the Crab Pasta (spicy), Side Salad and Iced Tea.

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Auntie Lynn

BTW: Mahalo buzz1941, for the recommendation.

[buzz1941]

BTW: Mahalo buzz1941, for the recommendation.

The stuff is bustmouth!

[1stwahine]

The stuff is bustmouth.

I can't stop thinking about it. As a cook, I'm going to try to duplicate the recipe or make something similar.heheheh It's a lovely dish for the Holidays.:D

Can even make it with Lobster.;)

Auntie Lynn

[scrivener]

So, you had lunch by yourself?

[1stwahine]

So, you had lunch by yourself?

Yeah. Nobody showed up. :( But das ok. I really enjoy the food there.

[1stwahine]

K-den...I went to Safeway.:D

And I'm gonna prepare My Spicy Crab Pasta!

Here's the ingredients.
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Ok...all Pau!
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Auntie Lynn

[cynsaligia]

Yeah. Nobody showed up. :( But das ok. I really enjoy the food there.



awwwww, if i was only home playing hooky, eric and i would have gladly joined you, since we went last week and enjoyed a couple of their sandwiches as well as an acai smoothie.

alas, i'm not playing hooky--i'm home with funny tummy. my tummy is rumbling in painfully envious anger :mad: at all the drool-worthy pictures! i bet if i printed the pics in full color and ate them, it'd be tastier than the milk of magnesia i've had to force myself to take! :(

[1stwahine]

awwwww, if i was only home playing hooky, eric and i would have gladly joined you, since we went last week and enjoyed a couple of their sandwiches as well as an acai smoothie.

We'll bump into each other someday. I love the food and it's healthy. I want to try his Breakfast and his Waffles next.

Auntie Lynn

[TATTRAT]

Auntie, I shoulda just gone. Cable man didn't show 'till almost 3! Oh well, next time for sure!

[1stwahine]

Auntie, I shoulda just gone. Cable man didn't show 'till almost 3! Oh well, next time for sure!

Yeah, you should have! I wen catch da Bus with my moomoo legs and hop/drag Bethel Street to Mix Cafe. Only to find nobody came.:(

I was SAD. So very SAD.

My heart was heavy. My tears flowed down from my face, in front of all the customers.

The owner comforted me. But it was no use. I left with my head hung down.

Ashamed and never to return again.

Ahhhhh...I feel much betta.

Just Joking!:p

Auntie Lynn

[cezanne]

K-den...I went to Safeway.

And I'm gonna prepare My Spicy Crab Pasta!

Here's the ingredients.
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w161/1stwahine2/HPIM2961.jpg

Ok...all Pau!
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Auntie Lynn

I like sample! If I knew today you guys were gonna meet I would have tried to make it. I needed to get some stuff at Home Depot around lunch time.

Auntie, I shoulda just gone. Cable man didn't show 'till almost 3! Oh well, next time for sure!
You should pull a Kramer on them next time.:D

[1stwahine]

I like sample! If I knew today you guys were gonna meet I would have tried to make it. I needed to get some stuff at Home Depot around lunch time.

You're on vacation right? If you in the area tomorrow, stop by..I make you a plate. Get plenny!

Auntie Lynn

[cezanne]

You're on vacation right? If you in the area tomorrow, stop by..I make you a plate. Get plenny!

Auntie Lynn

Ahhh tomorrow I can't Auntie. I've embarked on a project that needs to and "will get done" as my wife put it haha. Thanks for the offer.

[1stwahine]

Ahhh tomorrow I can't Auntie. I've embarked on a project that needs to and "will get done" as my wife put it haha. Thanks for the offer.

You're welcome. I remember when you helped me couple of years ago with my other car when I neba have a Man.heheheh My son was in Iraq. I owe you and your wife lunch/dinner. Ok?

Auntie Lynn

[shaveice]

Yeah. Nobody showed up. :( But das ok. I really enjoy the food there.

oh no! i know tat and i both wrote and said we wouldn't be able to make it but i thought jimnyo would be there.

as mentioned before, his blueberry waffle was really ono so if you wanna hook up for breakfast, let me know. how about meeting there at 10 am this thursday?

[jimnyo]

what the?!? i thought i had subscribed to this thread, but alas, i did not and i missed all the plans!! i am sooo sorry auntie lynn and everybody. it's been a little nuts b/c we're actually moving to the mainland and whatnot so i don't get to check the forum everyday. actually, now i'm really confused b/c apparently i DID subscribe to the forum, but i haven't gotten any email notifications! what?!?!

i'm actually emailing from mix cafe right NOW as i type--had to take advantage of their wi-fi and it's great. we're having a broker's open at our condo, so i got kicked out and it was a great excuse to have lunch here w/the baby. i think this is the 3rd time in 2 weeks i've been here and everytime has been so ONO! the place just makes me happy--the decor, the food, the staff. did you see they got written up in honolulu magazine? you heard it here first guys!

last time, i had the imported meat sandwich. good, but the meat is thinly sliced, like at du vin, so it made me want a glass of wine. plus, i like a better balance of meat and bread. but still tasty. DH had the meatball sandwich, which he enjoyed. today i had the turkey sandwich. bruno talked me into it. i thought, who wants a turkey sandwich? how boring. but omg, this is like no turkey sandwich i ever had--he makes the turkey here i guess and it was super moist with that incredible bread. i'm gonna go home and fall asleep. i've gotta try his pastas next. and his gelato. i keep asking, but they keep running out before i get there. apparently it's homemade, but he doesn't make it himself--another place does (somewhere in waikiki, kim told me somebody imported a gelato machine from italy).

we'll have to try again and i'll have to be better about checking this thread. gotta squeeze in as much of this place before we leave. :(

[neonbright]

hi all! i'm new to HT and when i found this thread, well i had to write! i'm so glad that you all found this place and love it too! i work downtown and for months walked by waiting for them to open. the first morning they were open, i was in there getting a cappuccino and talking story with bruno and kim. as you all know, they're such good people and the food is incredible! so far i've had the turkey sandwich, roast pork sandwich, pasta with gorgonzola, the beet salad, and their lemonade is so refreshing! actually everything i've had there has been great, i did tell bruno i liked the turkey sandwich better than the roast pork and he feigned sadness when i told him this. i was there on monday and i was telling kim about the thread and she was so pleased and happy that one was started and she asked if the pictures were up and i said they were, and she started laughing and said, "thank goodness they are of bruno!"

my only beef with this place is that it's right around the corner from my office so i'm there at least 2-3 times a week! my wallets a little thinner and my waist band a little thicker! oh well, it's a small price to pay for ono food, lol. :)

[1stwahine]

we'll have to try again and i'll have to be better about checking this thread. gotta squeeze in as much of this place before we leave. :(

We'll most certainly try again.;)

hi all! i'm new to HT and when i found this thread, well i had to write!

Aloha and Welcome to HT! Join us on the other threads when you have time!

Auntie Lynn

[neonbright]

Thanks Auntie Lynn! You're one of my favorites. Have to admit I've been "lurking" for a few months and finally decided to sign on.

[1stwahine]

Thanks Auntie Lynn! You're one of my favorites. Have to admit I've been "lurking" for a few months and finally decided to sign on.

hahaha

One of your favorites?:eek: You shua? :confused: I blushing.:o

Mahalo

Auntie Lynn

[jimnyo]

welcome neonbright! i SO know what you mean about the waistband/wallet thing. i have an excuse, though...we're leaving, so my time is almost up!

[buzz1941]

It's been reviewed by the Weekly Eater (http://starbulletin.com/2007/11/04/features/eater.html)