Well, Honolulu Magazine has its Hale `Aina awards, the Star-Bulletin has its Hawaii's Best awards, and the Honolulu Advertiser has its 'Ilima Awards. The latest list has been posted, and it includes:
Few surprises, lots to quibble about. Here's one take on this year's slate. Compadre's for Mexican? Assagio's for Italian? Sorabol for Korean?
Hawaii's Best Restaurant: Alan Wong's Restaurant
Best New Restaurant: E&O Trading Co.
Best Bakery: Liliha Bakery
Best Bar: Mai Tai Bar
Best Burgers: Teddy's Bigger Burgers
Best Plate Lunch: L&L Drive-Inn
Best Steak House: Ruth's Chris Steak House
Best Sushi: Genki Sushi
Best Fine-Dining Restaurants: The Bistro at Century Center, John Dominis, Roy's Restaurant
Best Family Restaurants: Zippy's, Big City Diner, Dixie Grill
Best New Restaurant: E&O Trading Co.
Best Bakery: Liliha Bakery
Best Bar: Mai Tai Bar
Best Burgers: Teddy's Bigger Burgers
Best Plate Lunch: L&L Drive-Inn
Best Steak House: Ruth's Chris Steak House
Best Sushi: Genki Sushi
Best Fine-Dining Restaurants: The Bistro at Century Center, John Dominis, Roy's Restaurant
Best Family Restaurants: Zippy's, Big City Diner, Dixie Grill
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