Posted on: Wednesday, June 29, 2005
QUICK BITES
Wine at 12th Ave. Grill; Zane at Formaggio
Advertiser Staff
ON THE SCENE
• Wes Zane has taken over Formaggio, the wine bar formerly associated with Fujioka's Wine Merchants at Market City Shopping. He's offering live, light jazz music and serving "casual gourmet fare" — including yummy pizza, short ribs and other dishes heartier than those offered under the old management. Formaggio is open evenings only, and doesn't take reservations. Information: 739-7719.
FOOD AND FIREWORKS
Buffet includes front-row view
There will be free entertainment on the pier that evening, featuring Jordan Segundo, Jake Shimabukuro, a fashion show, the
Pacific Fleet Band, Drill Team Hawaii and others.
• If you haven't been to 12th Ave. Grill lately, here's the latest: They've got a liquor license and began serving wine last week. Chef-owner Kevin Hanney, left, said he worked hard to keep the wine list affordable to match the casual neighborhood ambience he has cultivated; most bottles are $19 to $30. The restaurant stopped serving lunch some time ago, by the way; Hanney's busy with catering then. The best news: The restaurant now takes reservations: 732-9469.
Don Ho's Island Grill is doing an All American BBQ Buffet 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, timed so you can also catch the Aloha Tower Marketplace fireworks show at 8:45 p.m. On the menu is a casual spread of hamburgers, hot dogs, chili, macaroni salad, corn on the cob and more for $15 per person. Those having the buffet get preferred seating with a view of the pyrotechnics. Seating is limited and reservations are required: 528-0807.
