Hawai'i's Best Restaurants

	2006 'ILIMA AWARD WINNER - BEST CASUAL RESTAURANT: PEOPLE'S CHOICE
	Every year, Advertiser readers are asked to vote for their favorite restaurants in the 'Ilima Awards poll. Meanwhile, our in-house food experts debate to select the critics' choice 'Ilimas, primarily focused on restaurants recently reviewed or revisited. With a few exceptions, categories change each year to keep readers interested and keep the winner list fresh.

BEST CASUAL RESTAURANT: PEOPLE'S CHOICE
California Pizza Kitchen

So much a part of our lives is this California chain that it has a nickname — "CPK," as in "Let's meet at CPK." Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, a pre- or post-movie meal, or a shopping break, the three mall locations (Kahala, Ala Moana and Pearlridge) are always busy because the service is fast, the food's reliably good and it's reasonably priced. CPK is also family-friendly with many choices the kids like. The menu roams beyond pizza to pasta, salads, soups, sandwiches and rotating specials.

Three locations: Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala Moana, fourth floor. 941-7715. Also, Kahala Mall, 4211 Wai'alae Ave. (737-9446)and Pearlridge Center, number 554 (487-7741). 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. No reservations. VS, MC, AX, DC, DS, JCB. No checks. $$.

Web site: www.cpk.com

Legend:

VS: Visa
MC: Mastercard
AX: American Express
DC: Diners Club
DS: Discover Card
JCB: JCB Card
Olioli: Olioli Card

$$$: Pricey; entrées mostly more than $17
$$: Moderate; entrées $10-$16
$: Budget-friendly; entrées mostly less than $10

Checks: Local checks and travelers’ checks only

Past 'Ilima Award winner

"Cheap eats" restaurant

"Local classic" eatery