For the sixth year, fine dining restaurant is being recognized with a . The Pearl has been recognized for five years as “Rising Star” and one year as “Critic Choice” (2011).
The ʻIlima Awards, organized by the , recognize outstanding restaurants in Â鶹´«Ã½. The “Rising Star” award pays tribute to the ambitions of Â鶹´«Ã½’s chefs-in-training and the dedication of their teachers. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser states, “The student run restaurant offers upscale yet economical dining as it provides training for the next generation of Â鶹´«Ã½’s chefs and restaurant managers. We salute the ambitions of the students and the dedication of their teachers.”
“I am so incredibly proud of our culinary arts program,” said Chancellor . “This past summer, The Pearl was featured on a national segment of Island Explorers on the . The ʻIlima Awards’ continued recognition is a tribute to the dedication and hard work of the students, faculty and staff. It’s great to see them being acknowledged in this significant way.”
- Related Â鶹´«Ã½News story: , June 28, 2016
Additional Information
The Pearl is open Wednesdays through Fridays for lunch. The menu changes every two weeks with entree prices $16 and under. Call (808) 455-0475 for reservations.
A Thanksgiving buffet is offered November 16–18. Also, occasional special event dinners are featured.
—By Kathleen Cabral