Weekend Picks – Saturday, November 19, 2011
Shop
Eeling Them In
What: Fighting Eel is the first to strike in the new retail space on Kailua Road. The fashion favorite's new boutique is open today with many of the same chic clothing designers, local jewelry lines, and of course FE’s signature sleek, sexy styles.
When: Hours are Mon. – Sat., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: 629 Kailua Rd. #130.
Details: Call 808.738.9301 for more information. Watch nearby Executive Chef which could open its doors as early as this weekend.
Eat
Step Up to the Plate
What: There are just two days left to take advantage of more than 80 prix fixe special menus and discounts at favorite Hawaii eateries. The deals for Restaurant Week range from $10 for a german-inspired plate lunch at Hank's Haute Dogs to $50 for a four-course dinner of New York steak or opah topped off with mango cobbler at d.k. Steak House.
When: Restaurant Week ends Sunday.
Where: Click here for the list of participating restaurants and menus.
Details: A portion of proceeds will go to the Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Diamond Head.
Snack
It’s a Great Pumpkin
What: Get a frost bite worth seconds with the return of Bubbie’s pumpkin and cranberry ice cream mochi.
When: Available now through early December.
Where: Bubbies locations at Varsity Center, 1010 University Ave. 808.949.8984 and Koko Marina Shopping Center, 7192 Kalanianaole Hwy. 808.396.8722
Details: Prices start at $1.10 a piece.
Anticipate
Coming Soon
Monday: Start your Black Friday list with our round up of deals at your favorite local boutiques. We'll have all the details on the treats, freebies, and discounts in two days.
Sales
Who: The Butik and The Butik.com.
Deal: A new deal every day counting down to Black Friday. Today it is 20 percent off all maxis, tomorrow take 20 percent off all jackets, then Monday grab jewelry for 20 percent off, followed by 20 percent off all bottoms Tuesday.
When: The Butik is open 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Mon. through Sat. and noon – 5 p.m. Sunday.
Who: Olive Boutique, 43 Kihapai St. Kailua.
Deal:Olive celebrates its third anniversary with drinks, snacks, a chance to meet local designers, and 15 percent off all clothing.
When: Tonight, 4 – 5 p.m.
Who: Mellow’s Antiques, 841 Bishop St. Suite 156
Deal:10 percent off all ornaments and holiday gifts.
When: Through November 30. Mellow’s will be closed Thanksgiving Day and the day after.