Robert Cazimero’s Christmas concerts at Chef Chai’s, Dec. 16 through 20, will proceed as planned.
Dinner service begins at 5:30 p.m., with Cazimero at the piano from 6:30 p.m., with his usual chatter and serenades.
Because of the looming Mele Kalikimaka season, he and his two dancers – Sky Perkins Gora and Keola “Bully” Makaiau —– likely will be the ones engaging in periodic hula, on Hawaiian classics and Christmas selections, befitting the Dec. 25 holiday.
There was a brief closure of the restaurant, due to licensing issues, that threatened the possible cancellation of the Cazimero shows, but issues have been resolved. Or, as Cazimero said the other day, “I’m going to work.”
Chef Chai has been given the green light to reopen after obtaining the proper permit following a change in ownership, according to state officials.
The Hawaii Department of Health had earlier issued the award-winning restaurant a “red” placard for operating without a valid food establishment permit.
New owner Pomaikai Shishido, doing business as Pomaikai Culinary Group, applied for and obtained a permit, DOH said, and now has a green “pass” placard. However, chef Chai Chaowasaree, the original owner, apparently still is a part of the operation, though has no presence on site.
Cost for the Christmas show and dinner is $125 per person, with appetizers and array of regular entrée choices. For reservations availability, call (808) 330-0279 …
Aweau Christmas concert in Wahiawa
Nathan Aweau will be featured in “A Special Christmas” buffet dinner and concert Dec. 20 at the Mango Street Grill, located at 130 Mango St. in Wahiawa.
Gail Mack and Gordon Kim will be the opening act.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with buffet service from 5:45 to 7 p.m. Cost is $78 for adults, $39 for youths 3 to 9 and free for keiki 2 and younger.
Call (808) 627-5451 for pre-sale reservations through Dec. 17…
Las Vegas holiday revue features Richmond, DeLima
Branscombe Richmond, island actor and singer, tops a roster of island performers for a show Dec. 20 at the Primm Valley Casino & Resort in Las Vegas.
Others taking the stage include Sistah Robi Kahakalau, Frank DeLima, Kimo Kahoana, Janoe Kalawa, Shawn Ishimoto, Sione Vainku and the Hot Lava Dancers. Comedian DeLima is making his first appearance in Vegas since leaving Honolulu and relocating in a senior residence in “the ninth island.”For admission details, call the resort at (702) 386-7867 …
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