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Makahaiwaʻa - UH West Oʻahu's Weekly Newsletter - Week of March 04, 2024

The Secret

A Communications Department newsletter from University of Hawai'i - West O'ahu published on Monday, November 25, 2024, to the faculty and staff listserv.A web preservation file has been captured for this newsletter in addition to the PDF. Contact the UHWO Library for access

Makahaiwaʻa - UH West Oʻahu's Weekly Newsletter - Week of November 25, 2024

Torres Fischer, Bruce

Ohara, Yumiko

Hawaiian Language and Literature

HE NOIʻINA KĀLAILEO I KA LOAʻA A ME KA PŌʻAIAPILI O KA SIUĀ A ME KA WOELA KUʻI I LOKO O KA ʻŌLELO WAHA A KA MĀNALEO HAWAIʻI

La Cucaracha

T-SHIRT/TANK TOP 
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GOLF TOWEL 
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flulthy and refreshing made [rom rice 
JAMAICA 
[00'{, natural, made horn hibi scus llowers 
LA CUCAR ACHA SIIAKE 
Our special blend of iced coll ee 
ORIGIN AL STYLE 
ISLAND STYLE 
LA CUCARACHA STYLE 
Pitcher 
MEXICAN 
Corona, Dos Equis, Tecate, 
Pacifico, Bohemia 
DOMESTIC 
Budweiser, BuJ LiJ!,ht1 
Coors/Light, Miller/Lite 
HEN EIKEN 
$1 5.00 
$22.00 
$6.00 
$10.00 
$2.00 
$2.50 
$5.25 
$5.75 
$6.25 
$19.00 
$3.50 
$2.75 
$4.00 
BLU E HAWAII 
Blue curacao, pineapple, coconut 
cream and rum · 
PINA COLADA 
pinea llPle, coconut cream and rum 
HAWAIIAN ISLAND ICED TEA 
La Cucm cha 's long island iced tea 
MAITA! 
2 rum s and tropical juices 
LAVA FLOW 
Pinea pple, coconut cream, strawberry 
and rum 
DAIQUIRIES/SMOOTHI ES 
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CALIFORNIA WINES 
Ask for Wine List 
WELL DRINKS 
CALL BRANDS 
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• Authentic, Home-sty 
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• Voted "Best Restaurant & Bar" { 
in Town by THE CUCARACHA 
• So Reasonably Priced You Do 
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1. LA CUCARACHA SAMPLER $12.95 6. NACHOS SUPREME $7.95 
Combination ol La Cum~ch.i wings, j.il.ip~nos, Fresh crispy chips topped with refried beans. 
lries, shrimps. Choice ol chicken, shredded or grounded beef 
Served w.ith chips .and guacamole dip. with sour cre.im .ind gu.ic.amole. 
2. LA CUCARACHA SPECIAL $9.95 7. NACHO· PLATIER $6.50 
Shrimps m.arin.ited in special s~uce Fresh crispy chips topped with melted cheese, 
wrapped with b.icon .ind grilled over 
sour ere.am .and gu.ac.imole 
slow fire to perfection. 
3. LA CUCARACHA WINGS $7.9~ 8. GUACAMOLE $5.95 
Spicy deep fried chicken wings served Homem.ide isl.ind fresh avocado dip. 
with sped.ii dip sauce. Served with fresh crispy chips. 
4. LA CUCARACHA JALAPENO $7.25 9. SALAD 
Stulfed j.ilapenos with ere.am chem Fresh fosed Sa lad $350 
.and bacon. With Bee£ or Chicken $4.50 
5. LA CUCARACHA FRIES $2.95 10. CORN TORTILLA CHIPS with 
Good ol' fries served with speci.il uuce Salsa $2.50 
· . Bean Dip $3.75 
Served with sal.icl, Sp.inish or lime rice, fresh tortill.is, refried beans and ulsa. 
11. FAJITAS 
Roll your own soft taco. Specially marinated 
and grilled with bell peppers, onions and tomatoes. 
Vegetarian $ JO.SO 
Chic hen $ 12.50 
12. CHICKEN MOLE 
Beef $12.SO 
Prawns $14.50 
Chicken hreas! tenderly roohrcl in a clelicious 
secret recipe red sauce. 
13. EL PATRON STEAK $10.9S 
Mexican style New York steak - 8 02. 
14. TEQUILLA PRAWNS (8pcs) 
Just what it says - cooked in tequilla! 
$13.9S 
15. FISH IN PARSLEY SAUCE $11.95 
P~n f rie<l snapper topped with Chef 's m ce. 
16. DRUNKEN FISII $11.05 
Grilled snapper in chorrozio sauce. 
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Served with choice ol Spanish or lime rice, refried buns, salsa and salad. 
17. ENCHILLADAS Plato (Uno) Ala Carte 20. QUESADILLA Plato (Uno) Ala Carte 
Vegetarian $6.95 $4.95 Vegetari;in $5.50 $3.50 
Chichen/Beef $8.2S $6.25 Chichen/Beef $6.50 $4.50 
18. BURRITO 2.1. TACO 
Vegetarian $5.95 $3.95 Chichen/Beef lllmll $6.25 $4.2.S 
Chicken $7.50 $5.SO Chichen/Beef (Soltl $6.95 $4.95 
Beef • shredded/ground $7,50 $5.50 
22. TOSTADAS 
19. CHIMICHANGA Vegetarian $6.S0 
Your choice $8.95 $6.95 Chicken/Beef $8.95 
23. PITA BREAD 24. CHICKEN AND AVOCADO $'7.SO 2S. CHEF'S HAMBURGER $7.2S 
Stuffed with Vegetable $6.95 
With Beef /Chicken $7.95 
26. CHIU 30. 
Bowl $5.00 
With rice $4.50 
n SALSA $1.S0 31. 
28. BEAN flf P ~3.00 32. 
29. GUACAMOLE $5.95 33. 
S,rv,d with friM 
RICE 34. TORTILLA $2.50 
Sp,1nish $2.00 35. ClllCKEN SOUi' $3.2S 
Lime Rice $2.S0 3h. f-1.AN Mexic.1n flrm rl $30i'S 
RHRIED BEANS $2.25 ?,7 . flEEP r-RIED ICE CREAM $Ui 
Bl.ACK REAN S $).SO 38. MENllflO l1,1t. ~; Sun . only! %.00 
SO\IR CREAM $1.75 


Brewmoon

light Q O I) • dark 
lunar samplf five 4 oi servings of brew moon beer 5.50 
O moonlight refreshingly crisp american-style, low-calorie light lager. subtle hop notes balanced 
by a light body accent this easy drinking, low alcohol beer 3.25 4.00 4.75 
O mayberry wheat rfd an unfilte~ ale, brewed with wisconsin grown wheal; 
fruity overtones, hint of summer berries 3.25 4.00 4.75 
0 munich gold german style export lager, medium-bodied, smooth, dry finish; 
gold medal winner at the 1996 Great American Beer Festival® 3.25 4.00 4.75 
O great pacific pale ale american-style pale ale, light amber in color, wonderfully drinkable; floral 
hop aromas supported by a malty profile balance this classic style 3.25 4.00 4.75 
I) hawaii "5" ale copper-colored, smooth malt flavor; medium-bodied amber ale 3.25 4.00 4. 75 
brew master's special ask your server about our current seasonal offerings 3.50 4.25 4.75 
rocket rootbeer made on premise, creamy aQd sweet non alcoholic pint 2.50 
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all beers small regular large 
bev1rztrs 
rocket rootbeet' made on premise pint 2.50 
plantation iced tea 2.50 
fresh squeeze~ra~ge juice 3.25 
cranberry juice 1.75 " --
tazo teas 2.p~ 
tynant sparld;g water /.so _  .,.. ,. 
evian mineral water '·sm. 3.50 1g7s:50 ° 
coke diet coke ;'ginger ale sprite 2.00 
free refills of house coffee, tea and. soft drinks 
'ilenu descriptions do not include all ingredients 
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cappuccino 2.75 dbl. 3.50 
espresso 2.75 dbl. 3.50 
caffe latte 2.75 dbl. 3.50 
caffe mocha 2.75 dbl. 3.50 
the lunar sampler 
kona coffee high and low gravity 2.00 
chilled mocha cafe 3.25 with vanilla ice cream 3.75 
cinnamon spiced ice coffee 2.75 
with vanilla ice cream 3.25 
reslciuro,u, microbrewery 
Ward Center 
1200 Ala Moana Boulevard 
Honolulu, HI 96814 
phone 18081 593-0088 
fa, 18081 593-0033 
www.brewmoon.com 
sweet maui onion rings tiandcut, beer battered .5:25 
dill fried calamari jalapeiio nuoc cham sauce and spicy' tomato caper saate ,7 .50 · " 
beer crackers roasted garlic. fresh grilled flat bread, gorgonzola 6.75 
heavy metal nachos chili, guacamole. jack cheese, jalapeiio 7 .50 
crunchy almond chicken tenderloins honey mustard and bbq sauce 6.75 
spicy almbiid buffalo tenders bleu cheese 6.75 . 
philly quesadilla sirloin steak, onions, peppers, mushrooms, mozzarella. tortilla 7 .50 
applewood smoked salmon flatbread citrus creme fraiche, fresh mozzarella. roasted:0nion 6.75 
grilled portabello mushroom aged balsamic, gorgonzola; stuffed focaccia 7'25 " ' "" , 
spiked poke spiced ahi, three sauces, cucumber salad 8.75 
coconut shrimp lightly fried, sweet pineapple chili cream 9,25. , 
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fire roasted ribs molasses and soy marinade, spicy mustard sauce' 9.25 
sesa!11erse11red ·a~i ginger, somen salad, ale wasabi, wakame 8.50 ; ;: '"' 
south shore. sampler fire roas\edril:ls, calamari, almond chicken tenders J0.25 ,h · 
soup of the day mug 3.25 b9wl 4.25 . 1, 
jalapeiio corn chowder shrimp, pungent cilantro, peppers mug 3.75 bowl 4.75 
all served with idaho fries or rice 
grilled black angus burger half pound 7 .25 . , -~~- ~-- ! -, 
smothered burger choose any two toppings, cheddar, boursin, bleu cheese, swiss,li'ato'n, mushroom, onion 8.25 , .. : 
grilled ancho chicken breast sharp cheddar c_heese and, spicy aioli 8.50 . , "• 
horseradish crusted chicken breast swiss, fresh horseradish,mustard sauce 8.50 
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grilled portabello mushroom sharp vermont cheddar, sprouts. spicy aioli 8.25 
sandwich of the day chef's whim 7.75 
half sandwich of the day mug of soup or mixed green salad 6.75 
turkey club sliced free range turkey breast, tomato, bacon 7.75 
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three cheese pizza plum tomato, garlic, mozzarella, parmesan , ?Siago 9.25 
luau pizza smoke-roasted pulled pork, roasted garlic, maui onion, parmesan, mushroom 10.25 
portabello pizza salad three cheese, tomato, portabello mushroom, mesclun greens, balsamic vinaigrette 10.25 
veggie pizza peppers, onion , mushroom, grilled asparagus, broccoli , three cheese, tomato 10.75 
kakaako chicken curry banana, apricot and pineapple curry, traditional fiye •garnish, white.rice 8.75 ·: , ~ · ''•i y:. 
jambalaya spiced meats, seafood and a,ndouille,white rice 10.25 ,;, ,~> ,,,, 
ginger sesame stir-fry scallion, green bean, fresh noodle, bean sprouts, soy pineapple glaze,, , 
with tofu 8.75 chicken 10.75 sh rimp 12.25 
moroccan spiced chicken fresh half chicken, green vegetable, garlic mashed or rice 12.25 
chicken and rib combo spiced chicken, fire roasted ribs, sauteed green vegetables, garlic mashed qt rice 13.50,.;,f :Ji• 
steamed mahi ginger and lemon grass, shoyu1, scallion, peanut oil sauce 12.50 
maine lobster asparagus 1avi,oli ginger lobster bisque, shiitQke mushrooms 13.25 
manila clam pasta fine spaghettini , fresh clams, white wine, gai!i_o, fresh basil 10.25 
farmers' market salad grilled chicken, roasted onion, parniesan, potato crouton, roasted garlic, balsamic vinaigrettFl:l.:25---, 
smoked salmon salad grilfef~sparagus, egg; green beans; mixed greens; caper, tomato, red onion 12.2Sii 
roquefort salad fresh green spinach, romaine, cider vinaigrette ,- sharp roquefort 7 .50 
.•. i"' .: ••:• ,,,· ,; :with shrimp 9.75 
caesar salad peppered crouton, showered parmesan 6.75 with grilled chicken 9.75 
veggie stack herb seared vegetables, polenta cake, spiced olive, broken balsamic vinaigrette 10.50 
with shrimp Hr.OD 
half moon mixed green salad, balsamic vinaigrette 4.25 half caesar 5.25 
s1qe5 • .. , 
idaho fries 2.75 battered sweet maui onion (ings 5.25 '' hippie slaw 2.50 
garlic mashed potato 3.25 green vegetables , 3.°25 jasmine white rice 2.25 
sweeTstu~ 
brew moon chocolate pudding cake steamed in pale ale, caramei'sauce, cinnamon ice cr;am 5.50 
strawberry shortcake sundae fresh sugared strawberries. three sauces, shortcake, ice cream 6.25 
chocolate peanut butter crunch chocolate peanut butter mousse, chocolate cake 6.75 
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chocolate sampler chocolate peanut butter crunch, XTC. moon pudding, pistachio ice cr~am 19.25 
profiteroles vanilla bean ice cream, warm dark chocolate sauce 6.75 
.brewers' rootbeer float vanilla bean ice cream 3.50 
strawberry tart 5.50 
choice of house ice cream or sorbet island flavors of the week 2.75 
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The Boulevard Restaurant

We're getting lots of compliments 
about the food, prices and decor at 
The Boulevard 
Restaurant 
New in the Kapiolani District. 
BUFFET DINNER 
5 pm to 10 pm nightly 
Featuring succulent 
prime rib with beverage 
and dessert. 
Only$6.95 
Special menu Jor children 
11 and under starting at 
$1.95 
For breakfast ... 
eggs,ham,bacon,sausage 
and all sorts of other 
delectable choices to start 
your day right! We're open 
for breakfast at 6:30 am 
Monday- Friday 
For coffee break ... 
you'll love our pastries 
For luncheon .. . 
crisp salads, hot carved 
sandwiches, three different 
hot entrees daily 
Luncheon served until 3 pm 
Monday-Friday 
Bar Service too! 
Special rooms for 
meetings or private 
parties available 
Off the lobby-615 
Piikoi Building 
For dinner reservations 
Phone 537-6351 
PARKING ---------
Covered parking is available right in the 615 Piikoi building. Enter the 
garage off Makaloa St. 
During working hours, weekdays until 5 p. m. , parking meters are in 
operation at 25¢ per hour. After 5 p. m. , and all day on Saturday, Sunday or 
holidays, there is no charge for parking. 
The 
Boulevard 
Restaurant 
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Ja Ja Chinese Northern Cuisine

Makahaiwaʻa - UH West Oʻahu's Weekly Newsletter - Week of March 04, 2024

The Secret

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HE NOIʻINA KĀLAILEO I KA LOAʻA A ME KA PŌʻAIAPILI O KA SIUĀ A ME KA WOELA KUʻI I LOKO O KA ʻŌLELO WAHA A KA MĀNALEO HAWAIʻI

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