MidWeek West - April 6, 2022

FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 6, 2022
ON POINT
Home to much wildlife, Ka‘ena Point might become a Natural Heritage Area. SEE PAGE 2
SINGING THEIR WAY
Following a Waipahu concert, Keiki Kani Choir heads to the Big Apple. SEE PAGE 8
Waipi‘o Brewery Opens New Location
A PUBLICATION OF
AN EDITION OF
A NOT SO ‘MINI’ PRIZE
Darcie Logan drove home a brand-new car after winning Wet’n’Wild Hawai‘i’s giveaway to celebrate MINI of Hawai‘i’s dealership, which is opening across the street from the Kapolei water park. PHOTO COURTESY WET’N’WILD HAWAI‘I
BY MARIA KANAI
eer Lab HI — which has a brewery and taproom in Waipi‘o — is a brew enthusiast’s dream come true, with a
tasting room, locally brewed craft beer and social vibes. This past March, The HALL by Beer Lab HI opened in Pearlridge Cen- ter Mauka with a more food-centric concept, while still celebrating beers and all the cre- ative flavors that the brew masters can con- coct.
“We designed The HALL to be a gather- ing place for the community,” says founder Nicolas Wong.
The space is large with high ceilings, ex- pansive tables where people can sit, talk, make new friends and share a beer together.
The HALL offers a welcoming break- fast with the same creative vibe as the beer, ranging from $10 to $16. The liliko‘i boba French toast is a fun breakfast item with a cream cheese base. The banana crème brulee French toast is also a big hit. For a savory option, try the bacon avocado sandwich — a nice, solid breakfast. For something heft-
SEE PAGE 4
small car. big news.
MINI of Hawaii at Kapolei – Grand opening coming soon.
MINI of Hawaii
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