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National Sandwich Day is tomorrow (Nov. 3), and to celebrate, here are some delicious finds to feast on — all between bread, of course.
Savory Specials
Earl Kakaako (400 Keawe St. Ste. 103) is known for hand-crafted gourmet sandwiches like the Italian ($19.50), turkey jam ($12.50) and French dip ($15.25). The traditional cheesesteak ($15.50) is a popular special and will be added to the business’s regular menu this month. Keep an eye out for other monthly specials like Nashville-style soft shell crab. Call 808-744-3370 or visit earlhawaii.com.
The ‘steaks’ are high
Food truck Steak Farm recently opened a storefront in Waikiki (260 Beach Walk No. 101). The brick and mortar features an extended menu, including brunch dishes like ube pancakes with coconut syrup ($9.25), steak and eggs ($17) and Fruity Pebble pancakes with cream cheese syrup ($11.50). The biz also offers a bulgogi cheesesteak and chips combo ($15), which features a hoagie roll filled with cheesesteak topped with housemade pickled red cabbage and spicy mayo.
Call 808-888-0987 or follow the biz on Instagram (@steakfarmwaikiki).
In full bloom
With a mission to provide delicious, healthy meals using organic and local ingredients, Kaimuki-based Coco Bloom Kitchen (3221 Waialae Ave. Ste. A-3) is known for dishes like shio-koji pork katsu sando ($11), Bloom chopped salad ($13.65) and its deli sampler plate ($16.80), comprising two pieces of katsu (pork or tofu) and rotating deli items of the week.
My personal favorite: the egg salad sando ($7.35), including a fresh, local egg salad with housemade mayo and a soft-boiled egg.
Recently, the eatery expanded its deli menu to offer items like teriyaki salmon bowl ($15.60), cinnamon roasted pumpkin ($6) and “aburi” miso salmon deli ($9.80).
Call 808-784-0206 or visit cafe.coco-bloom.com.
Kelli Shiroma Braiotta’s column features a variety of tips and insider knowledge about Oahu’s dining scene. Follow Kelli on Instagram (@kellishiromabraiotta).