Kaimuki restaurant Big City Diner serves its last meals
Nearly every dining table was full at Big City Diner in Kaimuki on Friday, the restaurant’s last day at the location after 26 years in business. Owner Lane Muraoka said it had been that way since news that the restaurant at 3565 Waialae Ave. was closing its doors for good got out a few weeks ago.
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Owner Lane Muraoka said it was time to close due to higher costs of business and difficulty hiring staff.
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Carol Wilcox and Tom Crowley dine on Friday.
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Customers at Big City Diner on Friday.
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Sean Chang, left, and manager Sky Ogata.
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Manager Sky Ogata with customers on Friday.
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Sky Ogata, manager, Lane Muraoka, owner, and chef Jayme Powers.
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Chef Jayme Powers, left, and owner Lane Muraoka take a photo with a customer.
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Carol Wilcox, waiter Greg Fritz and Tom Crowley on Friday.
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Gathering for a group shot were, top row, Greg Fritz, left, Siph Fraiser, Sean Chang, Sky Ogata, Cory Higaki, Lee-James Hao, and Craig Yamashiro. Bottom row were chef Jayme Powers, left, and owner Lane Muraoka.
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Tom Crowley, left, and owner Lane Muraoka.
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Photos on the wall at Big City Diner.
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Lane Muraoka is the owner of Big City Diner.
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Big City Diner had its last day of business in Kaimuki after nearly 26 years.
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