MIRACLE TREAT DAY: Treat yourself to a Blizzard and do some good for families Aug. 5. That’s when participating Hawaii Dairy Queens will donate at least $1 from every Blizzard sold (about $2.89 to $3.99) to Kapiolani Children’s Miracle Network. This includes August’s Blizzard of the Month, the Oreo Brownie Earthquake, made with Oreos, brownie pieces, hot fudge and marshmallow topping. Participating Oahu stores are at Pearl Highlands, Pearlridge, Ala Moana and Victoria Ward centers, 4725 Bougainville Drive and the U.S. Marine Corps Base in Kaneohe. On Maui, head for Lahaina Cannery Mall, and on the Big Island, head to Kona Commons, Queen’s Marketplace or Parker Ranch Center …

NEW PASTA DEAL: Auntie Pasto’s Beretania is offering a buy-one-pasta-entree, get-one-free-pasta deal after 10 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays as part of its Pasta Power Hour. You don’t even have to ask for it. Diners ordering pasta entrees will receive the second entree, of equal or lesser value, for free until closing time at 11 p.m. Among selections to choose from are pasta marina, seafood Alfredo, pasta meatballs, eggplant gorgonzola pasta, puttanesca and creamy pesto pasta. The offer follows the success of a Kids Eat Free deal on Mondays and Wednesdays, and Half-Price Wine on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 523-8855. Reservations only taken for parties of eight or more …

ACCOLADE FOR MONETTES: Wine Spectator magazine has presented its coveted "Best of Award of Excellence" honor to Monettes Artisan Fish and Steak restaurant at Mauna Kea Beach Resort, recognizing its wine list for displaying "vintage depth and excellent breadth across several regions." The complete winner’s list will appear in the Aug. 31 edition.

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