'Ilima Awards
The 'Ilima Awards, a partnership with the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, are held at Diamond Head Theatre (DHT). The winners are chosen though a variety of methods—a reader ballot, the restaurant critics' choices, DHT patron choices and awards to restaurants that have supported DHT and/or the arts during the year.
The fundraiser is held every year in October on Columbus Day. Call 733-0277 for more information on the event or to purchase a table. The Awards are bestowed onstage with a song and dance extravaganza. A cast of singers and dancers performs a 30 minute show with a very entertaining restaurant parody revue. Following the show, patrons spill out onto the theatre grounds which have been transformed into an outdoor ballroom featuring fine wines, ice cold martinis and micro-brewed beers. The perimeter is dotted with smaller tents featuring samplings from the award-winning restaurants.
Tables start at $3,000 and go up to $10,000. Click here for Table information and Reservation Form. Limited walk-around tickets are available. The event is very fluid and fun, with patrons walking and sampling (though the higher end tables are served). It is a giant cocktail party with lots of mingling, networking and dancing.
The 'Ilima Awards have become our signature (and sole) fundraising event. The benefit raises a significant amount of money for our productions and performing arts programs.
 A big mahalo to last year's winners. Please support these restaurants who supported our 2011 'Ilima benefit. |
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'ILIMA STAR CIRCLE |
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Alan Wong's Honolulu |
949-2526 |
Ryan's Grill at Ward Centre |
591-9132 |
Starbucks Coffee Company |
Locations Statewide |
HONOLULU STAR-ADVERTISER PUBLISHER'S AWARD |
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Sarento's at the Top of the Ilikai |
955-5559 |
DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE PRODUCER'S AWARD |
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12th Ave Grill |
732-9469 |
Rumfire Waikiki at Sheraton Waikiki Resort |
922-4422 |
PEOPLE'S CHOICE |
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Best Restaurant in Hawaii: 3660 on the Rise |
737-1177 |
Best New Restaurant: Yogur Story |
942-0505 |
Best Casual Restaurant: L&L Hawaiian Barbecue |
Locations Statewide |
Best Fine-Dining Restaurant: Hoku's at the Kahala Hotel & Resort |
739-8760 |
Best Lunch Restaurant: The Mariposa at Neiman Marcus Ala Moana |
951-3420 |
DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE SHOW STOPPERS |
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Best Special Occasion: Hy's Steak House |
922-5555 |
Best Quick Dinner: Big City Diner |
Locations Islandwide |
Best Dessert: JJ Bistro & French Pastry |
739-0993 |
Best Cocktails: Side Street Inn on Da Strip |
739-3939 |
CRITIC'S CHOICE |
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The Alley Restaurant @Aiea Bowl |
488-6854 |
Himalayan Kitchen |
735-1122 |
Hot Pot Heaven |
941-1115 |
Le Bistro |
373-7990 |
Licious Dishes |
536-9680 |
Moke's Bread and Breakfast |
261-5565 |
The Pear at Leeward Community College |
455-0011 |
Pho Kitchen |
735-8488 |
Town |
735-5900 |
Vino Italian Tapas & Wine Bar |
524-8466 |
Zaratez Mexicatessen |
227-1422 |