Duke's is a restaurant at the end of the pier in HB. The menu is filled with Hawaiian infused cuisine. I went there for a second time last night, the food was amazing and I love the atmosphere, we were seated by a window over looking the palm trees and waves. The ambiance was great, with surfboards and pictures of waves and surfers everywhere. I dined on halibut with a sweet and sour lilikoi sauce, oh quite tasty, my friend had prime rib, which he said was really choice. The restaurant has the spirit of Aloha of Duke Kahanamoku. Yeah you will notice I was born on the same day..ok about 80 years apart but still...Here is a little background on Duke:
Hawaii's most famous citizen and the "Father of INTERNATIONAL Surfing,"
Duke Paoa Kahanamoku was born August 24, 1890 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He grew up in carefree Waikiki with the ocean as his playground, doing what he loved mostly swimming, surfing, canoeing and bodysurfing.
At the age of 21 he won his first Olympic gold medal, then went on to represent the United States in the Olympics for 20 years, winning not only medals but the hearts of people all over the world. He is remembered as a swimmer not just for remarkable speed, but for his grace in the water, his good humor, and his sportsmanship.
He surfed purely for enjoyment in an era before surfing was a competitive sport. Although no spectacular video footage records his legendary longboard surfing, his exploits on a surfboard catapulted the sport to new heights.
Beyond his athletic and film accomplishments, Duke was known for his charm, integrity and courage. He represented the ali'i nobility in the highest and truest sense - concern for others, humility in victory, courage in adversity, good sportsmanship - all qualities we are inspired to emulate. The world bid Duke "Aloha" on January 22, 1968.
Duke's Creed
In Hawaii we greet friends, loved ones or strangers with Aloha, which means with love. Aloha is the key word to the universal spirit of real hospitality, which makes Hawaii renowned as the world's center of understanding and fellowship. Try meeting or leaving people with Aloha. You'll be surprised by their reaction.
Aloha!
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