Dinner for lunch

HASR Bistro's rich entrees ensure you won't leave hungry

By Nadine Kam

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Oct 24, 2012

~~<p>You'll forgive the "everything but the kitchen sink" approach to the menu at HASR Bistro. After waiting five years for the space adjoining HASR Wine Shop, owner Terry Kakazu had a lot of time to dream up ideas for a restaurant that would dovetail with her wine store and vice versa.</p>
<p>If you're wondering about the unusual name, it's shorthand wine geek-speak for "Highly Allocated Spoiled Rotten," in reference to Kakazu's ability to secure exclusive wines. The first thought was to create a wine-friendly French bistro, but that would close the door to so many other cuisines she loves. So call it a contemporary cafe and be prepared for anything.</p>
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You'll forgive the "everything but the kitchen sink" approach to the menu at HASR Bistro. After waiting five years for the space adjoining HASR Wine Shop, owner Terry Kakazu had a lot of time to dream up ideas for a restaurant that would dovetail with her wine store and vice versa.

If you're wondering about the unusual name, it's shorthand wine geek-speak for "Highly Allocated Spoiled Rotten," in reference to Kakazu's ability to secure exclusive wines. The first thought was to create a wine-friendly French bistro, but that would close the door to so many other cuisines she loves. So call it a contemporary cafe and be prepared for anything. Login for more...