College football is taking center stage at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa on Christmas Eve — the University of Hawaiʻi will meet the University of California in the Sheraton Hawaiʻi Bowl at 3 p.m. (Hawaiʻi time) on Dec. 24.
What this means for attendees: exclusive game day grinds at Sheraton Waikīkī and at Sheraton Princess Ka‘iulani.
Customers can enjoy The Big Braddah Blitz Dog ($28) — 100% all-beef polish sausage, pickled onions, pickled jalapeno, banana peppers, dill pickle, lomi tomatoes and curly fries — and Kickoff Cooler ($17) at Sheraton Waikīkī’s Edge Bar. The Kickoff Cooler features Pau Maui Vodka shaken with fresh pineapple, lemonade and guava, and topped with club soda.
Sheraton Waikīkī’s RumFire will offer a Winner Winner Touchdown Dinner ($32) and Gameday Highball ($17) from 4:30 to 10 p.m. The dinner includes Hawaiian-style roasted half chicken, garlic rice, taro mac salad and a toasted King’s Hawaiian roll. The Highball is a crisp mix of Lalo Blanco tequila, ginger beer and pineapple.
Meanwhile, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani’s Splash Bar will offer a variety of food and drink specials. Beverage specials include:
- Bowl Bound ($39): Light rum, dark rum, banana liqueur, lime juice, pineapple juice and sparkling water
- Champs Drink Champs ($32): a mixture of champagne, lilikoi puree and orange blossom vodka
- Kickoff Kooler ($17): El Tequileno Tequila, strawberry puree, lime juice and pineapple juice
Tailgate specials include:
- Bowl Bangin’ Buffalo Chicken Sliders ($16): Garlic butter brioche buns stuffed with crispy fried chicken, ranch dressing, blue cheese and mozzarella, served with tater tots
- Da Sideline Slam! ($21): Fried saimin with fish cake, cabbage, Spam, and scallions with grilled chicken yakitori sticks
- Hail Mary Dog!! ($13): Applewood bacon-wrapped hot dog with melted yellow cheese, caramelized onions, tomatoes and jalapenos
A limited number of tickets for the Sheraton Hawaiʻi Bowl are still available at the University of Hawaiʻi Ticket Office (prices range from $30 to $75) and at etickethawaii.com.
To learn more, visit thehawaiibowl.com/.
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Kelli Shiroma Braiotta can be reached at kelli@alohastatedaily.com.
