Indomitable Spirits

Don Murphy, Owner, Murphy’s Bar and Grill, with the masked paddle maker

Bar and Restaurant owners are a tough group to beat. They thrive in an industry that is beset with problems ; employment issues; financial woes; increasing taxes and now COVID 19….but here they stand, ready to do battle once more as restaurants get ready to open on June 5th. For many restaurant owners, there won’t be an opening day - the past few months have taken their toll and a re-opening will take too much of precious few resources… but for the rest, they are ready to battle it out. Peter Kim, owner of Signature Steak and Seafood Restaurant at the Ala Moana Hotel, Liliha Bakery and Little Joe’s - a steakhouse next to Liliha Bakery on Nimitz Hwy-plans to bring staff back June 1st to be ready for the Friday opening. And in Downtown, Honolulu, the inimitable Don Murphy and his team are planning to throw open the doors on Friday June 5th and welcome familiar faces. In preparation - and with the usual touch of Murphy’s humor - they have a serving paddle ready for customers overly concerned about social distancing. It’s just the right distance to keep customers calm, “we just have to add a couple of holes for shot glasses and the paddle is good to go,” says Murph. We’ll drink to that.

Make your reservations at Murphy’s Bar and Grill for Friday by calling 808 754 1502