MidWeek Central - June 16, 2021

FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 16, 2021
HAPPY HUNDRED
A celebration of Anahulu Stream Bridge in Hale‘iwa will commence.
SEE PAGE 5
GOING VIRTUAL
Wahiawā Hongwanji Mission plans an online bon dance June 26. SEE PAGE 7
Family Focused On Fine Filipino Foods
A PUBLICATION OF
AN EDITION OF
Richard Butuyan and Mililani resident Mellissa Cedillo of Elena’s Restaurant are members of the current generation of owners in charge of the iconic eatery for their family. PHOTO COURTESY ELENA’S RESTAURANT
FBY DON ROBBINS
eaturing food trucks that travel to Mililani Technology Park, Campbell Industrial Park, downtown Honolulu
and Kaimukī, Elena’s is known for its fine Filipino cuisine.
Meanwhile, Elena’s Restaurant’s eatery is located at 94-866 Moloalo St., No. D4A in Waipahu.
Theo and Elena Butuyan started the com- pany back in 1974 at the Old Nabarette Store in Waipahu. They retired in 2002 and their children, Mililani residents Mellissa Cedillo, her husband, Adrian, and her brother, Rich- ard Butuyan, now own and operate the busi- ness.
Originally from Pangasinan, Philippines, the family immigrated to Hawai‘i in 1969.
“My mom majored in home economics in the Philippines,” explains Mellissa. “When she came to the USA, she wanted to offer Filipino dishes to the people of Hawai‘i.
“We are a small family business providing traditional homestyle Ilocano Filipino food SEE PAGE 6
MILILANI
Everyday 5am-9pm
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95-130 Kamehameha Hwy