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|Hawaii’s first Olive Garden is scheduled to open Thursday, just as plans for a second location in Kapolei have been announced.A new staff of 99 has been trained and the restaurant space — the former Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. at Ala Moana Center — has been completely renovated, General Manager Mark Taylor said.A preview dinner Tuesday night uncovered a few “bugs,” Taylor said, but he is confident they will be worked out. More run-throughs are set for tonight and lunchtime Thursday, leading to a public opening at 5 p.m.“Hopefully, tomorrow at 5 will be the beginning of the Olive Garden in Hawaii,” Taylor said.The local franchisee, Union Mak Corp., is already planning a second location, in the Ka Makana Ali‘i mall in Kapolei. The restaurant is going into an existing space in the mall, Taylor said, and should open in May.Union Mak also owns the Mai Tai Bar next door at Ala Moana, he added, and plans to reopen it with the same name and concept as soon as the city moves to Tier 4 in its reopening plan.The old Bubba Gump space, built in 1999, had to be gutted, Taylor said, and has been transformed to match the chain’s Tuscan-style decor. The menu is an exact duplicate of what diners have found in Olive Garden’s more than 850 restaurants.The 8,000-square-foot space could seat 299, but now has space for 160 with social distancing in place, Taylor said. The lanai has been expanded and now holds 10 tables.No reservations are being taken for opening day.Comments (78)By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the . An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our .Having trouble with comments? .to see our full coverage of the coronavirus outbreak. your coronavirus news tip.Be the first to knowGet from Star-Advertiser when the next breaking story happens — it's FREE! You just need a supported web browser.Subscriber FavoritesMore BusinessOur Privacy Policy has been updated. By continuing to use our site, you are acknowledging and agreeing to our updated and our .

|Hawaii’s first Olive Garden is scheduled to open Thursday, just as plans for a second location in Kapolei have been announced.A new staff of 99 has been trained and the restaurant space — the former Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. at Ala Moana Center — has been completely renovated, General Manager Mark Taylor said.A preview dinner Tuesday night uncovered a few “bugs,” Taylor said, but he is confident they will be worked out. More run-throughs are set for tonight and lunchtime Thursday, leading to a public opening at 5 p.m.“Hopefully, tomorrow at 5 will be the beginning of the Olive Garden in...

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