ARC marks Hinamatsuri with display of sachiko dolls

The Aqua Resort Club in San Roque invites everyone to join them in celebrating a unique Japanese tradition called Hinamatsuri on Saturday, March 3.

Hinamatsuri, also called Girls’ Day or Doll’s Day, is celebrated in the first week of March of every year in Japan. The tradition is symbolized by a doll called sachiko that signifies happiness and a child of bliss. Sachiko is passed from one generation to another to ensure good luck and happiness for the recipient.

Aqua Resort Club will be joining this tradition with a display of sachiko dolls at its Costa Terrace Restaurant. The restaurant’s regular buffet lunch rate is $32 per head but the local rate will only be $19 for a day of celebrating the Japanese Girl’s Day.

The highlight of the Hinamatsuri lunch special is the Chirashi sushi, which is usually served on happy occasions and at parties in Japan. This is a colorful dish made up of sushi rice, shrimp, eggs, and black beans, with a delicious variety of mixed vegetables and sprinkled toppings on top.

The menu will be a mix of Japanese dishes and other dishes like American and other Asian-inspired dishes. Patrons are in for an extra special treat as delicious desserts to celebrate a girl’s sweet tooth will be served.

Lunch is from 11am to 2pm.

March is for lobster lovers

Kevin’s The Prime Rib & Seafood Restaurant, also at the Aqua Resort Club, and is known for their steaks and ribs, is adding a new player on the menu for the whole month of March—lobsters.

For the entire March, Kevin’s will feature an extra special Lobster Lovers Menu—perfect for seafood lovers and in time for the lenten season.

The Lobster Lovers Menu is an addition to the prime ribs that Kevin’s is known for. Steaks will be served on a wagon by the chef, who will be serving guests four different kinds of cuts: Saipan cut, Kevin’s cut, Golden Alex Award cut, and Michelle’s cut.

According to ARC assistant general manager Sachiko Mafnas, since the restaurant opened in November last year, Kevin’s The Prime Rib and Seafood has become the go-to place for people who want quality meat and tastes.

“Last Valentine’s Day, the restaurant was full and we were very happy about that. We are also proud to say that the restaurant is honored to be the place that a couple chose for their engagement,” she said.

“We look forward to adding more and new exciting things to our menu, in tune with our mission to have something for everyone, where people can expect a nice combination of dishes,” she added

For reservations, call (670) 322-1234 or http://www.aquaresortsaipan.com.