Another Kaimuki fixture will close this month

Hawaii’s restaurant industry is off to a rocky start as various long-time fixtures prepare to close their doors at months end, with lease issues representing a primary concern for restaurant owners.

Earlier this week, JJ French Pastry & Bistro, a long-time family-owned bakery and restaurant in Kaimuki, announced it will close this month due to rising lease prices.

More recently, Café Laufer, another long-time Kaimuki bakery, announced it will also shutter its doors on Jan. 31 due to a lease…

Source: Arizona Business Journal