Sadly, 8island was another casualty of the new year: The colorful place has closed, taking its massive menu of Hawaiian specialties with it. The signs were down on the front of the spot's strip mall address this week, and employees at the next door Little Caesar's confirm that the restaurant served its last plate last Monday.
No word on what owner Michael Iuchi, a Sushi Tora alum, might do next -- or what might take over the kitchen at the 8island address.
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