Michel Nikaido of the neighboring Mark's Hallmark Store tended to agree. Mother's day is one of our busiest time of the years. She said shoppers were going after cards as well as items in the store such as Harley-Davidson mugs, photo frames and gift bags. But Hallmark also tends to have more inventory on Mother's Day than Father's Day, she said. Mother's Day certainly draws more crowds than Father's Day in the restaurant business, at least at the Pukalani County Club Restaurant.
Mothers can cook.
That's not to say business won't be good on Father's Day. In fact, DePonte expects to get a full house during a special dinner being served from 5 to 9 p.m. But on Mother's Day, DePonte serves brunch and dinner, both of which have traditionally catered to packed houses. DePonte said she'll probably be able to take some last-minute reservations today. Her menu includes local fixings like chicken long rice, a carved steamship round of beef, mahi-mahi and her popular baby back ribs.