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According to Christian Bowles, the kitchen always has been a special space for his family: “Our family seems to be centered around food, and the kitchen is a natural meeting spot.” So it made sense when Christian, his siblings Michael and Katie, and their mother Kathy all opened Bowles Burritos together in Kailua three years ago.<\/p>\n

With the motto, “We pack ’em fat and roll ’em tight” (and really, what more could you want in a burrito?), the main attraction here is the construct-your-own burrito. It also serves up taco salads, nachos and burrito bowls. For each, you get to choose from a list of options that includes kalua pork, marinated chicken, mahi mahi and carne asada, as well as other key ingredients, such as beans, Spanish rice, cheese, cilantro and more.<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n

“We just kept thinking that this feels like a niche that needs to be filled,” Kathy says, explaining that they modeled the eatery after their favorite burrito joint in Southern California. “And we just thought it would be a fun family venture, and it has been.”<\/p>\n

Christian and Kathy manage the restaurant’s day-to-day operations. While Michael and Katie helped launch the restaurant, they both live on the Mainland now. Despite the distance, they still stay involved.<\/p>\n

Katie, who is away at college, works in the office with Kathy when she comes home for winter and summer breaks. She even manages the restaurant’s social media accounts remotely.<\/p>\n

Michael, who manages a restaurant in California, acts as a sort of consultant. Whenever they need to troubleshoot a problem, they get Michael on the phone.<\/p>\n

Behind Bowles Burritos’ taste, they say, is a dedication to preparing everything homemade, and to utilize local, fresh ingredients.<\/p>\n

When it comes to concocting recipes, it’s a group effort. While Kathy, who Christian says is a “great chef in all types of cuisine,” was the mastermind behind a lot of the dishes initially, everybody’s influence comes into play.<\/p>\n

“Everybody puts a lot of love and attention into the preparing of the food here,” Kathy says, “and Christian’s salsa is out of this world.”<\/p>\n

The Bowles family, after all, has an extensive collective history in the restaurant industry. When the kids were young, Kathy owned a steak and seafood restaurant on Kauai. Later, the family moved to Kailua, where Kathy was raised, and she became a manager at the former Lucy’s Grill & Bar.<\/p>\n

Christian has fond memories of growing up around food: “I would follow my brother everywhere, and he took interest in the kitchen watching my mom and dad,” he recalls. “And then I slowly gained interest, too.<\/p>\n

“Cooking is fun — you can do a little bit of experimental work.”<\/p>\n

In that spirit of experimentation, Bowles Burritos currently is in the process of creating new menu items and hopes to unveil dishes such as enchiladas, chili rellenos and a broader selection of breakfast options in the next few months.<\/p>\n

The Bowles also hope that their restaurant can serve as a cool, casual hangout. In the past, they have hosted burrito-eating contests, a spice challenge and karaoke. They also feature live music about a once a month.<\/p>\n

While some may think that business and family don’t mix, the Bowles’ believe that is just what has kept Bowles Burritos going — and what will allow it to expand.<\/p>\n

“Partnerships can be difficult, and if it were anyone other than family, I’m not sure it would work,” Christian says.<\/p>\n

Bowles Burritos is located at 270 Kuulei Road in Kailua. It’s open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m Monday-Thursday, and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Call 888-8841 or visit bowlesburritos.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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