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A Whole New Worldly Plate Awaits
Buffets are great for many reasons: variety, it’s all-you-can-eat, and if you’re with a group there’s something for everyone. At Five Star International Buffet in Royal Hawaiian Center in Waikiki, you also can count on the food to be fresh, delicious and of top quality. Even the water served comes from a special filter purifier…
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Sweet Treats Perfect for Sharing
Since 1998, Big City Diner has been serving up tasty dishes that never skimp on the portions, which makes it a great place for family-style eating with those closest to you. And those big portions apply to everything on the menu, yes, even the desserts. Big City Diner’s Big Brownie Bubbies Pie ($7.49) is a…
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Cultural Dining Fit for Carnivores
When Trigo Da Silva, one of Oahu’s latest restaurateurs, decided to open Adega Portuguesa on Smith Street last year, he wanted to share the culture and cuisine of other countries with Hawaii. The owner has since created a unique dining experience filled with traditional Portuguese and Brazilian fare as well as live music in a…
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Welcome Back to Reality With Watercress
Happy Sunday, Ono readers! I just returned from a fantastic vacation in New York City full of Broadway shows (Kinky Boots and The Book of Mormon were my favorites), shopping, sightseeing … and, oh, did I mention eating as if there was no tomorrow? Well, yeah, that too — obviously! I loved being back in…
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La Dolce Vita!
One of the best things about pasta is that it’s so versatile in its many shapes and forms, making it the base for myriad creative preparations in a variety of cuisines. But, really, for many of us, the best thing about pasta is wolfing it down. If you’re passionate about pasta, then why settle for…
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Menu Expands to Include Seafood and Tex-Mex Items
With a menu that serves up smoked meats, ribs, chicken, pork and brisket and more, Molly’s BBQ and Seafood has always been a meat lover’s dream come true. “All of our meats are cooked within direct heat using wood,” owner Margaret “Molly” Walker explains. But there are some big, exciting changes coming to Molly’s, and…
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Show-stopping Sweets Take Center “Stage”
Stage Restaurant in the Honolulu Design Center has a grand finale of desserts to choose from, and each dessert will not only please your palate, but your eyes as well. The Brown Butter Banana Tart ($9) is a melting pot of textures with an amaretto streusel topped with maple-glazed pecans. “I really like to pair…
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Where French Fare Meets Local Flair
If you’ve explored the nifty restaurant scene downtown, I’m sure you’ve already fallen madly in love with the rustic charm of Brasserie Du Vin. Its enchanting personality — visible in such details as a vintage upright piano nestled against the back wall or its cozy, tucked away lanai — is so reminiscent of eateries in…
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New Starters are “Shor” to Be a Hit
There is something special about dining at Shor. The decor is modern and clean, the view of Waikiki Beach is stunning and the appetizers, oh my, they are tasty. And things keep getting even better. For the past few weeks and ending mid May, the menu at the seafood grill is undergoing a change that…
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Spreading the Love for Nabe
When Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant opened its first location in 2006, owners Issei Kazama and Riki Kobayashi promised to do their absolute best to make their customers happy. The Piikoi Street restaurant quickly became popular for its nabe or Japanese hot pot, including shabu shabu and sukiyaki, and attracting locals and tourists from all directions….
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