Romano’s Macaroni Grill
The Ultimate Mac Attack
Raised in a family with food-forward parents such as mine, who served dinners comprised of Caprese salad, ravioli, gnocchi, rack of lamb with rosemary and watercress soup, dishes such as macaroni and cheese seemed surprisingly exotic. I probably can count on one hand how many times my mom served this old-fashioned American classic. To be…
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Everything’s Comin’ Up Rosemary!
Spring into spring with rosemary, a heat-loving herb with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves and white, pink, purple or blue flowers. A decorative plant often associated with the Mediterranean, rosemary needs no water (other than the humidity carried by the breeze) to live, making it an easy plant to grow and maintain. Now, I have no…
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Cheesa Laureta
Romano’s Macaroni Grill in Ala Moana Center’s Hookipa Terrace celebrates a longstanding tradition with innovative Italian fare showcasing quality Italian ingredients that exceed all expectations. Honor system wine and opera singers cultivate the restaurant’s heritage as well, and bring a new experience to every dining adventure. In this week’s Dining with the Stars, local girl…
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Irresistibly Italian Prosciutto!
Italy is beckoning me. It’s been a couple of years since I’ve been back to my fatherland, but I think this year is the perfect time to make that much anticipated journey back to Southern Europe. What do I not love about Italia? The moment I set foot in Rome, I feel right at home…
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Tasty, Traditional Italian Treats
Romano’s Macaroni Grill has been wowing customers with its classic Italian dishes since opening in 2005 in Hookipa Terrace at Ala Moana Center. And it’s not just locals the restaurant has been impressing. If anything can speak to the quality of Macaroni Grill’s cuisine, it is the fact that Italians visiting the Islands have been…
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They Call It Macaroni
The best thing about pasta is … well, just about everything. You really can’t go wrong. There are so many fun shapes to choose from and so many ways to prepare it. And in restaurants, creative chefs love to embellish pasta in their own signature style, while others steadfastly adhere to traditional recipes. The only…
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Macaroni Grill’s Sea of Flavors
Not for a minute should you overlook Romano’s Macaroni Grill when the idea for Italian comes to mind. New executive chef Nawai Kekoolani helped open Macaroni Grill before stepping aside as corporate chef of Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. Well, Kekoolani is back to give the kitchen and dishes at Macaroni Grill the detailed attention each guest…
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Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Romano’s Macaroni Grill, conveniently located at Ala Moana Center’s Hookipa Terrace, presents patrons with the finest cuisine, inspired by the Mediterranean-style of cooking along Italy’s exquisite coastline. The philosophy here at Romano’s Macaroni Grill is simple: Chefs take the freshest of ingredients and the most authentic of recipes to produce simple, but utterly delicious cuisine….
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Pledging My Love for Pasta
When planning a vacation destination, Italy always tops my list. Why? It’s simple: Italia is immaculate in every sense of the word, from its amazing history and architecture to its majestic scenery, pristine beaches, passionate people, beautiful language, and out-of-this-world culinary masterpieces. Indeed, Italia is molto bella! And don’t even get me started on the…
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Exceptional Eggplant for the Heartiest of Appetites
There are certain things in life that are just meant to be, and when it comes to the culinary world, eggplant is no exception.The versatility of the eggplant is phenomenal and flows ever-so smoothly from one cuisine to the next, as it has a flavor all its own and a texture that can vary from…
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