Stage Restaurant
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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Starters Shine at Stage
A restaurant’s food should match its decor. Or is it the other way around? Either way, the pairing of ambiance and food sends an important message of uniformity and careful thought. The designers and chefs at Stage restaurant in Honolulu Design Center have figured it out. Just like the tables, lighting and artwork that accents…
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Why Lilikoi is No Ka ʻOi
Last week it was papaya, this week it’s lilikoi! As an island girl, born and raised, I have a soft spot for this tropical fruit. Remember picking lilikoi from Grandma’s backyard? But when you are as crazy about food as I am, a mere slice of lilikoi isn’t gonna cut it, especially when you’re a…
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Relaxing With Risotto
Happy Sunday, Ono readers! We’ve all heard the ever-popular saying, “Good things come to those who wait.” So this week, we’re taking our time and kickin’ it with risotto! As a girl who’s part Italian and a total rice fanatic at that, risotto could quite possibly be the best starch creation on the planet! It’s…
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Top Eats Take the Stage
The moment you step into Stage Restaurant, you’re in for a unique dining experience. This award-winning eatery is adorned in trendy hues, mood lighting, bold artwork and an eclectic collection of furnishings from around the world. Located on the second floor of Hawaii Design Center, the restaurant offers Asian-American cuisine, and is currently undergoing some…
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Raising My Glass to Virgin Cocktails
Happy Sunday, Ono readers! I know, I know, it’s the last day of the weekend before the Monday blues set in, so enjoy today for all it’s worth! Spring is in full bloom, and before we know it warmer temperatures and sunny skies will hint that summer is well on its way. With that said,…
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Diving Into a World of Tomatoes
Now that the new year is officially under way, how many of you are sticking to those New Year’s resolutions? It’s easier said than done, so I commend all of you who are exhibiting pure dedication to that annual list. Mind you, I have made a list of my own I’m trying to abide by,…
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Me So Ono for Miso!
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, I’ve recently set a goal to better my health and well-being. And on a mission to get there, I’m trying my best to work out in a way that I enjoy, and embrace foods that are nutritious and delicious. While spending some time doing research on healthy foods,…
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Stage Ready to Offer Memorable Dining Experience
Some restaurants incorporate art in their design schemes with the goal of complementing their food offerings. However, at Stage Restaurant, located on the second floor of Honolulu Design Center at 1250 Kapiolani Blvd., the cuisine represents masterful works of art prepared by executive chef Ron de Guzman and his skilled staff. The food’s presentation fits…
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Where Life is a Stage (And the Food, Drinks are the Main Act)
Grilled ham and cheese. Home-style meatloaf. Apple and blueberry crisp. They’re all humble dishes, even a little pedestrian — unless, that is, you’re ordering them at Stage Restaurant, the funky, intimate eatery at the Honolulu Design Center on Kapiolani Boulevard. There, a simple Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich ($12) is elevated to greatness as a…
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