Tranquil Treats at Pagoda Restaurant

By Jaimie Kim For many locals, Pagoda Restaurant is practically an institution. Its peaceful surroundings of lush greenery, a waterfall and colorful koi make it irresistible. With an updated interior and exterior, and a new menu, there’s really no excuse…

Bring The Willows Home This New Year

Ready or not, 2012 is coming to an end. It can be a stressful time of year, but there are many wonderful things about the holiday season, such as family, food, friends and more food. But if you’re like me,…

It’s a Holiday Affair at Zippy’s

It’s the holidays again, and Mr. C aka Santa Claus isn’t the only one who’s up to his ears in work this time of year. Sure, he’s making his list and checking it twice, and his elves are wrapping an…

Spreading Holiday Choi

Meeting friends for a bite to eat, going to dinner with family in town for the holidays, stopping for lunch while Christmas shopping — it’s the time of year for dining out and sharing meals with the special people in…

A Taste of Peanut Butter Perfection

Happy Sunday, Ono readers! This week I have the best assignment ever … as in ever! Those who know me well, know my fascination with peanut butter. Put this ooey, gooey, chunky, creamy stuff on anything and I’m all over…

Issue December 9 – 15, 2012

Reel in Holiday Seafood Selections

Just in time for the holidays, Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant is serving up a host of fresh seafood selections that will surely satisfy those gathered to celebrate all the season has to offer. Eddie Ma has managed the eatery, which…

Big Taste Lives at Little Village

As proof of the saying that good things come in small packages, some of Hawaii’s award-winning Chinese cuisine can be found tucked away in downtown Honolulu at Little Village Noodle House. From its home in the heart of Chinatown, Little…

Big City Diner

Big City Diner, an award-winning restaurant, never sacrifices on taste and has the highest of standards when it comes to presenting customers with the best in tasty grinds. President and owner Lane Muraoka took the opportunity to open the original…

Special Eats at Zpizza

Pizza is one of those comfort food indulgences I make sure to satiate regularly. And when I don’t want to worry about sacrificing flavor and gooey cheese in the name of my figure, I go to Zpizza. “At Zpizza, making…