January 5, 2014
Genki Sushi
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: PLATTER A ($55.50; FEEDS AT LEAST 4 TO 5 PEOPLE.) Genki Sushi is highly regarded as one of Hawaii’s premier kaiten-style sushi establishments, as it serves up quality sushi and other…
January 5, 2014
Anna Miller's
Raised in Hawaii, there are a few restaurants still around that I went to as a child and continue to go to as an adult. One of those places is Anna Miller’s in Pearlridge Center, which has become a landmark…
January 5, 2014
Tropical Tribe
“Oh-oh-oh it’s magic… you knooooooow!” The catchy tune from the musical group Pilot pops into mind as I begin this week’s interview and am regaled with fascinating stories of ancient Amazon lore, glorious guarana … and acai. Yes, from the…
January 5, 2014
Brasserie Du Vin, HASR Bistro, Romano's Macaroni Grill
Happy New Year, Ono readers! It’s that time again when New Year’s resolutions are the most thought consuming, and the ambition and dedication to those resolutions are running high. Whether it is to save money, get fit, lose weight, quit…
January 5, 2014
YuZu
Squeeze some zest into the new year at YuZu in Ala Moana Hotel. Husband-and-wife-team Isamu and Moco Kubota are veterans in the culinary realm, and together they decided to implement a healthier approach to authentic Japanese cuisine. Initially, the Kubotas’…
January 5, 2014
New Eagle Cafe
Back in 1960, patrons who flocked to Eagles Café in downtown Honolulu’s Blaisdell Hotel on Fort Street could order up a New York Cut Sirloin Steak with French Fries for a few dollars and some pocket change. While times and…
January 5, 2014
Shor American Seafood Grill
Living on an island as beautiful as Oahu sometimes can be a double-edged sword. “For many restaurants, importing meats and produce from overseas is often the preferred way of purchasing ingredients because it allows them to buy in bulk,” says…
