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’…
December 29, 2013
Hoku's
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: BUTTER POACHED WHOLE MAINE LOBSTER ($65) The stars are aligned and an unforgettable fine-dining experience awaits patrons at Hoku’s, located at The Kahala Hotel & Resort. Dinner crowds soak in the elegant…
December 29, 2013
Il Lupino
Although Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar is ostensibly Italian, its owner Wolfgang Zwiener and his son Peter Zwiener, the restaurant’s managing partner and president, are, in fact, German. Regarded as highly respected restaurateurs — both nationally and internationally —…
December 29, 2013
Anytime Cafe, Max's of Manila, Sushi King
By now, the post-holiday blues have begun to set in and Christmas seems as if it was all a dream. Yet, the gifts strewn around the home and the tree still boasting its majestic glow manage to keep some of…
December 22, 2013
Kenny's Restaurant
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: THICK AND JUICY PORK CHOP ($17.89) There’s no better time than now to indulge in heartwarming, home-cooked comfort food, and Kenny’s Restaurant in Kamehameha Shopping Center serves up your favorite local and…
December 22, 2013
Wolfgang's Steakhouse
In the middle of paradise amid billowing palm trees and exquisite views of Waikiki, you’ll stumble upon a piece of the “Big Apple” at Wolfgang’s Steakhouse on the third level of Royal Hawaiian Center in Building C. Famous for its…
September 22, 2013
Cafe Julia
When I’m able to share an out-of-this-world dining experience with people who are just as passionate about food as I am, it’s as if my heart is about to burst with joy. So, this week, I welcomed the opportunity to…
September 22, 2013
Mitsu-Ken
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: BRAISED BBQ SHORT RIBS ($8.75) Here in the Islands, Mitsu-Ken Okazu & Catering is the go-to hot spot for bentos, combination plates and catering platters. The magic began in December 1992 in…
