March 22, 2016
Treetops Restaurant
Mention the name Treetops Restaurant and generations of island residents can recall with sweet nostalgia the great service, fare and celebrations they’ve enjoyed there for the past 30-plus years, even going back to the days when the eatery was part…
March 21, 2016
Big City Diner, Hoku's
We know it best as one of our favorite deep-fried appetizers that makes an appearance on practically every restaurant’s menu, and it’s been heralded by Mediterranean and Asian cultures for ages — yes, I’m talking about squid, one of the…
March 14, 2016
JJ's Bistro & French Pastry, Little Village Noodle House
Sometimes it stems out of procrastination, other times it comes on from sheer hunger, but we can all relate to that moment in the day — oftentimes a wonderful escape — when we stop what we’re doing and start daydreaming…
March 7, 2016
Seafood Village Chinese Cuisine
Many island residents have long believed that finding an affordable and convenient place to dine in Waikiki is next to impossible, but in the case of Seafood Village Chinese Cuisine, that notion is nothing more than a myth. In actuality,…
March 7, 2016
3660 On the Rise, Max's of Manila
As you’ve surely noticed over the past few years in the foodie world, pork belly is hot, hot, hot — and still sizzling! Even our most beloved thin slices of this cut of the hog, aka bacon, have taken a…
February 29, 2016
Ahi & Vegetable, Japanese BBQ Yoshi
When going out to eat, regardless of the type of cuisine we are craving, there is one ingredient we all seek: quality. But as many of us know, seeing through clever marketing tricks and behind-the-scenes shortcuts some restaurants employ can…
February 23, 2016
J-shop
For most people in the importing business, price is a key factor when determining which products to ship from point A to B. Industry veteran Hideyoshi Takasawa is known to break away from the norm, however, holding on to a…
February 23, 2016
Fendu Boulangerie, New Eagle Cafe
This month, many food enthusiasts will be taking a slice out of one of the country’s oldest culinary traditions in celebration of Great American Pie Month. The decision for Ono, You Know to get in on the action was easy…
February 15, 2016
The Kahala Hotel & Resort
Just as some stars in the night sky shine brighter than others, Hoku’s at The Kahala Hotel & Resort outshines the competition in Oahu’s dining scene, like a shooting star amazing diners from near and afar with its top-tier, fine-dining…
February 15, 2016
Hawaii Pot Shabu Shabu House, Kogi Aina
Happy Valentine’s Day, Ono readers! I believe every single day is worthy of celebrating the love we hold for our significant others, family members and friends, but since this particular date is the official Day of Love, I’m going to…
