Happy Sunday, Ono readers! Well, it’s officially springtime, and that means it’s the perfect time of year to dine on refreshing fare to get into the spirit of the season — and to brighten up all those rainy days we’ve…
Fried rice — it’s a dish etched into all of our palates, and a source of great pride among local foodies, chefs and home cooks alike, every one of which is convinced that his or her recipe is the best.…
With April 1 right around the corner, I suspect many of you are gathering the kids around to decorate and dye your eggs, then stow them away in secret corners of the backyard for an epic Easter egg hunt. Well,…
Mina’s Fish House in the Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina has only been open since December, but in many ways this world-class seafood restaurant has been more than 20 years in the making. It all started with celebrity…
What do loco mocos, hamburger steak, Thanksgiving dinner and Southern-style biscuits all have in common? They’re meant to be slathered in thick waves of savory gravy. An integral sauce in the pantheon of great American fare, gravy goes a long…
I recently had lunch with a friend at Vegan Hill in Kaimuki, and it made me so happy to see a restaurant that caters to diverse dining preferences not only popping up on the local foodie scene, but also serving…
Without a doubt, one of Hawaii’s favorite cuts of meat is the short rib, and the mere mention of this succulent beef slab immediately sends images of freshly grilled kalbi to our minds and appetites — charred bits, caramelized edges,…
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been glued to the TV over the last few weeks, catching every moment I can of the Winter Olympics. In addition to the thrill of watching incredible athletes perform at what can only…
Life is a series of choices — many of which can be difficult to make — but deciding what to eat shouldn’t be one of them. That’s why the culinary gods knew exactly what they were doing when they created…
We all remember one of the most iconic movie scenes of all time, when Forrest Gump relays his mama’s words of wisdom, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get.” How true it…