February 4, 2018
Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant, Wolfgang's Steakhouse
Whenever I start craving lobster, I can’t help but reminisce about the first time I experienced an authentic, Maine-style home-cooked lobster feast. I remember it like it was yesterday: During college, I was fortunate enough to visit a friend’s hometown…
January 28, 2018
Asian Mix, Happy Days Chinese Restaurant
I recently sat down for an amazing Moroccan dinner at the longstanding Kailua gem, Casablanca. As our party waited for the first course of authentic cuisine to arrive at our table, I couldn’t help but notice a poster depicting all…
January 21, 2018
Genki Sushi, Umami-ya Shabu Shabu
Hawaii may not have a winter that brings snow and below-freezing temperatures, but we do have our own changes in the season that come with a chill, lots of rain and wind, shorter days and, just like on the mainland,…
January 14, 2018
Romano's Macaroni Grill, The Kahala Hotel & Resort
For us carnivores out there, few things compare to the glory that is pork, and all the truly sumptuous ways we can enjoy it, from tearing into la creme de la creme of Kurobuta cuts to adding crispy strips of…
January 7, 2018
Ruby Tuesday, Wailana Coffee House
The time of year has come again for us to embrace a new dawn and commit ourselves to heartfelt goals as we look toward the future. For many of us, that means making a resolution to lead a healthy lifestyle…
December 31, 2017
Little Village Noodle House, Stage Restaurant
Happy New Year, Ono readers! I sincerely hope you all have an amazing 2018, filled with good health, happiness and, of course, tons of soul-satisfying food! Here at home, fulfilling our hearts’ cravings means turning to the diverse world of…
December 24, 2017
Chef Chai, Pagoda Floating Restaurant
It’s hard to believe that the year is coming to a close already, but the thought of all the exciting opportunities and joyous memories that 2018 has in store for us is reason enough to keep the merriment of the…
December 17, 2017
Big City Diner, New Eagle Cafe
The holiday season is a time to honor tradition, and Ono, You Know is taking that concept to heart with a look at one of the most classic dishes you’ll find at the dinner table — some hearty ol’ meatloaf.…
December 10, 2017
Fendu Boulangerie, Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant
There are many joyous aspects of the holidays, but when I reflect on what I love most about this time of year, it always comes back to the sweet memories of enjoying homemade feasts with my family around the dinner…
December 3, 2017
Chef Chai
There are plenty of reasons to celebrate at Chef Chai this holiday season. For starters, the restaurant will host a duo of Christmas Concerts Dec. 9-10 with special holiday-inspired performances by Robert Cazimero and Halau Na Kamalei. Similar to Chef…
