November 26, 2017
IHOP, Il Lupino
THEY SAID breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so why not make it count with a glorious heap of French toast — certainly one of the most decadent brunch-fare classics in existence. After all, how could you…
November 19, 2017
Canton Seafood Restaurant, Umami-ya Shabu Shabu
Sometimes in life, it’s best to keep things simple. So what does that mean for our dining routines during the most festive time of year — when indulgent holiday feasts are around every corner, and nearly all of our seasonal…
November 12, 2017
3660 On the Rise, Stage Restaurant
Some of the best lamb chops out there are the ones covered in a mouthwateringly crispy crust, and it’s not unusual to find this type of presentation amid Honolulu’s upscale dining scene. This week, Ono, You Know is interested in…
November 5, 2017
Sekiya's Restaurant, Teishoku Restaurant
Many of us have grown up gulping down those tiny white cubes inside our miso soup, or devouring every last chunk found within a bowl of curry. Even so, while tofu is an integral part of Asian and Southeast Asian…
October 29, 2017
Romano's Macaroni Grill, Ruby Tuesday
I may be too old to go trick-or-treating, but the sweet satisfaction of Halloween candy is still on my mind as All Hallows’ Eve draws near. With visions of lollipops, mini chocolate bars and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups leaving me…
October 22, 2017
3660 On the Rise, Little Village Noodle House
Happy Sunday, Ono readers! It was so much fun celebrating National Seafood Month last week, so I decided to keep that theme going with some out-of-this-world fillets of fish. And if you ask me which preparation you can never go…
October 9, 2017
Fendu Boulangerie, Plumeria Beach House
Fresh, seasonal mushrooms are a thing of fall splendor. Though various species of the healthful fungi we know and love do grow throughout the year, many varieties are at their peak during the fall and winter months — making mushrooms…
October 3, 2017
IHOP, Makino Chaya
Like a fine wine, dining gets better with age. Just ask any of the servers at your favorite neighborhood restaurants, and they’ll likely tell you about some kind of discount or special made especially for those around the ages of…
September 24, 2017
Fairwood Drive Inn and Pho 27 Cafe
A seemingly endless array of culinary options abound at Fairwood Drive Inn & Pho 27 Cafe, the two-in-one restaurant where patrons can dine-in and munch away on pho, sizzling platters and more, or get some Chinese and local-style takeout in…
