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
Poke & Box, Sweet Home Cafe
In today’s day and age, our lifestyles have become all about customization. Technology is the most obvious example of this: We watch the shows of our choosing at our leisure on our DVRs or Netflix accounts; we choose iTunes and…
September 17, 2017
Asahi Grill, Ramen Manichi
When it comes to the hottest food trends around, ramen continues to dominate the restaurant scene. And while local diners have appreciated the Japanese specialty since long before it became the rock star of the foodie arena, even Oahu has…
September 10, 2017
Hy's Steak House, La Hiki
One of the best things about traveling is getting to try new food, and on a recent trip to New York City, I was all about the halal food trucks that have become an integral part of the Big Apple’s…
September 3, 2017
Kozo Sushi, Teishoku Restaurant
In the big, wide, flavorful world of cuisine, not every dish can be as universally adored as, say, pizza or pasta. Many striking ingredients and specialties stir up a more black-or-white reaction: People love them or hate them, with no…
August 27, 2017
Kau Kau Grill, Laverne's Hawaiian And Local Style Food
Merriam-Webster dictionary defines comfort food as “food prepared in a traditional style having a usually nostalgic or sentimental appeal.” In other words, it’s those dishes that tug at our heartstrings and make us feel warm and fuzzy with each bite.…
