Page 4 - Dining Out - Feb 19, 2023

Cover Story
Olive Garden Ala Moana general manager Jasmine Luecke (left) and Olive Garden area director Jasmine Doropan pose with some of the eatery’s popular plates.
Story by
KYLE GALDEIRA
Photos by
LAWRENCE TABUDLO
Local fans of hearty desserts, salads, soups and Italian cuisine con- appetizers at Olive Gar- tinue to discover and den’s two convenient Oahu
Area director Jasmine Doropan explains that guests look forward to the cuisine and customer service pro-
vided at the restaurant’s two sites: Hookipa Terrace atop Ala Moana Center and The Village at Ka Makana Ali‘i.
“Olive Garden’s core man- tra is ‘family’ and the sense of togetherness felt when you are sharing a warm, hearty meal with your loved ones, nothing beats that feeling,” Doropan says. “With our love for our food and providing a memorable guest experi- ence, we continue to grow our business. The kamaa- ina on the island have been such strong supporters as we come together like family.”
Be sure to try a new offer- ing only available at the two Hawaii locations: Calabrian Mahi Mahi ($27.89) fea- tures pan-seared mahi mahi
topped with a smoky Cal- abrian tomato sauce along with roasted red peppers and cherry tomatoes served over angel hair pasta. The flavor- ful fish is a perfect match for guests here in the islands as local diners’ love for mahi mahi is undeniable.
Olive Garden’s popular Create Your Own Pasta (start- ing at $17.89, price varies depending on topping se- lections) features many op- tions including Rigatoni, Five Cheese Sauce, Broccoli and Chicken Fritta, just to name a few.
Doropan explains that “Guests are encouraged to create a new Italian classic with pasta your way, hand- crafted from our Italian
kitchen. There are so many choices, the ‘pastabilities’ are endless.”
Six-ounce Sirloin ($27.49) is cooked to one’s desired temperature and topped with garlic herb butter along with a side of Fettuccine Alfredo. The juicy sirloin steak ac- cented with the garlic butter sauce pairs perfectly with the rich and hearty alfredo pasta.
Grilled Chicken Margher- ita ($25.79) is one of Olive Garden’s healthier menu options as it contains just 540 calories. After it’s topped with freshly chopped tomatoes, mozzarella, basil pesto and lemon garlic sauce, the suc- culent chicken is served with Parmesan garlic broccoli.
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