Latest Stories by Nicole Monton
Dine like Turkish royalty
Tasty teppanyaki
Congratulations to Fuji Sushi & Teppanyaki on its official grand opening Jan. 3! Read more
Be ‘soba,’ be vigilant
Shokudo Japanese Restaurant & Bar has been a staple since my college days. Read more
Prime time grinds
When visiting a new restaurant, it’s rare that I have a hard time deciding what to eat. Read more
A foodie fusion
As Taylor Swift and Boys Like Girls sang back in 2009, “Two is better than one.” Read more
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Culinary power couples
James Beard Foundation’s Taste America series once again returns to the islands, just as it has since its inception three years ago, proving that Hawaii’s got the culinary chops to compete with global foodie hubs. Read more
Gotta go to Margotto
The occasions to dress up and go out sans child have been few and far between, so when the opportunity does arise, I jump at it. Read more
Look on the Sunny side of life
I couldn’t help but think of the Sesame Street theme song as we drove to Sunny Days along Monsarrat Avenue for brunch, specifically its housemade pancakes. Read more
This is how we roll
“Look at the picture I just sent you,” said my husband, who was sitting across from me at Kanoya Sushi Grill & Bar. Read more
More than ‘meats’ the eye
“Where’s the knife?” I whispered to my husband as we waited for our food at Whiskey Smoke 808 in Kaneohe. Read more
10 seconds in noodle heaven
This past weekend, my family and I were getting ready to head to Pearlridge Center for a little outing. Read more
How do ‘yubu’?
On a recent weekend, my family and I went to Uniqlo to pick up new mesh onesies for our daughter, as she outgrew the ones we originally got for her. Read more
A roaring good cup of coffee
Lion Coffee’s iconic red bags of java have been a staple in the islands since 1979. You’ve seen them lining store shelves, in kitchens and as gifts. Read more
House of Carbs
Nothing says Christmas like festive decor and food, which is why gingerbread houses are a quintessential (and delicious) part of many family traditions. Read more
Hot Chixs
Here are some fantastic finger-food options to bring to your next get-together, or to pick up and enjoy at home. Read more
A pickler’s paradise
Thoughts of pickled foods might lead you to, well, the pickle. Read more
What can’t a potato be?
Roasted in a pan or oven, or cooked over a grill, potatoes are the perfect accompaniment to proteins and veggies, adding a bit of substance to the meal. Read more
A birria birthday
When the birria craze hit Hawaii a couple of years ago, restaurants across the state did their own takes on the Jalisco, Mexico, dish as an addition to their menus. Read more
Thinking outside the box
Artistic character bento box lunches have made a resurgence, and originally got their start in Japan, where moms would take musubi and the like and construct them to resemble animals such as pandas and puppies, or even pop culture icons like Pikachu or Hello Kitty. Read more
Ono on the go
Whipping up great food comes naturally for Reecie B's owner Charisse “Reecie” Freitas. In fact, you could say that the craft runs in her blood. Read more
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