News and Media Reports

[Xyz808]

Alan Wongs gone for good. More to come. Zippys quietly sold, maybe they never recovered from the cyber attack what a bunch of stupid on display typical local mentality, weak IT.

Lets see what new thing help move Hawaii forward now--clean slate.

Only wish is Hawaii people finally wake up and vote the career politicians out, out and out. They have done nothing the past few decades except have a career at our expense. Vote them out.

Oh wow, who bought Zippy's?

[BlueCloud]

Alejandro's is legit. Kalihi and Kapahulu. Taqueria la ranchero in Wahiawa too.

Thanks for the info! I agree, Taqueria is legit. Alejandro's in town saves me a drive to Wahiawa so that's good to know.

[LocaLoppa]

Alan Wongs gone for good. More to come. Zippys quietly sold, maybe they never recovered from the cyber attack what a bunch of stupid on display typical local mentality, weak IT.

Lets see what new thing help move Hawaii forward now--clean slate.

Only wish is Hawaii people finally wake up and vote the career politicians out, out and out. They have done nothing the past few decades except have a career at our expense. Vote them out.

[ExitOnly]

And with the opening of Olive Garden in Ala Moana - there are still no good Italian food options in Hawaii.

So true, most local folks know ltalian food like mainland people know Hawaiian food.

[Takeshi Kovacs]

Agreed. I've had it on business trips to the mainland and got dehydrated from all the salt. Anything is worth trying once or twice but its not that great once the novelty wears off imo.

The best thing about Olive Garden is it's able to provide some jobs for islanders but it truly is the McDonald's of Italian food.

[Tacoman808]

I really never understood the love for Olive Garden in Hawaii. It's not very good. It's where I would take dates during high school so I could feel rich since there was never ending pasta, breadsticks, and salad for cheap. It wasn't a very high class meal or anything like that. I ate there maybe 5 years ago during a trip to the West Coast, first time in over 20 years, it was garbage. I could understand the hype if it was good, but it wasn't good at all. Chik-Fil-A, yeah, I buy that hype. Olive Garden? I wouldn't ever eat there at mainland prices, you know Hawaii prices will be all jacked up.

Agreed. I've had it on business trips to the mainland and got dehydrated from all the salt. Anything is worth trying once or twice but its not that great once the novelty wears off imo.

[GhostRecon]

Happy Halloween everyone, be safe out there!

[SureYourRight]

I really never understood the love for Olive Garden in Hawaii. It's not very good. It's where I would take dates during high school so I could feel rich since there was never ending pasta, breadsticks, and salad for cheap. It wasn't a very high class meal or anything like that. I ate there maybe 5 years ago during a trip to the West Coast, first time in over 20 years, it was garbage. I could understand the hype if it was good, but it wasn't good at all. Chik-Fil-A, yeah, I buy that hype. Olive Garden? I wouldn't ever eat there at mainland prices, you know Hawaii prices will be all jacked up.

People don't come to Hawaii to try new foods. Look at all the franchises restaurants over here. They are always packed while most of the local places are kind of hole-in-the-wall spots. People (tourist) fly to Hawaii so they can eat the same old foods in a new location. You bring people here and after a couple days they will complain about the lack of mainland franchises here. Makes perfect sense to setup in Ala Moana with all the other franchises. People want large portions for cheap prices and that's definitely olive garden.

[AmpAddict808]

I really never understood the love for Olive Garden in Hawaii. It's not very good. It's where I would take dates during high school so I could feel rich since there was never ending pasta, breadsticks, and salad for cheap. It wasn't a very high class meal or anything like that. I ate there maybe 5 years ago during a trip to the West Coast, first time in over 20 years, it was garbage. I could understand the hype if it was good, but it wasn't good at all. Chik-Fil-A, yeah, I buy that hype. Olive Garden? I wouldn't ever eat there at mainland prices, you know Hawaii prices will be all jacked up.

Maybe they intended to get a good percentage of customers from tourists when planning was started pre-covid. Sort of like Cheesecake Factory's customer mix pre-covid. Tourists from Asia not traveling further on to the mainland probably wanting to try out name recognition chain restaurants. If In-and-Out Burger opened here a lot of business would be taken away from McD's.

[Ck813]

Try this place. Tons of Military and seems legit and good!

Alejandro's is legit. Kalihi and Kapahulu. Taqueria la ranchero in Wahiawa too

[Stacey Kane23]

Cholos is passable for mexican. Not real good tho.

I am wondering is there are places that serve tacos / burritos like Richardo's in LV, or El Gordo LV in honolulu?

Alejandro's is legit. Kalihi and Kapahulu. Taqueria la ranchero in Wahiawa too.

[PointDexterJr]

Is Cholo's in North Shore side supposed to be good? Remember seeing the commercials alot.

Cholos is passable for mexican. Not real good tho.

I am wondering is there are places that serve tacos / burritos like Richardo's in LV, or El Gordo LV in honolulu?

[GhostRecon]

Same can be said of Mexican food in Hawaii. Limited options. Over priced. Mediocre flavor / quality / selection. Waste.

Is Cholo's in North Shore side supposed to be good? Remember seeing the commercials alot.

[Incogfilipino]

Hawaii has amazing Asian and local food options.

But there's no good Italian food here. Going to any Italian joint on HI is a waste of time.

And with the opening of Olive Garden in Ala Moana - there are still no good Italian food options in Hawaii.

[FCH300]

Hawaii has amazing Asian and local food options.

But there's no good Italian food here. Going to any Italian joint on HI is a waste of time.

Same can be said of Mexican food in Hawaii. Limited options. Over priced. Mediocre flavor / quality / selection. Waste.