The Sauce has been keeping an eye on Sherman Oaks' Marlin and Ono Grille, offering contemporary Italian cuisine and originally slated to open in May. The new restaurant—owned and operated by Chef Martin Colman in the space formerly occupied by Señor Fred—promises fresh, sushi-grade seafood jetted in daily from Hawaii. 

Well it's finally time to say aloha. While a phone call to Marlin and Ono gets you a message requesting that you leave your name and number for an update on the opening, a visit to the website offers the option to book a table now. This should come as welcome news to those always fishing for the newest place to dine.

13730 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, 818-849-5585