The Willows    For more than 60 years, The Willows has been a place where Island families celebrate special events, entertain visitors and enjoy a bountiful local-style buffet at reasonable prices. With its gardens, fountain and ponds over which dining areas perch, it's the type of place people picture when they think of romantic old-style Hawai'i. Chef Jay Matsukawa oversees preparation of the trademark whole suckling pig, garlic- and saltcrusted prime rib, and specials such as lamb chops are laid out alongside Hawaiian food (laulau, kalua pig, lomilomi salmon), misoyaki butterfish and kalbi ribs. And there's always the kama'aina-style yellow curry (shrimp or chicken) with all those condiments to sprinkle on top. Monthly beer-tasting events have been attracting a crowd of young professionals, too.  901 Hausten St. 952-9200. willows hawaii.com. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5:30-9 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-9 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Reservations recommended. Valet and self-parking. AX, DC, DS, JCB, MC, VS. No checks. $$$.  Web site: www.willowshawaii.com