I’m deviating from my norm of posting healthy recipes from my kitchen and hanging up my dirty apron for this post. Over the weekend, Phong took me to La Mer, a French restaurant located in the Halekulani in Waikiki, for my birthday. It was, by far, the most fabulous dining experience I have ever had (I know, so bold, but true!). Our meal was prepared by the only chef on the island that has gotten a Michelin star, a first for the both of us. Here’s a snippet of the meal we had – Lobster Gelee with Sea Urchin from Aquitaine (very interesting but fresh, cool flavors), Provencale-Style Escargots in a Hazelnut-Garlic Butter, Crispy-Skinned Onaga with Warm Potato Terrine, and a Macadamia Nut Jivara. It was an absolutely lovely birthday, followed by friends and fun the next day!
Oh my! Your photos and food descriptions are stunning! I once went to House Without a Key at Halekulani, but only for drinks and appetizers. Phong definitely took you to an amazing place, and I’m happy to hear that it more than lived up to its billing! If only my birthday weren’t nine months away…
Photo of that fish really look appetizing. Delicious!
Elra -the fish was really wonderful as with everything else I tried
Sapuche – woohoo 9 more months! Yes, we don’t eat like this very often (actually, ever), but it was a great experience, and figuring that I’ve been to France and didn’t even have a serious French meal, this more than made up for it, hehe!
And you can’t beat the oceanfront view like at the House Without a Key!
Now that’s what I call a birthday dinner!
YAY what a beautiful bday meal
no one can resist the Halekalani
what a wonderful place great meal