Nom Nom: Hiroshi Eurasian Tapas

It's Restaurant Week here in Hawaii, and that just means a good excuse to go out and try something new! 

Kelli and I each had a list of restaurants we wanted to try, but we somehow finally managed to narrow it down to Hiroshi. 

Located in Restaurant Row, this restaurant features exquisite contemporary Japanese Cuisine and wine pairings by Master Sommelier Chuck Furuya.

We were definitely in for a treat...four course meal for $42! 

silver cranes in the lobby area

lanterns glowing in the dining area

complimentary puff rice crackers with wasabi aioli...actually quite addicting!

Asian Cajun Seared Ahi

capellini pasta, Shintaku haricot verts & beurre blanc

Steamed Shinsato Farm Pork Belly

torched brie cheese, julienned Big Island ginger, shiso & adobo sauce

Mrs. Cheng’s Tofu Salad  

garlic & ginger chips, takana, yamagobo, Nalo micro greens, homemade takuwan & sesame soy dressing

Contemporary Caesar Salad

Kula baby romaine, anchovy dressing foam, chili flakes & parmesan reggiano

Bacon Wrapped Sous Vide of Kauhiwi Filet Mignon
seasonal vegetables, mashed potato & foie gras ponzu demi

Green Tea “Tiramisu”

Ulupalakua strawberry-azuki mousse

fresh fruits & green tea ice cream

 

 

no wine for me, but I had to try their strawberry lemon drop! Yuummm!

Hiroshi Eurasian Tapas

Restaurant Row
500 Ala Moana Boulevard
808-533-4476

Project Inspo : GHANA!!

Having lived in Ghana for a bit of my life I have become very fond of vibrate fabrics, mixed matched pieces and chaos.  Going to the local market was fun and challenging because navigating the largest open market in West Africa was met with haggling with my not so perfect attempt at their local language for food, cloth and almost anything you could ever think of.  (lion skin, check! dead reptiles, check! dead obruni clothes, check! flowers, check! food, check!) 

Little did I know that upon returning to America, the tribal and vibrant fabrics would make their way here.  I'm happy whenever I see Fente (although you can get the best kente in Adanwomase in the Ashanti Region) or any fabric that brings me back to Ghana.

Here are some images from Ghana Fashion Week: 

Left : Designer Duaba Serwa
Right : Designer Christie Brown

Designer : Orange Culture

Designer : Christie Brown

Shout out to our President!!

Shout out to David and Nana Yaw who made my super awesome bedsheets and pillow cases!!

just a fun extra, I miss walking down the streets and seeing crazy Obama t-shirts.

I thought I would have a little fun with some of the fabric pieces that I brought home and DIY my own Ghana inspired shoes.  Post to come!! 

xoxo.

Insider: Say Whaaaaaaaat?!?!!?

Kate Spade announced yesterday that they will be launching a new brand next Spring. Featuring versatile pieces at a cheaper price point, this brand will be sold solely online.
 Be sure to sign up on www.saturday.com for updates.

Also, a favorite basic wear brand Uniqlo, is finally launching its online shop...and shipping to HAWAII!!!! visit www.uniqlo.com for our highly recommended easy legging pants. Not too tight, not to loose, and perfect even for work. Lehdoit approved!

Can you say EXCITED?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

Nom Nom: Farmer's Markets!

I've been wanting to go to the farmer's market at KCC for a long time, but never had the urge to wake up early on a Saturday morning and face the crowds. So not worth it. But now, I can have a taste of the Saturday market on Tuesday evenings...and with much less of a crowd. Winner, winner, chicken dinner!

Happening every Tuesday night from 4-7pm, situated on the corner of Diamond Head Road and Makapuu Ave, come and check out some excellent local food and produce vendors!

Guava Smoked

Local pork bbq'd over guava wood. SOOOOO ono! 

Guava Smoked fried rice!

Flavor Wave's calamansi lime refresher! (a mixture of lime and mandarin oranges).

Flavor Wave's banana lumpia. Great dessert or snack.

Another popular night time Farmer's Market is at the Blaisdell, held every Wednesday from 4-7pm.

Checking out the menu from Pig and the Lady.

Pig and the Lady serves delicious vietnamese food.

Here's the noodle soup-the broth is amazing.

Papaya Salad.

Pulled Pork Ban Mi.

Some cute table decor and Jasmine Tea.

Another new vendor on the premises...Cold Fyyre. They sell some tasty ice cream. You can get it in a waffle cone or an ice cream cookie sandwich. We tried the apple banana...

And the chocolate. Feel free to try any other of their scumptious flavors (like the kona coffee!)

Support local!

I even scored some choi sum for $1. deals!

Insider: DECEMBER FIRST

December 1st.

Saturday.

Find me at the mall or glued to my computer screen.

The day I've been waiting for since the announcement in July.

Target + Neiman Marcus.

How much better can you get than that?!?!

Bringing together 24 of America's finest designers and creating an affordable limited edition holiday collection.

I die.

Here is my wish list.

derek lam house slippers



Eddie Borgo container




Lela Rose top



Tory Burch lunch set

Oscar de la Renta dog collar and leash. (for my non-existant dog)

Marc Jacobs pouches


Other designers featured in the collection include:
· Alice + Olivia
· Altuzarra
· Band of Outsiders
· Brian Atwood
· Carolina Herrera
· Diane von Furstenberg
· Jason Wu
· Judith Leiber
· Marchesa
· Philip Crangi
· Prabal Gurung
· Proenza Schouler
· Rag & Bone
· Robert Rodriguez
· Rodarte
· Skaist-Taylor
· Thom Browne
· Tracy Reese

All items will be avaialable at both Neiman Marcus and Target stores, and online.

Insider: My favorite pick from the Emmys

Every time there is an awards show on tv, I always make sure to check online the next morning for pictures of all the gorgeous dresses the actresses are wearing. Usually, I can't decide on which dress I liked the best. But for some reason at this year's Emmys, there was only one outstanding dress in the crowd.

My award for best dressed at the 2012 Emmys goes to January Jones in Zac Posen. Absolutely stunning.

Check out here for more pictures from the Emmys.

Project: Studded Shorts

As much as I love my new Goodwill pasiley print shorts, I felt like it needed something a little more. After receiving our order of new studs and spikes (YIPPEEEE!) I decided to add some gold pyramid studs to my shorts for a little more pizzaz.

A little goes a long way...and I just love my shorts even more now!

new gold pyramid studs from studsandspikes.com

shorts from the Goodwill goes GLAM! sale

studded the pocket trim

and the back pocket trim