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.