La Palme D’or
Dainty Pastries Positively Pleasing
A pastry from Patisserie La Palme D’or isn’t just an indulgence for your taste buds. Each item is intricately and uniquely crafted. The mere act of sitting down at the table and looking at it — with your camera, if you are an avid fan of photographing memorable food experiences — becomes an act of…
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On the Hunt for Easter Eggs!
Happy Easter, Ono readers! Today’s the day when Easter baskets burst at the seams with sugar-filled goodies, and I can’t help but relish the boxes of neon-colored marshmallow Peeps and chocolate marshmallow rabbits that sit before me. The hard-boiled eggs are dyed in pastel hues perfect for spring, and have been hidden along with a…
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Finding the Tastiest Pastries
The glass display case at Patisserie La Palme D’or is truly tantalizing. Filled with colorful, delicate desserts, the display is likely to present a dilemma for customers. With so many options, it can seem nearly impossible to chose just one or two. Located in Ala Moana Center, La Palme D’or is a pastry shop that…
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Patisserie La Palme D’or
Patisserie La Palme D’or is synonymous with sweet satisfaction. Conveniently located in Ala Moana Center, La Palme D’or is known for its Japanese pastry concept — cakes, tarts and other treats presented in a dazzling array of flavors. It’s safe to say that these pastries are works of art, and many are created from the…
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Deck the Halls With La Palme D’or Decadence
Patisserie La Palme D’or defines sweet decadence. Conveniently situated in Ala Moana Center, Patisserie La Palme D’or is best known for its Japanese pastry concept, which owner Hiromi Tanaka brought over from Mie, Japan. Tanaka hired Akiko Kimura as head chef, and Kimura possesses a talent to create remarkable flavors with immaculate presentation to match….
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Fall’s Sweetest Flavors
The countdown is on: three days to Halloween, 25 days to Thanksgiving and one patisserie to sweeten up the holiday season. Enter Patisserie La Palme D’or. Owner Hiromi Tanaka brought this Japanese pastry concept from Mie, Japan, to Ala Moana Center six years ago, and since then has been ushering in droves of patrons who…
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Why Lilikoi is No Ka ʻOi
Last week it was papaya, this week it’s lilikoi! As an island girl, born and raised, I have a soft spot for this tropical fruit. Remember picking lilikoi from Grandma’s backyard? But when you are as crazy about food as I am, a mere slice of lilikoi isn’t gonna cut it, especially when you’re a…
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La Palme D’or
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at your favorite restaurant? Well, much credit goes to the many chefs, owners and managers who work diligently day in and day out to make sure Hawaii’s diners have a top-notch dining experience. This week, Dining Out got the inside scoops from La Palme D’or executive chef…
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Patisserie La Palme D’Or
Conveniently located in Ala Moana Center, Patisserie La Palme D’Or blends French flavors with Japanese craftsmanship to create tasty (and beautiful) pastries that tourists and locals adore. Executive chef Akiko Kimura and chef Hikaru Hatano concoct treats that will satisfy your sweet tooth, but taste just right. Since its opening in 2004, La Palme D’Or…
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Giving My All for Green Tea
Green Tea. Mention those two luxurious words and a certain peace comes over me. Sure, you must think I’m exaggerating, but this is no joke. Whether it’s served hot or cold, green tea is one of my all-time drinks of choice. Who can resist the many health benefits that come along with it, including the…
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