In the vast realm of food, few ingredients are as universally loved as pasta. I mean, who doesn’t love pasta? Even diners who may not be able to enjoy it for health reasons or prefer a low-carb diet still seek…
When it comes to highly acclaimed, award-winning pastry chef JJ Luangkhot, his monumental achievements and years of success can be attributed to one person in particular: Parisian pastry chef Jean-Marc Burillier. Labelled as the best of his kind in 1980s…
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…
Starting today, JJ Bistro French Pastry in Kaimuki debuts a new Fishermen Feast menu along with a Snow in Summer promotion through the end of August, offering 15 percent off its Fishermen Feast seafood items. The menu is in addition…
When in a bout of hunger, there’s nothing worse than salivating over a meal that you can’t quite get your utensils on. I recently experienced this after moving back home from Massachusetts, where I was spoiled with fresh Atlantic lobster…
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: GRILLED LOBSTER TAIL FETTUCCINE ($29.70 FOR ONE LOBSTER TAIL, FOUR-COURSE MENU SPECIAL; $39.70 FOR TWO LOBSTER TAILS, FOUR-COURSE MENU SPECIAL; $18.95 A LA CARTE) JJ Bistro & French Pastry appeals to diverse…
For JJ Luangkhot, owner and chef of JJ Bistro & French Pastry, his award-winning culinary practices are based on blending the exotic flavors of Laotian and French cuisine, all while impressing guests with the aesthetic appeal of exquisite presentation. Born…
When it comes to food, nothing seems to faze JJ Luangkhot, aka Chef JJ. That’s the beauty of loving what you do, and the highly creative and innovative chef epitomizes that sentiment. When asked what he’d like to showcase this…
Intertwining flavors of Laotian and French cuisine … that’s what chef and owner JJ Luangkhot of JJ Bistro & French Pastry does every day, always striving to achieve absolute perfection. Luangkhot made Hawaii his home almost two decades ago and…
Happy Sunday, Ono readers! This week I have the best assignment ever … as in ever! Those who know me well, know my fascination with peanut butter. Put this ooey, gooey, chunky, creamy stuff on anything and I’m all over…