November 4, 2012
JJ's Bistro & French Pastry
A fusion of French and Laotian cuisine is intertwined into succulent works of art at JJ Bistro & French Pastry in the heart of Kaimuki on Waialae Avenue. Owner and chef JJ Luangkhot first opened the restaurant in Aiea in…
September 30, 2012
JJ's Bistro & French Pastry, La Palme D'or, Stage Restaurant
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…
September 2, 2012
JJ's Bistro & French Pastry
Sitting inside JJ Bistro & French Pastry on Waialae Avenue, one gets a glimpse of owner JJ Luangkhot’s vision of a New York-style French/Laotian eatery — just in a better climate. The brightly lit bistro is open and comfortable, and…
August 5, 2012
Hoku's, JJ's Bistro & French Pastry, Shor American Seafood Grill
Nothing signifies summer more than a ripe, juicy and succulent mango! Regarded as an extremely versatile fruit, mangoes (ripe or unripe) are widely utilized in many world cuisines. Sour, unripe mangoes are found in chutney or used to make pickled…
July 8, 2012
JJ's Bistro & French Pastry
Anyone who’s been to JJ’s Bistro & French Pastry in Kaimuki knows how hard it is to decide on what to order. Everything on the menu sounds delicious, and it is. So, executive pastry chef/owner Praseuth JJ W. Luangkhot is…
May 19, 2012
Bangkok Chef, Eggs 'n Things, JJ's Bistro & French Pastry
Hop aboard the Pineapple Express, Ono readers, it’s time to get your fruit on! This week, I’m featuring my favorite fruit of all time. Let’s give three cheers for pineapple! Regarded as a tropical plant, it’s no surprise that pineapple…
April 28, 2012
JJ's Bistro & French Pastry
As soon as JJ Luangkhot debuted his Chef’s Tasting Menu ($28 per person) as part of JJ’s Bistro & French Pastry’s Easter special, it was an instant hit among holiday diners. The owner and executive pastry chef has served his…
March 24, 2012
JJ's Bistro & French Pastry
JJ Praseuth Luangkhot, Chef JJ for short, is doing what he loves at JJ Bistro and French Pastry. “I just enjoy cooking,” he says simply. And it shows. His dishes are creative, reflect his Laotian roots with French flair, are…
February 4, 2012
JJ's Bistro & French Pastry, La Palme D'or
Coo coo for coconuts? Well, given that coconuts are the current rage, I can honestly say that, yes, I am coco-crazy! Let us count the ways in which we love coconuts, shall we? First off, there’s the all-natural, super-hydrating and…
