April 27, 2014
La Palme D'or
Celebrate Mom this Mother’s Day with Patisserie La Palme D’or, an elite pastry shop in Ala Moana Center. Owned and operated by Hiromi Tanaka, the patisserie is centered around a Japanese pastry concept that combines the crème de la crème…
March 30, 2014
La Palme D'or
Buttery, flaky croissants that crunch when you bite them then yield to rich, soft chewiness are the best, n’est-ce pas? Just the thought of the French bakery staple is enough to send taste buds floating down the River Seine. Luckily,…
February 9, 2014
La Palme D'or
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Patisserie La Palme D’or in Ala Moana Center has created the perfect treats for that special person in your life. Available are Cupid’s Tarts ($20, 2-piece set), a perfect pair of fancy tart pastries…
December 1, 2013
La Palme D'or
It all started when I was just 13. I fell in love — utter, insatiable, longing love. And this, my friend, was a fancying that far surpassed infatuation. I had fallen for France — and all things French — especially…
October 20, 2013
La Palme D'or
The arrival of fall is an exciting time of year, as it marks the beginning of the holiday season and all its awaited cheer. While Mainlanders turn to crisp autumn breezes and colorful leaves to signal the new chapter, Islanders…
August 18, 2013
La Palme D'or
Patisserie La Palme D’Or brings an amazing fusion of “French flavor and Japanese craftsmanship” to each dessert that sits quaintly behind glass window displays. Sweets with a variety of colors and shapes adorn the patisserie, which is located in Ala…
July 28, 2013
La Palme D'or
Patisserie La Palme D’Or has quickly become a treasure chest for those who like to indulge their sweet tooth. It’s hard to resist when its glass case of sugary confections tastes just as good as it looks. Right in time…
June 16, 2013
La Palme D'or
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: CHOCOLAT CAKE ($38 7-INCH CAKE, $4.30 PER SLICE) Patisserie La Palme D’or is the definition of sweet. In 2006, owner Hiromi Tanaka opened the doors to her Ala Moana Center dessert haven,…
May 5, 2013
La Palme D'or
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…
March 31, 2013
Asahi Grill, Happy Days Chinese Restaurant, La Palme D'or
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…
