Stormy Skies, Warm Tummy

The Cat wanted to treat an old client.

Of all days, skies decided to open up with drenching rain.

But still gotta eat.

Charger

While waiting for The Cat and her client to arrive.

Gloomy Day

Not the sunset we are used to, but pretty in its own way

Every Cloud has a Pink Lining

And the restaurant had a visitor right outside the window.

Hawaiian Monk Seal

Napping.

On to the food!

Amuse Bouche – Salmon Tartar with Pesto and Caviar

The Mouse almost did a “Oliver Twist” but The Mouse restrained for more to come. Hee hee.

Boula Boula Soup with Abalone

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Crab Cake

Three sauces (The Mouse couldn’t hear). Nom!

Seafood Salad

Scallops, fish, crab claw, spinach, mango, citrus. Happy Cat.

Beef Wellington

Chicken mousse with Kurabota ham, carrots, and mushrooms. Currant and Madeira reduction. Huge over the top Yum!

Bananas Foster

Client was extremely happy.

Entrance Display

Made by Sous Chef, cute yea?

Enjoy. Eat well.

The Mouse

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Sunset and … (Part II)

Okay, continuing on.

California Estero Bay Abalone

Tender abalone pan sautéed & served with angel hair pasta, juliennes of zucchini, tomato arrabbiata & lemon caper butter.

First time trying non-Chinese style abalone for The Cat and The Mouse. A pleasant experience.

New York Café de Paris

New York steak on a bed of sweet Maui onions & roasted button mushrooms; served with Dauphine potatoes, snap peas & Cabernet reduction.

Palate Cleanser

Kalamasi sorbet with blueberry.

Tableside Dessert

Restaurant is known for their tableside dishes.

Bananas Foster

Chef Hardy even shared some mangoes with The Cat (he got a great deal, $1.oo each, he bought a hundred for the restaurant).

Mangoes

One last shot of sunset/city lights.

Waikiki Lights (as seen by The Cat)

As a bonus, The Cat may have picked up two new clients. 🙂

Enjoy. Eat well.

The Mouse

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