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FINE DINING
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| It's difficult, sometimes, to differentiate fine dining from casual in Hawai'i — restaurants here are rarely formal and less than a handful have a dress code. When we think of fine dining, however, we think of careful attention to detail, in food, in service, in surroundings. |
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Bali by the Sea, Hilton Hawaiian Village
The sound from the waterfall below and the sight of Waikiki Beach a stone's throw away are the backdrop to the Hawai'i Regional creations of chef Roberto Los Ba–os. Preparations such as kalua pork and panko-crusted taro cakes along with Alaskan wild king salmon steamed in a ti leaf, seasoned with Hawaiian red clay salt, served with Kamiya papaya relish and chili-pepper water re-interpret traditional island fare. The dining room decor may be a little dated, but the food isn't, and whether you get a beachfront table or not, the very attentive wait staff will ensure a smooth dining experience.
Hilton Hawaiian Village, 2005 Kalia Road. 941-2254, 949-4321. Dinner: 6-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday. Reservations recommended. Valet and validated self-parking. VS, MC, AX, DC, DS, JCB. Checks accepted. $$$.
Web site: www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com
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