Honolulu's food scene has significantly improved, highlighted by the upscale dining experience at La Mer in the Halekulani Hotel. This fine dining restaurant offers a blend of French culinary techniques with Hawaiian ingredients, leading to innovative dishes like duck foie gras with banana vanilla whisky marmalade. Executive Chef Alexandre Trancher emphasizes seasonal and local ingredients, allowing nature to inspire his menu. His favorite drink, the mai tai, reflects the essence of the Halekulani, reinforcing the hotel's commitment to both luxury and local flavor.
"What is the inspiration behind your menu? Alexandre Trancher: The inspiration behind my menu is nature—from the mountains to the ocean. All the fresh ingredients."
"I use whatever is fresh and available and go from there." - Alexandre Trancher, Executive Chef at La Mer.
"Although it is not a 'dish,' I think that our mai tai signifies Halekulani." - Alexandre Trancher.
"La Mer is the 'longest consecutively ranked AAA Five Diamond and Forbes 5-Star Restaurant in Hawaii.'"
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