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There’s a reason The Butcher’s Daughter appeals to a designer like me. Founder Heather Tierney describes herself as a designer first, so when creating restaurants from scratch, thinks about the design first. Here, she created a back story about a daughter rebelling against her butcher father by creating a 21st century vegetable-centric shop. The concept … [Read more…]
When in Venice, I love stopping into Great White, a charming modern-meets-rustic cafe at Venice Beach. Natural wood, sun-washed colors and light fixtures with exposed lightbulbs capture the area’s relaxed vibe, echoed by a healthy approach to food and drink. On the menu are avocado toast, fish tacos, a blue smoothie bowl colored with blue … [Read more…]
Visitors come from around the world to visit Duke’s restaurant because of its location on the beach at Waikiki and because of its association with legendary surfer Duke Kahanamoku, Hawaii’s five-time Olympic medalist in swimming. Others rave about dessert, Kimo’s Original Hula Pie that starts with a chocolate cookie crust topped with macadamia nut ice … [Read more…]