Photo: Thomas Obungen WWhen I sent a set of photos of this dessert omakase to Frolic editor Mari Taketa, she said, “It doesn’t look like Hawai’i.” Except for Joyce Harada’s long-closed Little Bakery in Pāwa’a, Honolulu hasn’t had a dessert restaurant driven by this kind of next-level geekiness and whimsy. With today’s debut of the Asatos Waikīkī Flavor Lab dessert bar at the Hyatt Regency Waikīkī, now we do. Owner Neale Asato’s dessert philosophy is on display in the flavors of the Asato Family Sorbet Stand, offering everything from Lemon Peel Cola and Li Hing Vanilla Float to Cotton Candy…
Author: kissnearme
Why Legian makes sense The location is the main attraction. You’re within walking distance of many restaurants along Garlic Lane, there are shops on Legian Street when you need a new sarong or souvenirs, and the beach is basically your backyard. Day trips to Ubud for the rice terraces and temples are fairly easy to arrange, or you can head south to Uluwatu for spectacular cliff views. In terms of cost, Legian is really reasonable. You can find basic but clean accommodation for around £30 a night, or go completely overboard on luxury resorts which will cost you upwards of…