Exclusive: âAlohilani Resort to Debut La Bettola Waikiki, a New Restaurant Concept by Chef Tsutomu Ochiai

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'Alohilani Resort

‘Alohilani Resort, acceptable wherever metropolis meets soil on the aureate shores of Waikiki Beach, is unveiling plans for a caller edifice conception opening this summertime called La Bettola Waikiki. Helmed by Chef Tsutomu Ochiai,La Bettola Waikiki volition diagnostic elemental yet blase cuisine wherever rustic Italian flavors converge with the bounty of the island, transporting diners from the shores of the Hawaiian Islands to the shores of the Mediterranean. Chef Ochiai’s Japan-based La Bettola de Ochiai has been hailed arsenic 1 of Japan’s astir popular, in-demand Italian restaurants. The Oahu-based La Bettola Waikiki volition correspond Chef Ochiai’s first-ever edifice extracurricular of Japan.

Chef Ochiai’s paper volition diagnostic authentic Italian fare portion highlighting the island’s section ingredients and caller seafood. La Bettola volition invited guests with indoor seating anchored by ‘Alohilani’s captivating 280,000-gallon, two-story saltwater Oceanarium teeming with marine life, including a ample assortment of colorful autochthonal Hawaiian reef fish. La Bettola is acceptable to go Waikiki’s caller panoramic gathering place, offering an upscale eating acquisition accompanied by magnificent views of the undersea world.

Chef Ochiai, the archetypal creator of the uni pasta, fell successful emotion with Italy’s doctrine of “simple recipes with the freshest ingredients” during a idiosyncratic culinary travel to Europe. He archetypal brought his passionateness for Italian cuisine location to Japan astir 40 years agone wherever helium roseate to prominence for his authentic Italian fare.

Menu highlights astatine La Bettola Waikiki volition see Italian favorites specified as:

· Prosciutto with Burrata and Seasonal Fruit: featuring paper-thin hand-sliced 24-month aged Prosciutto di Parma imported from Italy

· Spaghetti ai Riccio di Mare: Chef Ochiai’s celebrated oversea urchin pasta with anchovy, garlic, and homemade pick sauce

· Spaghetti al Ragu di Manzo: Wagyu beef Bolognese topped with burrata and Parmigiano Reggiano

· Truffle & Foie Gras Risotto: seared foie gras, truffle, Carnaroli rice, Parmigiano Reggiano

· Dolce Pina Colada: caller pineapple and gelato with dehydrated pineapple, sparkling vino “espuma” and baked meringue

A three-course pre-fixe paper volition besides beryllium available. Reservations volition beryllium coming soon for the restaurant, which is expected to unfastened successful August 2023.

'Alohilani Resort is location to 2 restaurants by internationally acclaimed Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto; SWELL Restaurant and Pool Bar overlooking Waikiki Beach; Makana Lani, serving elevated buffet fare; and Luna’s Tequila Bar, a caller pop-up acquisition inspired by the flavors and civilization of Mexico. Guests tin bask the resort’s amenities specified arsenic a captivating 280,000-gallon Oceanarium, wellness center, and gym, drip IV lounge, a rooftop fittingness acquisition including sunset yoga, tennis lessons, batting cages, and more.

The caller restaurant, La Bettola Waikiki, volition connection guests a presumption of the resort's 280,000-gallon, two-story saltwater Oceanarium that teems with marine life.