Now open: 53 By the Sea

Dropped into the new restaurant 53 By the Sea, which opened on the site of the former John Dominis restaurant at 53 Ahui St. A sea change from the former restaurant.

Chef Hiroshi Hayakawa.

Oysters that are part of the 53 Seafood Showcase platter. This was the grand opening selection. The actual $30 seafood platter will be portioned for two.

At DFS's inaugural Aloha Nights block party on Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki, Morimoto restaurant was offering a foie gras chawan mushi. Oishi!