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PHOTO COURTESY UMI BY VIKRAM GARG
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Loaded toast is one of my favorite brunch dishes. Check out these tasty — and aesthetically pleasing — options.
Hawaii kai’s haven
Liko’s Tap & Table (377 Keahole St. C2) offers a relaxing daily brunch with outdoor seating and waterfront views. The eatery’s avocado toast ($18) — fresh mashed and seasoned avocado on a French baguette drizzled with everything spice, extra-virgin olive oil, roasted grape tomatoes, micro greens and a soft poached egg and served with field greens — is one of the most popular dishes. Pro tip: If you want a lighter side, ask for fruit instead of white/fried rice and potatoes.
Call 808-394-5456 or visit likoshawaii.com.
A fresh start
Located in Halepuna Waikiki, UMI by Vikram Garg (2233 Helumoa Road) is known for its seafood-centric menu and seasonal ingredients. The eatery offers daily breakfast (7-11 a.m.) with popular — and beautiful — dishes like smoked salmon tartine ($31) with cream cheese, capers and onions on sourdough bread; avocado tartine ($27) with an onsen egg; and croque madame ($29) with ham, Gruyere cheese and an egg on sourdough bread.
Call 808-744-4244 or visit umibyvikramgarg.com.
A trendy brunch pick
ARVO Café (324 Coral St. Ste. 1A) is a hip coffee shop in Kakaako that offers more than a cup of Joe. While the biz does serve a variety of trendy beverages — matcha, charcoal and lavender lattes, to name a few — its food menu is not to be missed. Popular orders include ricotta toast ($12) and Nutella toast ($11) if you want something sweet, and loaded avocado toast ($12.50) and smoked salmon toast ($12.50) if you prefer savory.
Call 808-312-3979 or visit arvocafe.com.