Category Archives: French Polynesia

“Best of” 2021 – Meals, Savories, Sweets

After a year on “pause” 2021 was less structured than most. In many ways this was intentional, but otherwise it was adaptation. For someone whose life goals have frequently been about gaining perspective the opportunities came daily. At the office. … Continue reading

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Restaurant l’O a la Bouche, Tahiti PF

Restaurant l’O a la Bouche 2020 Chateau La Verriere Sauvignon Blanc Mai Thai Beluga Lentils, Housemade Foie Gras Torchon House Bread Decadence of Foie Gras – Roasted with Figs and Banyuls, Terrine with Fig compote and Toasted Brioche, Duck Prosciutto, … Continue reading

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Bogato La Pâtisserie, Tahiti PF

Bogato La Pâtisserie Chou Caramel – Salted Caramel Pastry Cream Mac Pist – Pistachio Macaron, Pistachio Cream, Pomegranate Confit Big Felins – Chocolate Financier Wao – Mille Feuille, Vanilla Cream, Pomegranate Confit Open from 6:30am until 6:30pm at 119 Avenue … Continue reading

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WSK Marche (Papeete Market,) Tahiti PF

WSK Marche Rotui Tropical Panache Beef, Fries, Eggs, Cheese, Ham, BBQ Sauce, Mayo, toasted Baguette Chocolate Mousse With a few locations in town, the most popular adjacent Papeete Market, WSK Marche serves overstuffed Sandwiches and locally made Juices with fast … Continue reading

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Aloe Café, Bora Bora PF

Aloe Café Butter Croissant Pain au Chocolat Pain au Raisin Formerly known as L’Appetisserie, Aloe Café resides at the back of a small commercial center in Vaitape, the concept a lot like other “Snack” Restaurants on Bora Bora though the … Continue reading

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Bora Bora Yacht Club, Bora Bora PF

Bora Bora Yacht Club Baguette, Butter Marbled Foie Gras Terrine, Mango Chutney, Crostini Chicken Wok, Coconut Milk, Curry, Carrots, Cabbage, Sesame Seeds Duck Magret, Honey Sauce, Mashed Carrots Garlic Shrimp, Green Beans, Grilled Potatoes Bora Bora Yacht Club resides north … Continue reading

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Snack Matira, Bora Bora PF

Snack Matira Cheeseburger Grilled Mahi Mahi Burger French Fries Apple Tart Pear Tart Chocolate Mousse One of Bora Bora’s many “Snacks,” essentially Cafes where workers can grab a quick lunch for roughly 1000xpf, Snack Matira pairs its idyllic lagoon views … Continue reading

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La Pâtisserie Francaise by Saint James, Bora Bora PF

La Patisserie Francaise by Saint James Paris Brest Éclair Strawberry Tart Pistachio Tart Choux à la Crème Vanille Pain Au Chocolat Butter Croissant Chocolate Financier Pistachio Financier Pistachio Raspberry Opera Cake (carried 6 miles, my bad) Situated next to Saint … Continue reading

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La Villa Mahana, Bora Bora PF

La Villa Mahana Cheese, Olives Tattinger Prestige Brut Rose Champagne House Sourdough, French Butter Salade Royale – Spiny Lobster, Shrimp, Caviar, Local Flowers Thon Rouge a la Vanille – Ahi Tuna, Tahitian Vanilla, Lime, Potatoes, Mixed Green Salad Foie Gras … Continue reading

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Snack Otoamana, Bora Bora PF

Snack Otoamana Cheeseburger Tuna Burger Nutella Banana Panini Open 11am until 5pm Sunday through Friday Snack Otoamana largely serves as a lunch spot for locals, though fair prices and idyllic beachfront seating with shade won’t disappoint tourists tired of overpriced … Continue reading

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Boulangerie Pâtisserie Matira, Bora Bora PF

Boulangerie Matira Tartelette Banane Mille Feuille Vanilla Éclair Tartelette aux Noix Paris Brest Almond Croissant Pain au Raisin Pain au Chocolat To suggest Boulangerie Pâtisserie Matira is a local secret undersells the situation, its location down a small road near … Continue reading

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Bloody Mary’s, Bora Bora PF

Bloody Mary’s Frozen Peach Coconut – Malibu Rum, Triple Sec, Peach Liqueur Bread – Butter New Zealand Beef Kabob – Rice, Ketchup Poisson Cru – Mahi Mahi, Lime, Coconut Parrot Fish – Rice, Green Beans, Broccoli, Carrots, Tahitian Vanilla Sauce … Continue reading

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Bora Bora Beach Club, Bora Bora PF

Bora Bora Beach Club Beach Club Signature – Prosecco, Blue Curacao, Sugar Cane, Lime Duckbill Fish – Coconut Crust, Tahitian Vanilla Sauce, French Fries Smoked Moon Fish Tagliatelle Carbonara Exotic Vacherin – Housemade Vanilla Ice Cream, Housemade Chocolate Ice Cream, … Continue reading

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The Haere Mai Restaurant Breakfast Buffet, Bora Bora PF

The Haere Mai Restaurant Breakfast Buffet Pancakes, Maple Syrup, Hash Browns, Sauteed Mushrooms, Sausage Butter Croissant, Pain au Raisin, Pain au Chocolat, Ham, Salami, Mortadella, Crisp, Brie, Reblochon, Mimolette Like many Island Resorts Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora offers on-site dining, … Continue reading

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Noa Noa Restaurant Tuesday International Buffet, Bora Bora PF

Noa Noa Restaurant Tuesday International Buffet Mai Tai Crevettes Volcano, Shrimp Spring Roll, Pork Ribs, Pua’a Chou, Poisson Cru, Marinated Vegetables, Poul Fri Uru Gratin, Moon Fish with Tahitian Vanilla Sauce, Fried Potatoes, Pain de Campagne Vanilla Pumpkin Soup Chocolate … Continue reading

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Snack Moi Here, Bora Bora PF

Snack Moi Here Coconut Shake Chicken Chow Mein, Celery, Carrots Tuna Cheeseburger with Fries Located on the southmost tip of Bora Bora’s unnamed circumferential road is Snack Moi Here, one of several such thatched huts selling inexpensive eats bolstered by … Continue reading

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Street Eats, Bora Bora PF

Street Eats Coconut Cake Nutella Waffle Chocolate Cream Tart Pain Au Raisin Chocolate Croissant Sugar Brioche Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish Although many will say dining in Bora Bora is expensive it certainly needn’t be, between various Snack, Roulotte and Food … Continue reading

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Saint James Restaurant, Bora Bora PF

Saint James Restaurant The Saint James Special – St James White & Dark Rum, Lime, Vanilla, Pineapple Juice, Mango Juice Porcini Mushroom Bisque Baguette, Butter Foie Gras Terrine – Mango Chutney, Balsamic, Salt Selection, Gingerbread The Grand Special – Peppercorn … Continue reading

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Tama’a Maitai, Bora Bora PF

Tama’a Maitai Dame Blanche Pizza – Cream, Goat Cheese, Honey, Mozzarella Cheese, Nutmeg Cheeseburger – Mozzarella, Lettuce, Onions, Tomatoes, Pickles, Sesame Seed Bun, French Fries Profiteroles – Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Fudge, Chantilly Cream, Almonds Part of Le Maitai … Continue reading

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Noa Noa Restaurant Breakfast Buffet, Bora Bora PF

Noa Noa Restaurant Breakfast Buffet Pain de Campagne, Pain aux Céréales, Pineapple Jam, Guava Jam, Chia Pudding, Banana Crepe, Pineapple, Dried Apricot, Dried Dates, Prunes, Pistachio Financier, Cinnamon Financier Pancakes, French Toast, Crepes, 100% Pure Maple Syrup Baguette, Pineapple Pound … Continue reading

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