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Tuesday 11 March 2025

Po-Ke Ono Azure invites guests to experience their exclusive breakfast menu

And don’t miss their end-of-the-month brunch

Asian-infused white san-
gria, made in a pitcher for
guests to indulge for only
$25.
Po-Ke Ono’s next brunch
event will be held on March
23rd 2025.

About Po-Ke Ono Azure
Since its inception, Po-Ke
Ono has quickly become a
culinary landmark in Aruba,
known for its signature fu-
sion of Hawaiian and Asian
Croes, founder of Po-Ke brunch, accompanied flavors. With two locations
Ono. “Each dish is crafted with free-flowing mimosas across the island, Po-Ke
ORANJESTAD – Po-Ke Ono Azure is proud to with care, featuring ingre- with an upgrade of cham- Ono continues to innovate
invite foodies to enjoy their exclusive break- dients that highlight the vi- pagne of your choice. and delight, with Po-Ke
fast menu, where guests are invited to expe- brant, Asian-inspired flavors The star of the brunch ex- Ono Azure offering exclu-
rience mornings infused with Asian-inspired we’re known for.” perience is their signature sive breakfast options at
flavors, fresh ingredients, and a touch of cocktail “The Albino”, an the iconic Eagle Beach.q
tropical paradise. Available every morning at
Po-Ke Ono Azure, the new
Located at the scenic Azure Residences at breakfast lineup is ideal for
Eagle Beach, Po-Ke Ono now offers an ex- early risers and those look-
ceptional morning menu with options like ing for a unique start to
the Thai Breakfast Bowl, Acai Bowl, and Asian their day.
Omelet. Designed to bring unique flavors to
Aruba’s breakfast scene, the menu also in- Don’t miss their monthly Po-
cludes fresh coffee, mimosas, and tropical Ke Brunch!
juices, perfect for pairing with the restau- Every end of the month,
rant’s relaxed beachside atmosphere. Po-Ke Ono Azure opens its
“Our goal was to create a breakfast expe- kitchen for a special brunch
rience that captures the essence of Po-Ke event, where guests are in-
Ono and brings a fresh twist to mornings vited to delight in their all-
here at Azure,” said Executive Chef Urvin you-can-eat Asian-inspired
Adriaan Laclé

One of Aruba’s richest men in the twentieth century

(Oranjestad)—The name Adriaan he himself never lived in the beautiful and Maria Veneranda Laclé, who
Laclé may ring a bell to locals as one manor, his own house also reflected went on to marry successful brothers
of the bigger roads on the island, but his success and good taste. Today his Eloy Arends and Maximilian Arends,
about a century ago, Adriaan Laclé house still stands in good condition respectively. Their houses are still
was a rich businessman, well-known and can be found in the back streets standing; Eloy and Maria Monica’s
for his generosity, wealth, and taste. of main street Oranjestad. mansion functions as a townhall,
used to host civil marriages, while
Adriaan was born in 1866 and was Regarding his personal life, it has Maximilian and Maria Veneranda’s
the eldest of six children. Not much been said that he was married house stands on the opposite side
is known about his childhood up- twice during his lifetime. He had his of the road to them—though cur-
bringing or any of his earlier busi- first daughter during his first marriage rently under renovation after years
ness ordeals, but during his hay day but lost his wife soon after her birth. left in ruin. q
he often helped people get loans, During his second marriage, he fa-
was a well-established trader, and thered 16 children. However, it has Source: De Kolibrie op de Rots (en
owned several plots of land. In fact, been said that only 11 of those 17 meer over de geschiedenis van Aru-
he commissioned the construction made it past 18 years of age. Per- ba) by Evert Bongers.
of the famous La Quinta Carmen haps two of his most well-known
manor—now a restaurant. Though daughters are Maria Monica Laclé