RESTAURANTS Guests get a taste of the Orient and keep one foot in the 21st century with three Asian eateries' modern takes on ancient traditions. BY ANNMARIE MARTIN UNDULATING ORBS Handblown glass ball lighting fixtures were inspired by the festival of Toro Nagashi, where thousands of lanterns are lit and set afloat to remember the deceased. Similar spheres also sit atop the water bodies surrounding the outdoor dining area. ENJOY THE SHOW Recessed, horizontal lighting surrounding the central kitchen and grills recalls the rows of seating in the upper levels of a Kabuki theater. CAST A LINE Rope accents reference Japanese fishing nets, linking back to the surf side of the menu here on the raised level that houses the raw bar. 112 boutiquedesign.com NOVEMBER 2019http://www.boutiquedesign.com