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There are nearly 30 canoe plants, including turmeric. Daniel Lane photo. On Saturday, September 10, from 5 to 8 p.m., Malama Kauai will host a Canoe Plant Bingo and BBQ at Hanai Market, located in the old Kojima Store in downtown Kapaa. Proceeds will benefit the Farm-To-School Lunch Program at Kawaikini Public Charter School in Lihue. Bingo cards…

Scott Sloan (left), president of HTFG Kaua‘i, and Ken Love, president of Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers and vice president, Kona chapter, American Culinary Federation. Daniel Lane photo The 26th Annual Hawaii International Tropical Fruit Conference is September 30-October 7, starting at the Kauai Beach Resort and then traveling to Oahu, Molokai, Hilo and Kona for…

Dark & Stormy, Koloa Style with Koloa Rum. Daniel Lane photo Starting tonight, RumFire Poipu Beach and Koloa Rum Company are on the hunt for Kauai’s Best Bartender. In the contest’s second year, the island’s food and beverage industry professionals have been challenged to showcase original Koloa Rum-based cocktails for the chance to earn the…

Greg Askew and Candace Boxer of OnoPops. Daniel Lane image. A pan of mochi bakes in the oven and the smell of butter fills the OnoPops kitchen. Candace Boxer, wearing a blue hairnet and white lab coat, mixes local beets with lavender and strawberries. She dips a refractometer into the blend and holds it to…

Jeff Adams, a Christian pastor for Seaside Church and executive director of the non-profit Seaside Kauai, which does business as Ha Coffee Bar. Daniel Lane photo There’s a calm urgency inside Ha Coffee Bar. A vaulted ceiling with lazy fans and an uncluttered floor give a sense of openness, which feels peaceful. Baristas quietly pull espressos…

Cardamon latte is one of the best espressos we’ve had on Kauai. Daniel Lane photo. Little Fish Coffee is tucked inside a yellow two-story building on Hanapepe Road. There is limited seating inside, but there are tables with umbrellas out back. A lengthy drink menu includes espresso made with coffee that’s organic, fair-trade and roasted…

There’s no question that Tidepools is one of America’s most romantic restaurants. Daniel Lane photo. In Dec. 2015, more than five million OpenTable.com reviews placed Tidepools, at the Grand Hyatt Kauai in Poipu, as one of the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America. It’s easy to see why. The thatched-roof restaurant is in the middle…

Family Ingredients is a new culinary travel TV series that tells these unique stories by tracing the origins of a Hawaii dish to its roots around the world. Not quite a documentary, not quite a cooking show, Family Ingredients is a joyful ode to farmers, food producers and families. Hosted by acclaimed Oahu chef and sustainability hero Ed Kenney, the story begins in the Hawaiian Islands, where big things are happening in the state’s dynamic culinary scene. Beautifully filmed, Family Ingredients showcases Hawaii’s small town communities, diverse cultures, and exhilarating experiences that cross the Pacific Ocean.   Engaging, authentic, funny, even a bit quirky, Kenney is the perfect host to trace these dishes around the globe. He takes off with guests to explore Okinawa, Tahiti, California, Japan, Puerto Rico, and the Hawaiian Islands, showcasing how cuisine can profoundly unite cultures, communities and families….

Keanu Reeves Eggs Benedict ($16): one veggie and one with kalua pork; seasonal fruit plate ($6) and a cup of Pakala blend coffee. Daniel Lane photo. Anuenue Cafe is a family-owned breakfast spot that opened in the Poipu Shopping Village last September. Michelle Hastings manages, her husband, John Adams, is a chef, and their daughter,…

Outside dining at Oasis on the Beach. Daniel Lane photo Breakfast Foods Bacon & Eggs ~ 11, choice of white rice or garlic home fries   Oasis Omelet ~ 12, sour cream, local tomato, & choice of white rice or garlic home fries Oasis Breakfast Poke ~ 17, fresh poke over white rice, a poached egg,  sriracha aioli and…

Hawaiian Kukui Brand Mai Tai made with Koloa Rum. Daniel Lane photo Koloa Rum was awarded five Gold Medals at the 2016 Miami Rum Renaissance Festival in April, and more awards in other prestigious international spirits competitions this year. “It is exciting and extremely gratifying to receive these awards and have Koloa Rum recognized and…

The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas announced its 8th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Sunday July 17, 2016. Over the past 8 years The Westin Princeville has been able to raise over $300,000 for Kauai charitable organizations. Please help by donating, playing or sponsoring a hole.