restaurants

Taste of Hawaii Sunday, June 2 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Smith’s Tropical Paradise, $100 The annual Taste of Hawaii at Smith’s Tropical Paradise in Wailua is a fundraiser for Kapaa Rotary Club. This year, they celebrate 25-years with statewide chefs beverage vendors and music. There are 35 food participants, and 40 food booths. Many have more than one dish to offer and five offer dishes for vegetarians, three vegan booths, two breakfast booths, 14 will offer seafood, five will serve up pork, seven chicken dishes, nine sweets, three baked goods that are not sweet, three salads and there will be a couple of gluten-free options. There are five stages with live entertainment eight beverage booths: three water, one juice, one hot coffee, two tea, one lemonade, one soda, six beer booths and four wine booths. Here is a list of…

NEWS: The guide includes some color photographs like this mahimahi with citrus beurre blanc, papaya salsa and wok-fried vegetables at Kukui’s on Kalapaki Beach. Daniel Lane photo. Last Sunday, we released the digital version of our book Tasting Kauai: Restaurants. There were some comments on our Facebook page that I’d like to address because there is…

  The digital version of our restaurant guide is finally finished! Here’s a brief  look inside: Introduction When I travel, I like to drench myself in the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the area. I submit to local customs and crave regional food. After all, food defines a destination and connects people to the…

Orchid Alley Orchids. Daniel Lane photo NEWS: Orchid Alley is combining different genera of orchids into stunning Mother’s Day Orchid Baskets that are still available at Orchid Alley in downtown Kapaa. Remember, Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 12. Happy Mother’s Day!! For more ideas, you can read my article in this week’s MidWeek Kauai. On…

Harvesting Kauai Shrimp on the westside. Daniel Lane photo NEWS: After four years, Kauai Shrimp has finally received their certificate to sell locally grown, fresh clams! They will be selling direct to local restaurants and markets soon. There is a limited supply, but they expect to meet Kauai demands by the end of June. I’ll…

Haku are head lei that can also be worn around the brim of a hat or on the wrist or ankle. Daniel Lane photo NEWS: “I have a little seed of Aloha to share,” says Elvrine Chow, owner of Heavenly Hakus.” After we closed down at the Garden Fair because of the rain and wind…

NEWS: Turkey, Avocado and bacon sub at Koloa Deli. Daniel Lane photo   Ron Magrin, owner of the Koloa Deli, will be hand making meatballs with Kauai beef for his delicious Meatball Subs ($9.25). The meatballs will be folded into a 9-inch house made roll and topped with house-made marinara, provolone cheese and Parmesan cheese….

Nori Wrap at Coconut Cup and Juice Bar in Kapaa. Daniel Lane photo NEWS: Coconut Cup Juice Bar Coconut Cup is now selling two kinds of breakfast burritos: Black Forest ham and cheese or roasted red pepper, organic spinach and cheese. “They are made with organic eggs, wrapped in spinach tortillas, and served with Sal’s…

A bride and groom during sunset at The Beach House. Photo courtesy of The Beach House. NEWS: Kauai Made Food Hub The former Big Save in Lihue is being converted into a food hub which will include retail space, a commercial kitchen and a meat processing facility. The county developed a plan that will use…

NEWS: Hawaiian Kukui Brand Mai Tai made with Koloa Rum. Daniel Lane photo Koloa Rum Co. Yesterday, the Koloa Rum Company announced the appointment of Robert M. “Bob” Gunter as President and CEO, and Alicia Iverson as Chief Financial Officer. “I am pleased and honored to have the opportunity to continue building on the remarkable…