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Eat, drink and support Junior Achievement

Apr. 27, 2018

If you like to eat, drink and listen to music — and want to support the good work of Junior Achievement — then the Kauai Brewers Festival is for you. The fundraiser is set for 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Poipu Beach Athletic Club. It will feature 30 craft beers, food from some of Kauai’s top restaurants, and the tunes of Cruz Control and Revival.

Bubba’s: Burgers, yes, and much more

Apr. 20, 2018

Since we recently moved to Kapaa, the go-to place has become Bubba Burgers. It’s ironic, really, because I was never that big of a fan before. But now that we live nearby, and we’ve tried it several times, I love it.

The Butcher and The Fisherman opens in Lihue

Apr. 13, 2018 • Updated 2:18 p.m.

For over a decade, one Kalaheo man dreamed of owning his own business, but it wasn’t until his 41st birthday in late November that his dream became a reality.

Vegan potluck, lecture slated

Apr. 06, 2018

Michelle Lemay will give a free Vegan Society of Hawaii presentation, “Dispelling Vegan Myths, Kauai Style,” at 4:30 p.m. May 6 at Sun Village clubhouse behind Wilcox Medical Center in Lihue.

Study says plants could feed America; Kauai vegans agree

Apr. 06, 2018

Plants could be the key to food security in America, according to a new study, and vegans on Kauai say the Garden Island is the perfect place to try out plant-based fare.

Let the good times roll at Rob’s

Mar. 30, 2018

Rob Silverman loves what he does. He must. Because you can find him, six days a week, working at Rob’s Good Times Grill.

Inside job: Rainbeau Jo’s finds permanent home

Mar. 16, 2018 • Updated 6:28 p.m.

Kauai’s locally sourced organic coffee and breakfast truck has found permanent parking.

Hawaii Agriculture Foundation’s restaurant initiative supports education, sustainability

Mar. 09, 2018 • Updated 7:53 p.m.

Helping Hawaii’s future farmers is as easy as picking up a menu.

A tasty voyage

Mar. 02, 2018

Nestled in the rich blue of the Pacific Ocean, Kauai is a paradise unlike any other on Earth. And throughout this rich island one need not look far to discover its many hidden gems, one of these being the restaurant Voyager Lanai.

Italy comes to the Westside

Feb. 23, 2018

Get a taste of Italy — on the Westside of Kauai. Italian restaurant, Kauai Pasta West, recently opened in Eleele for fine dining in a casual atmosphere. It was founded by local chef and owner of Kauai Pasta Lihue, Russell Stokes, who grew up on the Eastside and overseas both restaurant operations.

Southern comfort food

Feb. 16, 2018

Southern-style cooking is not common on Kauai, but one kitchen in Kapaa is cooking up a storm with savory recipes from the South.

Zonta Club of Kauai hosts 25th Eat Dessert First

Feb. 09, 2018

The baby, accompanied by a special premium, is baked into the King’s Cake, and whomever gets the slice with the baby, earns the premium, said Edie Ignacio Neumiller of the Zonta Club ofKauai.

Souper Bowl is on

Feb. 02, 2018

“It’s that time of the year, again,” Pittman said. “The National Football League Super Bowl LII is already on Feb. 4. That means we will be hosting our 23rd Souper Bowl Sunday to benefit the Lihue Lutheran Church Mobile Munchies.”

Saimin Dojo offers twists on traditional Hawaiian fare

Jan. 26, 2018

Heavy wheat noodles, rich broth, smoke meat and fresh veggies come together as unique twists on Hawaii’s plantation era provisions at the Saimin Dojo, now open in Wailua.

Conservation celebration

Jan. 19, 2018 • Updated 8:30 p.m.

Hikers pass by thousands of plants while adventuring in the Kauai mountains; some endemic, some endangered and some incipient. Teaching the difference between them is a big part of the Kokee Resource Conservation Program, which is celebrating its 2oth anniversary this month.