The Wine Shop, new tasting room get good buzz
The Wine Shop in Koloa hosted a monthly wine pairing that was open to the public on Dec. 7.
Cocktails, history part of Kauai Rum Safari tour
Past the rows of longan and citrus trees, pineapple plants and spans of turmeric is a muddy, bumpy road that leads to a bungalow deep in the Kauai jungle.
The Crooked Surf
Relaxed vibes, pristine views and unique cocktails are ready and waiting at The Crooked Surf, one of the newest oceanfront surf bars on Kauai’s Eastside, part of the newly rebranded Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort.
First ‘Poke Fest’ coming soon to Koloa Landing Resort
Koloa Landing Resort invites locals and visitors to taste the fresh, local flavors of one of Hawaii’s most famous dishes, poke, at the inaugural Kauai Poke Fest on Saturday, Nov. 2.
Casual meets contemporary at The Lanai
Casual meets sophistication at The Lanai, a chic Poipu restaurant and bar that emulates the lanai of an elegant plantation home.
Waipa’s Eat The Invasives gathering is coming soon
Dishes and drinks inspired by wild pig and strawberry guava, apple snails and lilikoi, mango and Samoan crab will be on display at the Waipa Foundation’s third annual MAKANA: Eat The Invasives dinner on Saturday, Sept. 28.
Last Chance for Kalapaki Beach Hut
Shave ice, breakfast and burgers have been a staple at Kalapaki Beach Hut and you’ve got just a few more days to visit them before the doors close on this seaside restaurant.
Coffee with ‘Aloha’
Cameron and Caleb Satterfield know a thing or two about coffee.
‘Wake Up’ call awaits at Hanalei cafe
Do not order the pancakes at Hanalei Wake Up Cafe.
Down home comfort food upcountry
The Koke‘e Lodge Restaurant in Koke‘e State Park offers service 365 days a year, opening at 9 a.m. daily and closing at 4 p.m. on weekdays and Sunday.
Belly up to a different kind of bar
The colorful walls of Potions in Wailua are lined with dried herbs that go directly into house-made teas, tisanes and kombuchas.
Williamson offers co-branded chocolate bars
You get to make your own chocolate bar at Debbie Williamson’s shop, and you can sip on chocolate tea while you do it.
Taste of Hawaii set for June 2
Taste of Hawaii is celebrating its 30th Ultimate Sunday Brunch event on Sunday, June 2, but the culinary festival has technically been around longer.
At Tiki Iniki, find Island vibes, local ingredients
Cuisine and cocktails are on fire at Tiki Iniki at Princeville Shopping Center.
I wish I were Irish
Dress in green to support local greens this St. Patrick’s Day at Anaina Hou’s Porter Pavilion in Kilauea on Saturday from 5:30 p.m.
Eat, drink and talk story at Gina’s Cafe in Waimea
Whenever we’re in Waimea, we have a particular place we like to stop. The reasons are simple: Fast, friendly service, good food, good prices, bright, clean atmosphere and, finally, a nice spot to relax.
Big breakfast Sunday
Advance tickets, $20, save you $4 that you can use to shop at some of the unique offerings like the student ceramic work from instructor Wayne Miyata, or jewelry from Susan Okada that come with the American Culinary Federation Kauai Chapter breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. Sunday at Kauai Community College.
Mardi Gras on Kauai
Pre-registration is not only saving money but allows more time to enjoy the Mardi Gras festivities, said Ally Kirk of the Kauai Animal Welfare Society.
Monico’s serves up good times, good food
The first impression of Monico’s Taqueria Kauai might not be the best. Parking. Because the spaces in the parking lot are for more than one business and are more for compact cars than larger vehicles, it can be a tight squeeze, and some SUV drivers find that annoying. They might even give up and leave.
Homecoming
It’s good to be back. That was my thought when my wife and I wandered into Tahiti Nui in Hanalei last Sunday.