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.
The Spot has a new spot
Just shy of two years after opening The Spot in Kapaa, Nani Lane and Ellie Marcus have opened the doors on their second location in the Princeville Shopping Center.
Fresh bread, healthy sandwiches
Smells of savory soups and fresh bread dominate the corner of Kukui Grove Center next to Macy’s, where more often than not you’ll find loaves just out of the oven and a line out the door.
Fresh fish served in old Kapaa town
Tucked away along the main drag in Kapaa town is a little outdoor cafe that’s home to the mermaids.
A table with a view
Sea breezes and eggs Benedict draw patrons to Sam’s Ocean View on Kuhio Highway in Kapaa, but it’s not just the drinks that are flowing through the second-story dining room.
Pho real, Pho Kauai
On any given weekday during the lunchtime hour, you’ll find a small, hole in the wall restaurant nestled between the Kauai Bowling Center and another eatery on Rice Street, packed with county and state workers filling their empty stomachs with warm bowls of golden, silky broth.
Coconuts Fish Cafe celebrates anniversary with Kauai United Way fundraiser
Carol Wood and LaMont Fisher are stoked about their first-year anniversary at Coconuts Fish Cafe in Waipouli’s Kauai Village shopping center — so excited that they want to spread the aloha. They’re raffling off a surfboard, tacos and a helicopter ride in a month-long fundraiser, with all proceeds going to the Kauai United Way.
A taste of Thai
Most people make the mistake of ordering just one, said Arisara Khamsuk, owner of South East Asia (S E A) Kauai, located on the second level of Harbor Mall shopping center. She was referring to hot ‘n cheese, one of the appetizer offerings from the restaurant that opened its doors about two weeks ago behind the Lilikoi Bar and Grill.
Perfection in pizza
Pizzetta Italian Kitchen and Bar. That just sounds like a place you would want to visit. And to that, we say, go for it.
Matcha and whimsy
Mimi Ishii has a magical twist on lemonade at Kapaa’s newest teahouse. The drink comes across the counter an iridescent blue and changes to a bright pink right before your eyes.
Dim ‘N’ Den Sum voted da bes’
Ed Kawamura Sr. of Veterans Helping Veterans liked the ribs during the Battle of the Food Trucks presented Sunday evening by Parking Lot Paina at the Kauai Veterans Center parking lot in Lihue. “The ribs are really good,” Kawamura said. “I don’t know about anything else.”
Parking Lot Paina results listed
Following are the results of the first Battle of the Food Trucks Parking Lot Paina:
Battle of the Food Trucks supports nonprofits
Rafael Villagomez from Rafael’s Aloha Tacos says his honey taro tortillas are sure to bring home the top title from Sunday’s Battle of the Food Trucks.