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Ha Coffee Bar

By on July 8, 2016 in To Table: Ono Eats
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

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 and cloud workers sit in front of laptops, using free WiFi to get in a day of work. Merchandise is stacked on a shelf, near a play area for children, which is empty at the moment. Contemporary music muffles the discussions of local politicians, who meet over a cup of coffee. Continue Reading →

Little Fish Coffee

By on July 1, 2016 in To Table: Ono Eats
Cardamon latte is one of the best espressos we've had on Kauai. Daniel Lane photo.

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 every week in Waimea. The staff was trained by an award-winning barista and a grinder insures that beans are the perfect consistency. Continue Reading →

Most Romantic Restaurants in America Includes Tidepools

By on June 24, 2016 in To Table: Ono Eats
There's no question that Tidepools is one of America's most romantic restaurants. Daniel Lane photo.

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 of large pools, which reflect sprays of fuchsia bougainvillea. A waterfall and swaying palm trees are amid the lush surroundings. Sitting in wicker chairs on a raised platform, you feel like your floating in a gentle tide pool. Koi fish swim lazily in clear water that curls with the kiss of easy trade winds. When you add in the fact that the South Shore is one of the best places on Kauai to see a spectacular sunset, you’ve got an exceptionally enchanting restaurant. But don’t go just for the romance. Continue Reading →

Family Ingredients Hosted by Chef Ed Kenney Premieres This Summer

By on June 18, 2016 in Launches

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.   Continue Reading →

Anuenue Cafe in Poipu

By on June 17, 2016 in To Table: Ono Eats
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.

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, Kendall, is a waitress who also takes photographs. You can see Kendall’s work lining the walls as you order at the take-out counter. Wait outside at one of the covered picnic tables and Kendall will bring your meal, loaded with fresh ingredients. Continue Reading →

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