Restaurants and food artisans in Kauai
Lumahai Beach on the North shore. Daniel Lane photo
When I go on vacation, I want to take a piece of that place back home with me. Tucked on a shelf, or hung on a wall, a glance will infuse my heart with the sensations of that region. As a resident, buying Kauai made items to give as gifts, decorate my home, or to round out a delicious meal, gives me the opportunity to support the economy I live in. Continue Reading →
Chili Pepper Shrimp Scampi ($31 large/$25 small) with Kaua’i Shrimp and Kauai Kunana Dairy goat cheese polenta. Daniel Lane photo.
Last December, when I had the pleasure of covering Merriman’s Fish House for MidWeek Kauai, I learned how dedicated Peter Merriman is to fresh, local food. I was so impressed, I called the article, “Where Farmers Are Rock Stars.” Peter is a mighty force that encourages the livelihood of his sources, nurturing their success and the local economy.
My education was further enhanced when Dan and I videotaped the restaurant’s executive chef Mark Arriola for the Kauai County Farm Bureau’s Kauai Grown campaign. The website is up now, and next Monday’s post will showcase Kauai Grown. If you’d like to learn more about Merriman’s, and watch Mark prepare a signature salad that’s on the menu, click here to watch the video. Continue Reading →
2011 Fine Dining class with instructors Mark Oyama (far left, second from end) and Duane Miyasato (far right). Daniel Lane photo
Last night, students in the Culinary Program at the Kauai Community College cooked for 200 people. It’s getting close to graduation, and the Grand Buffet is one way for the instructors to test them, while students get practical experience. For $30, the all-you-can-eat gourmet buffet could be considered the best deal on island, except it’s more like the best kept secret. Continue Reading →
Be clever and look for the Akamai Juice logo
Sometimes, when you meet someone, you get caught up in their upbeat energy, and feel invigorated just by being around them. That’s what happened to me when I met Cas Schwabe Lutton, owner of Akamai Juice Company.
Kauai Roots Co-Op Fram Fresh Salad. Daniel Lane photo.
Last week, MidWeek Kauai ran my article on Grow Culture, a statewide virtual farmers market. The idea is for farmers to upload crops that are ready to be harvested, along with yields, and chefs place orders. I imagine that a chef who hustles will get the best farm fresh produce of the week! Continue Reading →
