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4th Annual Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai Festival in Kona

By on August 6, 2012 in To Table: Ono Eats
Nilo Badua of Kalapaki Joe’s. Daniel Lane photo

Nilo Badua of Kalapaki Joe’s in Lihue. Daniel Lane photo

On August 18th, Mai Tai enthusiasts head to the Royal Kona Resort for the 4th Annual Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai Festival. Bartenders from around the world battle for the title of World’s Best Mai Tai and the $10,000 cash prize. The competition has grown every year with the inclusion of celebrity judges, as well as more attendees. The judges for this year’s event include Culinary Ambassador Sam Choy, Professional Big Wave Surfer Mark Healey, Mixologist Joey Gottesman and the publisher of Hawaii Beverage Guide Chris Teves. Continue Reading →

Pau Hana Friday for August 3

By on August 3, 2012 in Pau Hana Friday

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Honua Lani Gardens

RumFire Mango Mojito and the Bom. Daniel Lane photos

RumFire Mango Mojito and the Bom. Daniel Lane photos

“I have a garden cart in front of my permaculture estate at 6200 Helena Lane, Kapaa, in Kapahai,” says Jai Roberts. “We sell bananas, green beans, greens of all sorts, turmeric and avocados. Everything is grown using organic practices with aged compost. I am passionate about growing food and sharing it with my community.”

Jai created Honua Lani Gardens as a model of sustainable tropical living. The property is on five-acres of botanical grounds with ponds, tropical flowers, sustainable vegetable gardens and a fruit tree orchard. Five bungalows offer a Mini-Resort experience that includes a spa featuring Lomi-Lomi massage, and a Finish style sauna for cleansing Hawaiian salt scrubs. For more information visit the Honua Lani Gardens website, or Facebook page. “I am co creator of the Kauai Sustainability forums, and we have a page for that on Facebook.  Continue Reading →

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