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Pau Hana Friday for October 18

By on October 18, 2013 in Pau Hana Friday
Superfood Elixers at The Garden Cafe. Daniel Lane photo

Superfood Elixers at The Garden Cafe. Daniel Lane photo

NEWS:

Bill 2491

Tasting Kauai, many island residents, as well as people from around the world, were happy to learn that the Kauai County Council passed Bill 2491 at 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 16. Yesterday, the revised bill was sent to the Mayor’s office. He will veto, sign or return it unsigned. The Mayor wanted a one month deferral, so if he vetoes it, the council will have to vote again and get a 2/3 majority to win.  Continue Reading →

Pau Hana Friday for September 27

By on September 27, 2013 in Pau Hana Friday
Mai Tai at Oasis on the Beach has house-made orgeat. Daniel Lane photo

Mai Tai at Oasis on the Beach has house-made orgeat. Daniel Lane photo

NEWS:

Restaurant Closures and Openings

This week, I have a lot of good news and some bad news. Last Tuesday, there was a fire near Chicken in a Barrel in Kapaa. The Star Advertiser reports, “Damage to the structure and its contents, including the restaurant’s refrigeration unit and ice machine, was estimated at $30,000. A neighboring building also sustained some heat damage.” Also, I recently learned that Da Imu Hut, one of the westside restaurants in our Kauai restaurant guidebook, closed due to a death in the family. Our hearts go out to them, and I’m told new owners plan to reopen the restaurant in Eleele, where Toi’s Thai Cuisine used to be. Grove Cafe at Waimea Plantation Cottages is closing also. I’m told it’s going to reopen some time this fall as Kalapaki Joe’s. Continue Reading →

Pau Hana Friday for September 13

By on September 13, 2013 in Pau Hana Friday
Black Limousine, Oktoberfest and Lihue Lager from Kauai Beer Company. Daniel Lane photo

Black Limousine, Oktoberfest and Lihue Lager from Kauai Beer Company. Daniel Lane photo

NEWS:

Kapaa Voted One of America’s Prettiest Towns

Forbes Magazine named Kapaa on Kauai’s Royal Coconut Coast as one of America’s prettiest towns. Contributing writer, John Gufflow said, “What we went looking for (were) towns seemingly custom-designed for soaking in the sights, with charming main streets, a variety of activities and beautiful vistas. Whether it’s the fresh air, authenticity or lack of skyscrapers, these enchanting locales deserve a spot on your travel to-do list.” Gufflow explained that Forbes relied on seasoned writers from a variety of national travel publications to come up with the top 15 towns. “To designate America’s most picturesque towns, we called on travel experts from Frommer’s, National Geographic, Fodor’s, and Midwest Living magazines, all of whom shared with us selections of what they consider to be among America’s prettiest towns.” Continue Reading →

Pau Hana Friday for August 30

By on August 30, 2013 in Pau Hana Friday

 

Margaritas at Tortilla Republic. Daniel Lane photo.

Margaritas at Tortilla Republic. Daniel Lane photo.

NEWS:

New Soup Cookbook

Helen Lacono, owner of the former Hanapepe Cafe, just released a cookbook. It’s based on the soups she makes and sells every Wednesday at the Kauai Culinary Market at The Shops at Kukuiula. Kauai Farmers Market Soups is available on Wednesdays at her market stand and the Talk Story Bookstore in Hanapepe. Continue Reading →

Pau Hana Friday for August 23

By on August 23, 2013 in Pau Hana Friday
Lili-Kai Cosmo (front) and Superfruit Lychee-tini at RumFire.Daniel Lane photo

Lili-Kai Cosmo (front) and Superfruit Lychee-tini at RumFire.Daniel Lane photo

NEWS:

Hole in the Mountain Farm‘s juicy, low-acid, sweet and tender Kauai Sugarloaf Pineapple won’t be available from now until mid-September. After that, they’ll have pineapple year-round. The white pineapple are  rare, and I enjoy being able to send a unique gift from Hawaii. So far, I’ve sent one to my folks in Colorado when, during our Saturday morning call, they said they missed Kauai. That pineapple perked their sweet memories right up! My aunt and uncle are celebrating 50-years this weekend, so one is on the way to them. I got lucky because the Huber’s had one left. Now, I must hold out for about three weeks! You can read about them in my article, and visit their website for ordering information. Continue Reading →

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