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Great Gatsby-Speakeasy Costume Party

By on February 7, 2013 in Events
Gaylord's Mai Tai made with Koloa Rum. Click the picture for recipe. Daniel Lane photo

Gaylord’s Mai Tai made with Koloa Rum. Click the picture for recipe. Daniel Lane photo

Great Gatsby-Speakeasy Costume Party

Grand Opening of Mahiko Lounge, Gaylord’s at Kilohana, Saturday, Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m., $55

“Kilohana has been renovating and redecorating the living room of the manor house in anticipation of our new bar, Mahiko Lounge,” says Robin Velazquez of Gaylord’s at Kilohana. “We have put a great amount of effort into creating a new vibe for the room and we plan to share this new energy with our Gaylord’s guests as well.”

This Saturday, Gaylord’s at Kilohana is hosting a costume party for flappers, gangsters, bootleggers, and socialites for a night of 1920s glamour and revelry. This party is to celebrate the grand opening of Mahiko Lounge and is a Kauai United Way fundraiser.

Cane Field Clothing & Gallery (upstairs at Kilohana) has roaring 20’s accessories in stock. But, you don’t need to come in costume. There’ll be accoutrements like feather boas and period hats available. Over $600 in prizes will be awarded.

Heavy pupus  include Bootleg Beef Crostini, Hemingway Poached Prawns, Oysters Rockefeller, Speakeasy Smoked Salmon, Great Gatsby Antipasti, and a fabulous dessert selection.

A Champaign toast is included in the price. The no-host bar will feature the Koloa Rum Runner, Classic Sidecar, Highball Bee’s Knees and Hawaii 5/0. Beer and wine will be available, all at old time prices.

Live piano music will be in the lounge and Swing Katz will be spinning retro-electro swing music for dancing in the courtyard. Listen to a sneak preview of some of the music by Swing Katz. 

There’s complimentary salon services (so you can really look the part), complimentary photo booth, classic cars and even a cigar lounge. For costume ideas, check out Gaylord’s at Kilohana Facebook page.

All net proceeds go to support the vital work of Kauai United Way’s 29 Participating Agencies. For reservations, call 245-9593.

Travel Expert Kendra Thornton’s Seared Ahi

By on January 22, 2013 in Recipes, To Table: Ono Eats
Kendra Thornton's Maui Onion and Sesame Seed Crusted and Seared Ahi. Kendra Thornton photo.

Kendra Thornton’s Maui Onion and Sesame Seed Crusted and Seared Ahi. Kendra Thornton photo.

Kendra Thornton is the former director of communications for Orbitz. The long time travel expert has been traveling the world since she was three months old. “My passion for travel is only eclipsed by my passion for my three beautiful children,” she says. She’s been lucky to combine the two, and is often featured as an expert in family, luxury and adventure travel for FOX News, ABC, CBS, NBC, and CW networks.

Thornton has been to 28 countries on six continents, and has been quoted in the news about seasonal travel trends and destinations all over the United States. Now stepping out of the corporate spotlight she’s taking on her role of being a mother and wife where she mixes her passion for travel with the taste of authentic cuisine. After a vacation to Hawaii, Thornton was inspired to create this recipe, which she has generously shared with Tasting Kauai. Continue Reading →

Candied Kumquats

By on January 20, 2013 in Recipes, To Table: Ono Eats
Fresh kumquats from the Kapaa farmers market. Kauai

Fresh kumquats from the Kapaa farmers market.

Kauai is fortunate to have an open farmers market 365 days a year. There are a lot of exotic fruit stalls at the farmers market in Kapaa. One fall day, I bought a huge bag of bright orange, golf-ball sized kumquats and made this recipe. Their sour tang is softened, and replaced by a bright, sweet orange flavor. You can use them in salads, on roasted pork, grilled chicken, in oatmeal, over creamy goat cheese, cheesecake, chocolate ice cream or enjoy them on their own.

Candied Kumquats

4 cups of roughly chopped kumquats, roughly 1 pound
1 cup of water
2 cups of sugar

This recipe for candied kumquats will fill a 1-quart mason jar.

This recipe for candied kumquats will fill a 1-quart mason jar.

With a pairing knife, cut kumquats lengthwise. Discard any seeds that are easy to get to. They’re edible so don’t worry if you don’t get them all. Leave small kumquats whole.

 

Heat water and sugar over high heat until it comes to a boil. Simmer for 4 minutes. Add the kumquats and simmer for 10 minutes.

 

Drain kumquats through a sieve set over a small pot. Simmer syrup for 5 minutes to reduce. Add the kumquats and syrup to a jar and refrigerate. Can be stored for up to two months.

Pau Hana Friday for Jan. 11

By on January 11, 2013 in Pau Hana Friday

NEWS:

Gaylord's Sage Mojito made with Koloa Rum. Daniel lane photo

Gaylord’s Sage Mojito made with Koloa Rum. Daniel lane photo

Sheraton Kauai

Sheraton Kauai has a new happy hour menu (and daily lunch specials) at our poolside Lava’s on Poipu Beach.

Westin Princeville

The Westin Princeville is launching its “Nine, Wine & Dine” program, which incorporates nine holes of golf at the Makai Course, a Wine Down event, and a five-course Journey Tasting (no wine) at Nanea. The cost is $130 per player. For more information and reservations, call 808-827-8808. Continue Reading →

Celebrate 12.21.12 At Tortilla Republic With A Mayan Fiesta

By on December 18, 2012 in Events
Tortilla Republic Restaurant in Poipu. Renee Kester photo

Tortilla Republic Restaurant in Poipu. Renee Kester photo

According to the Mayan calendar, the world is coming to an end on 12.21.12. Tortilla Republic, invites guests to celebrate with a Mayan Fiesta on Thursday, December 20 and Friday, December 21. Tortilla Republic has created a Mayan-rita cocktail ($11) featuring El Jimador Blanco, lime sweet, prickly pear and fresh grapefruit juice. Additionally, during the 12 p.m. and 12 a.m. hours, Tortilla Republic will be offering the Mayan-rita cocktail for $7 with a purchase of an entrée.

Mayan-rita. Gaby Duong photo

Mayan-rita. Gaby Duong photo

On both evenings, from 4 to 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close, Tortilla Republic will offer a specially priced small plates menu featuring a few of the restaurant’s signature bites including Jalapeño Croquetas with charred jalapeños folded with potatoes and goat cheese, flash fired and topped with cilantro crema ($6); Carnitas Tacos with crispy pork, caramelized orange, pickled jalapeño, tomatillo fresco and fresh guacamole ($6); and Quesadilla BBQ Chicken with pulled chicken breast, roasted corn, papaya BBQ sauce and cilantro crema ($6).

Serving contemporary Mexican cuisine in a chic environment, Tortilla Republic is located in the Shops at Kukui’ula in Poipu on the south shore of Kauai. Tortilla Republic is open for daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Tortilla Republic
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka St.
Koloa, Kauai 96756
808-742-8884

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