NEWS:
The Perfect Margarita at Tortilla Republic. Daniel Lane photo
The new Restore Kauai Farmers Market not only makes parking a lot easier, but the value added products are a welcome addition to the Wednesday farmers market. There is a nicely graded dirt pathway that leads to the hugely popular Kapaa Market across the street. Vendors such as Midnight Bear Breads, and Kauai Kunana Dairy line the entrance. Continue Reading →
Kauai Pasta Kapaa, Milk Shake for Adults. Daniel Lane photo
Happy Aloha Friday Kauai Tasters!
NEWS:
Roy’s Poipu
Matthew Dela Cruz, executive chef of Roy’s Poipu Bar & Grill, is resigning. The chef makes Kauai proud, having graduated from the Culinary Program at Kauai Comminity College. He began at Roy’s 12-years ago, and has been the executive chef for the last five. We wish you the best Matt, where ever you go, and whatever you do! For more on Matt or Roy’s Poipu, check out my MidWeek Kauai article.
Plantation Gardens' Moir Margarita (front) and Cucumber Mojito. Daniel Lane photos
April 13 – April 20
Happy Aloha Friday Kauai Tasters!
NEWS:
Mahalo Dan Lane
Thanks to Dan, I’m quite enamored with the new look of the site. I hope you enjoy the inviting look that the banners and logo offer. It makes my mouth water just looking up at his shot of the Plantation Gardens’ lilikoi cheesecake!
Foodista
I’ve got a lot of Tasting Kauai news to reveal, and a reminder. This Sunday we’ll be featured as the blog of the day on Foodista. “Your blog post for making Kalua pork is absolutely amazing,” Alisa Escanlar wrote in an email, “and it will be featured on the Foodista homepage for 24 hours.” We’re all about spreading the seeds of aloha, and we hope this inspires folks to visit our site, and by extension, our local businesses. 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 →
