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Pau Hana Friday for June 22

By on June 22, 2012 in Pau Hana Friday

NEWS:

Taste of Hawaii

Martini at Oasis on the Beach. Daniel Lane photo.

Martini at Oasis on the Beach. Daniel Lane photo.

The Rotary Club of Kapaa has just released the People’s Choice Winners for their Taste of Hawaii event held on June 2. Here’s what they have to say:

BEST SEAFOOD: Chef Leanne Kamekona of the Sheraton Kauai Resort  RumFire/Lavas on Poipu Beach won for her crab-crusted Hawaiian opah, sautéed tot soi, Chardonnay cream sauce and lomi lomi tomatoes.  A pure native Hawaiian, award-winning Executive Chef Kamekona has a passion for Hawaiian sustainability — utilizing traditional staples to create her twist within her Hawaiian-rooted cuisine.

BEST MEAT & POULTRY: For the second year in a row, the winner is Chef Randall Yates of Casa di Amici in Poipu for his Nero Risotto made with Casa di Amici Sausage and sautéed with Grana Padano Parmesan Cheese. At Casa di Amici since 1990, Chef Yates specializes in Mediterranean and many cross-cultural cuisines. He uses his classical training in conjunction with many locally produced products.

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Pau Hana Friday for June 1

By on June 1, 2012 in Pau Hana Friday

The Feral Pig's Corn n Oil will be featured on our culinary tour. Daniel Lane photo

Kauai Coffee Agricultural Business Plan Competition

The winners of the Kauai Coffee Agricultural Business Plan Competition were announced last night. Congratulations to the lucky recipients, we look forward to your business expanding, and tasting your delicious food!

First Place and $20,000 went to Salty Wahini. Melissa McFerrin of the Kauai County Farm Bureau was there last night and says, “Right now they are 82.9 percent local. They can’t get things like garlic and pepper because it doesn’t grow here, but they are going to use the money to expand their operations.”

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Pau Hana Friday, May 18

By on May 18, 2012 in Pau Hana Friday
Kauai Pasta Kapaa, Milk Shake for Adults. Daniel Lane photo

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.

 

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Pau Hana Friday

By on April 27, 2012 in Uncategorized
Nani Moon Mead uses fresh Kauai ingredients. Daniel lane photo

Nani Moon Mead uses fresh Kauai ingredients. Daniel lane photo

April 27 – May 4

Happy Aloha Friday everyone!

If you haven’t already, check out our MidWeek Kauai stories about kids cooking after school in Kapaa, and daikon at One Song Farm.

Speaking of One Song Farm, this week will be the last time you can buy their produce. They are closing their market garden, and moving to a new location, where they will be focusing on seed saving and garden workshops. Stop by the Kapaa farmers market this Wednesday and share your aloha.

 

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In the Kitchen with the Executive Chef of Merriman’s Fish House Kauai

By on March 14, 2012 in To Table: Ono Eats
Chili Pepper Shrimp Scampi ($31 large/$25 small) with Kaua’i Shrimp and Kauai Kunana Dairy goat cheese polenta. Daniel Lane photo.

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 →

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