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Pau Hana Friday for April 19

By on April 19, 2013 in Pau Hana Friday
Haku are head lei that can also be worn around the brim of a hat or on the wrist or ankle. Daniel Lane photo

Haku are head lei that can also be worn around the brim of a hat or on the wrist or ankle. Daniel Lane photo

NEWS:

“I have a little seed of Aloha to share,” says Elvrine Chow, owner of Heavenly Hakus.” After we closed down at the Garden Fair because of the rain and wind I had so much flowers left!! Plus Jamie had read your article about me and had wanted to have a haku making lesson although her auntie had come by earlier to say she probably wasn’t coming due to the storm.

“Well, Jamie showed up just as we were leaving. I had a thought! Let’s call the Kauai Museum. Maybe we can use their courtyard for the one on one class.

“Director Jane Gray, Noreen, and staff set up tables and chairs inside the main gallery and extra chairs for visitors to watch and/or join us there. Larry Rivera’s daughter played slack key and Uncle Charlie was sewing his fishing nets, too. Continue Reading →

Pau Hana Friday for April 12

By on April 12, 2013 in Pau Hana Friday

NEWS:

Turkey, Avocado and bacon sub at Koloa Deli. Daniel Lane photo

Turkey, Avocado and bacon sub at Koloa Deli. Daniel Lane photo

 

Ron Magrin, owner of the Koloa Deli, will be hand making meatballs with Kauai beef for his delicious Meatball Subs ($9.25). The meatballs will be folded into a 9-inch house made roll and topped with house-made marinara, provolone cheese and Parmesan cheese. You can get them this Monday, April 15. They’ll be available for as long as they last! Here’s my MidWeek Kauai story about Koloa Deli.

The Eastside is under new ownership and was closed for just over a week for remodeling. They are open now, and the menu is the same. The owners don’t have plans to make major changes.

Papalani Gelato has opened a new Anchor Cove location that features a full coffee bar. Each day a unique coffee grown, harvested, and roasted within the state of Hawaii is featured. The coffee is available by the cup or to purchase by the bag and there is a full range of espresso drinks, freshly brewed coffees, tropical teas, and frozen blended drinks. Freshly baked muffins, scones, cookies, and gluten-free coffee cakes from Passion Bakery in Kapaa are also available. Passion Bakery owner Michael Sterioff uses all natural and organic ingredients as well as local fruit. Papalani Gelato will also serve two types of oatmeal for a healthier breakfast option. Continue Reading →

Pau Hana Friday for April 5

By on April 5, 2013 in Pau Hana Friday
Hawaiian Kukui Brand Mai Tai made with Koloa Rum. Daniel Lane photo

Hawaiian Kukui Brand Mai Tai made with Koloa Rum. Daniel Lane photo

NEWS:

Koloa Rum Company

Good news from Honolulu magazine!

“Hawaii’s rum industry has blossomed, with four Hawaii brands now sitting on liquor store shelves, and rumors of a fifth in the works. We rounded up a half dozen of our non-teetotaling colleagues, opened four bottles of local light rum and a box of palate-cleansing crackers, conducted a blind taste test and declared a winner: KOLOA RUM CO.’s Kauai White. It’s both distilled and bottled locally (not all of the brands can say that) using Garden Isle water and sugar. Before Kauai’s last sugar plantation folded in 2010, Koloa stockpiled tens of thousands of pounds of its sugar, enough to last, at this point, another three to five years. In the meantime, the distillery has planted its own sugarcane and is experimenting with replacing processed sugar with fresh-pressed cane juice. Our taste testers gave second place to Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum, made on Maui. Honorable mentions went to both Old Lahaina Silver Rum (which hinted of rubbing alcohol) and Maui Platinum Rum (with notes of shower curtain and vinyl swimming pool).” Continue Reading →

Pau Hana Friday for March 29

By on March 29, 2013 in Pau Hana Friday
Nori Wrap at Coconut Cup and Juice Bar in Kapaa. Daniel Lane photo

Nori Wrap at Coconut Cup and Juice Bar in Kapaa. Daniel Lane photo

NEWS:

Coconut Cup Juice Bar

Coconut Cup is now selling two kinds of breakfast burritos: Black Forest ham and cheese or roasted red pepper, organic spinach and cheese. “They are made with organic eggs, wrapped in spinach tortillas, and served with Sal’s Salsa!” Says owner Christa Hall. “Please come try!” They are served from 8 a.m. to noon daily.

Kauai Voted Second Best Island in the U.S.

On March 26, MauiNow.com reported that based on reviews of “millions of travelers around the world,” TripAdvisor, one of the largest online travel websites, announced that three Hawaiian islands landed in the top 10 ranking. Maui was recognized as the No. 5 top US island, but was edged out by Kauai which ranked No. 2 on the list. The Big Island was rated No. 8. Continue Reading →

Waipa Music Festival

By on March 28, 2013 in Events
Local musicians at Waipa's Kalo Festival will return this April. Daniel Lane photo

Local musicians at Waipa’s Kalo Festival will return this April. Daniel Lane photo

The Waipa Foundation invites you to their first ever Music Festival on Saturday, April 13th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“E komo mai!” Says event coordinator Kalen Kelekoma. “Join us for the day at Waipa’s beautiful Halulu Fishpond, along Hanalei Bay. A fun and relaxing afternoon while enjoying home grown live music, educational displays and demonstrations, hands-on activities, arts and crafts and, of course, amazing food from local chefs.

“Admission just $10 for adults and $1.00 for keiki 14 and under. This event is for construction of the Waipa Community Kitchen, Poi Mill & Hale Imu. The Waipa Foundation is a living learning center focused on taking care of our natural resources, practicing Hawaiian culture and values, and inspiring healthy keiki and community. A hui hou. See you there!”

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