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Pau Hana Friday, July 20

By on July 20, 2012 in Pau Hana Friday

NEWS:

Kauai White Pineapple

Island Orchid at Hukilau Lanai. Daniel Lane photo

Island Orchid at Hukilau Lanai. Daniel Lane photo

Yeeehaw! It’s the season for luscious Kauai white pineapple! These babies are low-acid, sweet, and so tender, you can eat the core. Tim O’Connor of Olana Organic Farm says, “White pineapple is peaking right now. There’s lots of beautiful, super-sweet large fruit.”

Kauai white pineapple from Olana Organic Farm, Alana Farm, and Hole in the Mountain Farm is only available at farmers markets. Click on their links to see which markets each farm is at. North Country Farms also has white pineapple available at the Saturday Namahana market. Continue Reading →

Hukilau Lanai and Koloa Rum Dinner

By on July 17, 2012 in To Table: Ono Eats
Hukilau Lanai's Twice Baked Soufflé made with Kunana Dairy goat cheese and Kaua’i Fresh Farms broccoli. Daniel Lane photo

Hukilau Lanai’s Twice Baked Soufflé made with Kunana Dairy goat cheese and Kaua’i Fresh Farms broccoli. Daniel Lane photo

Tasting Kauai is a big fan of the Hukilau Lanai. The food is delicious, and that’s the first requirement that needs to be satisfied. And by going on that criteria alone, you won’t be disappointed. Combine the food with lush landscaping, ocean views and open air dining, and you’ve got one enchanted evening.

We appreciate that owners Ron and Krissi Miller strive for sustainable business practices, and use local products whenever they can. I know this because they have an interactive online menu designed by Real Time Farms. Just hover over an ingredient, and you can see which farm it came from. Plus, I used to work at an organic farm, and I met Ron at the back door every Wednesday with a box full of just harvested produce. Continue Reading →

Pau Hana Friday, July 13

By on July 12, 2012 in Pau Hana Friday

NEWS:

Kauai Island Brewery and Grill

Kalapaki Joe's Lavender Crush with fresh pineapple, coconut vodka, house-made lavender “essence” and African blue basil. Daniel Lane photo.

Kalapaki Joe’s Lavender Crush with fresh pineapple, coconut vodka, house-made lavender “essence” and African blue basil. Daniel Lane photo.

Port Allen has a new restaurant and brewery. The Kauai Island Brewery and Grill opened on July 9, and features nine beers that are made in-house!

  • Leilani Light – Light, golden with a touch of hops, 4.3 percent
  • Lilikoi Ale – A light, golden ale with passion fruit, 4 percent
  • Waialeale Ale – Light bodied, and moderately hoppy, 4.8 percent
  • Na Pali Ale – More body, color and hop character than Waialeale Ale, 5.4 percent
  • Captain Cook’s IPA – Super hoppy and a heady 5.8 percent
  • Pakala Porter – Full bodied with a chocolate flavor, 4.3 percent
  • South Pacific Brown – Moderately malty and low in hop bitterness, 3.8 percent
  • Cane Fire Red – Distinctive malty character, smooth clean, yet bitter finish, 6.3 percent
  • Westside Wheat – Light-bodied ale, refreshing, clean flavor, 4.7 percent

The menu features steakhouse American and Hawaiian food such as barbecue, burgers, and seafood. Continue Reading →

The Koloa Rum Company

By on June 16, 2012 in To Table: Ono Eats

Koloa Rum Company’s Pioneering Spirits

Koloa Rum, the distilled essence of Kauai. Daniel Lane photo

Koloa Rum, the distilled essence of Kauai. Daniel Lane photo

Initially, the roots of Kauai’s sugarcane industry were planted when the Koloa Sugar Company began production in 1835. By 1907, Kauai had nine sugar plantations, and over 70,000 acres dedicated to sugar. In the midst of this thriving economy, plantation workers learned how to turn molasses into rum.

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