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Experience Koloa Rum and Make a Gaylord’s Mai Tai

By on October 30, 2012 in Cocktails, To Table: Ono Eats
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

Gaylord’s and the Koloa Rum Company have teamed up to offer a unique island experience. Every Monday and Wednesday evening you can enjoy dinner and imbibe in Gaylord’s signature mai tai made with Koloa Rum.

The rum experience begins at the Koloa Rum Company with a brief history of sugar cane, the origins of rum and fun details of production. Guests will gather in the Tasting Room for samples of award-winning rums and run-infused treats. After the tasting, you can shop in the Company store and receive 10 percent off any purchase, before being escorted to Gaylord’s.

At the Gaylord’s bar, the resident mixologist will teach guests how to crush the sugar cane and make Gaylord’s signature mai tai using Koloa Kauai Gold and Dark Rums. Following the “Rum Experience” guests will be seated at the beautiful, outdoor, open-air lanai so you can savor your cocktail in paradise.

Tickets ate $15 per person, and includes a rum tasting, Gaylord’s signature mai tai, Koloa Rum shot glass, coaster and recipe card. To make a reservation, call 808-245-9593.

Monday and Wednesday evenings. Check-in at 5 p.m. Rum tasting at 5:15 p.m., Gaylord’s signature cocktail at 6 p.m. Preferred dinner seating at 6:15 p.m.

4th Annual Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai Festival in Kona

By on August 6, 2012 in To Table: Ono Eats
Nilo Badua of Kalapaki Joe’s. Daniel Lane photo

Nilo Badua of Kalapaki Joe’s in Lihue. Daniel Lane photo

On August 18th, Mai Tai enthusiasts head to the Royal Kona Resort for the 4th Annual Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai Festival. Bartenders from around the world battle for the title of World’s Best Mai Tai and the $10,000 cash prize. The competition has grown every year with the inclusion of celebrity judges, as well as more attendees. The judges for this year’s event include Culinary Ambassador Sam Choy, Professional Big Wave Surfer Mark Healey, Mixologist Joey Gottesman and the publisher of Hawaii Beverage Guide Chris Teves. Continue Reading →

Pau Hana Friday for August 3

By on August 3, 2012 in Pau Hana Friday

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Honua Lani Gardens

RumFire Mango Mojito and the Bom. Daniel Lane photos

RumFire Mango Mojito and the Bom. Daniel Lane photos

“I have a garden cart in front of my permaculture estate at 6200 Helena Lane, Kapaa, in Kapahai,” says Jai Roberts. “We sell bananas, green beans, greens of all sorts, turmeric and avocados. Everything is grown using organic practices with aged compost. I am passionate about growing food and sharing it with my community.”

Jai created Honua Lani Gardens as a model of sustainable tropical living. The property is on five-acres of botanical grounds with ponds, tropical flowers, sustainable vegetable gardens and a fruit tree orchard. Five bungalows offer a Mini-Resort experience that includes a spa featuring Lomi-Lomi massage, and a Finish style sauna for cleansing Hawaiian salt scrubs. For more information visit the Honua Lani Gardens website, or Facebook page. “I am co creator of the Kauai Sustainability forums, and we have a page for that on Facebook.  Continue Reading →

Pau Hana Friday, May 11

By on May 11, 2012 in Pau Hana Friday
Mai Tai at Red Salt in Poipu's Koa Kea Resort. Daniel Lane photo

Mai Tai at Red Salt in Poipu's Koa Kea Resort. Daniel Lane photo

Happy aloha Friday everyone!

After traveling all night and into the morning, I finally landed at Denver International Airport. As I exited the plane and walked into the bright light of the airport, I heard someone call my name. A smile warmed my heart as I saw my mother and father, with their friend Susan, waving me over. My mother handed me a dozen red and pink roses, and Susan put a paper lei around my neck.

I’m in Colorado for the next two weeks, celebrating my family on Mother’s Day. Today’s Pau Hana post will be shorter than usual, because I need to get upstairs and help mom make breakfast. Aloha all you mothers out there, mahalo for your special, one-of-a-kind love! Continue Reading →

Koloa Rum Dinner

By on April 4, 2012 in To Table: Ono Eats
Award-winning Koloa Rum. Daniel Lane photo

Award-winning Koloa Rum. Daniel Lane photo

“It’s rainbows and mai tais!” My girlfriend Carol exclaimed during her visit to Kauai, even though it rained the whole time. Maybe it was the bottle of Dark Koloa Rum that brightened her spirits. Even her husband Bill, who is not a rum fan, was won over by the smooth, almost sweet chocolate-colored rum.

Dan and I tried Koloa Rum for the first time about two years ago. Because I like the rum so much, I did a story on the Koloa Rum Co. last August.

Full disclosure: Dan is taking rum shots. Pictures of Koloa Rum that is. In drinks and in bottles for the Hana Hou ad in June, and well as some refreshing recipes, and promotional materials. Click here to see his shots next to 12 recipes. One is the Gaylord’s Mai Tai. Continue Reading →

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