“I have been working for five months on this project which starts this Sunday,” Franck Desplechin, executive chef of the St. Regis Princeville wrote to me in an email. “Bloody Mary celebrates 80 years. It was created in 1934 in New York and now is a part of the St. Regis brand. There are 31 St. Regises around the world so there will be 31 different Bloody Marys. The St. Regis Monarch Beach decided to do a one night event and we decided to celebrate for one week! I will fly to Honolulu next Tuesday to talk about it on Hawaii News in the morning. I’m pretty exited! Continue Reading →
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A Photo Journey Through Nalu Kai’s Summer Menu
Last week, my post Seaside Tapas Under Kauai Skies introduced you to Nalu Kai’s new summer menu. The other day, my husband Dan and I got to taste it first hand. It was a lovely evening and the view combined with the service of the St. Regis Princeville Resort, made us feel like we were on vacation. Dan snapped some mouth-watering pictures so we could share them with you. Enjoy! Continue Reading →
Seaside Tapas Under Kauai Skies
Nalu Kai offers poolside dining overlooking Hanalei Bay. Daniel Lane photo
Nalu Kai is a hidden gem that’s only open from June through September. The casual, outdoor restaurant faces Hanalei Bay and is tucked along the pool of the St. Regis Resort. You wouldn’t know it was there unless you went through the hotel, and even then you might miss it. You don’t have to be a guest to enjoy the restaurant or complementary valet parking. Continue Reading →
Pau Hana Friday for March 7
Seafood Lasagna at Red Salt. Daniel Lane photo
NEWS:
Tasting Kauai
While I was learning how to safely can food at the 64-hour Hawaii Master Food Preservers class, my Farmers Markets and Tastes of Kauai columns were moved to The Garden Island newspaper. Farmers Markets, now called On The Farm, runs in the Sunday edition and Tastes of Kauai runs in the Wednesday edition. Last Wednesday, our article about Red Salt called Feast for the Senses ran, and Sunday, you can learn about the Hawaii Master Food Preservers course. Continue Reading →
Menu Changes at St. Regis Princeville
Makana Terrace offers views of Mount Makana (seen in the upper left) and Hanalei Bay. In fact, all restaurants at the St. Regis Princeville do! Daniel Lane photo
The menus have changed at Makana Terrace, Nalu Kai and Kauai Grill, which are all located in the luxurious St. Regis Princeville. I’m excited to report that Nalu Kai is now offering their tapas menu, which is seasonal. You can learn more about Nalu Kai’s terrific tapas menu, which is enjoyed poolside, overlooking Hanalei Bay, in an article I wrote for MidWeek Kauai. I’ve also written about Makana Terrace and Kauai Grill before. Here are the recent menu changes and upcoming events for the St. Regis Princeville restaurants. If there’s no date, it’s because it’s still in the planning stages and, you know, I’ll share it when you when I get it!
Makana Terrace
- New Dinner Summer Menu
- Start July 9, there will be another Mailani Show until the end of August. Shows are every Tuesday and Thursday and there’s a new menu also
- New Summer Weekly Sunday Brunch Menu
- July 22 Koloa Rum Dinner
Kauai Grill
- New Summer Menu
- Upcoming Champagne Dinner Continue Reading →
