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Pau Hana Friday for November 8

By Marta on November 8, 2013 in Pau Hana Friday

Kauai Coffee grows five varietals of Arabica coffee, this is Yellow Catuai. Daniel Lane photo

NEWS:

Kauai Coffee Koloa Rum Challenge

Koloa Rum Co. and Kauai Coffee have partnered to bring a friendly competition to the public. Professional mixologists and home bartenders are invited to submit their original recipe for a drink made with Koloa Rum or Kauai Coffee. The winner of the Rum & Coffee Drink Challenge will win a $300 cash prize. You can enter as many times as you like, and each entry fee is $15. Proceeds go to Kauai Habitat for Humanity and Kauai Culinary Institute of the Pacific. Deadline to register is January 2, 2014. Additional challenges include Entrée and Dessert. For more information, or to register visit KCKRChallenge.com. Continue Reading →

Winesday with The Wine Shop – Spain

By Marta on November 6, 2013 in Winesday with The Wine Shop

Dan and Ellen O’Connell at The Wine Shop in Koloa. Photo courtesy of The Wine Shop.

Tasting Kauai is happy to partner with the O’Connells for Winesday with The Wine Shop. Owners Dan and Ellen O’Connell are a delightful couple whose passion for wine is infectious, their knowledge is vast, and their service is friendly. Their beautiful store carries everything from wine and spirits to gourmet foods and sweet treats. Check in with Tasting Kauai every Wednesday to learn about their favorites. ¡Salud! Continue Reading →

Pau Hana Friday for Nov. 1

By Marta on November 1, 2013 in Pau Hana Friday

from bottom left) Trader Vic’s 1944 Mai Tai; Hanalei Sling created for Tiki Iniki by Julie Reiner; Pina Colada from Caribe Hilton in Puerto Rico; Lovely Lini with pineapple puree and lemon juice. Daniel Lane photo

Tiki Iniki cocktails (from bottom left) Trader Vic’s 1944 Mai Tai; Hanalei Sling created for Tiki Iniki by Julie Reiner; Pina Colada from Caribe Hilton in Puerto Rico; Lovely Lini with pineapple puree and lemon juice. Daniel Lane photo

NEWS:

Bill 2491 Vetoed

Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr. has vetoed Bill 2491, Relating to Pesticides and Genetically Modified Organisms, which was passed by the County Council on October 16. Continue Reading →

Popup Dinner and Book Release Party

By Marta on October 31, 2013 in Events

Dave Power, Marta Lane, Collin Darrell and Barb Ka’auwai are cooking up a good time! Daniel Lane photo

On Tuesday Nov.12, Tasting Kauai, Pono Photo, Grow Culture and The Feral Pig will host a book release dinner party. Author Marta Lane celebrates the release of her restaurant guidebook, Tasting Kauai: Restaurants — From Food Trucks to Fine Dining, A Guide to Eating Well on the Garden Island, by giving an autographed copy to every guest in attendance. Continue Reading →