Archive: Apr 2016

Big Island Brewhaus

Award winning craft beer and locally sourced pupus at Big Island Brewhaus. Daniel Lane photo

Mother's Day on Kauai 2016

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! We know the big day isn’t until Sunday, May 8, but we wanted to give you a head start. My mother lives in Colorado, and I miss her lovin’ tremendously. I know that she’s surrounded with love and I hope you feel the love in your life. If you’re fortunate enough to have mom nearby, we’ve got a lot of options to indulge her appetite. Read on to learn about fun events, ideas and tasty places to celebrate mom on Kauai in 2016.

Copper Bar at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

Copper Bar’s panoramic views of Kaunaoa Bay. Daniel Lane photo

We stopped by Copper Bar at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on the way back from Kailua-Kona. It was a picturesque day: balmy, breezy and beautiful. Our car was full of gifts, including chocolate from the Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory, as well as chocolate covered coffee beans from Kona Coffee & Tea. I expressed concern to the valet about my precious chocolate melting on such a hot day, and they kindly stored it in an air-conditioned room while we ate.

The Bistro, Kilauea

St. Louis BBQ Ribs take three days to make and won “People’s Choice” and “Best in Meat” at the 2015 Taste of Hawaii. Daniel Lane photo.

The Bistro in Kilauea. Daniel Lane photo

Lush landscaping and plantation-style decor give The Bistro an easy charm. Located near the Kilauea Lighthouse, the causal restaurant has been serving lunch and dinner since 1999. Fronting the historic Kung Long Center, next to Palate Wine Bar and Palate Market, all three establishments are owned by Matt Ernsdorf.

App for Kauai Restaurant Guide

Tasting Kauai and Zendy Web Studio just released an app for our Kauai restaurant guide. The interactive mobile app is available for iPhone

Tasting Kauai’s restaurant guidebook app makes it easy to find good eats on Kauai. Image by Zendy Web Studio.

Coast Grille at Westin Hapuna Beach Resort

Coast Grille Nicoise ($17) with a one-minute fried egg, garden arugula, Big Island tomatoes, Molokai black salt, seared ahi, Molokai sweet potatoes, cucumber, haricot vert, Kalamata olives and wild lilikoi vinaigrette. Daniel Lane photo

Coast Grille, Westin Hapuna Beach Resort’s signature restaurant, offers a view of Mount Hualalai and Hapuna Beach along the Kohala Coast on Hawaii Island. The restaurant is only open for dinner and if you get there in time, you’ll be guaranteed a sunset. An on-site garden supplies some ingredients and its tranquil atmosphere is relaxing after a busy day playing in the water.

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa is one of those resorts you can get lost in. Not in a scary sense, but in a dreamy, “I have everything I need” sense. The resort fronts Poipu Beach and sits on fifty oceanfront acres. Classic Hawaiian architecture blends with

Westin Hapuna Beach Resort

The main entrance at The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort. Photo by Daniel Lane.

Lava Lava Beach Club Kauai

Outside dining and east side views at Lava Lava Beach Club. Daniel Lane photo.

“I used to make Filipino food with my grandfather,” says Shane Galan, chef of Kauai’s new Lava Lava Beach Club. His warm brown eyes and welcoming smile are disarming. “Our family would hunt pigs and cook them on the barbecue with a blend of tomatoes, lemon, onions and shoyu. My job was to stand by the grill and do whatever I was told while the adults drank beer!”

Big Island Bounty Tour

Kaunaoa Bay at Mauna Kea Resort. Daniel Lane photo

After more than six years with our nose to the tropical grindstone, Dan and I were graced with travel for fun! But it’s hard for me to separate work and play, so I’m starting Special Edition blog posts. Every Saturday, I’ll let you know about our exploits on Neighbor Islands, starting with seven posts from Hawaii Island.