Events

“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…

Join Maxime Michaud, Kauai Grill chef de cuisine, for a hand crafted tasting menu inspired by the freshest products from na aina Hawaii (the land of Hawaii).  

Fire in the Sky. Daniel Lane photo From June 16 through June 26, approximately 280 reservists will provide free health care services, and at the same time, help them in their mission of being ready for rapid deployment. Tasting Kauai has teamed up with Rachelle Bachran, a health educator with the Hawaii State Department of…

Taste of Hawaii will be held on Sunday June 1, 2014 at Smith’s Tropical Paradise. Daniel Lane photo Here’s an up to date listing of the 2014 Taste of Hawaii participating restaurants, chefs, food and beverages. For more information and reservations, visit the Taste of Hawaii website. For an insider’s look, check out  Friday’s edition…

Tuesday, April 22 at Kauai Community College Electronics Room 114, free Panel Discussion: 4-6pm Film and Discussion: 6:30-8:30pm In celebration of Earth Day 2014, Regenerations Botanical Garden, KKCR, and Kauai Community College present a panel discussion and film focused on remediating contaminated and depleted soils on Kauai. Soil is the foundation of life on Earth and essential to food production on the backyard to commercial scale. Kauai soils have been negatively impacted by decades of management practices that have left the ground polluted and stripped of essential minerals and biological diversity. More than ever, Kauaians are seeking ways to transition to sustainable land management focused on healthy local food production. The panel will identify the challenges and opportunities in restoring the vitality and fertility to our soil so that we can reach our food security and environmental and community health…

Hukilau Lanai Fundraiser and Silent Auction Monday, April 14, 6 p.m., $40 (cash purchases appreciated, but not required) Buffet Dinner Music Entertainment No-Host Bar Silent Auction Hukilau Lanai seeks to help their dear friend and employee Harmony Harwell, who has very recently been diagnosed with Stage IV Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a cancer of lymph tissue, which requires extensive treatment. This illness has struck her family very unexpectedly and with no preparedness. Over the coming months Harmony will undergo chemotherapy and radiation therapies rendering her unable to work. Harmony is in need of financial help to deal with daily expenses and upcoming medical bills. The owners and employees of Hukilau Lanai are reaching out to find support for this spirited and community active young woman, and are asking for your assistance. Hukilau Lanai’s fundraiser will donate 100 percent of profits to Harmony. If you…

Deconstructed Ahi Roll at Josselin’s. Daniel Lane photo Today at 5 p.m., you have a change to meet local legend Jean Marie Josselin, chef of Josselin’s Tapas Bar & Grill. I (Marta Lane) will be joining him for a cooking demonstration and book signing of my book, Tasting Kauai: Restaurants – From Food Trucks to…

Kauai Culinary Market at The Shops at Kukuiula in Poipu. Daniel Lane photo Art Walk at Kukuiula, December 14, 6 to 9 p.m. Join The Shops at Kukuiula for an enchanting evening of fine art, fine dining and live music under the stars on the second Saturday of each month. December highlights include: RED KOI…

Kauai Beer Company brewers (from left) Eric Burda, Jim Guerber, Justin Guerber and Nate Yahnke. Daniel Lane photo On Dec. 12, Kauai Beer Company will inaugurate Truck Stop Thursday. Beginning at 5 p.m., three food trucks will parked in front of the brewery at 4265 Rice Street. Trucks rotate each Thursday. This week, expect to…

Hukilau Lanai presents a Philippines Fundraiser for Typhoon Haiyan Relief Saturday, November, 23, 6 p.m., $40 adults, $10 The buffet dinner features Filipino food Hukilau style with communal seating and live entertainment. Call 808-822-0600 for prepaid reservations. All profits will go toward the American Red Cross Relief Effort in Visaya, Philippines. You can also donate additional money be making a check to Hukilau Lanai or the American Red Cross and Hukilau Lanai will send it with their donation. Philippines Fundraiser Buffet Menu Pupus Mini Empanada with sweet potatoes and shrimp Steamed Ribs with camias BBQ Grilled Chicken Summer Rolls Smoked Beef Tongue with caramelized onion Warabi Salad with Ginger Beef and Tomato Salad Entrees Pork Adobo with potatoes, carrots and peppers Scallops and Fresh Fish with coconut milk, ginger, and vegetables Pancit ~ Stir fried vegetables and noodles White Rice…