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The Spot We here at Tasting Kauai are always delighted when a new spot opens up for us to explore and taste test. This is especially true when it is a breathtaking oceanfront dining location with fabulous food. I have been hearing from friends all over the island for weeks, that we must go and…

Spicy Koo Gee Jun Calamari (front) and tofu stir-fry. Daniel Lane iPhoto         Last Saturday we celebrated Dan’s birthday at the Kauai Marriott Resort’s Kukui’s restaurant. We went for the first night of their new Korean BBQ, which is available every Saturday night. The kitchen staff cooks outside on a patio that…

Trucking Delicious always offers a variety of tasty desserts. Daniel Lane photo One of the best restaurants in Kauai is Trucking Delicious. It may sound strange, but we count food trucks as restaurants and include little known places in the “best” category! After all, we’re after really tasty food. Normally Trucking Delicious is located in…

Last week, Dan and I got to experience the new fall tasting menu at Makana Terrace, which is located in the St. Regis Princeville Resort. Here’s a stunning visual journey of the new menu items. October sunset at Makana Terrace. Wai Pa Roll with ahi, salmon, wonton chips, cucumber, avocado and lettuce with nori and…

Hukilau Lanai has made some changes to their dynamite tasting menu. It’s also a great deal. From 5 to 5:45 p.m., five courses of fine dining for only $32. If you add wine, it’s $50.00. A gluten-free menu is also available, so ask the server when you order. Reservations are required, to make them visit…

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…

Pan Roasted Onaga with Roasted Tomatoes and Summer Vegetables. Daniel Lane photo If you’ve been fans of Tasting Kauai for a while, you know we hold the Kauai Grill in high esteem. We’ve had the privilege of interviewing chef de cuisine Maxime Michaud and executive chef Leanne Kamekona, as well as tasting dishes from world-renowned…