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Koloa Rum Company announced that the company’s full portfolio of artisanal, single-batch Hawaiian rum will be distributed by Young’s Market Company throughout the Hawaiian Islands beginning May 11, 2015. Koloa Rum Company’s partnership with Young’s Market Company in Hawaii is the next phase in an expanded agreement naming Young’s as the brand’s exclusive distributor in…

The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villa’s ongoing commitment to Kauai charitable organizations has generated well over $300,000 in the past 7 years. Their Charity Golf Tournament continues to support Kauai community organizations such as the Kauai Visitors Industry Charity Walk, American Cancer Society “Relay for Life” associate scholarships and various other Kauai based charitable organizations….

Monkeypod Jam is made in Mauviel’s classic hand-hammered copper pots. Daniel Lane photo Catering Equipment Sale Pick up professional cooking equipment on Saturday, May 9th. There will be a lot of very nice things that must go, plus a lot of catering equipment, kitchen stuff, etc. Some things are very hard to get here 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…

Fresh and Tasty Koloa Rum Recipes

Nanea Restaurant & Bar welcomes Mark Jessup for a wine dinner paired with J Gregory Wines

The garden at Common Ground. Daniel Lane photo Destination Events Hawaii is a new specialty events and catering service that focuses on custom dining experiences using fresh, high quality local ingredients from their and nearby farms. Executive Event Director, Jen Vanderlaan with chefs Eric Sudeth and Ron Varr, combine 30 years to provide premium dining…

Mark Magiera and Jennifer Sherman will be joining Common Ground Kauai for two Chez Panisse dinner events this weekend, on March 27th and 28th, at Kitchen Table at Common Ground. Seating is very limited and the menu will differ for both nights, so make reservations as soon as possible.  Reservations on both nights are available…

Hapu Crudo with Hawaiian sea bass, cucumber, yellow cherry tomatoes, coconut and two types of passion fruit seeds. Daniel Lane iPhoto This Friday and Saturday will be the last time Hanai serves their food as a pop up restaurant. Since January, owners Adam Watten and Collin Darrell have set up inside Java Kai and served…

Ginger Aid (left) and Coconut x Coconut x Coconut x (right). Daniel Lane photo Three reasons why I love living on Kauai are that our small island community is charming and supportive, and we have excellent shave ice. Our friend, Will Lydgate of Steelgrass Chocolate Farm, tells Dan about a new favorite: Wailua Shave Ice….