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An indication of ripeness on a Kauai White Sugarloaf Pineapple is bulging corners around the eyes. Daniel Lane photo NEWS: Makana Terrace added a new Mailani Dinner Show on Tuesday nights. The St. Regis Princeville is in search for a talented executive pastry chef with luxury and resort experience. Ko Bakery and Hula Baby Biscotti have blended batters and…

Last Tuesday, the St. Regis Princeville added an additional Mailani Dinner Show. The shows are now Tuesday and Thursday nights at Makana Terrace.  

Beet panna cotta at the Bonny Doon Winemaker Dinner. Daniel Lane photo   Roy’s Poipu Bar and Grill and The Wine Shop Kauai present the Wines of Henri Bourgeois. Thursday, July 25th at 5:30 p.m., $85 per person (tax & gratuity included) Scallop Shu Mai with Aromatic Shrimp Relish ~ “Les Baronnes” Sancerre 2012 Roasted…

During our tour, Dave Power of the Feral Pig passes out the Corn ‘n Oil made with Koloa Rum. Daniel Lane photo NEWS: Tasting Kauai On July 1, we were thrilled to be mentioned in a USA Today special report, along with many excellent Kauai-based businesses. In it, reporter Dawna Robertson said, “If you’re craving…

  Makana Terrace offers views of Mount Makana (seen in the upper left) and Hanalei Bay. In fact, all restaurants at the St. Regis Princeville do! Daniel Lane photo The menus have changed at Makana Terrace, Nalu Kai and Kauai Grill, which are all located in the luxurious St. Regis Princeville. I’m excited to report…

Kauai Sugarloaf White Pineapple. Daniel Lane photo NEWS: Kauai Sugarloaf White Pineapple Hole in the Mountain Farm has launched their website, www.kauaisugarloaf.com so you can ship a sweet taste of Kauai home. Owner Paul Huber, and his little dog assistant Panda, have planted 500 Kauai Sugarloaf White Pineapple in the last couple of weeks. They…

The Beach House Restaurant in Poipu. Daniel Lane photo Honored as a top performing restaurant as reviewed by travelers on the world’s largest travel site, the Beach House restaurant announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is only given to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding…

Growing aquaponic lettuce at the Kauai Community College. Daniel Lane photo The Community Empowerment Project will employ methods of community engagement and empowerment that have proven successful in cities across the US and Europe. These methods will engage community organizations and members in taking responsibility for planning and implementing systems of food production and distribution…

Lychee were in season on last Friday’s farm tour. Mom went crazy over them! Marta Lane photo NEWS: Tasting Kauai Mom and dad left last Friday, after they went on our day-long culinary tour. It was a long day for my 83-year-old parents, but they enjoyed themselves! Dan and I got back to work on…

This pork belly bau is one of the images for a listing in our restaurant guide. Daniel Lane photo NEWS: Tasting Kauai on Hawaii Public Radio This morning, I was interviewed on Hawaii Public Radio for our new book, Tasting Kauai: Restaurants. I share poolside lunch bargains, little known dining options as well as food trends…