Tasting Kauai
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Tasting Kauai invites residents and visitors on a culinary romp through paradise. Learn how to buy local through educational and fun events while connecting with Kauai’s culture, aloha, people and land.
Tasting Kauai
2y ago
Many individuals consider the Hawaiian Islands to be paradise on earth. The beautiful sunsets, fantastic weather, and the aloha spirit within the local community are initially what attract travelers year-round, but the local cuisine and artistry of food is the hidden gem that makes them want to stay. Next time you are
on the island of Kauai, take a moment to slow down and enjoy these top-rated lunch spots.
BEST POKE IN TOWN
Hanalei Poke, Hanalei
Featured on the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives, Hanalei Poke is known for having the best poke on the island of Kauai. The owner and c ..read more
Tasting Kauai
2y ago
5 Best Dinner Restaurants on Kauai
Although it is one of the smaller Hawaiian islands, Kauai, also known as the garden island, contains some of the best dining experiences anywhere in the Hawaiian archipelago. Kauai food is renowned for its fresh heirloom produce and local seafood. From Poipu to Hanalei, here are five of the best dinner restaurants to be found on the island of Kauai.
1. Hukilau Lanai
Located just north of Kihei in Wailua, Hukilau Lanai specializes in using fresh produce and seafood from local farmers. Consistently rated as one of the top restaurants on Kauai, gu ..read more
Tasting Kauai
2y ago
Welcome to the Battle of The Food Trucks, presented by Hawaii Tourism Authority.
Food Trucks from around the island will converge in Downtown Lihue to battle for the title, Best Kauai Food Truck.
Kauai Made/Grown ingredients to showcase their culinary talent.
The Battle of The Food Trucks celebrates cultural traditions around food and builds our community relationships through culinary experiences.
Food is at the center of our community and this is one of the best ways to bring our community together and support our local food trucks, local farmers, local producers, and build our ability to s ..read more
Tasting Kauai
2y ago
Aloha foodie friends and family –
Wow. What a rollercoaster these last 2 years has been. Tasting Kaua’i had no tours available for 18 months. Out of the 6 Food Tour companies in the State of Hawaii, we’re the only one left.
But fear not my foodie friends, we are back and better than ever. After relaunching last year our team has gone into overdrive as our heart for our local farmers and restaurants are as big as our taste for exceptional food. In the 18 months of no tours, our company spent time and energy towards saving our local farmers and restaurants. We helped promote a stronger local ci ..read more
Tasting Kauai
5y ago
Author: Tour Guide Sabrina Petrov
Tropical Dreams on Kauai
Welcome to Tropical Dreams, an establishment with a name that lives up to the experience! As soon as you enter you’re greeted by friendly faces and an expansive, colorful array of ice cream flavors. Good vibes only in here, and of course everyone gets extra feels when ice cream is involved. Located in the heart of Kapaa, next to Safeway, Tropical Dreams is known for its high quality and expansive array of unique ice cream flavors. This hidden gem of a shop has been in operation close to 8 years. Currently run by Erik, it is a family ..read more
Tasting Kauai
5y ago
Last month I was able to visit Bone To Be Wild’s new location in Kapa’a right on the main road. When you are in traffic it’s the yellow building with this awesome sign. Kristal (the owner) took me on a quick tour and we talked about her new endeavor into the Bone broth world.
Have you heard of the benefits of bone broth? You can read all of this on their website www.bonetobewildkauai.com but let me quote it for you here: “Bone broth is an ancient, healing tradition that has been used across nearly all cultures for thousands of years. Animal or fish bones are simmered slowly with vegetables, he ..read more
Tasting Kauai
5y ago
The home & Farm
Passionflower
The Market
Our foodie staff at Tasting Kauai loves to check out new restaurants and stay up to date on new chef innovations & creations here on island, and while there are few things that excite us more than the search for a heavenly meal, they do exist! I recently had the pleasure of visiting Hale Puna in the town of Waimea. Hale Puna, or the historic Gulick Rowell M ..read more
Tasting Kauai
5y ago
Author/Foodie Explorer: Sabrina Petrov
Welcome to Eat Healthy Cafe! Nestled in Wailua, at the southern end of Kapaa, you can find many delectable places to eat, including the aptly named Eat Healthy Cafe. Owners John and PJ, partners who moved here from New York, took over ownership of Eat Healthy in December 2017. Running strong for almost a year now, this wonderful restaurant offers vegan comfort food! With a goal to be as welcoming and inviting as possible, the menu offers foods similar to the ones we all grew up with- but instead of scrambled eggs with bacon, you have tofu scramble with ..read more