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Sleeping Giant Grill New Name for Kilauea Fish Market
The former Kilauea Fish Market at Waipouli (east side of Coconut Plantation Marketplace, next to Islander on the Beach) has been renamed Sleeping Giant Grill as a name that is more reflective of the east side. Owned by Steve Knox, the eatery is famous for its fresh fish and local products, offering a wide array […]
Resort Renovations on Kauai’s Royal Coconut Coast Top $12.5 Million in 2017
Four resorts on Kauai’s Royal Coconut Coast, also known as Kauai’s East Side, are investing over $12.5 million on significant upgrades and renovations for rooms, buildings and grounds. These projects follow $9 million in renovations in 2014 and $20 million in 2012 and 2013 throughout the region. Total renovations now approach $43 million. “In a […]
What’s New on the Royal Coconut Coast
Kauai’s east side resorts have completed millions of dollars worth of renovations over the past year, with more to come in 2016. Plus, six major events and festivals are slated for next June through October. The Royal Coconut Coast area, also known as Kauai’s East Side, has seen a lot of renovation and new additions […]
Luau Makaiwa Opens on the Royal Coconut Coast
There’s a new luau on Kauai’s Royal Coconut Coast at the Courtyard Kauai at Coconut Beach. Featuring both Hawaiian and Polynesian entertainment, Luau Makaiwa is performed by award winning Kumu Hula and recording artist Leilani Rivera Low every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday beginning at 5:30pm. The luau location is ocean front and considered royal surfing grounds during […]
Hilton Garden Inn Chooses the Royal Coconut Coast
Aloha Beach Resort is currently undergoing a full renovation and remodel in preparation for opening next year as the State of Hawaii’s first (and only) hotel operating under the Hilton Garden Inn brand. When the renovations are finalized the property will be re-named Hilton Garden Inn Kauai/Wailua Bay. Once complete, this adds the 50th state […]
Lava Lava Beach Club to Open at Kauai Shores
First established in Waikoloa on the Big Island, Lava Lava Beach Club is planning to open a 250 seat full-service restaurant at Kaua‘i Shores (formerly Kaua‘i Sands) in November. The menu will model what is offered in Waikoloa, described as a fusion of American and Hawaiian regional cuisine featuring locally sourced products. The 4,000 square […]
Kapaa Food Writer Publishes New Edition of Kauai Restaurant Book
KAPAA — Foodies, rejoice! The latest version of Tasting Kauai: Restaurants 2015 – Insider’s Guide to Eating Well on the Garden Island has been released, in anticipation of the approaching holidays. Kapaa-based author, Marta Lane, demonstrates her passion for sustainable agriculture and applauds those who work hard to source fresh, local food and highlights those […]
Tasting Kauai Expands Food Tours
Establishing an in-depth farm to table food experience, Tasting Kauai, operated by Marta Lane, has recently expanded its tours adding “farm to table” culinary experiences on Kauai’s north and south shores. Currently operating a Farmer’s market tour in Kapaa, Marta, a seasoned editor and writer on food topics, strives to connect visitors to Kauai’s culinary […]
New Tour For Kapaa Farmer’s Market – Tasting Kauai
Every Wednesday, from 3 to 4 p.m., Tasting Kauai is providing a special one-hour class at the Kapaa Farmer’s Market where visitors (and residents) will meet local farmers and learn how to select perfect produce, learn what is in season and how to cook with a variety of fruits and vegetables. The tour provides the […]
