Where Hawaii Eats

Join us for the premiere of Where Hawaii Eats Season 5 as Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort's Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Sean Dee, takes us on a tour of the newly renovated hotel. Enjoy delicious food from Kani Ka Pila Grille as Executive Chef Dean Kamiya talks about the menu infused with local flavors.

All the purveyors that we had in the previous Kauai Special episodes came to the farm to cook items from their farms.   Gary Ueunten @ueuntenfarm   Kirsti Vedenoja @coolwatersaquaponics   Mark Oyama @marksplacekauai   Robert Kanna @kauaishrimp   Danny Morioka @danisrestaurant   Jason Peel @namikaze.hi   ------------------------------------------------------------...

Located in Keke Gulch, Lawai, Ueunten Farm has been serving the community since 1933. Established by first generation immigrants from Okinawa we are now a third generation family farm.  Over the years Ueunten Farm has produced a variety of produce including Fern Shoots, Bluefield Bananas, Carambola, Citrus, Lilikoi, Longan, Lychee, Pithaya and more while being good stewards of the land. ...

Hands down, this is the best shrimp you'll ever taste. Known for its sweet flavor, superior texture and stunning visual appeal, Kauai Shrimp™ is the preferred choice of Kauai's and Hawaii's top chefs.  Kauai Shrimp are Pacific White leg shrimp found in the wild from the gulf of California to the western edge of Peru. This shrimp is recognized for its incredible sweetness as we endeavor to rep...

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------  FOLLOW US ON  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wherehawaiieats/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wherehawaiieats/  #Sustainable #Aquaponics

Kaua’i Hemp Company is ideally situated on the south side of Kaua’i, where there is ample sunshine and cooling trade winds to nourish our farm’s hemp cultivation. As a USDA certified organic hemp farm, no harsh pesticides are used in our cultivation process.  - Hawaii’s first sustainable and vertically integrated hemp farm and processing lab. - Hawaii’s first OTCO/USDA certified organic hemp...

We headed to Hanalei and met with owner Roger Kennedy at Tropical Taco. This popular restaurant started in a 1964 Chevy step van parked at Pine Trees at Hanalei Bay in 1978. The first owner, Gary Zerilla, started with his grandmother’s recipes for beans and salsa. Mike Williams (now riding that endless wave above) and Roger Kennedy bought the business for $5,000 and took on the legacy of this rest...

The O’Connell Family opened The Wine Shop in December of 2006 in the heart of Koloa Town on Kauai. Their vision for the shop was simply to provide an amazing assortment of wines to guests and residents on the Southside of the island. Over the last 13 years the store has evolved expanding its offerings to include wine, champagne, spirits, beer, gourmet items and gift baskets, as well as a place to...

Our family-operated business started from a love of spicy ginger beverages and desire to support our local farmers. We started experimenting with small batches using locally grown ginger, Kaua'i honey and seasonal fruits. Once our recipe was perfected, we decided to share it with local restaurants and markets!  Our nonalcoholic ginger beer makes the most amazing craft cocktails and soda float...

At the Kauai Chocolate Company, we are always on the hunt for new and exciting ways to infuse chocolate into your favorite desserts and treats. One of our most popular offerings is the Kauai Chocolate Opihi – an island favorite!  Experience the unique taste of the Kauai Chocolate “Opihi” – the decadent chocolate treat loved worldwide and hailing from the shores of the beautiful “Garden Isle”...

Aloha! We provide home-style local food for our customers at an affordable price.  Our restaurant opened 10 years ago in the historic building that used to be Green Garden restaurant, previously serving the westside community for 72 years. We know times can be tough and the new generation is working hard, 2 to 3 jobs to make ends meet sometimes. We believe everyone deserves a well-earned sit...

Extending the values of our family's "Table" to you. Filled with warmth and aloha, Table at Poipu is a place for your family and friends to gather, sharing good times over great food and delicious drinks.  I've spent the past 23 years perfecting my culinary craft on the North Shore of Kauaʻi, most recently as the Executive Chef of Kilauea Bistro. I believe in creating memorable meals using th...

Locals and visitors alike love our refreshing atmosphere, bringing you right into the spirit of our lush island with open-air dining, tropical surroundings and live Hula almost every night. It’s the place to be on Kauai’s south side.  Consider our lush, tropical restaurant for your next special event.  Whether you are planning a wedding rehearsal dinner, an anniversary celebration, a cor...

All vendors feature Kauai Grown Produce or Kauai Made Crafts.  Anaina Hou Farmers Market has expanded the market over three market places each featuring unique offerings from around the island.      • Olana Organic Farm    • Rosa Tropical Exotic Farms  • Kauai Gourmet Nuts     • Midnight Bear Breads     MARKET HOURS Farmers mark...

Located on the Garden Island’s luxurious oceanfront palm-tree lined Lihue, Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue places you in the perfect location for relaxation or for exploring attractions such as Hanalei Bay and Waimea Canyon State Park.  There’s ample flexible meeting space and complimentary WiFi to help you stay productive and a full range of amenities and facilities, including our tranquil...

The Bistro Restaurant and Bar has been serving the North Shore of Kauai great food and live entertainment in an open air Hawaiian plantation garden setting since 1999. At the Bistro, our goal is to serve great tasting food while minimizing our environmental impact. We pride ourselves on using fresh, local produce and ingredients to create a unique European, pacific rim, fusion menu. We hope that y...

Verde Restaurant continually strives to celebrate the essence of local food and a vibrant community valuing the support of local farmers and businesses.  Verde Makes Fresh Tortillas 🌮  Eat Clean:  ✓ 100% grass fed Kaua’i beef  ✓ antibiotic-free, hormone-free chicken & pork  ✓ Gluten-free available  🥬   Vegetarian available  -----------------------...

Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami is a third-generation Kaua‘i resident who was born in Hilo, Hawai‘i, on August 19, 1977.  Mayor Kawakami graduated from Kaua‘i High School in 1995, attended Kaua‘i Community College, and graduated from Chaminade University in Honolulu in 2001 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Mayor Kawakami is also a Credentialed Cooperative Director from the Nati...

Sho’s Kitchen offers reasonably-priced Japanese food such as Tonkatsu, Chicken Nanban, Tempura Rolls to name a few. Prices starting from $10. He uses local ingredients as much as possible to support local farmers and sustainability. He also pays special attention to rice. “I always want to use rice which tastes good cold too”, Namatame says.  The regular menu expanded by adding monthly specia...

Liliha Bakery is a full-service bakery and diner that has built a loyal following since opening its doors in 1950. Since day one, Liliha’s commitment to baking fresh cakes and pastries with local ingredients has been of utmost priority. Experienced bakers who have been with the bakery for up to 40 years, honor the same time baking methods-- making sure that all baked goods are made from scratch. &...

Born in Sungai Koyan Felda in Pahang, Chef Wan moved to Kuala Lumpur when he was three years old. At the time, his father was part of the Royal Malaysian Air Force and his family lived at the Sungai Besi base. As the son of a Chinese Singaporean mother and a Malay father, he discovered his passion for entrepreneurship and food selling kuih on the air force base where his father worked.  Despi...

A fresh take on Italian food in the heart of Honolulu  Mezzo is a place to relax and unwind. Our menu is based on traditional Italian flavors fused with the local flavors of Hawaii. We strive to stretch boundaries of creating pizzas, appetizers, and entrees that are surprising but hold true to its Italian roots. Between our  whiskey, wine, beer list and delicious food, we are confident y...

J. Dolan’s is well known for its delicious handcrafted pizzas and hand-poured beverages. J. Dolan’s is also home to the go-to Irish beer standards including Guinness, Harp Lager, Smithwick’s Red. And yes, the staff definitely pours beer combinations the likes of Half & Half, Black & Tan, Blacksmith, Snake Bite, and Black Velvet.   ------------------------------------------------------...

Island Olive Oil Company is a locally owned and operated gourmet store supplying our community with the highest quality products since 2012.   Our store was born out of the desire to bring the highest quality, and freshest Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars to our customers in a setting where you can taste them for yourself.  We currently feature over 50 amazing oils and...

Christian is a true New Yorker. Growing up in an Italian family, he was always surrounded by the most welcoming and loving of friends and it was his family who showed him what is truly means to be a great host. As a young adult Christian found his calling in the night life of NYC. Fascinated by its vast & colorful culture, he navigated his early career working at such legendary night clubs as...