Puppy Dog for a Day

Visiting and missing your pup?  Cant have a dog because your landlord is a bit crazy and wont let you have a dog in your place?  The Kauai Humane society has a program where you can take a dog out on a field trip for the day.  Its great to just be able to get the dog out of the cage for the the day.   You get an adpot me vest for the dog so maybe someone will see dog and adopt them.  Well that is if you dont fall in love and decide to take them home.  A fun fact, 83% of people the take a dog out for the day end up adopting them(Also 37% of statistics are completely made up :).  

Go pick out an awesome hiking buddy for the day!
 http://kauaihumane.org/volunteer/shelter-dogs-on-field-trips/

Hiking in the Waimea Canyon is very dog friendly.  If you just want to go hangout at the beach on the south shore Kukiulua small boat is great.  Also Mahaulepu beach and or the hike from shipwrecks(by Hyatt) to Mahaulepu, about 3miles.

1st Sundays

at Kukuiula Market

Local Food Trucks

and

 Live Music

Cortado Coffee BaR

Wine Tasting Class

Come Taste Some Delicious Wines with Cortado’s certified sommelier.  Tickets $10

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 November 6^th 6-8PM

Running Races on Kauai

Ok, here's the run down on all the races on Kauai.  The amazing scenery and perfect weather make Kauai an ideal place for the avid runner and beginner alike. The Kauai Marathon, Old Koloa Sugar Mill Run and Heana to Hanalei are the classics, with other races being in their first few years of running.

The Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon:  Sunday September 4th 2016

There's still time to sign up for the Kauai Marathon or Half!  Right now it looks like hurricane Lester is going to be passing to the north of Kauai on Sunday.  I'm hoping we get just a little rain from the storm to cool things off.  This race can be really hot, especially towards the end when running through sunny Poipu. This is the race to do on Kauai and definitely worth making a trip out for.  This is an awesome event with a few thousand participants and a reputation at being one of the more difficult marathons around.  It's worth it though to get the chance to run up through the tree tunnel and see the sunrise over Poipu for the beginning of the race.  The festivities at the finish are great as well;  All you can drink beer, food, Kauai Coffee and the best part: the massage you get at the finish overlooking the ocean. Come on down to the expo at the Hyatt today or Saturday, check it out and sign up!

CrossFit Ultimate Trail Run: 5k and 10k, Saturday September 17th 2016. 
Alright, this is a tough one.  Its a lot of fun if you like trail running and running up crazy steep hills.  The trail gets pretty slippery and muddy with sections where you need to slide down or crawl up ropes.  Definitely be ready to be out of breath for most of the race even if you're in excellent condition.  In the pass two years they have you do the last stretch carrying a sand bag: 20 lbs for the ladies and 40 lbs for men. In the evening there is an awards ceremony Luau at the Sheraton Kauai Resort in Poipu.  Its right on the water with the ocean as the backdrop to the stage.  Excellent food with all the Hawaiian staples.  The first year they ran the race it was included in the race fee but now you have to pay extra, oh well... its just money! and some of it does go to help kids do CrossFit.

Old Koloa Sugar Mill Run 5k 10k and Half Marathon:  Saturday November 12th 2016.  
I love the feel of this event!  This is a fun local race and is a pretty easy road race with not too many hills.  Every year they always talk about how they're going to knock down the old Koloa sugar mill but they still haven't done anything about it.  Island time I guess.

Make plans for next year!

Roots n Shoots 5k fun run: First Saturday in April.
Definitely one of the best 5k courses I've ever done!  The race is in Allerton and McBryde National Botanical Gardens (the largest in the State).  They shuttle you into the back of the gardens for the race which includes admission to the gardens for the whole day.  The race starts with a few hundred yards of pretty steep uphill running on a winding sidewall then its all downhill.  Most of the race is on a gravel road in the shade along the river, looping out to the beautiful beach and back.  At the finish there's Kauai Coffee and a nice silent auction.  Plan on doing brunch afterwards, the quarter Costco bagel, fruit and yogurt don't really cut it.  La Spezia or Tortilla Republic are close by for a good brunch to celebrate.

Heana to Hanalei 8 Miler: First Saturday in June.
2017 will be 37th year running of the race.  Best meal out of all the races! (I'd stop by even if I wasn't running $7 for nonparticipants).  The race includes an awesome all you can eat pancake breakfast with fruit, portuguese sausage, eggs and Kauai Coffee.  This beautiful course starts at the very end of the road on the North Shore which they shuttle everyone to since they close the road.  You have to show up early or you can camp in Hanalei at the park by the pier so you'll be right beside the shuttle pick up and finish line.

Koloa Plantation Days Race 5k ,10k, 10 miler and keiki 1 mile fun run: End of July.
Its put on by Kukui'ula Outrigger Canoe Club.  Its on Sunday of the closing weekend of Plantation day's.  Great event that's on the small size with most of the course being oceanfront around Poipu.  

Koloa Plantation Days

Plantation Days are here again! You have to go check out the rodeo and try some the amazing food they have out at CMJ stables.
It's a week long event starting on Friday July 22nd through Sunday the 31st.  There are a variety of event and activities in Koloa and Poipu, ending with a parade Saturday(30th) morning and a running race Sunday morning, featuring a 5k, 10k, 10 miler and kids fun run. http://www.koloaplantationdays.com/eventlist.php

Kauai Farmer's Markets - Part 2 THE GUIDE

Aloha, here are some highlights for most of the markets around the island.  Check out what's in season and support your local farmers!

Monday.
South Side: Koloa ballpark Noon til 1ish

This is my go to farmers market for delicious local fruits and veggies. 

It's  a small market and some of the produce sells out quick. Be sure to get there early so you don't miss out!

Tuesday.
North shore: Waipa market (Hanalei across from Lumahai beach) 2pm
Check out the lasagna guy!

West Side: Small market up in Kalaheo at 3:30pm to 4'ish
Turn on to Papalina road off the highway and take first left in to parking lot.

Wednesday.
Kukuiula culinary market 3:30 to 6pm

This is like the other farmers market except they call it a "culinary" market because the fancy shopping centers restaurants add a few food and drink stand options.  Fun way to spend the afternoon.  Grab a fresh coconut water, try the samples (mmm... local honey!), maybe indulge in a Mai Tai or Margarita, pick up the best steaks in Kauai from Ranchers Daughters Reserve to go with fresh veggies to grill up for dinner later on at the beach.

Thursday.
West Side: Hanapepe farmers market 3pm to 4ish

North Side: Kilauea 4:30pm  

Friday.

South: the Warehouse, Lawai.  Some produce, crafts, bread, local grass fed beef, food truck and shave ice 10am to 2pm
Lihue Vidinda Stadium farmers market 3pm to 4ish

Saturday.

Kauai Community College market in Puhi 9:30am to 1'ish

One of the larger markets on Kauai with plenty of fruit and veggie options along with some food trucks.  Keep an eye out for the Lawai Valley mushroom guy; the fresh oyster mushrooms are excellent fried up with some butter and rosemary.  Midnight Bear Bread makes the best bread around, all organic and mostly naturally leavened artisan breads. Their croissants and pastries are perfect too!

North Side: Hanalei Farmers market 9:30am to Noon'ish

Great north shore market for produce plus some crafts and jewelry.  There's usually some live music to enjoy while you walk around in one of the loveliest mountain settings around. 

Kauai Farmer's Markets Part 1 - Dry Aged Grass Fed Beef

 

Aloha!!

We're selling the best dry aged grass fed beef at the Kukuiula farmers market tomorrow (Wednesday) 3:30 to 6pm.   Sorry no coffee.  Get your coffee fix at Cortado and then hangout at the market in the afternoon.

Come by and support a quality family business and grill up some delicious steaks tomorrow night.  http://www.ranchersdaughtersreserve.com/

Later this week I'm going to post and tell you about all the best farmers markets on Kauai with tip on what to look out for.

2 Year Anniversary PARTY!

We're Celebrating!

Cortado Coffee Bar's

                     TWO Year Anniversary 

 

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Saturday May 14^th

$1  CORTADOS ALL DAY!

 Thank you for all your support!

FREE  Pupus & Champagne*

*3:30pm til 5'ish