TGIFr!day by The Garden Island Newspaper

Week of Friday, Nov. 25, 2016 | Vol. 4, No. 47

Grinds & Da Kines For Your Weekend

Check Da Scene

Dee Ford has been with Kalaheo Steak and Ribs since it opened in 2010.

It’s all good

at Kalaheo Steak and Rib www.facebook.com/KauaiFarmbureau

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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Come & Support our local vendors.

From Farmers Market to Farm Fair The Kauai County Farm Bureau Supports Agriculture

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OUT & ABOUT: TOP PICKS FOR THE WEEK

TODAY

SUNDAY

WILLIE K HOLIDAY CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center. Special comedy guest Rodney Villanueva. A benefit for Growing Our Own Teachers. $40 general admission, $55 preferred center seating. Info: 755-9217 Friday nights with Santa 6:30 to 8 p.m. Storybook Theatre in Hanapepe.Santa Claus will be there for storytelling, selfies and snacks.

SATURDAY Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert Hawaii’s Cowboy Music 6 to 8 p.m., Princeville Community Center. Proceeds support Princeville at Hanalei Community Association and this program. Info: 826-1469. KAPAA MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSA CHRISTMAS CRAFT & GIFT FAIR AND FAMILY FUN DAY 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kapaa Beach Park. Info: 652-9017

DEC. 2 20TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 6 to 8 p.m., Parade on Rice Street, activities at Historic County Building KAUAI MUSEUM CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Crafts, food, prizes.

Courtesy of Sylvia Woods

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Sylvia Woods performs in the 2015 Christmas Carol Sing-Along with Harps Concerts.

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world-renowned harpist is giving Kauai the gift of music for the holiday season. After its successful inaugural concert last year, Sylvia Woods is bringing back the Christmas Carol Sing-Along with Harps Concerts for two shows next month, celebrating songs of Christmas that the whole community can be a part of. “I used to own the biggest harp store in the world in California for 20 years. And what I discovered was that people didn’t have a place to go to sing Christmas carols anymore,” Woods said. “Even if you go to church, you only sing one or two and a lot of churches don’t start doing that until Christmas. So we started doing these singalong Christmas carols with harps with concerts at my store and did them there for many years.” After living and working in California for over two decades, Woods moved to Kauai three years ago. She said she realized suddenly that she did, in fact, know someone who lives part time on Kauai, Madeleine Brandli, who plays the large concert pedal harp, so she thought it would be a cool idea to bring harp music to her new home. “Last year was our first year and they were very popular,” Woods said. “People said that they wanted to come back next year so we decided to do it again this year.”

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The concert is a combination of a singalong and harp music. “The great thing is, everybody loves harp music, whether they know it or not,” Woods said. “And every culture that’s developed the harp, it’s always been considered a magical or spiritual instrument. It touches people in a place that no other instrument seems to, and Kauai is such a special place. So I think it really fits in with the whole spirit of the island. People get to see the harps which they don’t often get to do here.” Bob Smith, a Princeville musician, will

lead the singing while Woods and Brandli play the harps. Those who attend will receive a booklet with the lyrics of the carols. “The two things are that people don’t get to see harps, and people don’t have a place to go sing Christmas carols. We’re doing this at the beginning of the month before it starts getting too crazy, and it’ll be the kickoff for the Christmas season.” The first concert will take place 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at Church of the Pacific in Princeville. The second show will be at St. Michael & All Angels Church in Lihue at 4 p.m. Dec. 4. Tickets are $15 at the door.

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ALDEN ALAYVILLA TGIFR!DAY

CELEBRATING 53 YEARS IN THE HEART OF HANALEI BAY

NEW DINNER ITEMS

amed as one of the best restaurants on the Westside in this year’s Best of Kauai, Kalaheo Steak and Ribs, like its motto suggests, is all good. “We have been pleasantly surprised by the awards we’ve been receiving from the public,” said Ernie Kanekoa, co-owner of KSR. “We’ve always believed in having a quality service and quality food. We try to maintain that.” In 2010, Kanekoa and his partner and co-owner of KSR Caroline Fredericksen revitalized the former Kalaheo Steakhouse, adding a historic flavor of a paniolo-themed environment in every corner of the eatery, while providing quality service and offering one of the tastiest prime rib dinners on the island. “On the entrees, we’re known for our prime rib and rib eye. We have fresh fish daily. We have something for everybody,” Kanekoa said. “If someone is a vegetarian and doesn’t eat meat, we’ll create something for them that is cooked in olive oil, no heavy creams, no butter. It will be good

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The roast prime rib ($32) is a well-marbled hunk of meat rubbed with brown sugar, chili flake and is served with fresh vegetables.

enough for what they want.” The roast prime rib ($32) is a well-marbled hunk of meat rubbed with brown sugar, chili flake and is served with fresh vegetables. It also comes with your choice of roasted garlic mashed potatoes, baked potato or rice. The roast prime rib packs so much of a hearty punch that it can actually serve two people. The entree menu also includes 11 other

Kauai’s Best Bartender CONGRATULATIONS TO JENNIFER BRYANT

The Sheraton Kauai Resort ‘ohana and RumFire Poipu Beach send a heartfelt congratulations to Jennifer Bryant of The Club at Kukui‘ula for winning our 15-week challenge and earning the title of Kauai’s Best Bartender. Jennifer created delicious, handcrafted Kōloa Rum cocktails, conquering mystery ingredients such as coconut, ginger and Hawaiian sea salt. The winning cocktail, “Mālie (Tranquility),” earned her the $4,000 grand prize courtesy of Kōloa Rum. Mahalo to each of our talented contestants for participating in the challenge and to our patrons for joining us each week to vote. Remember to come back and enjoy Kaua‘i’s largest selection of rums, locally sourced cuisine and 180degree oceanfront views.

Jennifer’s “Mālie” Kōloa Rum Cocktail

For menu information and reservations, visit www.rumfirekauai.com or call 808-742-4RUM (4786).

Jennifer Bryant

2016 KAUAI’S BEST BARTENDER The Club at Kukui‘ula

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IT’S ALL GOOD

Kalaheo Steak and Ribs named one of the best restaurants on the Westside items: from The Gourmet Paniolo Burger ($16) to simple and tasty Meatloaf and Mash ($18) to even freshly caught fish valued at market price. Kanekoa is updating the menu. “I hope to have some new items on the menu within the month,” he said. “I might try something like a bacon-wrapped shrimp with jalapeno, baked in a special sauce and served with steak.” Dee Ford, an employee with KSR since it opened, said the restaurant is her home away from home.

“I love it. It takes years to be where you want to be,” she said. “I like working with my staff and friends the most.” Absent from KSR recently is co-owner Caroline Fredericksen who is under the weather, Kanekoa said. “She’s getting better, and she’ll be back on track,” he said. “I think it will be good when she gets back. We’ll be a team again.” Adding to KSR’s diverse entree and appetizer menu is the live entertainment. Thursday and Sunday evenings from 7 p.m. features the group Wailoa, while Not My

Dee Ford, Ernie Kanekoa and Miriam Victor of Kalaheo Steak and Ribs.

First Rodeo plays during the second Friday of every month. “This side of the island, we need some sort of entertainment,” Kanekoa said. “We’re moving forward with that.” Catering to a mix of 80 percent locals and 20 percent visitors, Kanekoa said it’s been a pleasure serving the community. “We have a lot of repeat guests from the Mainland,” he said “In the winter, we have a

lot of snowbirds that fill up the restaurant. We enjoy their company, and it’s been a joy because we’ve been making friends every year. Caroline and I have to thank all the people for supporting us all these years.” Kalaheo Steak and Ribs is open from 4-10 p.m. on Tuesday-Sunday. Happy is hour is from 4-7 p.m. Dinner is served from 5-9:30 p.m. Info: (808) 332-4444

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figure it out, and yet when the trick occurs, we are always amazed! How do they do it, we ask?! Most magicians hold their secrets of illusions closely. Fortunately for all of us, Master Magician Mark Wilson has pulled the curtain aside to reveal to us this complete set of magical skills! “Mark Wilson’s Complete Course in Magic” is a true magician’s compendium! At a whopping 503 pages, you can learn the full arsenal of tricks to amaze friends and audiences alike! With clearly illustrated and easy-to-follow step-bystep instructions, within a few hours you’ll be able to do magic tricks yourself! It’s easy to imagine how proficient you can be at this craft once you’ve taken the time to peruse the fantastic contents of this Master-of-Mag-

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CHECK DA SCENE

DENNIS FUJIMOTO TGIFR!DAY

Justin Shanks, Lori Almarza

Scott Lever, Karen Liberman

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TRIPLE TRAIL TOUR

P Russell Wong, Carci Lach, Bill Van, Marv DeVera, Tim Lach

Ted Shanks, Robert Wolff, Bill Van, Antone Teves

Christina, Kai, Ellena, Jacob Vogelgesang

Kawai Ahloo, Denise Ventura, Leo Manoi-Resinto, Elaine Leung

UHI — Ayuni Ditamore is the winner of the 2015 Kawasaki Teryx4 4x4 all-terrain vehicle which was the grand prize of the Kipu Ranch Adventures’ VIP party unveiling its latest off-road experience held at its partner Kauai Harley Davidson location. The vehicle is valued at $10,000. A portion of the festivities benefited the Kauai United Way who reported receipts of more than $2,800 for the evening featuring entertainment by Kirby Keough, food trucks, and lots of discounts at the Kauai Harley Davidson retail store. Kaipo Pavao was the winner of the BMX race bike

Michelle Corr, Linda Christopherson

Jasmine Asuncion, Mila Young

Malina Asuncion

valued at $570, Kevin Norton received the Sheraton Resorts Kauai one-night stay Kalani Abreu got the Blue Hawaiian Helicopter Tour for two, and Ku‘ulei Kali-Palau was the recipient of Na Pali Coast Snorkel Tour for two. Courtney Puig, organizer of the Princeville Market, said the event just expanded its hours from 2 to 8 p.m., on the second Sunday of each month at the Princeville Shopping Center. “We have room for up to 40 vendors,” Puig said. “We usually have three musicians and a variety of great artisans. The market started in March and is growing roots.”

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