Hands down BEST luau! Many of Kristine’s classmates and friends perform here
Be prepared for about a 10 degree drop in temperatures up here! The place that locals go to get fresh air
One of our favorite farmers/culinary markets is here on Wednesday afternoons
*Kristine’s kryptonite
We celebrated our engagement here! Our friend Eric is the chef and he’s the best!
Bryan and Kristine’s go-to date night spot
Kristine grew up with the Satta family who owns this rustic Japanese restaurant - at 7 years old there was a 99% chance she was playing in their pool or riding her bike with brothers Alan and Dean. Kristine’s favorite: shrimp tempura udon soup On the weekends one of our favorite morning food trucks parks in front: Rainbeau Jo’s - Beau and Jo are the sweetest couple you’ll ever come in contact with! Tell them we sent ya! Kristine’s favorites: cup of kale and Funky monkey
Our go-to quick date night - it’s across the highway from our neighborhood. Auntie Irene at the bar is the best! Bryan’s favorites: tempanyaki filet with sautéed green beans and sautéed mushroom appetizer Kristine’s favorites: Bali Hai roll, Hanalei roll, sautéed king crab legs dinner, teriyaki salmon dinner
One of the only restaurants on the ocean. Our favorite first or last meal before the airport. Kristine’s favorite since she was 10: crusted Opah with mashed potatoes
Go tubing through tunnels in the mountains!
Burgers and brunch with no calories spared!
Kayak wailua river and hike to a secret waterfall!
Our favorite shave ice made with real fruit by our friends and previous coworkers: Josh & Brandon! They will be at the wedding also :) Bryan’s favorite: lava flow Kristine’s favorite: all of them!
Island style juice bar in Anahola - the town Bryan first moved to from Long Island. Kristine’s favorite: the next level açaí bowl
Bryan is friends with the Ferguson’s who own and operate this south side gem!
Waves can be huge here! Check with lifeguards in the winter time
Across the street from the ceremony venue!
Kristine worked with owner, Bryson. A fun mix of sushi, American food, and a fish market!
Bryan’s go-to lunch spot! Kristine works with them often at weddings. Bryan’s favorite: chicken cutlet
Local rum tastings throughout the day!
Bryan and Kristine worked with owner, Yoshi! Tempura sushi roll is a favorite!
Yummy Japanese inspired tapas! They don’t take reservations but fill up quick!
Family friendly!
Kristine’s favorite place to brunch it up
We love these guys: Josh P, Josh T, and Brandon!
This place makes you step back in time. Don’t expect anything fancy (or great service...haha) but this will be the best saimin you’ll ever have! Save room for their famous lilikoi chiffon pie!
A local favorite for the best poke on the island!
A fun shave ice spot that uses fresh fruit!
Bryan and Kristine’s Sunday ritual! Fresh tamales on the weekend and the best tacos everyday! Owners Tiki and Bard are the coolest! Kristine's favorite: cheese & chicken tamales Bryan's favorite: steak tacos with extra cheese
Our favorite Italian place on Kauai and a go-to date night spot. Home to Kristine’s favorite cocktail: milanohattan (get extra cherries and your world will be rocked) Bryan’s favorite: mozzarella fresca Kristine’s favorite: fried zucchini *were trying to get the lemon basil panna cotta back on the menu for dessert ;) if they don’t have it, put your vote in for us...if they do have it, call us immediately!
A local favorite for Mexican food! Kristine’s favorite: Chile relleno
Pick up and go fish market with yummy cooked and raw dishes. Kristine’s favorites: lobster poke, seared furikake ahi salad, somen salad, limu ahi poke
Perfect to take to the beach or to sit and have a bite after. Kristine’s favorite: fried fish burrito with soooo much of their salsa
Bryan and Kristine got to be on “Diners, Drive-in’s, and Dives” here. We both like the Grom bowl with sushi rice. Kristine has known owner, Jeremy since 2009
Another one of Kristine’s kryptonite: trendy women’s boutique
The east sides favorite local lunch spot! Try laulau or Kalua pork for the first time!
Our favorite pizza place (besides Dominos) on the island. Bryan’s favorite: pepperoni pizza Kristine’s favorite: Mediterranean pizza
Kristine’s favorite Thai food on Kauai! Green papaya salad with BBQ chicken combo is her go-to, but everything is tasty!
Bryan and Kristine worked with owner, Trish.
A fun Mexican style restaurant. Kristine has know owner, Maris, for years and has hosted a few cupcake decorating classes here. The red pork burrito and churro fries - yum!
Why is this place on here? Just for THE BEST farmers market on the island! Don’t miss the sugarloaf pineapple stand!!! It will change your world...as far as pineapples go ;)
A local favorite for dinner on the east side. We like all the appetizers and salads! One of the only restaurants who makes their own pasta! Kristine and her brother, Ryan, worked here for a bit. Owners Krisy and Chef Ron are super nice! When we first started dating, we would talk for HOURS on the hammocks along the beach here.
Our special occasion date night spot. We love the tempura green beans! Bryan gets anything beef and Kristine likes the hamachi sashimi and if they have opakapaka GET IT (it’s her favorite fish!)
Not fancy at all. One of the east side’s favorite breakfast spots. Bryan’s favorite: loco moco Kristine’s favorite: bacon avocado omelette
One of the only restaurants in the ocean in Poipu! Make reservations early so you can watch the sunset!
A favorite sushi spot!
A casual island restaurant with yummy lunch, happy hour and dinner.
The wedding reception venue! Surrounded by orchid and cactus gardens. We ordered all our favorites for you on the wedding day :)
The biggest little town on the west side! Home to a weekly art night on Fridays.
On the first Saturday of every month is Kapaa’s art walk. Local artists, musicians and food vendors line the street for the evening.
Lunch and dinner (brunch on the weekends!)
Kristine once overdosed on these tacos on cinco de mayo :)
A local favorite with island style timing (don’t go if you’re already starving or need to be somewhere soon). Burgers (beef or veggie), milkshakes and fries are all yummy. Dine with the family of chickens out back or bring it to the beach!
Thinking of bringing back an ukulele? Go to the Ichikawa claim-to-Kauai-frame. They probably won’t know us now but the store was originally started by our family a looooong time ago
The best place to try laulau or Kalua pork! Kristine’s favorite: chicken laulau with poi and taro Mochi cake
Around the back of the restaurant is the fish market with the coolest guys and yummy take-to-the-beach sushi and poke
Best pie on the island. Bryan’s favorite: blueberry pina colada Kristine’s favorite: butter Mochi
A quick burger spot with local Kauai beef.
The place for a fancy Sunday brunch
The only time Bryan wants dessert is if we go here! Bryan’s favorite: Carmel cashew crunch Kristine’s favorite: Mauna Kea secret (and the cinnamon rolls as big as your head)
The owners are friends with Kristine’s brother, Ryan.
The states largest! Get your coffee buzz on here
Where Bryan and Kristine met and worked together for a couple years. Sushi in the lounge is our favorite. Bryan’s favorite: red salt roll Kristine’s favorite: ahi coconut sashimi
Get juicy! Free healthy shots on Thursdays
Our puppies and momma Ruth hike this a few times a week!
Owners Gabe and Ali are the best! Kristine's favorite: Impossible burger Bryan's favorite: fried mac & cheese