Culinary Market at The Shops at Kukui‘ula

By Léo Azambuja

Helen Lacono, right, and Ku‘u Breen, of Hanapepe Café

Every Wednesday, locals and visitors come to The Shops at Kukui‘ula mall in Po‘ipu for a pau hana style from 3:30 to 6 p.m.

The Kaua‘i Culinary Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, tropical flowers, agricultural value-added products and a lot of tasty food, from savory to sweet — all locally made or grown. And there’s live music too.

With more than 20 vendors, you’re guaranteed to go home with a belly full — there are chef demonstrations and hot food. Bring your reusable bags too; you’ll need them to carry fresh produce back to your home.

Visit www.theshopsatkukuila.com for more information.

Jennifer Ortal, of Bouquets, Leis, Etc.

Thipphawan Meephol

Jessika Montoya and Sean Cristobal

Richard DeMarco, of Makaleha Farms

Marissa Fahnstron, of Monkeypod Jams

Sharleen Andrade Balmores, of Andrade’s Farms

Isobel Storch, of Lanipō Farm

Dustin Stonner, of Uncle D’s BBQ Sauces

Judy Capertina, of Haole Girl Island Sweets

Tiansheng Lin, of Lin’s Farms

Nophadon Seechachet, left, and Khwan Seechachet, of O.K. King Farm