Hanapepe Fridays

The "biggest little town in Kauai" comes alive Friday evenings for their weekly "Art Night". Just about every shop in town is open on the old main street just mauka of the highway, as well as on the highway. Today they managed a vibrant rainbow over the hills to the east to boot.

Bobbie's had fresh Ahi tonight so I had the lunch plate for dinner. Good sized portion of fresh, well-cooked fish with lemon-caper sauce, macaroni (or tossed) salad, and two scoops of rice. Bobbie's is not fancy at all: order at the counter, sit in folding chairs at the tables outside, and dinner is served in styrofoam. Authentic Hawaiian lunch plate through and through. On Fridays they do Huli Huli Chicken (grilled outside, it looked very popular) in addition to the regular menu.

There are other food stands up and down the street. Midnight Bear Breads sells not only a variety of fresh breads but also hummus and other spreads, and their pizza is terrific if you can get a slice. Don't miss the Mango Pie at The Right Slice near the bookstore. And more...

Well over a dozen art galleries, crafts, and many other stores and stands to explore.

Arrive between five and six to get a good parking spot. You can try going late but the favorite pies and pizza will probably be gone.

You may recognize Hanapepe as the town "Lilo & Stitch" of Disney fame was set in.