A Grand Dinner

My big brother and his new bride were married at the Kauai Grand Hyatt. The top image is the first thing you see when entering the lobby from the valet...yep, right out to the Pacific Ocean. My next trip to Kauai I will definitely be staying there.  The total number of those attending the wedding, including the bride and groom, was just sixteen.  Perfect if you ask me.  The wedding dinner was at the restaurant, Tidepools at the Grand Hyatt.  The menu from the dinner is above along with an image of the delicious dessert: Lemon Grass Ginger Brulee with sesame tuile...YUM!

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Aloha, Mr. Mai Tai - on Kauai!*

I've been invited to be the "foreign correspondent" to the infamous Broccoli & Prosecco blog. So I'll be reporting on my culinary and cocktail adventures in Chicago and wherever my vacations and/or life takes me.  The pictures above are from my big brother's destination wedding in Kauai. If you ever get the chance to visit the "Garden Island" I highly, highly recommend.  The cocktail is a Mai Tai in a v. special glass (probably for the tourists) from Keoki's Paradise at the Poipu Shopping Village at Poipu Beach.  The Tropical Parfait (fresh seasonal fruits layered with Kauai granola and low-fat yogurt) was my daily breakfast poolside at Kukui's Poolside Restaurant and Bar at the Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club in Lihue.  At least I could start my day healthy and not feel too guilty about the other amazing food I would devour the rest of the day.  Oh and forgive, please, I'm still getting used to my first digital camera.  I bought it for the wedding!  Mahalo!  

*Thanks Mrs. B. for the line!

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