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For a look at artwork which has been handcrafted by the local community, visit the
Lana'i Art Center
(339 7th St., 808/565-7503,
www.lanaiart.org
, variable hours) to see
just how much talent exists on an island of only 3,300 people. Fine photography and hand-
made jewelry accompany paintings and woodworking. A portion of all proceeds from this
nonprofit go toward funding local art programs for Lana'i's youth. This gallery is a worth-
while stop either after the Saturday Farmer's Market or while walking off a Blue Ginger
cheeseburger.
Even though it's no longer a sprawling pineapple plantation, the red dirt of Lana'i still
manages to produce some locally grown crops. The
Lana'i City Farmer's Market
(Dole
Park and behind Richard's Supermarket, 6am-11am Sat.) is the best place for grabbing
fresh items such as corn, papaya, and pineapple. It's a great weekend activity for putting
your finger on the pulse of the island's only town.
While the outside decor might not look like much, at
M
Blue Ginger
(409 7th St., 808/
565-6363,
www.bluegingercafelanai.com
, 6am-8pm Thurs.-Mon., 6am-2pm Tues.-Wed.,
$6-11), the swinging screen door and funky, plantation-style appearance are all part of the
hole-in-the-wall charm. The number of elderly people hanging out on the front porch “talk-
ing story” are a testament to the benefits of down-home cooking. Breakfast is categorized
by heaping loco moco plates comprised of fried eggs, hamburger meat, rice, and gravy, and
the homemade hamburger patties (secret recipe, of course) are the lunchtime draw which
have kept patrons funneling in from Dole Park since the restaurant's founding in 1991. A
true local hideout. Cash only.
Not to be outdone, neighboring
Canoes
(419 7th St., 808/565-6537, 6:30am-1pm Sun.-
Thurs., 6:30am-8pm Fri.-Sat., $6-10) also offers up its own special hamburger recipe, a
staple of Lana'i cuisine since 1953. Canoes provides the usual selection of local plate
lunches and items off the grill, although a special treat is the heaping breakfast portions
available until 1pm.
