The Nawiliwili Tavern acts as the hub of Kalapaki Bay’s Thursday night scene. From here, it is a walking distance to Duke’s, the Marriott, Café Portofino, Harbor Mall and Anchor Cove. But the biggest attraction on Thursday nights could very
The Nawiliwili Tavern acts as the hub of Kalapaki Bay’s Thursday night scene. From here, it is a walking distance to Duke’s, the Marriott, Café Portofino, Harbor Mall and Anchor Cove. But the biggest attraction on Thursday nights could very well be Pepe’s Rockin’ Tacos.
Located immediately to the right of the Tavern’s front entrance, Pepe’s Rockin’ Tacos has been holding shop for about a year. Shredded chicken, shredded cheese, and a variation of pico de gallo with red cabbage placed on small tortillas — these treats will satisfy anyone’s midnight appetite.
This business is affiliated with Nawiliwili Tavern and comprises Shardey Reed, of Hanapepe, and Jessica Amos, of Kalaheo. Both of them also act as vendors under the taco tent.
“People sometimes go out [on Thursday nights] just for the tacos,” said Reed. On a regular night, she can sell up to 100 tacos an hour. The most any person has ordered from them is 50.
Starting from 12:30 a.m. on Thursday nights and running out at around 2:30 am, Pepe’s Rockin’ Tacos are on sale for $2 each, 50 cents extra to include a homemade chipotle sauce.
Elizabeth Gonzales, a Pride of America cruise ship worker from San Francisco, Calif., said she is Mexican and she eats Pepe’s Rockin’ Tacos every Thursday night. This particular night, Gonzales (in her own words) “devoured” three.
On the first Saturday evening of April, patrons of the Port Allen Sunset Grill and Bar were treated to a private concert from Acoustic Medicine. Under the awning along the restaurant’s outdoor deck, rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist Rick Goding fronts the band. Other members are Mario Rodriguez, percussion; Mike Oliva, drums; Les Johnson, bass; Kirk Smart, lead guitar; David Braun, trumpet; and Jim Winkler, Hammond organ.
According to the their website (acousticmedicine band.com), the band’s music is “an attempt to get the listener thinking about how the U.S. acts towards the world and its own people.” Acoustic Medicine is also willing to spread its message free of charge.
Through a band profile on Facebook, you can download a number of songs at no cost.
The Port Allen Sunset Grill and Bar features free live entertainment every Wednesday to Saturday, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
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