Do you
feel it? The end of the holiday season with its inevitable let-down after a
month of parties, gifts, decedent food, bright lights, happy music and just
all that is part of this time of year. Here in Las Vegas, while there have
been some sunny days (unlike from the Rockies to New England with its snow),
there have been those overcast days and it has been cold. So here is a
way to
continue the boisterous party, fun food and loud music by going to
Kahunaville located in the TI (Treasure Island).
Their
cuisine has been called Caribbean, Asian Fusion, American (Traditional), and
Hawaiian. Kahunaville is also known for their animated Caribbean party bar
decked out in island decor with tropical trees, vines, light and water
shows. Flair bartenders spin, toss and twirl liquor bottles as they prepare
drinks, dance on the bar, pour alcohol into open mouths and engage everyone
in the restaurant. There are “Dueling Pianos” shows every Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday. At 11 pm on Thursday, bartenders “compete” in the weekly
Flair bartending contest. On Friday and Saturday, Polynesian dancers bring
Tiki to Las Vegas. Kahunaville also has a heart, selling Leis flown in
daily from Hawaii and hand-painted Kukui Hawaiian nut necklaces and
bracelets (thought to bring good luck) to benefit the American Cancer
Society for cancer research. This charity was selected due to their record
of low administrative costs and
researching all types of cancer with many of the employees participating in
other fund-raising
events for the American Cancer Society. There’s even an oxygen bar in
Kahunaville in case you want to experience breathing flavors instead of
drinking something fruity.
Now be
aware that the main dining room is noisy with music, laughter and cheers of
everyone having fun while the second
room is much quieter. But
for a great time with wonderful food, this is the place to go.
Speaking of food, how’s about this meal for breakfast? Take two pieces of
Texas-style toast, soak in custard, add a filling of cream cheese and
strawberries and then deep-fry in a coconut-cinnamon panko coating. Of
course, “traditional” breakfast is offered, but this specialty breakfast
dish sounds like a wonderful way to start the day.
For
starters, there is the Paradise Sampler of deep-fried mozzarella triangles,
baked pit ribs, firecracker wings, coconut macadamia chicken, and Tahitian
coconut shrimp served on a mound of Kahuna nachos. These starters can be
ordered individually along with Calypso Calamari, Luau Shrimp and Scallops
Kabobs.
Hawaiian Sliders is a hamburger patty combined with chorizo sausage prepared
in a meat loaf style, cut into fourths, with each triangle put on a Hawaiian
sweet roll with a house-made bacon-ranch dressing, purple onion and cheddar
jack cheese. These sliders are unbelievable and it should be illegal to
taste this good!
For
entrees, there are so many choices from Teriyaki-Ginger Flank Steak, Pina
Colada Chicken, Crab Smothered Filet, Polynesian Mahi Mahi, and Stir Fry
with Hibachi of ginger, sesame, Korean garlic and Hoisin, Firecracker Cashew
with garlic, spice and heat in a Szechwan style and Shrimp and Scallop
Pasta.
As
for fun drinks, there is the Pain Killer, made with Captain Morgan rum,
Cream of Coconut,
pineapple juice and orange juice. Kahunarita is a blend of
Salsa Gold Tequila, Grand Marnier, sours and fresh lime and Bahama Mama is
coconut, banana rum, dark rum, grenadine, pineapple juice and orange juice.
For
dessert, try the Stairway to Heaven which is two Belgium waffles deep-fried
in a cinnamon sugar panko, cut in half and placed like stairs with vanilla
bean ice cream with a little bit of caramel, whipped cream and cherries on
top and I can tell you from personal experience, this is awesome and worth
every calorie (so you work out a little longer the next day).
Another factor to Kahunaville’s success is the owner, Mark Green. According
to one of his employees, “[Mark Green] is the most dedicated man. The reason
his business is so
successful is because he is always here and he is a really big part of his
business.” One can experience the devotion everyone has towards Kahunaville
and Green from the servers to the bartenders to those who prepare the food
in the kitchen.
There
is Entertainment nightly with Flair Bartender Showcases, spinning DJ and
Indoor Water Show. Dueling Pianos are every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
night. Thursday nights at 11 p.m. Kahunaville bartenders go head to head
during the weekly flair bartending competition. Friday and Saturday are
Polynesian dancers. Kahunaville keeps the party going all year long.
Restaurant Hours:
Breakfast: 8 a.m. – 11 a.m., Daily
Lunch:
11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Daily
Dinner: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m., Mon. – Thurs.
4 p.m.
– 11 p.m., Fri. – Sun.
Bar
Hours:
8 a.m.
– 2 a.m., Sun. – Thurs.
8 a.m.
– 3 a.m., Fri. & Sat.
Kahunaville
At
Treasure Island
3300
S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las
Vegas, NV 89109
(702)
894-7390
www.kahunaville.com
