New spots ?

Question

Any new food spots ? Did the old Sam’s place reopen ? I love the hot McDonald pies - can someone please tell me the seasonal flavor ?

Looking to redo our condo - this was a last min trip decision - any other spots that sell old hotel Furniture besides Da wherehouse ? Malama auctions ?

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Great questions — here’s the latest on Kaua‘i food spots + McDonald’s pie flavors + where to find used hotel furniture. Some fixes, some new things, and a few good splurges (or bargains) depending on what you’re after.

1. What’s New / “New-ish” on Kaua‘i

Paia Fish Market (coming soon) — According to recent local chatter, the old Sam’s Ocean View building (Kapaa) is being turned into a Paia Fish Market.
Anchor Cove Irish Pub — According to TripAdvisor forum posts, a new Irish pub called Anchor Cove just opened.
Sushi Spot in Kapaa — There’s apparently a new sushi restaurant in the old Kauai Pasta space on Rice Street; local reports say the chef is Japanese and the concept looks promising.
Break + Feast Expansion — According to Reddit, Break + Feast (in Koloa) has expanded to offer dinner, not just brunch.

2. What Happened to Sam’s Place?

Sam’s Ocean View has permanently closed as of early 2025. Multiple sources confirm the restaurant shut its doors.
The building is being converted: rumor / reports suggest Paia Fish Market will take over that location.

3. McDonald’s Pie Favorites — What’s the Seasonal Flavor?

The haupia pie (coconut filling) is a long-time favorite in Hawai‘i.
There’s also a taro pie, which shows up seasonally / on rotation. Several locals note that haupia and taro don’t usually run at the same time.
Recently, McDonald’s Hawai‘i rolled out a guava & crème pie.
Other limited/seasonal pies in Hawai‘i have included pineapple.

4. Where to Find Used / Hotel Furniture on Kaua‘i

Malama Auctions — They do hotel-furniture liquidation auctions on Kauaʻi. For example, there was a May 2025 auction at Koloa Landing.
Da Warehouse — Yes, there’s a Kauaʻi location: 3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy #1510. They specialize in liquidated hotel furniture from local resorts.

Bottom Line / My Thoughts:

- Sam’s is gone, unfortunately, but something new (Paia Fish Market) is taking its place — so stay tuned when you’re on island.
- For a nostalgic McDonald’s pie fix: ask for the haupia pie, or check whether they’re currently running taro or the newer guava & crème.
- If you’re redecorating your condo, Malama Auctions and Da Warehouse are your top bets for finding real hotel furniture pieces without paying full resort price.

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