Mid last year, we started daydreaming of a Supper in paradise—warm and sunny weather, sky-tall palm trees  and, let’s face it, cocktails on the beach. We started daydreaming of Hawaii. Fast forward to March 20, we boarded an Alaska Airlines flight to Kona, to make our dream a reality. 

We are throwing it back to one of our very first suppers to bring you some of our favorite tips and inspiration for a perfect end of summer outdoor dinner party, pulled pork recipe included! Grab an Aperol Spritz, get ready to dive into the details with us!

In the late weeks of summer, we basked in the sunset and the abundance of fresh local fruits and vegetables. Tournant created an incredible menu worthy of the summer bounty given to us by the earth.

The start of summer brings such promise as the first crops of the season start coming to life. The sweetness of a summer peach. The crispness of summer's first cucumber.  At last, mother nature rewards us after a long, cold winter. We bathed in the beauty of all shades of green and enjoyed an incredible feast to welcome the most awaited season of all: summer.

Hot July days turn into long warm evenings kissed with bright pink sunsets and salty sea air. it's the perfect time to immerse yourself in the beauty and bounty of the sea. The water is a little bluer, the wine a little crisper and the memories a little more vivid.

We dined at our tucked away table and celebrated one of the longest days of the year. After heaps of delicious shellfish paired with amazing wine, the evening seemed boundless, full of laughter and connection.

A Supper celebrated with the abundance of both land and sea, as summer came to an end. Fruits bursting with juice and sweetness. Courses awash in piquant pepper seasonings. Briny flavors soaking deep into crisp summer vegetables. We experienced the richness in food, company and scenery; dining near our reflection as we basked in the warmth of the late summer sun.

What a magical celebration of spring! New growth, vibrancy, brightness of flavor, and the return of the lush meadow. Guests enjoyed rich foods and the delights of the bounty brought forth by the season. An experience to connect to the land and to each other.