Wahini's Bites the Dust

One of the best places on the island for live music is no more. Wahini's Surf Grill in Buxton closed its doors for good in late October 2007. Ruth Wyand, one of our favorites, was the last featured musical artist.

Rick's favorite Wahini's story is the one where a young waitress asked him if he wanted dessert. He said "I'd like to hear what you have, but then we're going to Uncle Eddy's for ice cream." The waitress said "I'm not going to waste my time then." Rick was, uncharacteristically, speechless. A few minutes later, the waitress walked by our table with a very large piece of chocolate cake that would make any food stylist proud. "See what you could have had?" she asked him. Boy, did she have his number.

Speaking of Uncle Eddy's ... Isaac, the owner, has opened a coffee shop called Island Perks in the Wahini's location. He features coffee drinks and all kinds of freshly baked goodies. I was in there around 3 pm today and the white chocolate raspberry scones had just come out of the oven. I didn't have one, but I certainly was tempted.

Rumor has it that some of the Wahini's folks are going to start a mobile catering business that tracks along with the surfing competitions along the East Coast. Keep an eye out for them. – Shelby Kinnaird