b'Lisa and Kimberly Platt commissioned an artist to hand carve their beer taps.The HONU Restaurantand Tiki Bar516 Grant StreetDunedin, Florida727.333.7777www.thehonurestaurant.comPlease call for hours,daily specials andentertainment line-up.Follow their Aloha journey onFacebook and Instagram@TheHonuDaily specials may include Hawaiian fish tacos (upper left corner) with crispsnow peas, cheddar cheese and herb creme or the red curry chicken and white beanpineapple bowl (above). (Left): Special Agent Gibbs, a Siberian Husky, is pretty much happy just to bewith his humans, Anastasia Turchetta and David Rice, wherever they are. Werecertain he enjoyed the vibe during his visit to The HONU Restaurant and Tiki Bar.Follow Gibbs on Instagram @Husky_SpecialAgentGibbsFollow the work of photographer Jacqui Silla on Instagram @WoofMktgCreating the tiki drinks is a passion of hers, which she con- dining menu with healthy entrees and apps just for dogs.tinues to research to keep the drink menu fresh and fun. Continuing the Journey and the Dream with a loyalKimberlyisthechefbehindtheisland-inspireddishesso team of employees, friends, family, and craftspeople, Lisa andexpertly crafted. Between the two of them, they are always on Kimberlypoweredthroughthepandemicandseemedtothe lookout for the coolest tiki items to continue accessoriz- have come out stronger on the other side. It gave them theing the bar and restaurant. Each visit to The HONU is a dif- timeandopportunitytopursuetheirtruevisionoftheferentexperienceforthesenses,includingtheears.The property,whichhasalwaysbeentocreateanauthenticmusic selection knowingly sets the mood. tiki bar.They host unique events like Bend & Brunch, a heat No matter the roadblock placed in front of them (andyogafollowedbybrunch.OraUkeleleNightthatmay thereweresomebigones),theyperseveredwithAhonui,include special Mai Tai Flights. Local area rescue groups and Lokahi and Akahai. Luck is not a business model, Anthonysheltershavediscoveredtheoutdoorvenuetohosttheir Bourdainoncesaid.Healsosaid,Onedoesnttakethefundraising events. A train to Mecca. The journey is part of the experience. Dogs are very welcome here. A fresh bowl of water is Dunedins secret, The HONU Restaurant and Tiki Bar,immediatelyserved.ChefKimberlyhascreatedaunique is a Florida gem. Seek it, and catch your breath again. Aloha. Uwww.TheNewBarker.com THE NEW BARKER 41'