 Both Kauai locations closed in 2008 because of debt and a sharp downturn in tourism, a catastrophic flood that hit the island, and the closure of two budget airlines servicing the island.The Blossoming Lotus style of international vegan cuisine was popularized in the 2004 "Vegan World Fusion Cuisine Cookbook", written by founder and executive chef Mark Reinfeld and owner Bo Rinaldi.The book contains an introduction by Jane Goodall and 200 vegan recipes.