smithfarms pure kona wrote:
> On Sun, 3 Apr 2005 15:49:40 -0700, "Nexis" > wrote:
>
>> Our 16th anniversary is coming up on the 12th, and my daughters
>> birthday is today. To celebrate both, we're going to be taking a
>> trip to the Big Island of Hawaii. I've been to Oahu, and loved it,
>> but I've never been to this island, and am wondering if anyone
>> familiar with it can recommend some places to eat while we're there.
>>
>> A few details: We're staying in Waikoloa, not too far from
>> Kailua-Kona. However, we plan to be in Hilo at least the last day
>> before we go, and we'll be visiting the Hawaii Volcanoes National
>> Park as well.
>>
>> As far as food, we're pretty adventurous, I think. I love kahlua
>> pork, and my husband is definitely a fan of the lomi-lomi salmon we
>> had in Oahu.
>>
>> One last thing: On Oahu, there were many roadside stands with fresh
>> pineapple and such...can we expect that here as well?
>>
>> Thanks for any advice!
>>
>> kimberly
>>
>
> Aloha, I'd like to help you but Hawaii island is SO big...in Waikoloa
> you are near some wonderful hotels, Mauna Lani,etc. with great food.
> You are also kind of close to Waimea with Merriman's Restaurant as my
> favorite. IN South Kona, where we live, I'd recommend Keei Cafe for
> dinner and Nasturtium Restaurant for lunch.--But that is probably
> nearly 50 miles from where you are. (BTW you can buy excellent
> lomi-lomi salmon in the KTA supermarket!)
>
> Hilo is charming too.
>
> Oh no, we don't have those roadside stands as much as Oahu does BUT we
> do have 2 fabulous Farmer Markets. The one in the location known as
> Kona's "Old Industrial Center", along Kaiwi is huge and certainly
> there on Saturdays and will blow your mind to what is available here.
> Then along Alii Drive in Kailua-Kona there is a Farmer's market open
> Wednesdays and Saturdays, I think. Check before planning to go.
>
> My best suggestion is that you order the book, "The Big Island
> Revealed" from Amazon.com. Your answers and lots of information is in
> there. It is highly regarded even among natives.
> Good luck and Congratulations and I hope you love Hawaii island.
> Remember we are known for the best coffee in the world...100% Kona!
> If it isn't 100%, it is NOT Kona. Blends are tricks <g>
>
> Have fun and aloha,
> Thunder
> smithfarms.com
> Farmers of 100% Kona Coffee
> & other Great Stuff

Oh hush you, you're making me homesick! Find us some cheap land on the Big
Island so I can go home. Sigh. No, more like, sob.....I'm still cryin'.

kili