#Dining on the Big Island
Promenade at the Park, Hilo-Style
A sunny day in Hilo is nothing to waste, and taking the Banyan Drive Art Stroll on Jan. 12, 2019, was a perfect way to enjoy it.
Enjoy Down-to-Earth Dining at Sky Garden Restaurant
The Sky Garden Restaurant adjoins the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i, which is a planetarium and exhibition center; part of the University of Hawai‘i.
Enjoy Poolside Dining at Sheraton’s Holua
The Sheraton has done a nice job of having something on the menu to please just about everyone.
A Chocoholic’s Dream: Puna Chocolate Company
Fellow fan of chocolate? If so, you will want to check out Puna Chocolate and taste some of their rich, fresh, and memorable chocolate.
Enjoy Healthy Choices at Big Island Goodness
Big Island Goodness is owned by Rabindra Singh, who used to own a vegetarian restaurant in Toronto, Canada.
Stetson Not Required at Texas Island BBQ
David Costa and his wife, Mannilyn, have brought to the Big Island some very authentic Texas-style BBQ—right down to the longhorn décor on their food truck.
An Ancient Grain Takes Root in Honomu
The tiny desserts were delicious—not too sweet. They were baked using sorghum flour, a grain not normally grown in the tiny Hawai‘i island town of Honomu.
Whatta Waffle Hits the Road
Whatta Whaffle owners Sharla Sares and her husband, Craig, are turning out delicious waffles from their tiny truck.
Ocean to Table in Hilo at Mo’s Fish & Chips
If you’re a fan of fish and chips, you’ll share my excitement in the fact that Mo’s Fish and Chips has (finally) opened in Hilo.
Rebel Kitchen With a Cause: A Little Louisiana in KainaliuTown
At Rebel Kitchen, you can treat yourself to Cajun-inspired cuisine, Big Island grass-fed beef, local produce, beautiful home-baked goods and Mehana beer…
A Reunion with Cousins in Hilo
Cousins, located at 14 Lanikaula St. in Hilo, is still going strong, as I witnessed on a recent visit.
RPG Redefines ‘Food Truck Grinds’
RPG (Restaurant Production Grindz) Chef/Owner Willie Leong serves restaurant-style food from a truck— and I’m here to urge you to go check it out.
Honomu Hot Spot? Mr. Ed’s Bakery, of Course of Course
There isn’t a lot of “bustling” that goes on in the tiny town of Honomu, Hawai‘i (pop. 509). I’ll bet the residents don’t care, though, because it looks like this. I imagine they’d prefer to keep their view and leave the bustle to other Big Island towns. Honomu is also on the way to Akaka […]
Fish & Poi Co. Opens in Hilo
Lynelle Paranada co-owns the business with local celebrity BJ Penn (and their poi comes his farm in the Waipio Valley).
Big Island’s Best: Hula, Coffee & Chocolate Chip Cookies
Yes, folks, the Big Island is home to a lot of wonderful things, including a huge assortment of interesting chocolate chip cookies.
Holy Donuts Pops Up in Hilo
Great news for Hilo: Holy Donuts has opened a pop-up retail outlet in Hilo at 187 Kino‘ole St. in Hilo.
Eat Like a Locovore in Hilo
Looking for a unique, feel-good-about-shopping experience? Would you like to support local farmers, ranchers or artisans? If so, check out The Locovore Store in downtown Hilo.
Sweet Treats for Hilo’s Valentine’s Day Shoppers
Looking for something special for your valentine? I was—and Hilo did not disappoint.
