Travel Agent recently got our hands on the latest news out of Hawaii Island, commonly referred to as The Big Island, and highlighted the juiciest sales pitches for foodies heading to the Aloha State.
Starting in April through the summer, Rays on the Bay at Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay will host "Street Market Bubbles & BBQ" on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. The weekend event will include stations featuring local farmers, boutiques and artists, as well as food booths with poke bowls, yakitori and hulihuli chicken, and sparkling wine and other liquor. Complimentary, interactive cultural activities including hula and storytelling will also be available.
Visit www.sheratonkona.com
Honu's on the Beach Restaurant at Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel has unveiled a revised dinner menu with changes that incorporate Executive Chef Roy Basilio's touch. More options for lighter and meat-free fare have been added, including the Hamakua mushroom risotto or Caesar salad crispy flatbread.
Visit www.konabeachhotel.com
The Shops at Mauna Lani has announced openings and menu changes. Guests are invited to dine at The Blue Room, a new Parisian-style brasserie inspired by Iolani Palace, located on the lower level of The Shops at Mauna Lani. For those seeking vegan selections, sample the grilled "Reuben's Garden Sandwich" made with house-made sauerkraut, local mushrooms, and corned tofu at Under the Bodhi Tree, also located on the mall's lower level.
Visit www.shopsatmaunalani.com
Starting this March, sample all-new "Mahalo Kitty Cookies" and "Old Town Kainaliu Trading Company Macadamia Nut Butter" at The Original Donkey Balls Store in Kealakekua. The butter is made with locally grown and produced macadamia nuts, chocolate, sea salt and honey. The cookies feature macadamia nuts and have no preservatives.
Visit www.donkeyballstore.com
At Aston Kona by the Sea, condominium suites include a fully equipped kitchen to create meals on your next Hawaii Island vacation. The resort is conveniently located a five-minute drive from Kona Farmers' Market where guests are able to pick up fresh ingredients for a comforting, island-inspired farm-to-table dinner.
Visit www.astonkonabythesearesort.com
Every Thursday, Kona Historical Society invites guests to join the process of panning bread dough and baking close to 100 loaves of sweet bread in a traditional Portuguese stone oven. The program, which also tells the story of the Portuguese immigrants who came to Kona in the late 19th century, runs from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and participation is free. At the same site, visit the H.N. Greenwell Store Museum to learn more about the life of multiethnic ranchers and coffee farmers.
Visit www.konahistorical.org
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