Big Island Poke Contest and Preserving Hawaiian Culture
Poke, Hawaiians will tell you, is pronounced Po-kay, ending with an “e” and not pronounced as if its spelled poki. With that in mind, I was ready for the annual poke competition in Waikoloa, Big Island, and an event of the Hawai’i Island Festival. I made my way past a royal guardsman of the Queen’s...
Dining in Hawaii: More Than Poi on the Big Island
Casual island vibes are in the air as eateries bring variety to the Hawaii restaurant scene with distinct and tempting food. By MLiss A Hinshaw Kohala Burger and Taco Food in Hawaii has come a long way and is more diverse than heaping plates of loco moco and cups of pineapple whip. Of course, tourists want...
Dave’s Plate and Coffee Shack, Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
I had heard about this place on my previous visits to the Big Island but never made it there to eat. Having recently read about Dave’s Place on many review sites and noting high ratings for the food, we went early to try the breakfast. The outside is “rustic” and inside the restaurant is simple and homey....
