If you’re visiting Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii, then you must stop by Kona Mountain Coffee for their amazing coffee and tasty treats! Located on Hulikoa Drive, you’ll find Kona Mountain Coffee just off of Queen Kaahumanu Highway. If you’re driving towards the Kona International Airport, look for the blue building and “Kohanaiki” sign [...]
Unique McDonald’s Menu Items In Hawaii
on January 26, 2012 in Breakfast, Coffee Shops
We got up extra early one morning during our trip to the Big Island to drive out to Honaunau to (attempt to) swim with the dolphins. Nothing was open at the crack of dawn for breakfast except for the 24-hour McDonald’s in Kealakekua. Eating McDonald’s in Hawaii when we could be eating Loco Moco or Hawaiian [...]
Island Lava Java Review (Kona, Hawaii)
on January 19, 2012 in Breakfast, Brunch
Island Lava Java Bistro & Grill is situated right in the heart of the very tourist-centric Kona Village on the Big Island of Hawaii. We dined at Island Lava Java for breakfast because of the reviews we had read and the fact that it’s situated right on the ocean. Unfortunately, this was a mistake. There [...]
Ba Le Vietnamese (Kona, Hawaii)
on January 13, 2012 in Vietnamese
We happened upon Ba Le Vietnamese in the Kona Coast Shopping Center one morning while searching for a quick bite to eat before we hit the beach. We were intrigued. The restaurant had a similar logo to the Ba Le locations in Vancouver (Kingsway, Chinatown, and Surrey) – although we’re not certain whether or not [...]
Buns In The Sun Review (Kona, Hawaii)
on January 13, 2012 in Breakfast
Buns in the Sun has been a Big Island landmark for over 20 years with Kona’s best baked goods, including breads, cakes and pastries. They have become the “go-to” bakery and deli for breakfast and lunch for island residents and visitors alike. Casual and laid back, Buns in the Sun is located in Lanihau Center, [...]
The Coffee Shack Review (Captain Cook, Hawaii)
on January 12, 2012 in Breakfast, Brunch, Cafe
From all the reviews on Yelp and Urbanspoon, The Coffee Shack sounded a lot like our beloved Kalaheo Coffee Co. on Kauai. So the first morning of our 10-day stay on the Big Island of Hawaii, we hopped in our rental car and drove from Kailua-Kona to Captain Cook to check out this restaurant for breakfast. [...]
Haleo Luau Dinner & Show On The Big Island Of Hawaii
on January 11, 2012 in International
The Big Island of Hawaii’s Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa graciously hosted Eating in Vancouver at the phenomenal Haleo, Luau Dinner & Show. The story of Haleo – the Voice of Life, celebrates the history of the ahupuaa (land division) called Keauhou. A journey through an extraordinary time in Hawaiian history highlights the birth at [...]
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