Dining & Food

What's Sizzlin' on Hawaii's Big Island of Adventures, Tasty Tidbits (May 2009)

Come to the Big Island and Explore Hawai‘i’s Island of Adventure

Hawai‘i’s Big Island (May 1, 2009) – Today is May Day, or Lei Day in Hawai‘i, and Hawai‘i’s Big Island celebrates with a new direct interisland flight into Hilo, a string of new activities and a colorful range of “stay for less” deals.

TASTY TIDBITS

New Restaurant in Keauhou. The Outrigger Kanaloa at Kona announces the grand opening of Akoni’s at Kanaloa, located poolside on the 18-acre oceanfront condominium property. Akoni’s is owned by chef/restaurateur Anthony Farace, and is open for breakfast and lunch. Hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make sure to try the homemade ice cream! Call (808) 322-1003 for reservations and information, and visit www.outriggerkanaloaatkonacondo.com

The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai‘i introduces Pau Hana at Luana happy hour and late-night offerings at Luana Lounge. Pau Hana at Luana features $5 draft and domestic Beer, $6 cocktails and imported beer, and $4 to $8 appetizers offered daily between 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., and 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Luana Lounge’s contemporary residential decor rambles through indoor/outdoor seating areas, inner bar and lanai overlooking the grounds and the Pacific. Visit www.fairmont.com/orchid.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House presents the Sizzlin’ Prime Time Menu. Enjoy a full three-course meal featuring a starter, entrée, side dish and dessert starting at $39.95. Signature entrée selections include a Petite Filet, Fresh Island Fish or Stuffed Chicken. The menu is available nightly from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Ruth’s Chris Steak House at the Shops at Mauna Lani. Call (808) 887-0800 www.ruthschris.com

NOTE: BIVB recognizes the use of diacritical markings, i.e., glottal stop (‘), macron (?), in place names of Hawai‘i, such as K?lauea. However, BIVB respects the individual use of these markings for names of organizations and businesses.