Big Island Grinds

Yay! Found some great takoyaki at the farmer’s market today. First time seeing this vendor here. Really nice guy! After chatting a bit, we found out they are associated with Miyo’s (not sure how, though).

We went early, so they just got setup and it was still hot and fresh and so moist. Very tasty!

They also had some taiyaki (Japanese pancakes) filled with sweet red beans, cheese, or cinnamon apple. We got two red bean pancakes. They were so good too! Still warm and toasty.

Come early because they seemed very popular! I hope this vendor stays here for awhile.

P.S. Stay posted… Bev and I just celebrated our 2 year anniversary and went to Fujimamas. Man, that was one of the best meals ever! I’ll post again within a week.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Fresh from the Mehana Brewing Company in Hilo and just in time for Thanksgiving! $6.99 for refill, $5.99 on Mondays. I think $5.49 for the actual 1/2 gallon growler.

You can visit them for free samplings. Pictured above is one of my favorites, their Volcano Red Ale. I am also a big fan of their hefty Mauna Kea Pale Ale.

I might have to add another favorite to my list because on this visit I sampled a new beer they had called the Hawaiian Crow Porter… very dark, toasty and refreshing. It’s not too heavy either. I think I know what will be going into this growler next. More research is needed.

Mehana Brewing Company
275 East Kawili St.
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
(808) 934-8211
www.mehana.com

I can’t find any! KTA and Safeway all sold out. Hopefully tomorrow we will have more luck. :/

UPDATE: KTA got a new stock of fresh cranberries.

How are all of you doing?

I can’t wait to eat turkey!!! We’ve bought a fresh one and I am making the brine for it right now (thanks to coworker for the recipe).

Good tip for Hilo peeps: Get all your herbs and spices from the Hilo Natural Food Store — You can buy only what you need… I just bought a bunch or thyme, sage, and all spice berries for under $1.50.

Now all that is left on the shopping list is fresh local sweet corn from the corner near Kai store and fresh cranberries…. please help me out… anyone. I’m very desperate right now.

At a recent retirement party for a wonderfully sweet lady with an appetite for great food, her co-workers went out all over Hilo to get her favorite foods. It was all so ono, I had to learn where everything was from!

This kind of information is invaluable…

Hilo Lunch Shop: Veggie Tempura, Sweet Potato Tempura, Fishcake

Sputniks: Potato Salad, Teri Beef, Korean Chicken

Kalbi Express: Mundoo

Ryans: Maki Sushi

So, where are your favorite places for dis kind food?

Two fresh and crispy yummy samosas with garbanzo bean curry and a refreshing salad ($6.25). Search this site for an earlier review of Akmal’s.

The Kilauea Loco here is da grindz! It uses chili instead of the usual gravy and burger. Only 4.75.