Time on the Big Island

This place has the BEST pizza I've ever had! I had the Kona Garden pizza, which has a bunch of veggies, and it was SO good. My friends had the pepperoni pizza and they said it was fantastic. The pepperoni was a little spicy, but they loved it. For an appetizer, try the crab cakes or the cheesy garlic bread. Both are fantastic. The crab cakes had real crab and they used a lot of it too!

Now, for you beer lovers, this is your place! I tried the Longboard, Hula Hefeweizer, and Big Wave. They were all good. The Hula Hefeweizer was unique because it tasted a little fruity, but they do use bananas in it.

This is a great place to have lunch. Sit outside and enjoy your food. Also, there is a mongoose who lives in the bushes around the brewery and you might see him scurrying about the feet of the customers. Don't worry, he won't bother you if you don't bother him! Kona Brewing Company is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 11pm. Brewery tours are available Monday through Friday at 10:30am and 3pm. Aloha!

This luau was amazing! It costs around $65, but it's worth every penny! The cost includes all of your drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), food, and entertainment. It is right by the ocean, which is really cool!

When you first arrive, you are greeted and given a shell lei. You have time to go to the bar and relax. However, I suggest finding your seat first. Sit closer to the band because when they dig the kua pig up, you will be able to get over there and see everything. After you get your seat, you have time to relax and visit with the other people sitting around you.

Then a little later, there are hula lessons, etc. The lessons are optional. Then they dig up the kua pig (which is delicious). As they are digging up the pig, everyone stands around the pit and the host describes the process of cooking the kua pig underground. It is really interesting. After they dig the kua pig up, they release each table to eat. There is a local Hawaiian dish called poi. I tried it and found it to be a bit bland, but later, I was told to pair it with something sweet.  While you are eating, the band is playing and you can hear the ocean lapping against the shore. Then the luau starts.

The host is very good at describing the different dances and their meanings. He is very funny. And there is a very cute fire dancer (for all you ladies). :> The whole luau lasts about 4 hours. It is on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. We went on Wednesday, and it wasn't very crowded. Have a great time! Aloha!