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11/03/2026

NEW MENU is out at Brown's Beach House and returns some guest favorites...

10/30/2026

HEADS UP! Think ‘Ulu au Gratin, ‘Ulu Corn Chowder or Brown Sugar Candied 'Ulu... the Hawai‘i ‘Ulu Cooperative reports an abundance of breadfruit...receiving 100K pounds this month alone! "From comforting soups and savory sides to creative entrées and holiday desserts, ʻulu is an incredibly versatile ingredient with a place on just about any menu," shares the co-op in an email. Info: 808-437-2749.

10/28/2026

TEMPTING CULINARY CREATIONS to be had at our Dec. 5th Christmas with the Chefs.—and more to come! VIP Tables and individual tickets include parking: https://events.humanitix.com/cwc

✨ MEET THE CHEFS! 👨‍🍳

The magic of Christmas with the Chefs is coming to life, and we’re excited to give you a sneak peek at some of the incredible culinary talent and delicious creations awaiting you this year!

Here’s a taste of what’s to come:

🍴 Huggo’s – E‘ai Dashi Pork Loin with garlic mashed potatoes

🍴 Cafe Pesto Hilo – Wasabi Crab Caesar

🍴 Fork & Vine – Beef Meatballs with cranberry pineapple chutney

🍴 Jackie Rey’s Kona – Guava-Glazed Pork Ribs

🍴 Kona Inn – Seared Ahi

🍴 Fairmont Orchid – Walnut-Stuffed Quail with cranberry AND Chocolate Gingerbread Pot de Crème with roasted chestnuts and Baileys cream!

And this is just the beginning! More talented chefs, culinary teams, and mouthwatering creations are still to be announced.

From beloved local restaurants to talented resort culinary teams and private chefs, Christmas with the Chefs brings together some of Hawai‘i Island’s finest culinary talent for one unforgettable evening.

🎄 Christmas with the Chefs 2026

📅 Saturday, December 5, 2026

📍 Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa

⏰ 5:30–8:30 PM

❤️ Incredible food. Holiday magic. Community coming together for a wonderful cause.

🎟️ Tickets and VIP tables are available now! Don’t wait to join us for one of Kona’s most delicious holiday traditions!

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10/26/2026

BEST WISHES for the rebranded Voyagers in Kona Inn Shopping Village...located in the former Drysdale's and then Kona Canoe Club restaurant. Grand opening on Friday!

The Kona Canoe Club, once a sports bar owned by famed LA Dodgers pitcher Don Drysdale, launched a new name and menu in September: Voyagers.

10/26/2026

Amen, Stanley Tucci!

10/26/2026

STUCK? Easy Peasy Tip!

10/25/2026

THE HEART of American West cattle drives was the cook and his enterprising chuck wagon

On the great cattle drives of the American West, there was one man even the toughest cowboys tried not to upset.

The cook.

He wasn't the trail boss.

He wasn't the fastest rider.

And he usually wasn't the man chasing runaway cattle.

But without him, an entire cattle drive could fall apart.

During the 1860s, Texas cattleman Charles Goodnight helped revolutionize life on the trail by developing the chuck wagon.

In 1866, he modified a surplus Army wagon into a traveling kitchen.

He added storage compartments, shelves, drawers, and a hinged work surface where food could be prepared.

The wagon carried cookware, supplies, and essentials for the long journey.

It became the heart of the cowboy camp.

But the cook's responsibilities extended far beyond making meals.

He drove the wagon, selected campsites, managed food supplies, and often helped with minor injuries and other everyday problems.

His work began before sunrise.

While cowboys were still waking up, the cook might already have coffee brewing and breakfast underway.

After the herd moved out, he packed the wagon and traveled ahead to prepare the next meal.

Beans, biscuits, coffee, and simple meat dishes were common trail foods.

Fresh ingredients were limited, and everything had to be prepared under difficult outdoor conditions.

Rain, wind, dust, and scarce firewood could turn cooking into an exhausting challenge.

A good cook needed patience, experience, and the ability to make limited supplies last.

Cowboys depended on him for more than food.

After long hours in the saddle, a hot meal offered comfort and a sense of normal life.

The chuck wagon also became a gathering place where men exchanged stories and rested after another demanding day.

Today, chuck wagon cooking remains a celebrated Western tradition.

And behind every legendary cattle drive was someone keeping the coffee hot and the crew fed.

10/24/2026

10/23/2026

Kona Coffee Fest Recipe Contest Seeks Entries!
The annual KTA Super Stores Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Recipe Contest and Big Island Showcase is Sunday, Nov. 8 at the OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa Convention Center in Keauhou. BI Showcase is 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., recipe contest awards and tasting is at noon. Recipe entry deadline for professionals, college culinary students, amateurs and keiki age divisions is 5 p.m. October 30: https://konacoffeefest.com/entry-forms

Address

74-5598 Luhia Street
Kailua-Kona, HI
96740

Website

http://www.konakohalachefs.org/

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