We have heard so many great things about Lemongrass Express Restaurant in the Queens Shops’ food court since they first opened. Right across from Ippy’s Hawaiian Barbecue, one of our favorites in Waikoloa Beach area of the Island of Hawai’i. The “Express” is because it is a scaled down version of the Lemongrass Bistro in Kona about 40 minutes to the south of Waikoloa Beach. To optimize our experience we each ordered… Read More

Today we are at “Up Country Downtown Cafe” in Kailua-Kona on The Big Island also called The Island of Hawai’i. The place looks great, very green, organic, “crunchy”, with a relaxed feel. We are quite excited to review this cafe because we recently discovered the original Up Country Bakery & Cafe down south in Captain Cook. We love their Baked goods and the organic Bebo coffee which they serve is quite nice…. Read More

Today we are at Pine Tree Cafe on the corner of Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway and Hulikoa Drive Road at the north end of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. We have heard great things about this joint from the locals. Upon walking in the door the smells hitting us are wonderful, like better quality and freshly prepared ingredients. Somedays that is a big plus. The time is just before 11am and this place is very busy… Read More