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Kona Historical Society

Ke’olu Is Getting Raves

As members return to Hualalai, they are finding Ke’olu in tip-top shape. Here are a few observations: Judy Runstad says that Shelley, Shelby and Junior should be commended on the the quality of the food and the great new menu. Becky Holman raves about Aloha Fridays! Pam Krug loves family style prime rib night! Moe […]

Big Island’s Huggo’s embraces change with ‘beach club’ concept

Many members know Eric and Scott and have been to their restaurants on island. This piece was found in the San Francisco Chronicle this past Sunday:

By Jeanne Cooper

Huggo’s owner Eric von Platen Luder.

It was a lucky break in permitting.

When it debuted nearly 50 years ago, Huggo’s became […]

It Sprinkled Last Night While Dining at the Beach House. How did we stay dry?

In the past when it rained during dinner at the Beach House you huddled under the large umbrellas at the table and hope all at your table will fit under it. Usually someone is getting wet.

But last night we were surprised to see the staff come out with many umbrellas and hand it […]

On the Kona coast, resort guests hit the beach to harvest sea salt from the shore

In LA Times September 27, 2018 by Jay Jones

Sea salt comes in several varieties. It is flaky compared to the typical crystals found in table salt. (Andrew Richard Hara)

Surrounded by salt water, visitors to the Island of Hawaii can now harvest some of that salt in the same way natives of […]

From Sea to Table

About two weeks ago member Susan Johns family headed out to go fishing and guess what? They caught a fish…a BIG fish.

This 134 pound tuna was brought aboard and brought back to Ke ‘Olu

Chef Junior was waiting with open arms to take the fish in.

Chef Junior sliced right in and […]

Roy’s Restaurant in Waikaloa Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Family Dining at Ke ‘Olu on Sunday Nights

If you haven’t tried Sunday Night’s Family Dining Night at Ke ‘Olu your missing a good deal and a delicious dinner. Last Sunday Prime Rib and Roast Chicken were served along with Caesar Salad, mashed potatoes and gravy, sautéed mushrooms, green beans, horseradish sauce, bread and butter. All was served family style for sharing.

 

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Art and Sol Sunday, April 8th

Join your fellow members for Seder

(No actual service will be provided.)

Ke ‘Olu Starts Comfort Night on Sunday

Susan Mendelson delivered at Know Your Neighbor last Saturday

Last Saturday night Susan Mendelson shared a lot about her life, growing up in Canada, then discovering how to be Vancouver’s #1 caterer and then building a career entertaining others on TV and radio about food and cooking. She also shared how The Lazy Gourmet, her catering company can cater up to 30,000 meals in […]

February 24th–Know Your Neighbor: Who is the real Susan Mendelson?

SAVE THE DATE Know Your Neighbor Saturday, February 24, 2018 7:00pm Ke ‘Olu Living Room

 

Susan Mendelson

 

Join your fellow members at a Know Your Neighbor session featuring Susan Mendelson. Ke ‘Olu dining realized the problems they had at the last Know Your Neighbor and is now ready to welcome you […]

Ke ‘Olu offers new treat on Aloha Fridays

Aloha Friday’s dinners at Ke ‘Olu offer an additional treat. This table of cheeses, fruits, jams, breads, crackers and meats are an addition to the surf n turf and/or the Raw Bar. Very tasty.

Did you know there was a Butcher Shop in Kona?

Just in case you didn’t know it. There is a Butcher Shop in Kona. It is located in the Kopiko Plaza which is the strip mall just below the little mall that has Long Drugs and Sack n Save in it.

 

Click this photo to go to the shop’s web […]

If you Missed it, the Canoe Club has new Hours and New Menus

Lunch and Sushi is served between 11:30am – 2:30pm Sushi and Light Menu served between 2:30pm – 6:00pm

 

 

 

And don’t forget to check for the special of the day and the soup of the day.

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2017 Christmas Party at Ke ‘Olu

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Members Only: Sign up for a Trading Company Promotional Card

The Trading Company is offering Hualalai Members a special offer: but 5 drinks, get 1 free. If you buy 8 drinks you get a free gift with your free drink. The card remains at the register, so you don’t have to bring it, just tell them you want to set up a drink card. Voila!

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Ke ‘Olu Market this Wednesday 11/21/17 8am – 10am

Join your neighbors for breakfast and/or purchase some prize vegetables and fruit.

Review of Mi’s Waterfront Bistro

Chef Morgan with Lu

Once upon a time, in the early years of our five-star Hualalai Resort, during the aughts, when the Residents’ Beach House served only lunch, a young chef appeared, named Morgan Starr. Morgan’s star rose as he created innovative dinners which became famous world-round. Because his dream, however, was to […]

Have you tried: Foster’s Kitchen on Alii Drive?

A relatively new restaurant with unique and delicious food.