Featured Restaurant: Meridia, Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel
For a special occasion you may want to consider Meridia, Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel’s signature restaurant, offering a menu inspired by the Mediterranean and infused with the bounty of the island. Its fresh, seasonal menu is enhanced by the al fresco seating which overlooks Hapuna Beach and the ocean beyond and an attentive staff.
Locally grown chicken, shrimp, and abalone grace the menu alongside fresh catches, wild boar, racks of lamb and beautifully prepared rib eye steaks. Salads feature island grown lettuces, tomatoes, mushrooms, sea asparagus and hearts of palm.
There is a full bar, an extensive wine list, and a comfortable lounge with live music.
Reservations are recommended, (808) 880-1111, or visit the restaurant’s website, meridiarestaurant.net
Featured Activity: Ka`u Coffee Festival
Folks are familiar with Kona Coffee and the annual fall festival celebrating the world-renowned brew. However, down south on the Island of Hawai`i, the 14th Ka‘u Coffee Festival celebrates its award-winning brew with a full lineup of activities perking June 1 through 8 and culminating with the popular, day-long ho‘olaule‘a and tasty Ka‘u Coffee Experience. The Festival celebrates Ka‘u as a premium coffee growing origin and a unique visitor destination. Many Festival events are free, while others require a nominal fee and reservations. All activities feature the exceptional flavor and aroma of Ka‘u coffee and the remarkable people and special place that produce it. The 2024 festival schedule can be found at www.kaucoffeefestival.com
