Featured Activity: Outrigger Canoe Paddling
Outrigger canoe paddling is a very popular sport in Hawai`i and Summer means outrigger canoe paddling regattas around the island involving hundreds of residents of all ages and backgrounds. If you would like to try your hand at paddling an outrigger canoe and learn the about the role of the wa`a (canoe) in Hawai`i’s culture get in touch with Kona Boys – www.konaboys.com – info@konaboys.com or at 808.328.1234. Their guides will demonstrate the fundamentals of paddling and share the rich history of Hawai`i while taking you on a trip along the Kona Coast.
Featured Restaurant: Binchotan Bar & Grill, The Fairmont Orchid at Mauna Lani Resort
One North Kaniku Drive, Kamuela, HI 96743
Robatayaki: the centuries-old practice of fireside cooking is the focus of the menu at Binchotan, an open-air restaurant at The Fairmont Orchid. The menu is built around traditional northern Japanese grill originating in Hokkaidō, Japan, and reflecting the seafaring lifestyle: seasoned fishermen grilling up their fresh catch over the irori, or glowing white coals, served sizzling hot. Binchotan embraces the long-running creative culinary exchange between Hawaii and Japan. Gather friends and family around the table and enjoy a shared platter of succulent seafood, wagyu beef and crisp seasonal vegetables, all fire-roasted to perfection. Binchotan is open for dinner Friday through Tuesday from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. with a Happy Hour from 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Reservations are recommended, 808.887-7320.
