Featured Restaurant: Jackie Rey’s
Jackie Rey’s of Kona, a longtime dining destination, is truly “Paradise on a Plate.” New ownership has spruced up the restaurant and the menu is full of favorites as well as new offerings to tempt the palates. The open-air ambiance is warm and welcoming, embracing a come-as-you-are approach. Fresh fish, succulent steaks, pasta, creative salads, a line up of starters which will have you coming back for more and refreshing sweet dessert are featured on the menu as well as a full bar. The restaurant is open, 4:00 to 8:30 p.m., at its Pottery Terrace location, 75-5995 Kuakini Highway Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Reservations are available on Open Table, via their website – https://www.jackiereyskona.com/, or by calling (808) 327-0209.
Featured Activity: Oban Festivals
Summer is the time of Obon festivals feature Bon Odori dances, a traditional Japanese folk dance. These festivals are a community event where people gather to honor their ancestors, celebrate life, and enjoy music and dance.
Beginning in May and running through mid-September, these festivals are open to the public and are a way for the community to come together and celebrate Japanese culture.
The main attraction of Obon festivals is the Bon Odori, a folk dance where participants form a circle and dance, accompanied by taiko drums, traditional instruments, and songs. Many festivals also feature food vendors, craft fairs, and other cultural activities. In West Hawai`i, these festivals are often held at Buddhist temples or community centers. See the schedule of festivals for the one nearest you.
