North and South Kohala

FARMERS’ MARKETS

KEKELA FAMILY FARM
2 - 5 pm Tuesdays and Fridays
64-604 Mana Road, Kamuela.  Turn onto Mana Road at 55 mile marker, Mamalahoa Highway; left at stop sign, 0.4 miles to red barn (first left after Koa Lane).  Local, organic produce plus coffee, honey, goat cheese.  Tuesdays only: stone oven-baked breads.  Info (887-0023)

WAIMEA HOMESTEAD FARMERS MARKET
7 am - noon Saturdays
On the lawn fronting Kuhio Hale, the West Hawaii District Office of the Department of Hawaiian Homelands  (55 mile marker of Mamalahoa Hwy.)  Don't miss the First Saturday's celebration with many additional vendors and a special free presentation or program. Info: Roen Hufford, honopua@msn.com (937-2729) or Cynthia Spencer (333-2165)

WAIMEA TOWN MARKET AT PARKER SCHOOL
8 am – 1 pm Saturdays
At Parker School - Kamuela.  Fresh produce (Big Island grown only), plus coffee, orchids, plants, honey, goat cheese, jams; delicious, freshly prepared food (breakfasts/lunches, stone oven breads); some crafts (locally made only); free demos and events; live, easy-listening music every week.  
waimeamkt@yahoo.com; or call 938-4540
http://www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M25086

WAIMEA COUNTRY MARKET
7 am - 2 pm Once a month (usually the 3rd Sunday of the month)
Mile Marker 51, just past the Waimea golf course, heading toward Honoka'a - makai side of hwy (there are big signs).

WAIKOLOA VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET
7:15 am Saturdays
In Waikoloa Community Church parking lot across from Waikoloa Elementary School.
page on local harvest

HAWI FARMERS MARKET
7:30 am Saturdays
Under the banyan tree near the post office – Produce, food, plants and crafts - Rick Chalker: (889-0889) kohala889@yahoo.com - http://www.hawifarmersmarket.com

RETAILERS

KTA SUPERSTORES, Waimea Center
KTA SUPERSTORES, Waikoloa Village Market
KTA/ABC store at Queen Shops
FOODLAND, Parker Ranch Shopping Center

FARMS

B.E.S.T. FARM, Waimea
Growers of cabbage, broccoli, won bok, red and green leaf lettuces, butter, romaine and head lettuce; seasonal products like persimmon, watermelon and cantaloupe. Available in island supermarkets.
 
HIRABARA FARM, Waimea
Growers of specialty baby lettuces, often found on the menus of fine dining restaurants.
 
HIRAKO FARMS, Waimea
Red and green lettuce, romaine and iceberg lettuces, cabbage, celery, daikon, broccoli. Available at KTA stores.
 
HIRAYAMA FARM, Waimea
Lettuce, won bok, cabbage, celery. Available in island supermarkets.
 
HONOPUA FARM, Waimea
Growers of naturally raised lettuce, spinach, salad greens, beets, radishes, kales, chard
Available at Waimea Hawaiian Homestead Farmers’ Market; sold to restaurants. Offers farm tours through Big Island Farm Bureau and by appointment
Ken and Roen Hufford / 885-9808
 
J.A. FARM, Waimea
Baby romaine, spinach and a variety of greens. Available at KTA stores.
Flavio Miche
 
KAWAMATA FARM,  Waimea
Beefsteak tomatoes sold under the Kamuela Tomatoes brand, available in supermarkets.
885-4701
 
KAWANO FARM, Waimea
Head lettuce, won bok and asparagus; available in island supermarkets.
 
KEKELA FARM, Waimea
Family farm that produces a wide assortment of lettuces, tomatoes and vegetables of all kinds. Buy direct from the farm on Mana Road, Tuesdays and Fridays, 2-5 p.m.
938-4540
 
LOKELANI GARDENS, Waimea
Grower of tomatoes, most often served at Merriman’s Restaurant, otherwise available in natural food stores.
 
NAKAMOTO FARM
Head cabbage, won bok, baby bok choy, green onions. Available in island supermarkets and at the Waimea Hawaiian Homestead Farmers’ Market.
 
NAKANO FARM, Waimea
Tomatoes, haricot vert and Korean cucumbers. Available at KTA stores.
Patsy and Richard Nakano
 
ONODERA FARM
Broccoli, won bok, lettuce and beets.
 
RINCON FARM, Waimea
The Rincon family produces strawberries throughout the year, available at KTA and at farmers’ markets. Asparagus, too.
Luis and Sharon Rincon / 885-0389
 
ROBB FARM, Waimea
Organic sunburst squash; available at KTA Superstores and Waimea Hawaiian Homestead Farmers Market. Pumpkins in season.
Chris Robb
 
SUNRISE FARM TOMATOES, Waimea
Merced variety tomatoes, sold mostly to restaurants and hotels but sometimes available at KTA Waimea.
Erlinda Cadooas / 885-7410

HAMAKUA MACADAMIA NUT COMPANY, Kawaihae
Grower, processor and retailer of 100% Hawaii Island grown macadamia nuts. Visitors welcome to the visitor center where you can snack and shop while watching some of the processing. Product line includes wasabi, honey mustard, chili peppah, onion macadamia nuts, macadamia nut brittle, cookies and confections. Located on Maluokalani St. in Kawaihae; look for signs. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
www.hawnnut.com / 882-1116
 
KAHUA RANCH, North Kohala
Natural grass fed beef and lamb. Available at the Ranch store or on First Saturdays of each month at the Waimea Hawaiian Homestead Farmers’ Market.
www.kahuaranch.com / 882-4646
 
KOHALA ORGANIC PRODUCE
Organic salad greens, arugula, basil and spinach; available at KTA Superstores.
 
LONE PALM FARM, Kapaau
Organic alfalfa, clover, daikon, broccoli and sun flower sprouts, snow pea shoots and salad mix. Available in supermarkets throughout Big Isle. Farm visits by appointment.
David Rotstein / 889-5780

RESTAURANTS

HULI SUE'S BBQ & GRILL
65-1158 Mamalahoa Hwy., Waimea
Salad bar and fresh herbs supplied by Fujifarms, the restaurant’s own sustainable farm nearby.
www.hulisues.com / 938-5923
 
MERRIMAN’S RESTAURANT
Chef/owner Peter Merriman sources lots of Hawaii Island products: Kahua Ranch beef and lamb, Loeffler corn, Honopua Farm spinach, Hamakua mushrooms, Kona kampachi, goat cheese, hearts of palm and more. Lunch and dinner.
www.merrimanshawaii.com / 885-6822 

BAMBOO
Hwy. 270, Hawi Town
Uses various greens, herbs, and island fish; identified on menu. Lunch and dinner.
bamboorestaurant.info / 889-5555
 
MAUNA KEA RESORT
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel
Piet Wigmans, executive chef
Micro greens, lettuces, root vegetables, beets, tomatoes, mushrooms and other produce listed on menus with growers’ names.
880-3097
www.maunakearesort.com
also: Manta restaurant at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
 
WAIKOLOA BEACH GRILL at Waikoloa Resort
Stephen Tabor and David Brown, owner/chefs
Hamakua mushrooms, Hawaii island grass fed beef burgers and tournedos, baby romaine, heirloom tomatoes, vegetables from Kekela Farm
886-6131
www.wbgrill.com

THE CANOEHOUSE
68-1400 Mauna Lani Drive
Chef Sandy Tuason has developed a market fresh menu focusing on Island fresh ingredients of Hawaii.
maunalani.com/d_ch_overview.htm / 800-367-2323
 
FOUR SEASONS RESORT at Hualalai
Graham Quayle, executive chef
Uses various produce, meats, fish and dairy products, identified on menus.
325-8355
 
KONA VILLAGE RESORT
Mark Tsuchiyama, executive chef
Includes Sunrise tomatoes and cucumbers, Hirabara lettuces, wasabi and vanilla beans on menu.
325-4238