Dining 192 ASIAN & HAWAIIAN Mahina & Sun’s–Mahina in Hawaiian means moon and with the sun. These two celestial bodies are essential to traditional Hawaiian sailing navigation. A visit to Mahina & Sun’s is more than a meal; it is a place where adventurers gather, where new connections are made and where ideas are inspired. Chef Erik Leong takes you on a culinary journey inspired by local comfort foods. Located at the Surfjack Hotel and Swim Club, Mahina and Sun’s offers breakfast until noon, and a ten-hour happy hour. They offer dinner from Thursday-Sunday and reservations are recommended. Every night, there is live entertainment featuring local voices and acoustic sounds poolside while you dine. 412 Lewers St.; Call 808-924-5810 Pounders Restaurant–Anchoring the Hukilau Marketplace in the neighboring Polynesian Cultural Center is Pounders Restaurant, serving a farm fresh, island Guests go interactive and learn traditions of preparing a luau feast at the Polynesian Cultural Center FAVORITE FOODS style menu. Pounders Restaurant honors the tradition of sustainable food sourcing with pasture-raised meats, beautiful fish from local ocean waters, local produce raised in the hot island sun and an emphasis on natural ingredients. Delicious bites include Pounders Burger, Loco Moco, North Shore Garlic Shrimp, Poke Bowl and more. 55370 Kamehameha Hwy., Laie; Call 808293-3287, www.PoundersRestaurant.com. Wahi ‘Āina & Bar Kikoni–Waimea Valley offers three concession stands for food and beverage. At the Visitor Center you can find Wahi ‘Āina open 10 am to 4 pm offering local inspired plates and fast casual dining with an emphasis on local produce, beverages, and from scratch dishes like the house smoked brisket and Pop’s Shoyu Chicken. They also feature fresh baked goods throughout the week. Right next door is Bar Kikoni open 11 am to 4pm with a full cocktail menu and favorites like the Waimea Mai Tai and seltzer and beer on tap. At the waterfall turnaround located at the shuttle stop at the top of the Valley right Credit: Polynesian Cultural Center
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