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sautéed shiitake mushrooms over spaghettini. The sushi and sashimi here are extraordin-
arily fresh.
While the mall setting doesn't affect the sleek, stylish dining room, it kills the outdoor
terrace. Don't miss happy hour (4:30pm to 6:30pm), with half-price sushi rolls and drink
specials.
Sam Choy's Kai Lanai
HAWAII REGIONAL CUISINE $$$
$$$
MAP
(
333-3434;
www.samchoy.com
;
78-6831 Ali'i Dr, Keauhou Shopping Center ; mains $18-36;
Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, til 9:30pm Fri, Sat 8am-9:30pm, til 9pm Sun;
) Sam Choy is one of
the pioneers of modern Hawaiian fusion cuisine, and his restaurant in the Keauhou Shop-
ping Center remains an excellent spot to sample the genre. The dinner menu is stuffed
with delicious island haute gastronomy like orange duck glazed with honey and macad-
amia nuts, and lamb chops broiled with cilantro, ginger and local bird-peppers.
A 3pm to 5pm happy hour is great for a creative
pupu
menu (edamame hummus, any-
one?).
Drinking & Entertainment
Haleo Luau
LUAU
MAP
(
866-482-9775;
www.haleoluau.com
;
78-128 Ehukai St, Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort; adult/
child 5-12 yr $80/50; 4:30pm Mon)
The Sheraton luau is a fiery hero narrative weaving
together several Polynesian tales and themes.
Regal Cinemas Keauhou
CINEMA
(
324-0172; Keauhou Shopping Center)
Hollywood flicks fill seven screens. Matinee and
Tuesday discounts.
Shopping
Kona Stories
BOOKS
(
324-0350;
www.konastories.com
; Keauhou Shopping Center; 10am-6pm Mon-Fri, to 5pm
Sat, 11am-5pm Sun)
Good independent bookstore with fun events for kids and adults.
