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ants, and Queens' MarketPlace MAP ( www.waikoloabeachresort.com ; 201 Waikoloa Beach
Dr) , with one big-name sushi bar, plus budget-saving food-court fare (including Subway,
Dairy Queen and Arby's).

Merriman's Market Café MEDITERRANEAN $$$
MAP
( 886-1700; www.merrimanshawaii.com ; Kings' Shops; mains $20-30; 11:30am-9:30pm)
Foodies from sophisticated cities might find the Mediterranean-inspired fare here unre-
markable, but the kitchen does feature organic island-grown produce and fresh local fish.
Lunch is better value, with salads, sandwiches, pizzas and pastas from $12 to $18.

Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar JAPANESE, FUSION $$$ $$$

MAP
( 886-6286; www.sanseihawaii.com ; Queens' MarketPlace; mains $25-50, sushi $4-22;
5:30-10pm) Local celebrity chef DK Kodama will surprise you with innovative, fusion
cuisine, from Dungeness-crab ramen in truffle broth to panko -crusted (Japanese bread-
crumbs) ahi (yellowfin tuna) sushi. His succulent dry-aged beef ups the ante for a great
steak. There's an extensive wine list, compliments of master sommelier Chuck Furuya,
and fantastic early-bird discounts.

Waikoloa Village Market SUPERMARKET
MAP
( 883-1088; 68-3916 Paniolo Ave, Waikoloa Highlands Center; 6am-9pm) Located mauka
(inland) of the highway in Waikoloa Village, this branch of the excellent KTA chain is a
full-service grocery store with deli, bakery and ATM.

Waikoloa Village Farmers Market MARKET
MAP
(Paniolo Ave, Waikoloa Community Church; 7-10am Sat) Located on inland side of the high-
way, in the residential Waikoloa Village community. Farmers from around the way sell
produce at this local event.

Waikoloa Kings' Shops Farmers Market MARKET
MAP
(Kings' Shops; 8:30am-3pm Wed) Features 100% locally grown and produced edibles (no
crafts). Come for fresh seasonal produce, honey, baked goods, coffee, tea and orchids.