North and South Kohala

FARMERS’ MARKETS

WAIMEA HAWAIIAN HOMESTEAD FARMERS’ MARKET
Mamalahoa Hwy., 2 miles east of Waimea town
Saturdays, 7 a.m.-noon
Mostly Waimea grown products and some products from other areas of Hawaii Island. First Saturdays of each month features an expanded roster of vendors. Breakfasts served; market also features flowers and plants and some crafts.

Waikoloa Village Farmers’ Market
Saturdays, 7:15 a.m.
Waikoloa Community Church across from Waikoloa Elementary School
 
North Kohala
Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Across from Hawi Post Office, under banyan tree

RETAILERS

KTA SUPERSTORES, Waimea Center
KTA SUPERSTORES, Waikoloa Village Market
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.
 
HAWAIIAN FRESH EGG FARM, Waimea
Fresh island eggs, “Kamuela Fresh” brand or “Mountain Apple” brand at KTA stores. Off grade and stewing chickens available at the farm.
882-7931
 
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
 
MAUNA LANI BAY HOTEL AND BUNGALOWS
Edwin Goto, executive chef
Ingredient driven menus utilizing a wide assortment of Hawaii Island grown products.
885-6622
 
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
 
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