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Bestof

 

FOURTH ANNUAL
READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

Congratulations to our winners!

And thank you to our readers.

In April of this year our readers voted on the BEST of what makes this a great place to live, work and play.

Each winner was awarded “The Best of West Hawai’i” award by having the most votes in a particular category.

A few categories tied for Best. These are the results from the ballots submitted.

Airline: Aloha Airlines
Air Tours: Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
Visitor Attraction: Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
Beach: Hapuna
Dining Atmosphere: Huggo’s
Elderly Care Facility: Regency At Hualalai
Family Entertainment
Location: Kona Bowl
Golf Course: Kona Country Club
Hospital: Kona Community
Karaoke: Kona Bowl Parrot’s Lounge
Kona Coffee Grower: McClure Farms
Night Spot: Huggo’s On the Rocks
Outdoor Market: Ali’i Marketplace
Pau Hana/Happy Hr.: Huggo’s On The Rocks
Place for Dance Lessons: Royal Kona Resort
Place to Get Married: Hilton Waikoloa Village
Receptions/Banquets: Royal Kona Resort
Shopping Centers: Keauhou Shopping Center
Teacher: Mrs. Kam (4th Grade) Kahakai Elementary
BEST FOOD LOCATION
Coldest Beer: Harbor House
Breakfast: Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Best Cup of Coffee: Starbucks
Buffet: Royal Kona Resort
Catering: Paradise Gourmet Catering
Cocktails: Huggo’s On the Rocks
Deli Sandwich: Subway
Desserts: Huggo’s
Fish/Seafood: Huggo’s
Hamburger: Bubba Burgers
Luau: King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel
Pizza: Paparoni’s
BEST FOOD LOCATION
Plate Lunch: Kona Mix Plate
Saimin/Noodles: Oodles of Noodles
Sushi: You Make The Roll
Sunday Brunch: King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel
Steak: Outback Steakhouse
Vegetarian: Kona Natural Foods
INTERNATIONAL CUISINE
Chinese: Royal Jade Garden
Filipino: Tante’s
Italian: Bianelli’s
Japanese: Teshima’s
Korean: Manna’s Korean BBQ
Mexican: Pancho & Lefty’s
Thai: Royal Thai Cafe
BEST BUSINESS
Appliances: Lowe’s
Artwork/Framing: Pictures Plus
Auto Body Repair: Auto Body Hawai’i
Auto Dealership: Big Island Honda
Auto Parts: NAPA
Auto Repair: Ayer’s Automotive
Barbershop: Hannan’s Barber Shop
Beauty Salon: Alter Ego
Bed & Breakfast: Dragon Fly Ranch
Bicycle Shop: B & L Bike & Sports
Bookkeeping/Tax: Tuttle Financial
Book Store: Borders
Building Supplies: HPM
Candy/Cookie Co.: Kailua Candy Co.
Carpet Cleaning: Coit
Craft Supplies: Wal-Mart
Computer Store: Island Tech Office Equipment
Dive Shop: Manta Ray Dive Shop
Dry Cleaners: Kona Dry Cleaners & Shiraki Dry Cleaners
Employment Service: Altres Staffing
Fabric Shop: Discount Fabric Warehouse
Financial Institution: Hawai’i Community Federal Credit Union
Fishing Charter: Bite Me
Fishing Supplies: Yama’s Specialty, Inc.
Fitness Center: Gold’s Gym
Floor Coverings: Warehouse Direct
Florist: Emma’s Flowers
Funeral Home: Dodo Mortuary
Furniture Store: Kimo’s Furniture & Gallery
Gift Shop: Kathryn’s of Kona
Glass Tinting: C-Thru Glass Tinting
Grocery Store: KTA
Health Food Store: Kona Natural Foods
Hardware Store: Ace Hardware
Hearing Aids: Beehive Hearing
Home Decorating: Lowe’s
Hotel/Resort: Hualalai Four Seasons
Internet Provider: Road Runner
Janitorial Service: Cy-Co Janitorial
Kayak Rental: Kealakekua Kayak
Law Office: Darl C. Gleed
Martial Arts: G&E Kenpo
Matress Store: Mattress Outlet
Mortgage Company: First Financial
Motorcycle Shop: Harley Davidson
Movie Theatre: Keauhou Signature 7 Theatres
Music Store: Borders
Nursery: Kainaliu Gardens
Office Supply Store: Kona Coast Office Supply
Physical Therapy: Club Rehab
Preschool/Daycare: University of the Nations
Property Management: Mary M. Love REALTOR®
Real Estate Agency: Clark Realty Corp.
Rental Items: Kona Rent All
Restaurant: Huggo’s
Rock Wall Builder: Kuma Contracting
Roofing Company: RSI Roofing & Building Supply
Rubbish Hauling: PFI Rubbish Service, Inc.
Self-Service Storage: Kona Self Storage
Sign Shop: Signs by Jackie
Snorkel Cruise: Fair Wind Cruises
Sporting Goods Store: Play It Again Sports
Souvenir Store: ABC Store
Sunset Sail: Captain Beans’ Cruises
Surf Shop: Manta Ray Dive Shop
Tire Store: Costco
Towing Service: Joe’s Toeing
Travel Agency: Gone Again
Trucking Company: Kona Transportation Co., Inc.
Video Rentals: Blockbuster Video
Watch Repair: Wally’s Watch Service Service
BEST OF PEOPLE
Attorney: Darl C. Gleed
Car Salesperson: Tim Reagan, Pre-Owned Motor Cars
Chiropractor: Dr. Police of Police Family Chiropractic
Contractor: Ken Kilkuskie, American Pacific Construction
Dentist: Ivan Toguchi, DDS
Electrician: Phil Harris
Financial Advisor: John Cornillez
General Physician: Dr. Mary Warren
Graphic Designer: Michael Russo of Aloha Arts, Inc.
Insurance Agent: Lance Matsumura, State Farm
Kumu Hula: Etua Lopez
Landscaper: Gary Wing, Paradise Lawn
Pet Groomer: Lyn Brewster of Royal Hawaiian Dog Grooming
Plumber: Calvin Matsuoka, Calvin’s Plumbing
Massage Therapist: Joey Rice of Hawaii Healing Ohana
Nail Technician: Tiffany Sanchez Friends Salon
Photographer: Jim Wing, Dolphin Images
Plastic Surgeon: Dr. Faringer
Real Estate Agent: Leilani Embernate, Typically Tropical Properties
Travel Agent: Laurie Ebenezer, On Board Travel
Veterinarian: Dr. Gary Ota, Kona Coast Veterinary Hospital
BEST PLACE TO PURCHASE
Aloha Wear: Hilo Hattie’s
Art/Collectibles: Wyland Galleries
Children’s Clothing: Wal-Mart
Electronics: Radio Shack
Golf Equipment: Island Discount Golf
Jewelry: Big Island Jewelers
Leis: Emma’s Flowers
Men’s Clothing: Macy’s
Oil Change: Kona Quick Lube
Pest Control: Terminix
Pool & Spa Equipment: Dick’s Pool & Spa
Satellite System: John’s Electonics
Shoes: Macy’s
Solar Energy Equipment: Hawaiian Solar
Used Automobiles: Pre-Owned Motor Cars
Wine & Beer: Kona Wine Market
Wireless Communication: AT&T Wireless
Women’s Clothing: Macy’s


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