FOURTH ANNUAL
READERS CHOICE AWARDS
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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 Hawaii award by having the most votes in a particular category.
A few categories tied for Best. These are the results from the ballots submitted.
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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 |
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Family Entertainment |
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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 |
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BEST FOOD LOCATION |
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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 |
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BEST FOOD LOCATION |
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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 |
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INTERNATIONAL CUISINE |
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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 |
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BEST BUSINESS |
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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 |
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BEST OF PEOPLE |
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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 |
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BEST PLACE TO PURCHASE |
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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 |