353141 Wed Dec 20 17:38:02 -0800 2006 2 25 Elsewhere In America 0 2116589 I'll be staying in Kona this Holiday. Any must eats on the Big Island (hole-in-wall to fancy)? Thanks. Wed Dec 20 17:38:02 -0800 2006 21754 eatslowly 1 2118382 For higher-end spots, you might want to check out this post: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/335095?query=big+island&user_name=bill+hunt Though it was done 18 mos. ago, I've checked with several 'hounds, who have dined at both, and they report that they are still in top form. Also a Search for Big Island will yield dozens of recent posts, including everything from fine-dining to local spots. Hunt Thu Dec 21 02:02:56 -0800 2006 2116589 11329 Bill Hunt 1 2140121 During our trip to BI in October we were heading back from VNP and we stopped in Hilo and happened upon Harrington’s. It was late and we really didn’t have a place picked out. We saw that there were a lot of car’s in the parking lot at 8:30 pm and thought that was a good sign. We had a really good meal and were surprised that we had lucked out with our random choice. DH had a spicy thai shrimp dish and I had opah again. Nice wait staff and a pretty location overlooking the Ice Pond although it was dark when we were there. Lots of locals eating there, always a good sign to me. Sat Dec 30 21:53:44 -0800 2006 2116589 42664 DebitNM