Where to Dine on Valentine's Day

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I have to admit we were really unimpressed with Cafe Concerto, the red sauce tasted like it was straight out of the can, no flavor of basil, garlic, or oregano to be found. We had such high hopes too, especially since the last time we ate lunch at Pescatore it was virtually inedible, so we were really looking for decent Italian food. I think they must vary a lot depending on who is cooking.

I just had the eggplant parmigiana at Aloha Luigi's and it was excellent as always, but they are a daytime sort of restaurant, rather than a date night out place. They do use fresh local ingredients, bake their own bread, have no fear of garlic, and the new patio is quite nice.

I wish Hilo or Pahoa had an old school hippie style breakfast place where everyone from my vegan husband to my omnivore self could get a good meal. Pahoa Village Cafe has a good reputation but the whole breakfast menu is egg based, so there is nothing my husband can eat there. Just one sauteed tofu dish with big piles of fried potatoes and onions would mean we could eat there. I'm sure there are enough vegans and vegetarians in Puna to make it a worthwhile addition to the menu.

Carol