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On Saturday night the wife and I had the good fortune to dine a Kaleo's. We sat by the window next to a big table filled with a local family -- they must have mistaken us for locals. Also, I don't know why, but I decided to drive the old pickup truck into town that night. The parking lot attendant didn't know what to think, so he parked us right in front where he could keep an eye on us. The food was great, the service impeccable, and the music totally spot on. Yea, it cost us a week's wages, but it was our anniversary. We're so lucky to have that place. Later, we stopped off at Luquin's for a nightcap -- she drove us home.
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Rob, will there be, or is there a way to edit input after submitting?[ ]
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See that middle button, the one with the pencil? That's the edit button. Good luck.
Wow Rob that was a lighting-like response.
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Originally posted by rainyjim
Just to nitpick..
Every time I go to Kaleo's I can't help but notice the tourists are seated to the left of the door and the "locals" are in the bar side. Take from that what you will but Aloha is not what comes to mind first.
That said I enjoy their tremendously overpriced food especially the pork wontons and filet! Also love the live music when it happens. Nice that we have such a spot in Pahoa. Also very akamai that they have a parking attendant to help people find a spot to park.
Also... Unless something is done about the SUP / commercial kitchen process I doubt puna will be seeing any development anytime soon! Gotta pick your battles and it's hard to look past all the rentals who are clearly already operating under the radar and skipping out on the transient accommodations tax already.
You are mistaken about the seating. I go to Kaleo's at least 3-5x per week, sometimes lunch, sometimes dinner. There is no seating preferences for local vs tourist. The parking attendant is not there to help you park, rather he is there to keep others from parking in their lot and walking to other places down the street.
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Rainyjim, it's all in your head. Like leilanidude, I go there often and have been seated just about everywhere, no rhyme or reason. (If anything, I feel like I own a piece of the restaurant by now, so deserve my own table!)  I think Kaleo's is a gem. Some days the service is better than others, but with only a couple minor exceptions, the food has always been wonderful.
Having an attendant in the parking lot is a great little extra service. There have been times in the past when the attendant has held an umbrella over my wife and escorted her to the restaurant when it was raining, a very nice touch. But most importantly, the attendant's presence makes it highly unlikely that someone will break into my car.
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Unless something is done about the SUP / commercial kitchen process I doubt puna will be seeing any development anytime soon!
I'm pretty sure that's exactly the point.
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As far as keeping things country, aren't all of the poor folks coming to homestead in Puna closer to the traditional Hawaiian lifestyle than the tourists and mcmansion builders? I like the idea of Puna staying the way it is, live and let live, and a little on the wild side, and just adding parks and infrastructure that improves that country lifestyle. Also further reducing onerous regulations on building and home businesses that are more suited to high-density cities.
Computer education, support, and startup incubation is something that can be done anywhere, so I like that idea too. That would prevent some brain-drain from the island, as anyone interested could find like-minded people and employment locally or online. It also results in net income to the island, rather than people outsourcing their IT needs.
Another thing I see missing from Hawaii in general is boating. Why doesn't Puna embrace all the luxury yachts, divers, sports fishermen, and round-the-world sailors with some (floating?) docks and marinas? One of the most beautiful things I've ever seen is St Thomas' bay, full of hundreds of sailboats and yachts. All those people could be paying a modest fee for mooring, while dining, fueling up, and purchasing provisions from Puna businesses. Buying rides from local residents via some local equivalent of uber or lyft. Maybe even providing alternate means of travel to and from the islands.
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The parking attendant is not there to help you park, rather he is there to keep others from parking in their lot and walking to other places down the street.
Come to beautiful, remote Puna District!
Breathtaking vistas as far as the eye can see. Scenic mountains! Blue ocean horizons! Rainforests, and more!
It will be helpful when parking in this isolated, truly off-the-beaten-path region, to note some of the following regulations and guidelines:
Kaleo's Restaurant in Pahoa - Ironic Non-valet Customer Parking. Hipsters will enjoy pulling into the parking lot to find the attendant will not park your car, but will keep non-customers from taking your spot before you arrive.
Uncle Roberts - Take State Highway 130 south, turn right on State Highway 132. Park anywhere near the end of State Highway 132 and pay the privately employed attendant $2.
Maku'u Market - Enter off Highway 130, pay $1 at the booth, which will entitle you to park several blocks away from the venue. Enjoy miles of walking through the aisles lined with vegetable sellers, prepared foods, plants, books, clothing, live music etc. When you've taken in all there is to see and hear, your cardio workout will be complete in just another 5 or 10 minutes when you arrive back at your car. Cheaper than a gym membership!
Lava Flows - Do not park on highway shoulders in an attempt to view upslope lava flows. There is no parking on the highway. And viewing of the lava by residents or visitors is highly discouraged. "Do not behold the eye off the Gorgon!" Unless the Gorgon has sufficiently cooled, hardened, and is in an area shackled in chain link fencing and rope, and staffed by county employees.
Remember, this is the last frontier. Our wide open spaces are for all to enjoy, as long as you park your car in an appropriate manner!
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Puna staying the way it is, live and let live ... just adding parks and infrastructure that improves that country lifestyle
The "anti-development" contingent would seem to disagree; their posture seems to be that allowing any development will automatically lead to sprawl and congestion. Given the traffic to/from the one place where development is encouraged, I'm inclined to agree somewhat.
reducing onerous regulations on building and home businesses that are more suited to high-density cities
Exactly this: the "onerous" regulations make any construction more expensive than is strictly necessary for local conditions, which leads more-or-less directly to the perceived need to "protect" that "investment". Requiring a home-based business to negotiate an SUP and/or lease expensive real estate elsewhere means there's no margin left for the business owner... but at least this saves them the trouble of getting broadband, right?
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Let's tackle these major issues first.......
Advocating for better Mass Transit.
Creating a Town Center in the middle of Old Pahoa Town which will include a Public Parking lot.
Extensive sidewalks and bike paths.
A park and ride facility.
Preservation of existing historic buildings.
Affordable housing, senior housing and transitional housing.
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