HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-05-07 Liquor Commission Agenda HiloLIQUOR CONTROL 04/30/2026 02:04:24 PM
C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D.
Mayor
William V. Brilhante, Jr.
Managing Director
Merrick Nishimoto
Deputy Managing Director
County of Hawaii
LIQUOR COMMISSION
Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4261
(808) 961-8218 • Fax (808) 961-8684
E-Mail: cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov
DATE: Thursday, May 7, 2026
TIME: 10:00 A.M.
PLACE: Hilo Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control,
Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii
Stacie T. Waltjen
Director
Jennifer Yadao, Chair
Wil Okabe, Vice Chair
Steve Morifuji, Commissioner
Gene Nakashima, Commissioner
Laurisa Nishimoto, Commissioner
Alan Okamoto, Commissioner
Arthur Taniguchi, Commissioner
Melvin Ventura, Commissioner
Vacant, Commissioner
Public Testimony may be done in person, or in writing by email, fax, or
mail/walk-in. To ensure timely delivery to the Commission, written testimony
should be received by 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting by:
(1) Email: cohdlc(a_hawaiicounty.gov; (2) Fax: (808) 961-8684; or (3) Mail/walk-in:
101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, H196720. Indicate agenda item submitting for;
submit separate testimony for each item. All testimony regardless of time of
receipt will be part of the permanent record.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes — April 2, 2026, Regular Session
III. Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda
IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items
Interested persons wishing to provide testimony on any agenda item may do so
now or at the time the specific agenda item is called.
V. Public Hearings
1. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TM K:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
25-15
Kanikapila Cafe, LLC
Hale Kanikapila
168 Keawe Street, Hilo, H awa i i
2-3-006:007
Original Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B2
2. APPLICATION NO.: 25-16
APPLICANT: Kanikapila Cafe, LLC
TRADE NAME: Keawe Trading Post
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 168 Keawe Street, Hilo, Hawaii
TM K: 2-3-006:007
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Retail General liquor license
3. APPLICATION NO.: 25-17
APPLICANT: Hawaiian Shrimp LLC
TRADE NAME: Hawaiian Shrimp Restaurant
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 16-119 Orchidland Drive, Suite 131, Kea`au,
Hawaii
TM K: 1-6-009:386
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B2
VI. Preliminary Hearings
1. APPLICATION NO.: T25-18
APPLICANT: Kona Inn Restaurant, LLC
TRADE NAME: Kona Inn Restaurant
PLACE OF BUSINESS: Kona Inn Shopping Village, 75-5744 Ali`i Drive,
#135, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
TM K: 7-5-007:021
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Sale and Transfer of the Restaurant General
liquor license, Category B2, currently held by
Wind & Sea Restaurant, Inc., dba Kona Inn
Restaurant
2. APPLICATION NO.: T25-19
APPLICANT: Kona Ocean Club, LLC
TRADE NAME: Kona Canoe Club
PLACE OF BUSINESS: Kona Inn Shopping Village, 75-5744 Ali`i Drive,
#21, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
TM K: 7-5-007:021
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Sale and Transfer of the Restaurant General
liquor license, Category 131, currently held by
Wind & Sea Restaurant, Inc., dba Kona Canoe
Club
3. APPLICATION NO.: 25-21
APPLICANT: Tun Hawaii LLC
TRADE NAME: Extraction Speakeasy
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 166 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii
TM K: 2-3-010:006
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Dispenser General liquor license,
Category 131
VII. Unfinished Business — None
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Vill. New Business
1. Request to Extend the Time for Issuance of License Submitted for Approval
a. Duke's Kona LLC, dba Duke's Kona, RE: Application No. 24-35,
requesting to extend the time for issuance of the liquor license for good
cause shown for an additional 6 months, from August 6, 2026, to and
including February 6, 2027, by letter received April 27, 2026, of its
Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at the Outrigger
Kona Resort and Spa, 78-128 `Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
2. Change in Managers/Members/Officers/Directors Submitted for Approval
a. Ka La Corporation, dba Plantation Market, requesting approval
of Change in Officers and Application for Transfer of Stock as follows:
• Removal of Gregory Chilton, President;
• Change in Title of Jaycob Chilton, from Secretary and Treasurer,
to President, Secretary, and Treasurer;
• Transfer of 51% stock shares held by Gregory Chilton, to
Jaycob Chilton (9%), Crystal Scelza (6%), Jannah Chilton (12%),
Jaycie Chilton (12%), and Chase Chilton (12%);
effective August 8, 2025, by form received March 24, 2026; of its
Retail General liquor license, located at 55-515 Hawi Road, Building
#1, Hawi, Hawaii.
b. Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc., dba Kukio Golf and Beach Club,
Inc., dba Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc., (Retail), requesting approval
of Change in Officers/Directors as follows:
• Removal of Michael Breen, Treasurer, Secretary, and Director;
• Change in Title of William Rieflin, from Director, to Treasurer,
Secretary, and Director;
• Appointment of Jamie Weinstein, as Director;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Jamie Weinstein, Director;
effective March 9, 2026) by form received March 25, 2026; of its
Retail General liquor license and Club liquor license, Category B2,
located at 72-250 Kukio Nui Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
C. Longs Drug Stores California, L.L.C., dba Longs Drugs #9936
(Keauhou), dba Longs Drugs #9620 (Kilauea), dba Longs Drugs
#9249 (Lanihau),dba Longs Drugs #9227 (Puainako), dba Longs
Drugs #7098 (Pahoa), dba Longs Drugs #6870 (Keaau), dba Longs
Drugs #2406 (Waimea), requesting approval of Change in Officers as
Primary Decision -Makers as follows:
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• Removal of Carol DeNale, Senior Vice President, Treasurer, and
Primary Decision -Maker; and Kevin Dehner, Assistant Secretary and
Primary Decision -Maker;
• Appointment of Tracy Smith, Senior Vice President and Treasurer,
as Primary Decision -Maker; Paul Isabella, Jr., Assistant Treasurer,
as Primary Decision -Maker; Kimberley DeSousa, Assistant Secretary
as Primary Decision -Maker; Leo Lariviere, Assistant Secretary as
Primary Decision -Maker; and Christy Letourneau, Assistant Secretary,
as Primary Decision -Maker;
• Personal History and Affidavits for Tracy Smith, Paul Isabella, Jr.,
Kimberley DeSousa, Leo Lariviere, and Christy Letourneau,
Primary Decision -Makers;
effective February 1, 2026, by form received February 26, 2026; of
its Retail General liquor licenses, for all Hawaii Island store locations.
d. AHRC LLC, dba Fish and the Hog (The), requesting approval of
Change in Managers and Application for Transfer of Membership
Interest as follows:
• Removal of Zoe Smith, Manager;
• Appointment of Benjamin Krueger, as Manager;
• Transfer of 5% membership interest held by Zoe Smith
to Benjamin Krueger, Manager;
• Transfer of 45% membership interest held by Lisa Vann,
to Benjamin Krueger, Manager;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Benjamin Krueger, Manager;
effective October 12, 2025) by forms received April 21, 2026;
of its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1, located at
64-957 Mamalahoa Highway, Kamuela, Hawaii.
e. Hawaii High Country Lounge, LLC, dba Hawaii High Country Lounge,
requesting approval of Change in Members and Application for Transfer
of Membership Interest as follows:
• Removal of Ben Ketel, Member;
• Appointment of Jacqueline Raffaele, as Member;
• Transfer of 50% membership interest held by Ben Ketel to
Jacqueline Raffaele, Member;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Jacqueline Raffaele, Member;
effective December 31, 2025) by forms received March 27, 2026;
of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category A, located at
19-3948 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawaii.
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3. Permits Issued for Ratification
a. Christopher Camero Memorial VFW Post 12122, dba VFW Post 12122,
ratification of Application for Game Permits, for an event on April 16, 2026;
and events on April 1-30, 2026, approved by Director Stacie Waltjen
on March 30, 2026; and for an event on May 21, 2026; and events on
May 1-31, 2026, approved by Director Stacie Waltjen on April 24, 2026;
of its Temporary Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located
at 74-5543 Kaiwi Street, Suite 3-A185a and 3-A185b, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii.
b. Masaki Miyazawa, Solicitor, Wismettac Asian Foods, ratification of
Application for Solicitor's Permit, approved by Director Stacie Waltjen
on April 6, 2026; of its Wholesaler -General liquor license, located at
331 Libby Street, Honolulu, Hawaii.
C. Mauna Kea Resort LLC, dba Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, ratification of
Application for Alteration Permit, for alteration of fitness center to mixed -
use space/lounge of approximately 2,544 square feet; approved by
Director Stacie Waltjen on April 6, 2026, of its Hotel liquor license,
located at 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive, Kamuela, Hawaii.
d. Berj Corporation, dba My Bar, ratification of Application for Game
Permits, for events on April 12 & April 19, 2026, approved by Director
Stacie Waltjen on April 7, 2026, of its Dispenser General liquor license,
Category B2, located at the Luhia Center I, 74-5606 Luhia Street, Spaces
Al A27 A3 and A413, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
e. Volcano Vineyards, LLC, dba Volcano Winery, ratification of Application
for Entertainment Permit, for an event on April 25, 2026, approved by
Director Stacie Waltjen on April 20, 2026; of its Winery liquor license,
Category A, located at the Volcano Golf Course Subdivision, 35 Pi`i
Mauna Drive, Volcano, Hawaii.
4. Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises Issued for Ratification
a. KBXtreme, LLC, dba KBXtreme, ratification of Application for
Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on March
27, 2026, approved by Director Stacie Waltjen on March 27, 2026,
of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at
75-5591 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
b. Big Hitter Enterprises, LLC, dba Willie's Hot Chicken,
ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed
Premises, for an event on April 18, 2026, approved by Director
Stacie Waltjen on April 15, 2026, of its Restaurant General liquor
license, Category B1, located at 75-5599 Pawai Place, Bays 1 & 27
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
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C. Los Habaneros, Inc., dba Los Habaneros, ratification of
Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for
an event on May 5, 2026, approved by Director Stacie Waltjen on
April 16, 2026, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category
B1, located at the Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Ali`i Drive,
#405, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
d. The Kona Coffee & Tea Company, Inc., dba Kona Coffee & Tea
Company, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed
Premises, for events on April 24, and May 8, 2026, approved by Director
Stacie Waltjen on April 20, 2026, of its Restaurant Beer and Wine liquor
license, Category B2, located at the Kona Coast Shopping Center,
74-5588 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
e. Tommy Bahama Beverages, LLC, dba Tommy Bahama's Tropical
Cafe, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed
Premises, to include the Shops at Mauna Lani Courtyard for an event on
May 12, 2026, approved by Director Stacie Waltjen on April 22, 2026, of
its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at The Shops
at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive, Suite 101, Kamuela, Hawaii.
5. Temporary Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. License No. T-CRAFT-903-C, Hawaiian Ola Brewing Corporation,
dba Ola Brew Co. (3rd location), Temporary Small Craft Producer
Pub liquor license, Category B2, located at 26-238 Hawaii Belt Road,
Hilo, Hawaii, effective April 1, 2026.
6. Special Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. License No. SP-25-128, Donkey Mill Art Center, dba Donkey Mill Art
Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on April 4,
2026, held at 78-6670 Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa, Hawaii.
b. License No. SP-25-129, Aloha Performing Arts Company, dba Aloha
Theatre, for a Special General liquor license, for events on April 3-4, 107
17-19, 24-26, & 28, 2026, held at the Aloha Theatre, 79-7384 Mamalahoa
Highway, Kealakekua, Hawaii.
C. License No. SP-25-130, The Friends of the Palace Theater, dba The
Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special General liquor license, for an
event on April 6-117 2026, held at the Hilo Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street,
Hilo, Hawaii.
d. License No. SP-25-131, Pahoa Lava Zone Museum, dba Pahoa Lava
Zone Museum, for a Special General liquor license, for events on April 3-
47 10-11, 17-18, 24-25; May 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23; 29-30; June 5-6, 12-
13, 19-20, 26-27, 2026, held at 15-2942 Pahoa Village Road, Pahoa,
Hawaii.
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e. License No. SP-25-132, University of Hawaii Foundation, dba
University of Hawaii Foundation, for a Special General liquor
license, for an event on April 18, 2026, held at the HCC Manono Campus,
1175 Manono Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
f. License No. SP-25-133, Kona Cacao Association Inc., dba Kona
Cacao Association Inc., for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for
an event on April 25, 2026, held at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort &
Spa, 69-275 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, Hawaii.
g. License No. SP-25-134, The Friends of the Palace Theater, dba
The Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor
license, for an event on April 17, 2026, held at the Hilo Palace Theater,
38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
h. License No. SP-25-135, The Friends of the Palace Theater, dba
The Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor
license, for an event on April 25, 2026, held at the Hilo Palace Theater,
38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
i. License No. SP-25-136, The Friends of the Palace Theater, dba
The Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor
license, for an event on April 24, 2026, held at the Hilo Palace Theater,
38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
j. License No. SP-25-137, Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry
of Hawaii, dba Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Hawaii,
for a Special General liquor license, for an event on May 8, 2026, held
at Puna Hongwanji Mission, 16-492 Old Volcano Road, Keaau, Hawaii.
7. Transient Vessel Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. License No. TV-25-042, Intercruises as agents for Silver Cruises LLC,
dba Silver Whisper, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo
Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on May 16, 2026.
b. License No. TV-25-043, Intercruises as agents for Silver Cruises LLC,
dba Silver Whisper, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona
Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on May 21, 2026.
C. License No. TV-25-044, NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., dba Norwegian Spirit,
for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii,
on May 24 & 31, 2026.
d. License No. TV-25-045, NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., dba Norwegian Spirit,
for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii, on May 30, 2026.
e. License No. TV-25-046, Norton Lilly International, Inc. dba Asuka II,
for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii, on May 24, 2026.
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8. Acceptance of Report of Gross Revenues of Food and Beverage Sales
for Class 2 Restaurant Licensees showing food sales are at least 30% of
total gross revenues for the period July 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026,
pursuant to Rule 3-1-C and 4-7-A-5 of the Rules and Regulations of the
Liquor Commission of the County of Hawaii: 4K Hawaii Pacific LLC, dba 4K
YAKINIKU BAR & GRILL; A-Bay's Cantina LLC, dba A-BAY'S ISLAND GRILL;
Aloha Vibes Bar & Grill LLC, dba ALOHA VIBES BAR & GRILL; Anthony's
Catering Inc., dba ANTHONY'S CATERING; The Kalama Beach Corporation,
dba ANYTIME BAR; Baan Thai Family Cuisine LLC, dba BARN THAI FAMILY
CUISINE; Ohana Lea, Incorporated, dba BAMBOO RESTAURANT & GALLERY;
Yummy Pineapple Beer Co. LLC, dba BIANELLIS PIZZA; Big Island Fireart Inc.,
dba BIG ISLAND FIREART; Big Island Grill Inc., dba BIG ISLAND GRILL INC.;
Big Island Pizza Inc., dba BIG ISLAND PIZZA; Big Kahuna Beach Grill LLC, dba
BIG KAHUNA BEACH GRILL; Maluhia Nahele Enterprises, LLC, dba BLACK
ROCK CAFE; Black Rock Pizza, LLC, dba BLACK ROCK PIZZA; Akatsuki
International Corporation, dba CAFE IL MONDO; Kawaihae Pizza, Inc., dba
CAFE PESTO HILO BAY; Tiki Guys LLC, dba CHEEKY TIKI; Chefs and Table
Kona LLC, dba CHEFS AND TABLE; Cipriano's Kitchen Kawaiahe LLC, dba
CIPRIANO'S KITCHEN KAWAIHAE; The Club at Hokuli`a, Inc., dba CLUB AT
HOKULI`A (THE); Coco Cantina Hilo LLC, dba COCO CANTINA HILO; Paradise
Hospitality Group, Inc., dba COCONUT GRILL; Countryside Cafe LLC, dba
COUNTRYSIDE CAFE; Layne T. Oki, Inc., dba CRONIES; Wishard Enterprises,
LLC, dba DOM DE LUCA'S RESTAURANT; DCH, Inc., dba DON'S GRILL;
MCM Group LLC, dba FAIRWAY GRILL; Fishhopper LLC, dba FISHHOPPER
(THE); FORC LLC, dba FORC; MF Waikoloa LLC, dba FOSTER'S KITCHEN
WAIKOLOA; Fumi's Kitchen, LLC, dba FUMI'S KITCHEN; Puna Chocolate
Company, dba HALE COCOA; Hana Hou Restaurant Group LLC, dba HANA
HOU RESTAURANT; Happiness Kona LLC, dba HAPPINESS KONA; Harbor
House Kona, LLC, dba HARBOR HOUSE; Hawaii High Country Lounge, LLC,
dba HAWAII HIGH COUNTRY LOUNGE; HSC Hilo LLC, dba HAWAIIAN STYLE
CAFE - HILO; JDForsberg, LLC, dba RICO HAWAIIAN COFFEE; Hilo Trading
Co., Ltd., dba HILO BAY CAFE; Hilo Burger Joint LLP, dba HILO BURGER
JOINT; Hilo Pizza, LLC, dba HILO PIZZA CO.; DJL Holualoa LLC, dba
HOLUALOA FARM KITCHEN; Lam Yim Sin Corporation, dba HONG KONG
CHOP SUEY; Honokaa Public House LLC, dba HONOKAA PUBLIC HOUSE;
Olu Kai, Ltd., dba HUGGO'S; Aiona Foods, LLC, dba IPPY'S HAWAIIAN BBQ;
Island Hopper Pahoa LLC, dba ISLAND HOPPER TAPROOM; Maruhiro, Inc.,
dba IZAKAYA SHIONO; Big Island Restaurant Group, LLC, dba JACKIE REY'S
O' HANA GRILL KONA; J ROG, LLC, dba JACKI E REY'S OHANA GRILL HILO;
Grand 88, LLC, dba JADE PALACE; Grand 88, LLC, dba JADE PALACE
CHINESE RESTAURANT; O&J LLC, dba JOHNNY'S AT WAIKOLOA VILLAGE;
K.O. Pizza, dba K.O. PIZZA; Kai Kona Eats, LLC, dba KAI EATS+DRINKS;
Kalikala Cuisine Inc., dba KAILUA BAY CAFE; Pahoa Productions LLC,
dba KALEO'S BAR AND GRILL; Pahoa Productions LLC, dba KALEO'S
ORCHIDLAND; Pashmina's & Gift Inc., dba KAMANA INDIAN CUISINE #2
(HILO); KBXtreme, LLC, dba KBXTREME; Dragonfly Hospitality Group, LLC,
dba KENICHI PACIFIC; Transcontinental Development (Hawaii) Co., dba KINGS'
COURSE AT WAIKOLOA BEACH GOLF CLUB (THE); Kona Biscuit Company,
Inc., dba KONA BISCUIT CO.; The Kona Coffee & Tea Company, Inc., dba
KONA COFFEE & TEA COMPANY; KONA CRUST, LLC, dba KONA CRUST
PIZZA; Hawaiian Islands Trading Company LLC, dba KONA SALT FARM;
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ANAHKAHNA, Inc., dba KORNER POCKET BAR & GRILL (THE); Krua Thai
LLC, dba KRUA THAI CUISINE; LBC Volcano LLC, dba LAN I KAI BREWING
COMPANY; Lava Lava, LLC, dba LAVA LAVA BEACH CLUB; Big Island
Alehouse, LLC, dba LAVERNE'S; Napua Hilo LLC, dba LEHUA RESTAURANT
AT IMILOA; Los Habaneros, Inc., dba LOS HABANEROS; Luquin's Mexican
Restaurant, Inc., dba LUQUIN'S 454; Luquin's Mexican Restaurant, Inc., dba
LUQUIN'S CANTINA; Ulu Development LLC, dba MAGICS BEACH GRILL;
A-Bay's Cantina LLC, dba MAUKA BAR AND GRILL; Marzo's Country
Sports Bar & Grill LLC, dba MARZO'S COUNTRY SPORTS BAR & GRILL;
Contemporary Restaurant Corporation, dba MERRIMAN'S; Toprich Inc., dba
MIYAZAKI SUSHI & IZAKAYA; Louis Pauole at Miyos Restaurant LLC, dba
M IYO'S RESTAURANT; Moa Kitchen LLC, dba MOA KITCHEN RESTAURANT;
Mo's Fish and Chips LLC, dba MOHALA'S BAY FRONT FISH AND CHIPS;
Hilo Sunrise LLC, dba MOMS HILO; Nani Mau Glory Management, LLC, dba
NANI MAU GARDENS; Honoka`a Brothers, LLC, dba NAPUA AT THE MAUNA
LANI BEACH CLUB; Limberg Inc., dba OCEANS SPORTS BAR AND GRILL;
Kailua-Kona Restaurants, Inc., dba PANCHO AND LEFTY'S CANTINA &
RESTAURANTE; Papa Kona Coffee & Events, LLC, dba PAPA KONA COFFEE
& EVENTS (RESTAURANT); Papaaloa Market & Cafe LLC, dba PAPA`ALOA
COUNTRY STORE & CAFE (CAFE); Daisuki Gyoza LLC, dba PARADISE
DINER; Papale LLC, dba PATINA; Patricio's Mexican Taqueria, Inc., dba
PATRICIO'S MEXICAN TAQUERIA #2; Pau Restaurant & Catering, LLC, dba
PAU PIZZA; Kim Anh 88, Inc., dba PHO KIM AN (WAIMEA); Grand 88, LLC,
dba PHO KIM ANH; Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine, LLC, dba PINEAPPLES
RESTAURANT; Ponds Hilo, Inc., dba PONDS HILO; Pueo's Osteria, LLC,
dba PUEO'S OSTERIA; Puna Chocolate Company, dba PUNA CHOCOLATE
COMPANY; JTJ Enterprises, Inc., dba QUINN'S; Rebel Kitchen LLC, dba
REBEL KITCHEN; Reuben's Mexican Restaurant I, LLC, dba REUBEN'S
MEXICAN RESTAURANT; Rock N Crab Cajun Restaurant Inc., dba ROCK
N CRAB CAJUN RESTAURANT; RY-5, Inc., dba ROY'S WAIKOLOA BAR &
GRILL; Krislada, LLC, dba ROYAL THAI CAFE; Sakura Kona LLC, dba SAKURA
JAPANESE RESTAURANT; Sakura Hilo LLC, dba SAKURA SUSHI & GRILL;
The Seaside, Inc., dba SEASIDE RESTAURANT (THE); Chie Mizukami, dba
SEIJ I'S SUSHI; Smash Daddy's LLC, dba SMASH DADDY'S; Sodexo America,
LLC, dba SODEXO AMERICA, LLC; Volume Services, Inc., dba SODEXO LIVE!
- HILO; Ti ki Guys LLC, dba SPINNERS KAI LUA CANTINA; Kona Daze, LLC,
dba SUNSET KAI LANAI; TTG, LLC, dba SUNSET TERRACE; Moa Kitchen
LLC, dba SUSHI HANA; Sam's Sushi Inc., dba SUSHI SAM; Tacos Jalisco
Taqueria LLLP, dba TACOS JALISCO TAQUERIA; Taka Sushi Inc., dba TAKA
SUSHI; SML Hawaii LLC, dba TEQUILAS HAWAI I; Maurice Thomas, dba THAI
THAI BISTRO & BAR; Hatch Enterprises Incorporated, dba THE TEMPLE;
Tommy Bahama R&R Holdings, Inc., dba TOMMY BAHAMA MARLIN BAR;
Tommy Bahama Beverages, LLC, dba TOMMY BAHAMA'S TROPICAL CAFE;
Tropics Ale House LLC, dba TROPICS ALE HOUSE; Umekes, LLC, dba
UMEKE'S FISH MARKET BAR & GRILL; Christopher Camero Memorial VFW
Post 12122, dba VFW POST 12122; Vibe Cafe L.L.C., dba VIBE CAFE; AOK
Enterprises, Inc., dba VOLCANO'S LAVA ROCK CAFE; Waikoloa Village
Association, dba WAIKOLOA VILLAGE GOLF COURSE; Waimea Butcher
Shop, LLC, dba WAIMEA BUTCHER SHOP; MamaMaria L.L.C., dba WAIMEA
COFFEE COMPANY; Walua Social LLC, dba WALUA SOCIAL; Big Hitter
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Enterprises, LLC, dba WILLIE'S HOT CHICKEN; Wyatt's Place LLC, dba
WYATT'S PLACE.
IX. Announcements
Meetings of the Liquor Commission
June 4, 2026, 10:00 A.M., Kona Meeting Room, Department of
Liquor Control, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 107, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
July 2, 2026, 10:00 A.M., Hilo Meeting Room, Department of Liquor
Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii.
X. Adjournment
For information relative to any of the above -mentioned applications and/or procedures for protesting
against a liquor license, call the Department of Liquor Control at (808) 961-8218.
Anyone requiring auxiliary aid / service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact the
Department of Liquor Control at (808) 961-8218, or by email at cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov,
as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible have a greater likelihood of being fulfilled.
Upon request, this notice is available in alternate accessible formats.
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