So you’re in search of an authentic experience? For some immediate gratification, regional cuisine is often the best way to go. In Hawaii, one restaurateur’s creations are synonymous with local fare – Peter Merriman, co-founder of Hawaii Regional Cuisine and award-winning restaurant, Merriman’s.
In the past 20 years, Hawaiian Regional Cuisine has organized local agriculture, politics and economics to become a movement that is both beneficial to the islands and of course, delicious! And for the lucky visitors to Hawaii’s Big Island, experiencing Hawaii Regional Cuisine through Merriman’s eyes is easy. Pay a visit to the flagship Merriman’s restaurant in Waimea, the winner of “Best Big Island Restaurant” by Honolulu magazine for 11 years in a row!
With a visit to Merriman’s you’ll enjoy only the freshest local ingredients – it’s for this reason that the menu changes frequently, so return again and again and you’ll always be surprised. For a look behind the scenes at how these ingredients actually make it to your plate, book a reservation on the Hawaii Forest Trails and Culinary and Farm Tour. You’ll visit local farms before returning to the restaurant for a specially prepared four-course meal highlighting your tour.
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Things to know:
Region: Hawaii Big Island
Highlights: At the bottom of Merriman's menu it states, "Organically grown produce and chemical-free products used whenever possible."
Related Onsite Offerings: You can purchase Merriman's Big Island BBQ Sauce and Merriman's Hula Chili Sauce as souvenirs of your dining experience!
Fun facts: "We thoughtfully match wines to achieve a wonderful balance with our local produce, fish and meats. At times this balance is robust and rich, and at other times, we create a more subtle, and refined, food and wine experience," Peter Merriman says.
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