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Cary Peterson Chef/Owner Kohala Burger & Taco Kohala Coast Catering
Save 30% on KBAT GIFT CERTIFICATES
Aloha,I hope you had a great Thanksgiving! The holidays are upon us and it is that time of year to spread a little joy.Kohala Burger & Taco is giving you....anyone who follows us or checks our web page KBAT BLOG the opportunity for our best savings of the year. We will be offering for two days only, Nov 30 & Dec 1, 2014 $100 in Gift Certificates for only $70. This offer is only available online at our KBAT STORE. Simply go to our online store and order. We will mail your certificates, as soon as your Credit Card funds clear, usually, 2 days. I really hope that you will take this opportunity to save. As many of you, may already know, the price of major food commodities are at all time highs. Beef prices have recently spiked and the market is not showing a slowdown in demand. We all already know what has happened to the price of milk and bread here in the islands. So what I am saying is, save now. I wish the very best to you and your ohana, this holiday season. God Bless, Chef Cary. KOHALA BURGER & TACO, LLC
Open late 11am-8pm Nov. 24-28 closed thanksgiving
Cary Peterson Chef/Owner Kohala Burger & Taco Kohala Coast Catering
OUR 4 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION BEGINS
Thank you for your loyal patronage! We have made it 4 years.
Please come and join us as we celebrate our 4th Anniversary this week. The Party Begins Thursday November 13 at 5pm when we Kick off our celebration with ALL YOU CAN EAT SPAGHETTI NIGHT. Featuring "Dad's" Famous
Handmade, Grass Fed Beef Meatballs. It's OK to BYOB or BYOW!!! We have the glasses and the candles for just the right atmosphere.
Then Join us for lunch November 14 for FISH TACO FRIDAY! We will have .99 Wild Alaskan Pollock "Cali Style" Fish Tacos until they are out. 2 minimum order 3 maximum order per person. ALSO
you can add a Fresh Local Market Island Style Fish Taco to your regular order of 2 for just .99 cents more.
Then to top it all off!! On Saturday and Sunday, November 15th & 16th we will be "debuting" our new
PINEAPPLE EXPRESS MEAL DEAL. Its our best Deal Ever! And you can Try the new Pineapple Express Burger (Featuring Grilled Dole Pineapple, Aloha Teriyaki & Bacon) for only $4.44
OR add the Express Package for only $4.44 more! Which includes Fries, 12oz Pepsi Product & a Dole "Pineapple Whip" Soft Serve.
We hope to see you this week!
Cary
Chef / Owner
KOHALA BURGER & TACO, LLC Kawaihae Shopping Center 61-3665 Akoni Pule Hwy. Ph: 808-880-1923 Fax: 808-880-1924 www.KohalaBurgerandTaco.com
Air Conditioning
Aloha, After many months and many hurdles, the air is back on at Kohala Burger & Taco.
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of our great customers who put up with the heat, my staff who worked long days in it. Jay our Admin Asst who has baked in the back.
I also wanted to thank everybody who played a role in getting this done. Our landlord, Kohala South Investors, for offering us a lease in which it made sense to make such a significant investment. Christie Crawford at the Bank of Hawaii, which provided the funding for the project. Alex and the entire "No Sweat" HVAC Team & Koa Electrical Productions.
This was not a repair. This is an entirely new system. We opted for total replacement in April when we determined that further repairs to our previous system was potentially damaging to our environment as well as fiscally foolish.
I also felt obliged to answer a few of my critics that claimed I had "no air" due to not caring or being too "tight". This new A/C investment represents over 50% of our after tax profits from 2013 and we wanted to be sure we would be here to enjoy. Since our original lease was up October 2014, we needed to establish that we would be continuing to operate here in the Kawaihae Center. I am happy to report we should be nice and cool for the next 15 years.
Mahalo for your time and continued support.
Cary Peterson Chef/Owner Kohala Burger & Taco Kohala Coast Catering
Late fall operating hours announced
It's also that time to Contact Chef Cary for Holiday Catering needs. Dates are already filling.
KBAT will Close @ 3:30pm Today, Due to "Ana" Be safe Big Island
KOHALA BURGER & TACO, LLC Kawaihae Shopping Center 61-3665 Akoni Pule Hwy. Ph: 808-880-1923 Fax: 808-880-1924 www.KohalaBurgerandTaco.com
Revised Business Hours Oct 16, 2014 KBAT is closed @3:30pm Mahalo
KOHALA BURGER & TACO, LLC Kawaihae Shopping Center 61-3665 Akoni Pule Hwy. Ph: 808-880-1923 Fax: 808-880-1924 www.KohalaBurgerandTaco.com
New Pineapple Express meal deal
Try this 1/4 Lb. Grass Fed Hawaii beef patty, toasted brioche bun, grilled Dole pineapple, Aloha Teriyaki & crispy bacon. Meal Deal comes with fries & any 12oz. Canned Pepsi Product
Happy Discoverers Day Hawaii. Holiday Hours Apply open 10:30 - 4pm Mahalo
Cary Peterson Chef/Owner Kohala Burger & Taco Kohala Coast Catering
Closed for ironman world championship
See ya tomorrow!
Reminder: revised biz hours oct 2 - 5 closing at 3:30
Cary Peterson Chef/Owner Kohala Burger & Taco Kohala Coast Catering
Revised Hours Oct 2 - 5
Aloha, Due to the current business slowdown we are finding it necessary to close early, at 3:30 pm October 2nd - October 5th. We will be open for regular lunch hours everyday 10:30-3:30.
We plan on returning to our evening service beginning Monday October 6th.
Mahalo for your continued support and understanding.
Cary Peterson Chef/Owner Kohala Burger & Taco
Hand made corn tortillas
Come try our new handmade corn tortillas they're gluten-free and taste great!
Today were making a roast pork Carnitas taco with fresh avocado it's only 799 for two tacos.
Thank you for following the KBAT blog and we look forward to serving you soon mahalo
Cary Peterson Chef/Owner Kohala Burger & Taco Kohala Coast Catering
Our Best Fish Taco Deal
When you see this flag flying....good things are happening at KBAT!
Cali Style - crispy fish tacos for .99ea min. order 2 - max. 3 per person. Dine in only, please.
Island Style - fresh fish tacos, order "Dos" at regular price get a 3rd local, line caught, fresh fish taco for only .99
I look forward to seeing you.
Cary Peterson Chef/Owner Kohala Burger & Taco Kohala Coast Catering
Our Best Deal Ever
1 per person, must be present to order. Mahalo
Cary Peterson Chef/Owner Kohala Burger & Taco Kohala Coast Catering
Special September Offer
Make ANY purchase today and get a coupon for 25% your next visit. Valid tomorrow through Sept 30.
A special Mahalo from, Cary Peterson Chef/Owner Kohala Burger & Taco Kohala Coast Catering
Are you ready for some football?
Stephanie and I decided to dive right into the "deep end" of the 2014 football season. While visiting In San Diego, last weekend.
Football has always played a large role in our relationship, Stephanie was a High School cheerleader and I, a Team Captain at our Alma Mater Torrey Pines High School. We met on a "Friday Night" after a big Falcon Football win! This time we go to visit for our very own "Flashback" Friday Night Lights.
Our football "Jag" began on a Thursday night with a visit to the Cinepolis Luxury Cinema in Del Mar. Have you been to one of these? Imagine that, in your living room .....you had the comfiest, cool leather, electronic controlled "Lazy Boy" accessorized with dueling cold drink holders and an 360 adjustable glass "TV tray". Dolby Surround Sound and a 40 foot HD screen. Oh did I mention the waiter and full menu? I opted for the Diet Cola. For old times sake, I drank it through my own Red Vines Cherry Licorice straw. Yumm. It's 20 bucks to see a flick at the Cinepolis but the whole atmosphere really makes going to the movies an event!
Back to football....we saw the movie "When the Game Stands Tall" this is a story about a the nation's preeminent high school football team. The De La Salle Spartans, are from Concord, California. This private Catholic School once amassed an unprecedented 151 game winning streak. The movie is about the end of "the streak" and the bounce back from this crushing loss. Anyway, in my opinion it's a great movie! Jim Caviezel really delivers in his role as Head Coach, Bob Ladouceur.
Friday we had the pleasure of being invited to a High School game. Our dear friends Randy and Maria Goodson have a son who plays. Rhett, #22 is a tough Junior, for the La Costa Canyon Mavericks. The "Blue & Green Mavs" were matched against the Sea Kings of Corona Del Mar. The matchup was the kickoff opener for the SoCal edition of the "Brothers in Arms" HS Football Classic. This is a football tournament, fundraiser for military families. The games are televised and sponsored by athletic apparel giant, Under Armour.
The "White and Columbia Blue" Sea Kings of CDMHS, are ruling a streak of their own, 28 straight and the current 2013 Division III California State Champs. The Mavericks hung tough, played strong fundamental and well disciplined football. However were unable to match the speed and finesse in the loss to the reigning Sea Kings. Ironically the game was held at Cathedral Catholic HS, an awesome facility which is located in what I like to call, the "new Del Mar" because this was all scrub grass when I lived here in the 80's. This massive school is located just a few miles up the road from where Steph and I met TPHS.
Ed Burke Field, was our next stop. This stadium at Torrey Pines High, was just a big hole in the ground when we attended 30 years ago. It is now named after the man whom I had the pleasure of playing for, 21 year Falcon Head Coach, Ed Burke. I was also his TA my senior year. I will always remember what he told me on my very first day of Varsity Football practice in the fall of 82. "Torrey Pines is a great academic High School, we have some of the highest SAT Scores in the nation, but the best life class we teach here is Varsity Football'
The TPHS "Cardinal and Gold" Falcons were matched against Utah's Pleasant Grove Vikings. The birds hung tough and took a small first half lead against the bigger and faster "Royal and Grey" Vikings, however two big, 4th quarter plays iced it for the "Industry State's Vikes". It was a really exciting game and it was so fun to see my school's stadium packed with fans. The atmosphere made it so easy to remember the experience and excitement I felt playing under those Friday Night Lights.
Next up was Saturday's College opener SDSU Aztecs vs Northern AZ Lumberjacks. We were originally scheduled to leave San Diego on Saturday but we changed our plans to stay one more day to see the home opener at Qualcomm. This was Steph's idea and took a bit of "re-arranging". Sorry guys...don't mean to make you too jealous, but yeah my beautiful wife wanted stay another day so we could go to a college football game!!!!
It was awesome and finally a SD win! The Aztec "Warriors" crushed the NAU's "Timber-Men". The cheerleaders, marching band, dance squad and the "Beyoncé Girls" as Steph called them all created a ton of "Big Game" excitement. Cannons blew and fireworks flew, every time State made a touchdown. Thunder clapped and the crowed loudly yelled "FIRST DOWN" every time the "Black and Scarlett" moved the chains. We were able to spot our son Connor momentarily on the binoculars, surrounded in a sea of exuberant student fans. What a blast for all of us.
We are getting ready to head back home in a couple of days. We are back in San Diego now and will be finishing it up with one last game, we are visiting a local sports pub and grill to watch the Chargers season opener on MNF. Wrapping up a great vacation by spending one last night with our son, with some food and football. Starting our new chapter which began 30+ years ago. With a high school football romance, between the captain and the homecoming queen, 24 years of marriage and now our son in college. My oh my how we are blessed.
Next up....one if my true Mexican Taqueria food inspirations, the "Legendary" Roberto's. This is how we capped the night!
Cary Peterson Chef/Owner Kohala Burger & Taco Kohala Coast Catering
Good Service & The Classics
What do they have in common? They both NEVER go out of style!
With all the world's technology moving at a lightning pace, never more so evident than here in San Diego. A great burger some good service and a classic handmade tortilla still reign as king of food service for me.
Let me tell you first about the Cheesecake Factory in Fashion Valley. This was "hands down " some of the best restaurant service I have received in a long long time. So good in fact that my usually picky Mother, wanted to go back for dinner. We tried but it was still just too busy at 9:20pm.... hmmmm it's no wonder!!
As we arrived the door was opened for us by a host, this place was busy, however when properly staffed he was able to bring us directly to a table. When I inquired as to the restroom location. There was no "pointing" or mumbled directions, he simply showed me the way. This is a big place.
The waitress "Carrie"....was awesome, as are most "Cary's & Karey's & Carrie's" :) she came right away and brought us our drinks quickly. Since my extended bout with sobriety, ice tea has become my new drink of excess, so imagine how stoked I was to be offered 3 types of ice tea, I went with the "tropical" it was refreshing and delicious! And my large glass, extra lemons and as I call it the "yellow sugar" never went empty. Steph and mom both got salads which were yummy and generously portioned.
I went with the "Classic Burger" at $15.95 it was worth every penny! The sesame and Brioche Bun was fresh yet firm and properly toasted. The handmade patty was cooked perfectly! Medium well, as a burger should be. A hand cut thick slice of char broiled onion on top of melted cheddar. It also came with a House made garlic and herb mayo. Very good!
Since we needed to get back to SDSU for a parent meeting, Carrie boxed up the ladies' salads (my burger was totaled) with forks and knives and napkins! Dropped a check and ran my Amex. We were on our way. One of the professional and attractive hostesses,went out of her way, to thank my Mom on her on our way out! Just an awesome experience from the moment we arrived to the moment we left.
I also had an opportunity to visit one of San Diego's Classics. The Old Town Mexican Cafe. First let me tell you that "Old Town" is full of choices, but this place still has a line out the door.
The tortillas are handmade on a red brick comal it looks like it's been there since the beginning of time. You can watch them being made from a window on the curbside.
Once again, even though very busy our wait for a table was short and once seated we were greeted promptly and our drinks arrived quickly....Yes, it was tea. I ordered the battered fish taco on a handmade corn tortilla.
It came with a white sauce and finely shredded white cabbage. A garnish of chopped tomato. Served on a handmade corn tortilla with a few slices of lime, it looked great. However upon eating it became apparent that the battered fish spend a little bit too much time in the hot oil Jacuzzi. We did enjoy our shared Carnitas, the house specialty, with hand made tortillas. The guacamole was made with fresh California Haas avocados and was excellent, this made Steph very happy.
Neither one of these places relies on iPad technology or gimmicks, to place them ahead of the pack. Good "Olde Fashioned" great service, hand made food and sticking to the basic philosophies of food service is what delivers a memorable experience.
Cary Peterson Chef/Owner Kohala Burger & Taco, Kohala Coast Catering
Mexica Tiahui
Sorry....I don't want to PO any Aztecs. But spell check, thinks it is smarter than me. It's "Mexica Tiahui"
Meh-hee-kah Tee-ah-hoo-ee
Convocation
A calling together, a time to recognize. A page in our book of life is being turned. A new chapter is upon us.
Being a High School parent, was a great chapter. It was exciting and fluid, a clear goal in mind, college! These paragraphs filled with sense of purpose. Always excited to flip the next page. Football, girls, dances, pictures, soccer, injuries, fundraisers, so on and on, and finally college visits, tours, counseling & applications.
78,000 students applied at SDSU this year. Only about 8,000 were accepted. With this type of ratio we were assured by one of the faculty speakers, Dr. Blaylock, that our children were academically prepared to begin college.
However, in this new chapter they were going to begin to have to take responsibility. Daily they will be faced with a series of choices. These choices will shape who they will become. As parents in this chapter we can offer advice and support. But we no longer are making their choices. We now simply have to trust that what we have done to nurture, teach, and prepare our children to be responsible had been enough.
Connor offered a promise at convocation with 8,000 other new students to ultimately accept responsibility. "Mexico Tiahui" or "Always March Forward" this is part of the SDSU Aztec motto and tradition.
Letting go, but a new bond has formed with child (student) and parent. Now not just a new chapter but a whole new story. Aztecs for life!
Cary Peterson Chef/Owner Kohala Burger & Taco, Kohala Coast Catering