56 2016 BEST OF THE WEST | WEST HAWAII TODAY ANNIE’S ISLAND FRESH BURGERS | BEST HAMBURGER Mahalo for all your support! DRYWOOD Termite Treatment KONA 937-5051 OR HILO 430-2008 akamaipestsolutions.com FREE ESTIMATES ORANGE OIL Hawaii’s Orange Oil Pioneers Since 2005 PCO #924 The smarter way to control pests in paradise Annie’s Island Fresh Burgers was just named one of the best places to grab a bite in West Hawaii. Dave Levenson, who opened the restaurant with his son Josh in February of 2009, said appreciation from customers means more to them than anything else. “We were absolutely delighted that the community believes we are delivering the same surprisingly great dining experience for the last six years!” Dave said. And that appreciation runs both ways, evidenced by Dave’s response to a question about what makes working in West Hawaii a great experience. “The people,” he said. “From our terrific food suppliers to our very young and excited staˆ to the community we serve, who support our eˆorts to prove sustainable practices can work in modestly priced comfort food.” Local sourcing and organics have combined to serve as the foundation of Annie’s business model since its inception. The company’s mission includes local sourcing not just of products, but also jobs for the community’s youth. “We often provide the very first job training for kids in our community, which we are very proud to do,” Dave said. The approach has proved eˆective. Not only has Annie’s been named as one of the best in the West, but Business Insider Magazine honored the restaurant with an award for the best burger in the entire state. Grass-fed island beef topped with Annie’s sustainable gardengrown lettuce and authentic housemade sauces and dressings are helping the name ‘Annie’s Island Fresh Burgers’ ring out across the Hawaiian Islands. Dave and Josh have created an example of an authentically Hawaiian model of business that highlights traditional, local-first values. “We have the freshest food available,” Dave said. “Organic is our middle name! We don’t have a freezer except for ice cream!” Annie’s dining room and lounge are open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Mango Court, just 500 yards south of the Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu. Guests can sip on their favorite libations during Annie’s Happy Hour from 3-5 p.m. daily. There’s also a new Kamaaina Beef and Brew special oˆering a $2 discount on a pint of draught beer with a purchase of your favorite Annie’s burger! The deal ends Oct. 1. Like Dave explained, at Annie’s, it’s all about the customer. “Our goal is to have our guests feel like they are walking into our living room when entering Annie’s,” he said. HAWAIIAN SOLAR | BEST SOLAR Hawaiian Solar would like to thank all of its customers who have voted us best solar company for the 12th year running. We are celebrating our 40th year of installing solar on this beautiful Pacific island. We are a locally owned and operated company and are here for the long haul. Our in-house team of professionals appreciates your valued clientele past, present and future. You have probably seen our vans driving around town or heard our commercials on the radio; we are the company with The Solar Dog. Sadly, we have seen several solar companies close their Hawaii o¡ces with the recent HELCO changes. On a positive note; there has never been a better time to install solar hot water which can save up to 40 percent oˆ of your HELCO bill when replacing an electric water heater. We may even be able to help you with 5 years 0 percent interest free financing. With over 7,000 systems installed on Hawaii Island you can have complete confidence in Hawaiian Solar in the knowledge that we are not a fly-in, fly-out company and will be here to take care of you well into the future. We are a one stop shop for all of your solar needs oˆering a full turnkey solution for solar water heating, pool heating and solar electric. Replacing an electric water heater or an old ine¡cient solar heater could qualify you for a $500 Hawaii Energy rebate plus the 35 percent state and 30 percent federal tax credits making this an amazing deal that any astute homeowner should take advantage of. We all have to pay taxes so better to invest the money in your home than give it to the IRS. With the end of 2016 just around the corner, this is a perfect time of year for a rapid return on your solar investment. Hawaiian Solar is the statewide distributor of the world famous Solahart solar water heater oˆering one of the best warranties on the market. Solahart have been manufacturing solar water heaters for over 65 years in Australia, oˆering systems to suit all types of application. In addition to the passive/thermosiphon water heaters we also oˆer a pumped/active system. Give Hawaiian Solar a call at 329- 4044 if you are thinking of installing solar and talk with one of our friendly staˆ who will be happy to discuss your needs and oˆer a no obligation quotation.
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