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I received 3 responses (find below) to my question of where to eat on  
the Big Island, and 4 requests to a summary.  It seems several of us  
will be enjoying this island this winter.  If I have more info when I  
return I will send it on.
Sarah


We spent time on the Big Island last spring but we stayed in Hilo.  
Great farmer's market plus wonderful health food store. We did travel  
all over the island, however, and found good health food stores in  
Kona (don't remember name, sorry!) on the main highway from north to  
south. They had a deli bar with hot and cold foods and everything was  
labeled. Plus they had the best lime aide that I ever had!

We stayed in a condo near Kona last time we visited the big island and  
did a huge portion of our shopping at the Costco near Kona. Costco has  
all sorts of safe options.

We spent several days on the Big Island last summer--in Kona and Hilo  
and parts in between--and had no problems finding GF food. One  
restaurant in Kona even had a GF menu! (I wish I could remember the  
name but it was right across from the Kailua Pier and had these great  
"fish gargoyles" as downspouts.) Fresh fish is generally safe, but do  
watch out for the rice as they add soy sauce to it a lot. We picnicked  
as well, especially as we traveled across the island and visited  
Volcano National Park, and found luncheon meats/cheese, fresh or dried  
fruit, chips, etc. in regular grocery stores. We took a collapsable  
thermal bag (you know, like those you might use for cold groceries)  
with us, but also bought a cheap styrofoam one to load up with our  
cold food and drinks. We used ice from the hotels.  For those hikes,  
you may want to pack some GF energy bars in your suitcase in case you  
can't find them easily. We also packed GF cookies so our son had a  
sweet treat once in a while. (Hawaiian ice is GF!)  He didn't get sick  
at all so I think you'll find it easy to eat. Have fun!

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