Aloha KBAT FANS,

I actually had a few people read my last post and send me some really great ideas and feed back! MAHALO!

We are prepared to ride this thing out as long as you continue to visit. We were especially motivated by your incredible “generosity” and appreciation of our service yesterday.

Looks like many people enjoyed the $10 Fresh Mahi Fish and Chips, that sold out in an hour! Fresh, Local, Line Caught Fish is very affordable right now. We are planning great specials everyday.

As you can imagine this is a very fluid situation, and things are changing daily not only at KBAT but around the world. In the coming months we are not only going to have to worry about our own health and economy, but we will probably be called upon to assist around the globe.

This truly is a time of service and we are ready! Several Kohala Burger and Taco staff members have already came back to work on a moments notice the minute I asked for help. I often preach to staff that the attitude we bring with us to work, must be an attitude, of one who is ready to serve. Never have I seen this more prevalent than in this time, we are truly grateful to have a community and guests to serve.

So mostly I just do Instagram these days, I have followed closely the progression of several Big Island eateries and noticed that at least 4 more, just yesterday had opted to close. And meanwhile in the real (not digital) world…A visit yesterday, after work, to one of Kawaihae’s most popular haunts, showed two chef’s dressed and ready to work, but closing down before dinner, rather that prepping for service, as the past few days offered them no carry-out demand.

The KBAT Team is fully prepared to meet the demand if it presents itself. We wanna serve, so put us to the test and put a few of your neighbors back to work.

We look forward to serving you.

Mahalo

Chef Cary