Back in the early Covid days, work began on converting a space in downtown Hawi for Banana Leaf Coffee & Tea. I was interested in the project from the start. For one thing, it seemed not the best timing given that the number of visitors to Hawaii was hovering around zero with little prospect for change. Also, the location for this enterprise is across the street from Kohala Coffee Mill, a very popular stop for visitors and locals alike.
The project chugged along and seemed to be close to completion when this sign went up. But in the months since then, not much has happened. The building appears ready to go but the business hasn’t opened. I suspect it never will and one day I’ll be driving by and notice the sign has gone.
That’s a pity. I quite like the sign, in part because when I first saw it, my immediate reaction was, “Mmmm, jelly beans.”
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I first read ”banana coffee” and thought, wow, I’d like to try that!
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I bet it’s available somewhere!
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Wonder why it did not open?
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I don’t know, but then I’m usually the last to know about anything going on around here. I imagine the situation is all over local social media, but I’m not on that!
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I understand that 😊
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What a shame! It’s an attractive start.
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Yes, the sign’s nice and the space looks decent with a covered seating area out front. It just doesn’t seem to be happening though.
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