Spotlight on Business: Poi Dog Deli brings Big Easy to Big Island

  • Popcorn toppers are available at Poi Dog Deli. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
  • Owner Celeste Cline delivers lunch at Poi Dog Deli. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
  • Poi Dog Deli owner Taylor Cline delivers lunch to Jan Carter. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
  • A huge selection of craft beers is available at Poi Dog Deli. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
  • Customers place their order at the Poi Dog Deli counter. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
  • Customers enjoy lunch at Poi Dog Deli. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
  • A selection of hot and cold sandwiches, wraps and salads are available at Poi Dog Deli. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
  • Ally Shimamoto and Gary Pfahl prepare lunch at Poi Dog Deli. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
  • Celeste Cline takes a lunch order from Michael Anthony and Lauren Gomez at Poi Dog Deli. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

What do you get when you combine Kona’s cultural diversity, years of experience with a family restaurant business, high-end food and beverage management, a New Orleans vibe, and a dog-loving couple who want to open a restaurant?