New restaurant Papa Kona gives VIP guests a peek at their offerings

Papa Kona Restaurant and Bar offered guests a VIP sneak peek to their menu Friday night at the new restaurant’s Alii Drive location. Samples of pupus and cocktails were passed around as the guests listened and danced to the music of Kailua-Kona musician LT Smooth. The restaurant is currently open every day from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. for breakfast and brunch, and will soon be open later with a dinner menu. (Photos by Elizabeth Pitts/West Hawaii Today)

Papa Kona Restaurant and Bar offered guests a VIP sneak peek to their menu Friday night at the new restaurant’s Alii Drive location. Samples of pupus and cocktails were passed around as the guests listened and danced to the music of Kailua-Kona musician LT Smooth. The restaurant is currently open every day from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. for breakfast and brunch, and will soon be open later with a dinner menu. (Elizabeth Pitts/West Hawaii Today)

KAILUA-KONA — Papa Kona Restaurant and Bar offered guests a VIP sneak peek to their menu Friday night at the new restaurant’s Alii Drive location.