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FEATURE TENANT: POPEYES
from Waikoloa Plaza

"The Popeyes story began in New Orleans back in 1972, when Al Copeland opened a quick-service restaurant called “Chicken on the Run,” selling traditional mild fried chicken to the downtown lunch crowd. But business was slow, and Copeland realized that he’d have to develop a spicier alternative to his standard chicken recipe if he wanted to impress flavor-seeking New Orleanians.

of the dining room. For al fresco dining, patrons are treated to gorgeous ocean/sunset views from the west-facing lanai. Pueo’s is now open seven nights a week beginning at 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. (Last seating is at 9 p.m., with food served until 10 p.m.) The bar, which includes a state-of-the-art 10-tap beer system, stays open until 11 p.m. Having attracted a loyal patronage for 10 years at its previous location across the highway, Pueo’s continues its longstanding commitment to creating regional, seasonal and artisanal cuisine highlighting the authentic flavors of Italy. Sterling hospitality is at the heart of the Pueo’s dining experience, where friends, business associates and neighbors gather for the fun, uplifting ambiance. Pueo’s also off ers
Experimenting with the flavorful Cajun recipes he’d been enjoying all his life, Copeland developed a new menu, reopened his restaurant – now called “Popeyes”- and soon had customers lining up around the block for his spicy New Orleans-style fried chicken."


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