50 Thrifty Big Island Restaurants is the newest in a series of guidebooks on budget dining at popular Hawai`i restaurants. From beach bistros in Kona to neighborhood cafes in Hilo town, this reader-friendly pocket directory highlights great food at bargain prices, including Island cuisine, Mexican, Thai, Japanese, organic and many other specialties. Written and photographed by veteran food writer Jessica Ferracane, co-author of companion volume 50 Thrifty Maui Restaurants, the book includes lively reviews based on personal visits and surveys of savvy Big Island diners. Categorized by geographical locations and mealtimes, restaurant listings feature maps and detailed information on hours, parking, seating, credit cards and featured dishes. Foreword by Big Island food writer Brian Berry.