By Vanessa Wolf

Image courtesy Rock & Brews.

The long-awaited – and for a while there, hotly contested – Rock & Brews Paia officially opens Wednesday, March 5.

The maiden lunch voyage begins at 11 a.m.

With a menu focused on bar food favorites with rock and roll names, diners can expect items like Rockin Hot Wings ($11.95*), Coachella Chopped Italian Salad ($12.95*) and a Backstage Burger ($10.95*).

Rock & Brews also features roughly 50 lagers, pilsners, ciders, IPAs, porters and ales on tap* as well as bottled options, cocktails and wines by the glass.

Image courtesy Rock & Brews.

No word if showing up in KISS regalia and full face paint will earn you any special treatment, but – owners and staff take note — we think it should.

Rock & Brews is located at 120 Hana Highway in Paia (next to Charley’s).

They are open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday.

* Please note food prices and beer list were provided by the website’s online “Preview Menu,” which may or may not be accurate in practice.