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The January 2012 archives from our files of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
2012 Hale Aina Awards
You voted, we counted, and here they are, the best 128 restaurants in Hawaii. On these pages, you’ll find a complete list of the winners and a closer look at some of the specific, delicious dishes that put these eateries on top.
Coming soon: Alan Wong's Amasia at the Grand Wailea, Maui
Menu will include Wong's signature plantation-inspired style, as well as street food influences.
More January events: Hawaii dairy and eggs, Cacao Festival, Enter the Dragon
A sale on local dairy and eggs at Whole Foods and a celebration of locally-grown chocolate at Haleiwa Farmers' Market Cacao Festival.
Living Lei Chic: Kulanui Okara Shortbread Cookies
Lei Chic senior editor Christi Young visits the University of Hawaii's College of Tropical Agriculture's kitchen to talk with Jennifer Shido about Kulanui's Okara Shortbread Cookies, dreamed up by students using byproducts from Aloha Tofu.
O my buns: Hokkaido bread from Panya Bakery and roti buns from Tutti Frutti
Soft and sweet buns, but each with a twist.
New: Adriatic Foods
Croatian food in a kiosk by Mark's Garage.
DonorsChoose.com Funding Hawaii Teachers
Outside of the Box: Public school teachers have to get creative when it comes to funding for their classroom.
Coming soon: The Whole Ox Deli
Bob McGee's latest project: a deli in Kakaako, with a crowdfunded smoker.
Crop Sharing in Hana, Maui
A cooperative farm in Hana, Maui, shares the wealth among the community.
Honolulu's first urban rooftop farm
A certified organic, 28,000 square foot rooftop farm on top of AutoMart in Kakaako
