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On The Line in Hawai'i

See deep dives on local Spam and macadamia nut-fed Berkshire pigs in these behind-the-scenes peeks, inside the kitchens of Local General Store in Honolulu and Lehua Restaurant in Hilo, for our award-nominated series On The Line.

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On The Line

A Day at the Hawai'i Butcher Shop Making the World’s Best Spam

Bon Appétit spends a day on the line with Jason Chow, co-owner and head butcher of The Local General Store in Honolulu, Hawai'i. As the first all-local butcher on O'ahu, Jason and his team are on a mission to make sustainably sourced, locally raised meat more accessible to the local community.

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On The Line

This Hawai'i Restaurant Produces Some of the World’s Best Pork

Today, Bon Appétit spends a day on the line with Chef Keoni Regidor, the head chef of Lehua, a new restaurant bringing fresh energy to Hilo, Hawai'i. At Lehua, traditional Hawaiian ingredients meet modern culinary techniques to create a menu that’s rooted in heritage and innovation. With a focus on sustainability and a deep respect for local culture, Chef Keoni is reimagining what Hawaiian cuisine can be.

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Pork Dinakdakan
Braise tender pork belly in soy and vinegar, then grill with shishito peppers and toss with ginger and a tangy dressing for bold, savory Filipino dinakdakan.
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Mango Bread
This sunny mango bread is ultra-moist and bursting with tropical flavor; the loaf is topped with a tangy mango-lime glaze that sets to a glossy finish.
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Mochiko Chicken
Hawai‘i’s beloved fried chicken is crispy, sweet, and savory.
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Grilled Purple Sweet Potato Salad
Charred purple potato salad with mayo, lemon, and soy is smoky, creamy, and designed to be the star of any summer picnic or barbecue.