This & That, January Edition

Hi friend,

Today’s roundup is a bit of a hodge podge, but we’re going with it. Below, you’ll find out which eight chefs and one eatery in Hawaii were nominated for the industry’s prestigious James Beard Awards, drool over a new collection (even more so if you golf!), and find out what’s happening across the islands now through the end of the month. And don’t forget to scroll to the bottom “Extras” section for some suggestions on what to watch, read, shop for, and support. We hope this email brings you joy.

Stay warm!😉

The Edit Hawaii team

Hawaii’s Wahine collaborated with the Aussie brand Walker Golf Things on a collection ode to Hawaii and Australia’s surf, skate and golf culture. The collection and the video, shot on the North Shore of Oahu, where Wahine cofounder Evan Mock grew up, make us want to learn to golf. You can watch it here on the Walker Golf Things website.

Shop Wahine x Walker Golf

On Wednesday, The James Beard Foundation released its list of semifinalists for its annual Restaurant and Chef awards across 25 categories. Regardless of if they win or not, it’s safe to say you should add these places to your must-visit list if you haven’t already:

Emerging Chef: Keoni Regidor of Lehua Restaurant in Hilo

Outstanding Bakery: The Local General Store in Kaimuki

Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker: Hana Quon of Patisserie HQ in Honolulu

New Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service: Dave Newman of Pint + Jigger in Honolulu

Best Chef - Northwest & Pacific (Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington):
Andrew Le of The Pig and the Lady in Chinatown
Ed Kenney of Mud Hen Water in Kaimuki
Hyun Kim of O'Kims in Chinatown; Ki Chung of Bar Māze in Kakaako
Sheldon Simeon of Tiffany's in Wailuku

Big Island

1.24: Muumuu and Pupu at Laulima Hawi

1.24: Floral Hair Piece Workshop at Sunshine Trading Company 

2.1: Waimea Cherry Blossom Festival

Kauai

1.24: Muumuu Dance Party & Fashion Show at Common Ground

1.26: Muu in da Meadow with MachineMachine and Kauai Historical Society

Maui

1.26: Ocean Live Entertainment Event at Ocean Organic Vodka Farm & Distillery

1.26: Maui Chocolate Factory Experience (Nonprofit Sunday)

1.28: Flower and Dahlia Growing Workshop at Moon + Salt Farm

1.29: New Moon Sound Healing at Grand Wailea

O‘ahu

Now through 1.31: HoMA Shop New Year Sale at Honolulu Museum of Art

1.24-1.26: BIA Hawii‘s Big Home Building & Remodeling Show at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center

1.25: Mikoh Warehouse Sale

1.25: Noho Home Warehouse Sale

1.25: Hawaii Swim Collective Trunk Sale at Haleiwa Beach Park

1.25: Opening night of “Fish Bowl” exhibition, artwork and surfcrafts by Tristan Schrager, at ARS Café

1.25: Lulu's x Kō Hana Lei Po'o Workshop

1.25: Muu Swap & Pop-Up With Muumuu Library & Bungalow Guchi at Kokua General Store

1.25: Chinatown Festival & Parade

1.25: Muumuu Afternoon Tea with Kahulalea

1.26: Ilaya Pop-Up Tasting Menu at The Curb Kaimuki

1.26: Malama Day at Muumuu Library

1.27-2.1: Special Chinese New Year Menu at Mahina & Sun’s

1.29-1.30: Lunar New Year Celebration at Green Lady Cocktail Room

1.31: Flower Arranging with Kenzan at Ossipoff Cabin with Pua Hana and Island Boy

1.31: Wehiwehi at PAI Arts & Cultural Center

2.1: Block Print Workshop at Liljestrand House with Island Bungalow

To Watch
Female water photographer Christa Funk stars in the new documentary “First In, Last Out,” which showcases her rise to become one of the top photographers at Pipeline. The film just released today, and you can watch it for free exclusively on Red Bull TV.

To Support
Maui Matcha just released its Aloha Sunrise drink to benefit those affected by the Los Angeles Fires. Proceeds will go directly to the LAFD Foundation and the Pasadena Humane Society to support fire relief efforts. Order yours at the outpost in The Shops at Wailea.

To Read
We found two articles in Hana Hou! magazine particularly interesting: This one about Lyric Woodworking, and another about Uchinanchu history in Hawai‘i, and how many of Hawaii’s favorite restaurants (Zippy's, Rainbow Drive-In, Highway Inn, Like Like Drive Inn, etc.) were opened by Okinawans.

To Shop
Brie from HONOLULU Magazine provided a great roundup on where to shop vintage and secondhand muumuu on O‘ahu. Bookmark this article!

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