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Taste of Hawaii Voting Results, 2012
The People's Choice Winners:
SEAFOOD
Sheraton Kauai Resort
Chef Leanne Kamekona
Crab-crusted Hawaiian opah, sauteed tot soi, Chardonnay cream sauce and lomi lomi tomatoes
VEGETARIAN
Sukhothai Cafe
Chef Jintana Roberts
Papaya Salad
MEAT & POULTRY
Casa di Amici
Chef Randall Yates
Nero Risotto made with Casa di Amici Sausage and sautéed with Grana Padano Parmesan Cheese
DESSERT
Cafe Pesto-Hilo
Chef de Cuisine, Casey Halpern
Ohana Banana Farms Candy Apple Bananas with Lapperts Vanilla Ice Cream and Dream Beans Big Island Vanilla
FAVORITE NEW DISCOVERY
The Feral Pig
Owners Scott Kessinger and Dave Power
Feral Burger Sliders, featuring Kauaiian-grown vegetables, 100-percent Kauai ground beef and locally caught fish.
BEST PRESENTATION
Aston Aloha Beach / The Palms Restaurant
Chef Greg Stoll
Poisson Cru - Polynesian Raw Fish Salad
BEST ALOHA SPIRIT
Party Sushi
Chef Ed "Scooby" Coloma
Seafood Balls - Crab, Salmon and Cream Cheese Tempura
BEST DECORATED
Anheuser Busch
BEER
Anheuser Busch, serving a selection of beers.
WINE
Nani Moon Mead serving Winter Sun Sangria.
NON-ALCOHOLIC
Java Kai, serving Go Green Smoothies.
Ballots were submitted during the event on Sunday, June 3rd, 2012. The voting booth and service was provided by Kauai Magazine, a major Taste of Hawaii sponsor.
