Taste of Hawaii Voting Results, 2009

Peoples Choice
Tie between Wahoo’s and The East Side

Favorite New Discovery
The East Side

Best Presentation
Grand Hyatt

Best Aloha Spirit
Kauai Pasta

Favorite Dessert
Grand Hyatt

Favorite Seafood Dish
The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui
crab furikake tempura with chili aioli and spicy tobiko

Favorite Meat/Poultry Dish
The East Side
Seared filet mignon with red wine braised short rib ravioli

Favorite Vegetarian Dish
Olympic Café
Avocado & brie melt and hummus

Favorite Asian Influence Dish
The Hukilau Lanai
Togarashi seared ahi with Asian slaw

Favorite Beer
Kona Brewing

Favorite Wine
Barefoot Wine & Bubbly

Favorite Non-Alcoholic Beverage
Papayas Natural Foods and Café
Lavender gingerade and Hibiscus lilikoi cooler