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In case you haven’t been keeping up with what’s going on at Grand Cafe’s old haunt at 31 N. Pauahi St., HASR Wine Co. opened up a simpatico restaurant on site with chef Rodney Uyehara in the kitchen.
Mornings are shared with the Mama’Nita Scones crew, baking away to fill orders. Anita Rhee spent about a year perfecting her recipes before taking her business public in fall 2011.
Organic Blueberry is the best seller, followed by a four-way tie among Trinity Berry (blueberries, blackberries and raspberries) and Cream Cheese, Hawaiian Banana and Mac Nut, Orange Cream Cheese and Apple Caramel. Anything chocolate is the third favorite, and in fourth place is Hawaiian Pineapple and Coconut.
Right now she’s taking orders for Valentine’s Day, introducing white packages topped with a red bow and heart. She will also create bridal favors in boxes graced with fresh flowers.
A Valentine’s Day box of eight scones is $21; 12 scones, $29. An individual scone in a clear purse container topped by a V-Day heart is $3.40 each. Pickup for advance orders is 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays to Saturdays. Orders generally require 48 hours’ notice, excluding Sundays and holidays.
Email Rhee at mamanitascones@gmail.com, or for more information, visit www.mamanitascones.com.
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