Lonohana Estate Chocolate was the only Hawaii business recognized last week as a winner in the 2016 Good Food Awards.

The Kalihi artisan chocolate maker won the award for its Kanahiku 70 percent dark chocolate. Lonohana produces small batches of its chocolate bars every eight weeks, incorporating organic Hawaii-grown items from coffee to spices. The bars are sold primarily through membership in the Lonohana Chocolate Club, with remaining bars sold at the factory. Call 223-9997.

The Good Food Award is given to companies across the nation that produce items voted tasty, authentic, connected to communities and cultural traditions, and responsibly produced.

More than 176 winners from 33 states were selected from nearly 2,000 entries. An awards ceremony was held Friday in San Francisco.

For a list of all the winners, visit goodfoodawards.org.

Meal serves up good fortune

Ring in the Year of the Monkey with “A Taste of Chinese New Year,” featuring delicious dishes believed to bring good fortune and good luck, 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday at Jade Dynasty Restaurant in Ala Moana Center.

The dim sum meal includes food such as noodles (for longevity), jai (to cleanse the soul) and gau (for achievement).

The event will also feature a fortuneteller and calligrapher.

Cost is $30; seating is limited. For tickets, call Lucia at 533-3181.

Forage during Kailua hike

Learn to identify edible plants during a foraging hike Sunday with Kiani Kaina at Maunawili Falls.

The hike requires maneuvering over big roots and rocks and walking through water, so comfortable clothing and mosquito repellent are recommended. Bring a sack lunch and drinks; swimsuit is optional. Children are welcome.

Cost is $20. The hike is limited to 20 people. Participants should meet at 10 a.m. at the corner of Maunawili Road and Kelewina Street. Visit 808ne.ws/foraginghike.

Learn to make scones, more

If your first meal of the day is ho-hum or maybe even nonexistent, learn to to make the ultimate breakfast foods — scones, muffins, bagels and bialys — from patisserie/confiserie chef David Brown at Kapiolani Community College, 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 30.

The class will be held in ‘Ohelo 203. Fee: $87. For a list of cooking classes or to register, visit bit.ly/1OgHQ5K; for details, call 734-9211.

Other classes:

>> “American Beauties” (8 a.m. to noon Feb. 13, ‘Ohelo 203): Brown teaches classic American desserts such as the jelly roll, cream puffs and a chocolate-dipped coconut macaroon. Fee: $87

>> “Interesting Chicken” (1 to 5 p.m. Feb. 13, ‘Ohia 109/112): Private chef Fortuna Arai presents such dishes as “sticky” peanut chicken, Korean-style fried chicken, deli roll in puff pastry and Sri Lankan-style curry. Fee: $94

Pickle Lady shares tips

Don’t let your veggies go to waste. Attend a class with the Pickle Lady, Lenora Ching, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 2 at Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden, where Ching will share how to preserve aging cucumbers, onions and fennel.

Ching will also hold a class at Wahiawa Botanical Garden, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 23.

All ingredients will be provided at both sessions. Cost: $10 per session. Reservations required by Tuesday for Ho‘omaluhia and Feb. 16 for Wahiawa. Call 522-7066.

Castle offers taste of France

Take a healthful trip to France via your taste buds. The Castle Wellness Center’s next Eat Well for Life class will focus on dishes with a “French flair.”

“Bon Appetit!” runs 6 to 7:15 p.m. Jan. 28 in the center with a demonstration that includes tasty samples. All recipes feature nonanimal food products.

Cost is $10 and must be paid for by Tuesday. Call 263-5400 or register online at castlemed.org.

Vegetarian? You’re not alone

If adjusting to a plant-based diet is a bit of a challenge, turn to the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii’s support group meeting, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Kaimuki-Waialae YMCA.

The program spotlights a demonstration on making plant-based wraps, and guests are welcome to bring their own fillings. Participants are also encouraged to bring a vegan dish for the potluck.

The YMCA is at 4835 Kilauea Ave. Call Terry at 397-8666 or go to imagineaveganworld.com.