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Lance and Lucie Kaanoi of Hale I‘a Hawaii offer fresh poke, such as this Korean-style version, as part of the Waimanalo Market Co-op.
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Before or after a meal at ‘Ai Love Nalo, head next door to the Waimanalo Market Co-op, home to products made, sourced within or related to the Waimanalo ahupuaa.
Products range from jewelry and clothing to tote bags and, of course, food, from fresh products to take-home edibles. These include Nina Cocina’s kalo hummus ($6), pesto pasta salad ($6) and gluten-free grilled veggie pesto wraps ($10.50), and Hale I‘a Hawaii’s poke bowls and poke hoagies.
The poke made by Hale I‘a Hawaii owners Lance and Lucie Kaanoi is easily the best I’ve tasted in a while, with fish so fresh — straight from the fish market every morning — it doesn’t need any kind of masking aioli or marinade. The recent market price for ahi poke was $22 per pound.
The co-op is at 41-1029 Kalanianaole Highway, open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays to Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Call 690-7607.
