Personal Guide Welcome to the Eat Well Guide! Eat Well Guide® is a free online directory of thousands of family farms, restaurants, and other outlets for fresh, locally grown food. Originally a database of sustainably-raised meat and dairy producers, its listings have expanded to include farmers' markets, CSA programs, partner organizations, water-conscious ratings and vegetarian eateries. Visitors can search by location, keyword or category to find good food, download customized guides, or plan a trip with the innovative mapping tool Eat Well Everywhere. Eat Well is also home to the free print and online book Cultivating the Web: High Tech Tools for the Sustainable Food Movement. For more information, or to suggest a listing to the Eat Well Guide, please call 212-991-1858 or email [email protected]. www.eatwellguide.org Page 1 Personal Guide: Bakers Bakers Down to Eatth Natural Food Stores So. King Street, Honolulu, Hamakua Rd, Kailua, HI, Honolulu, HI 96826 Tel: 808-947-7678 Fax: 808-943-8491 http://downtoearth.org At Down to Earth, we care about your health and make every effort to ensure that you can find all that you need to live a healthy lifestyle. On our website you'll discover a vast array of useful articles, health tips, environmental info, and vegetarian recipes. We also invite you to visit any of our five Hawaii locations where we offer a broad selection of natural foods groceries, vitamins and supplements, bulk items, organic produce, fresh deli and bakery products, and much more… Icing on the Cake Kaua'i 4-901 Kuhio Hwy, Mailing: PO Box 397, Kapaa, HI 96746 Tel: 808-823-1210 [email protected] http://www.icingonthecakekauai.com The patisserie, Icing on the Cake, is owned and operated by Patrick and Andrea Quinn. The Quinns make and deliver special-order cakes and desserts for weddings, birthdays and parties. The also supply wholesale cakes, cookies, candies and pastries to restaurants, cafes and caterers on Kaua'i. The Quinns are committed to using only the finest ingredients available, organic when possible and always GMO free. Icing on the Cake supports sustainable agriculture and local farmers. Maui Upcountry Jams and Jellies Maui 67 Lower Kimo Drive, Kula, HI 96790 Tel: 808-878-8411 Fax: 808-878-8411 [email protected] http://www.mauiupcountryjamsandjellies.com Locally grown and handmade products such as jams, jellies, sauces, butters, chutneys, mustards, syrups and even breads. All made with fresh local fruits, no preservatives, and lots of love. Local fruits used include guava, passionfruit, black raspberries, mango, papaya, loquats, peaches, strawberries, starfruit, jaboticaba, bananas, and pineapple The Peace Cafe 2239 So. King St., Honolulu, HI 96826 Tel: 808-951-7555 [email protected] http://peacecafehawaii.com Vegan restaurant; uses in season organic produce from local, sustainable farms. Page 2 Personal Guide: Bed and Breakfasts Bed and breakfasts Cab Spates Bed and Breakfast Oahu 66-403 Paalaa Rd, Haleiwa, HI 96712 Tel: 808-389-2227 [email protected] http://www.cabspates.com Cab Spates is a bed and breakfast and yoga retreat and farm that grows ice-cream bananas, tapioca, Tahitian spinach, sugar cane and more. Organic food is offered at the retreat. Organic Personal Chef Cab Spates creates world class exotic fusion cuisine designed to nourish the mind, body and spirit, using the finest freshest locally organic grown produce. Cab Spates caters not only for vegetarians and vegans,but also for non-vegetarians providing the best possible organic experience. We also provide a range of gluten free foods and raw food or any other special dietary request. Organic cuisine can be prepared and delivered to your home and venue of your choice. Menus can be customized to suit your specific needs and requirements. Pomaika'i Lucky Farm Bed and Breakfast Big Island 83-5465 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook, HI 96704 Tel: 808-328-2112 Fax: 808-328-2112 Contact: Johnsie Sumner, Innkeeper [email protected] http://www.luckyfarm.com/ Experience living on a century-old working macadamia nut/Kona coffee farm, surrounded by birds, tropical fruit, and exotic flowers. Eat all the mac nuts you can pick up, plus a hearty farm breakfast. Page 3 Personal Guide: Co-ops Co-ops Kokua Market Natural Foods Co-op Oahu 2643 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96826 Tel: 808-941-1922 Contact: Brad Salmon [email protected] http://www.kokua.coop/ Kokua continues to be unique in the local business community in that we are owned by our customers; no one person may hold more than one share of stock; the return on investment in the business is directly related to the volume of business which the owner conducts with the store; each owner has the same number of votes in the annual board of directors election. Our products are quality, minimally processed, natural foods with a strong emphasis on organically grown foods. We are an equal opportunity employer with a staff of 40+. Our board of directors are elected to three-year terms. The board terms are staggered to maintain continuity and the board consists of nine owners. We currently have an owner database of over 2,700 people, 1,500 of which are fully invested owners. Our owners reflect the wonderfully diverse culture of Hawai'i and the greater Honolulu area. Page 4 Personal Guide: Coffee Shops Coffee shops LBD Coffee 6200B Kawaihau Rd., Kapaa, HI 96746 Tel: 808-822-4495 Contact: Les Drent [email protected] http://lbdcoffee.com/index.html In 2006 we decided to aggressively counteract our reliance on imported fertilizer and high water dependence at our organic coffee farm. Because coffee is a natural shade grown tree, many commercial coffee farms in the world depend exclusively on the use of fertilizer, water and direct sunlight to produce high yielding coffee crops. While this heavy use of petroleum based fertilizer, and water coupled with direct sunlight definitely yields more coffee, it also strips the natural environment of key growing elements that are important to a balanced eco-system and healthy living environment. However, we have proven at Blair Estate that organically grown, slow ripening, hand picked coffee produces a far superior bean to those grown on non-organic farms. Lions Gate Farms Big Island P.O. Box 761, Honaunau, HI 96726 Tel: 808-328-2335 Contact: Diane and Bill [email protected] http://www.coffeeofkona.com/ Since 1993, we have proudly offered Kona coffee direct from our family farm. Lions Gate has ten acres of heirloom trees that are over seventy years old. Deep roots and rich soil produce a wonderful bean. Kona coffee is prized the world over as a gourmet coffee - rich, smooth, and delicious. Our Kona is hand-picked, processed and sun-dried right here on the slopes of Mauna Loa volcano. We take the beans from tree to roast and guarantee a cup of coffee you will love. Come, taste Paradise in a cup! And while you are here, check out our farm-grown Macadamia Nuts, chocolates and mac nut oil too. We hope you enjoy our coffee and macadamias as much as our guests do! Page 5 Personal Guide: Community Gardens Community gardens Ma'o Organic Farms Oahu 86-210 Puhawai Rd, Waianae, HI 96792 Tel: 808-696-5569 Fax: 808-696-5568 [email protected] http://www.maoorganicfarms.org/index.php A social entrepreneurship growing organic food and young leaders working for a sustainable Hawaii. It is a 5-acre certified organic farm, producing and selling over twenty-five different varieties of high-quality organic fruits and vegetables. Page 6 Personal Guide: Csa Csa Ailani Gardens CSA Oahu 85-1373 A Waianae Valley Rd, Waianae, HI 96792 Tel: 808-696-7616 Contact: Jason Leue [email protected] http://www.ailanigardens.com If you're looking for REAL local farm fresh vegetables and fruits, you absolutely MUST join Ailani Gardens CSA! Aloha! If you love fresh green leafy salad mixes, the zing of arugula,and you crave that wonderful zesty taste of kale sprinkled with lemon juice,if you revel the tenderness of fresh steamed chard, if you have dreams of making wonderful aromatic dishes with fresh basil, dill, fennel, marjoram, oregano. If you love FOOD, REAL food, this is where you want to start your cooking ideas! We have many vegetables in our garden, seasonally - varieties of sqash, eggplant, okra, kale, chard, arugula, micro-green mix, bok choi, green onions, etc. We also have a variety of fresh herbs - basil, marjoram, dill, oregano, sage, etc. Then, of course, we also have fruits as well, seasonally - mangoes, starfruit, oranges, lemons, etc. Every week we harvest our garden and ide up the spoils between our members. It's amazing how much there is to share! Dragon's Eye Learning Center Pahoa, HI 96778 Tel: 808-965-9371 [email protected] http://dragonseyecenter.org DELC's purpose is to provide educational experiences of cooperative and sustainable agricultural and economic systems. To meet this purpose, the Center has for seven years offered local children an assortment of environmental, fine arts, and tutoring programs at its rural site in Kapoho, Hawaii. DELC is currently focused on two programs: the Dragonfly 4-H Club and Dragon's Eye Community Supported Agriculture. Just Add Water Oahu 41-851C Waikupanaha Street, Waimanalo, HI 96795 Tel: 808-259-5635 Fax: 808-259-5746 Contact: Kimberly Clark [email protected] Page 7 Personal Guide: Csa http://www.just-add-water.biz/ Just Add Water provides organic produce from our gardens and community supported farms in Hawaii. We distribute weekly boxes of organic produce to you, and to health food stores and restaurants on Oahu. We also sell organic vegetables, fruits, and other organic products (e.g., coffee) by the pound. Our children's garden program, Mala Laulima, allows children to learn about our way of love and sustainability, and to experience the gifts of nature. Ma'o Organic Farms Oahu 86-210 Puhawai Rd, Waianae, HI 96792 Tel: 808-696-5569 Fax: 808-696-5568 [email protected] http://www.maoorganicfarms.org/index.php A social entrepreneurship growing organic food and young leaders working for a sustainable Hawaii. It is a 5-acre certified organic farm, producing and selling over twenty-five different varieties of high-quality organic fruits and vegetables. South Shoreganics Farm CSA P.O. Box 708, Kalaheo, HI 96741 Contact: Jeremy Inman [email protected] http://www.southshoreganics.com South Shoreganics is a family run farm in Kalaheo that grows organic produce available directly to Kauai residents. It is run as a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), meaning that we depend on a partnership with the local community rather than growing our produce for export, markets, etc. Our produce is grown using sustainable and beyond organic practices and is hand picked on or right before delivery pick up days. It's organic, it's local, it's fresh. This is the good stuff, folks. Page 8 Personal Guide: Educational Centers Educational centers Down to Eatth Natural Food Stores So. King Street, Honolulu, Hamakua Rd, Kailua, HI, Honolulu, HI 96826 Tel: 808-947-7678 Fax: 808-943-8491 http://downtoearth.org At Down to Earth, we care about your health and make every effort to ensure that you can find all that you need to live a healthy lifestyle. On our website you'll discover a vast array of useful articles, health tips, environmental info, and vegetarian recipes. We also invite you to visit any of our five Hawaii locations where we offer a broad selection of natural foods groceries, vitamins and supplements, bulk items, organic produce, fresh deli and bakery products, and much more… Dragon's Eye Learning Center Pahoa, HI 96778 Tel: 808-965-9371 [email protected] http://dragonseyecenter.org DELC's purpose is to provide educational experiences of cooperative and sustainable agricultural and economic systems. To meet this purpose, the Center has for seven years offered local children an assortment of environmental, fine arts, and tutoring programs at its rural site in Kapoho, Hawaii. DELC is currently focused on two programs: the Dragonfly 4-H Club and Dragon's Eye Community Supported Agriculture. Friendly Aquaponics, Inc. PO Box 1196, Honokaa, HI 96727 Tel: 808-775-7745 http://www.friendlyaquaponics.com In addition to running our commercial aquaponics farm, Friendly Aquaponics has been sharing what we've learned by teaching commercial aquaponics for three years now, with a 30-40% “hit rate”. In other words, thirty to forty percent of our students have successfully built and are operating commercial and home aquaponics systems. This is because our courses are developed from our real-world experience, and are tailored to give you useful and practical aquaponics knowledge rather than simply "book learning" and formulas (although those ARE included also in our trainings, based again on our real-world experience making money with aquaponics). Both our live Hawaii aquaponics trainings and our D0-It-Myself aquaponics instruction packages are a wild success, based on the number of people who have successfully built and operated aquaponics systems using them as the foundation. And that's what we're basing the measurement of OUR success on, the number of aquaponics systems getting built and operated; rather than the number of students in our courses and packages sold. Garden Island Chocolate PO Box 998, Kilauea, HI 96754 Tel: 808-634-6812 Contact: koa kahili Page 9