The Local General Store

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"A butcher shop and bakery, the Local General Store is a one-stop shop for local meats and sweets. The all-local butcher case — the only one on O‘ahu — showcases cuts like venison, beef, and pork, as well as charcuterie including bacon, ‘ulu (breadfruit) scrapple, sausages, and even a house-made Spam. You’ll find a daily-changing sandwich of the day with local meat, and in the ever-changing bakery case, crossover between sweet and savory, like in Chinese almond cookies made with lard tucked into a croissant or char siu danish. But the pastries also shine with Hawai‘i’s local fruit, like the liliko‘i baklava danish. No matter what’s offered here, Jason Chow (the butcher and Eater Young Gun) and Harley Tunac Chow (the baker) emphasize local ingredients. Know before you go: Get here before noon for the best bakery selection." - Martha Cheng