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Waioli Tea Room in Manoa celebrates 100th anniversary

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The Waioli Kitchen & Bakeshop celebrated the 100th anniversary of its predecessor, the Waioli Tea Room, with speakers, music, hula and food at the historic Manoa landmark on Friday. Leading a prayer during the event was Lokahi Valentine from The Kingdom Church.
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Once a classroom for residents of the Salvation Army’s Children’s House, the new Waioli Kitchen & Bakeshop continues the tradition of community focused work by hiring individuals who have successfully completed post-incarceration treatment programs. They are open for breakfast and lunch Wednesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pictured speaking is Salvation Army's Major Phil Lum.
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Guests watched speakers during Friday's event.
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Pictured is an overall of the shop and counter area inside.
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Waioli operators Ross and Stefanie Anderson are presented a certificate by Honolulu City Council member Calvin Say. Also pictured is Tisha Falcon.
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The Waioli Kitchen and Bakeshop celebrated the 100th anniversary of its predecessor, the Waioli Tea Room, with speakers, music, hula and food at the historic Manoa landmark on Friday.
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Performing hula to the song "The Hawai'i Blessing" is Char Puahi from Metro Christian Church.
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Performing hula to the song "The Hawai'i Blessing" is Char Puahi from Metro Christian Church.
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Performing hula to the song "The Hawai'i Blessing" is Char Puahi (left) and Bonnie Ng-Emmons from Metro Christian Church.
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The Waioli Kitchen and Bakeshop is open for breakfast and lunch Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pictured is a detail of the breakfast menu.
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Pictured with a table full of confections is cook Tiffany Saleimoa, who was the first employee when the tearoom opened as Waioli Kitchen & Bakeshop in 2018. Also pictured is Natashia Day (left).

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