Aloha, Haleiwa Market? The Haleiwa Famers Market held its last official gathering at the old site last weekend.

Pork rules. Kokua Market will host pig growers Glenn and Amy Shinsato of Shinsato Hog Farm in Kahaluu, along with representatives of Higa Foodservice, which is dressing out the pork for Kokua, at Kokua from 11:30am-1pm April 30, 2643 King St.

Go and do. The Hawaii Food Policy Council–an organization of people who care about food here, whether it’s eating it, growing it, selling it, cooking it–is raising funds for a modest $3,000 starter fund to move the small organization from the dream point (“where should we put our efforts and what will it take to get there?”) to reality (a plan for action). They’re offering some appealing foodie goodies in return for donations to their Indiegogo venture capital site: classes, dinners, films.

Meeting Resistance. In a lawsuit brought by the National Resources Defense Council, a judge in the US District Court of Southern New York ordered the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to follow through on a stand it took in 1977 banning “preventative” use of penicillin and tetracycline in healthy farm animals.

Bienvenu! Cafe LaTour, the popular French-with-a-touch-of-Vietnam restaurant owned by Ba-Le Inc., the bakery and sandwich shop folks, is opening a branch at the Davies-Pacific Building May 1, according to executive baker and LaTour Café co-owner Rodney Weddle.

Springtime for Nobu. Nobu Waikiki has launched a Spring Lounge Menu of small plates under $10: savory to sweet, Asian (Spicy Edamame, $7) to Southwestern (Heirloom Tomato Tostada, $7). Nightly from 5 pm; 237-6999.

Counting the days. The Whole Ox Deli Restaurant/Cafe, chef Robert McGee’s much buzzed-about butcher chop, salumeria and café, opens March 28 after months of demo and renovation at 327 Auahi St.

Little-known fact. It’s illegal for vendors (including lunch wagons) to do business streetside for longer than 15 minutes.

Opened. The Grove in Kailua, a new neighborhood restaurant featuring chef Fred DeAngelo’s local-centric dishes. The Grove, 33 Aulike St., open daily 5–10pm, [grovekailua.com], 262-2898 Opening date. Whole Foods Kailua to open on April 18.

Closed. The little hole-in-the-wall Mexican dive Diego’s Taco Shop in Moiliili. Pop-up oyster bar. Crack open a hidden gem Monday nights on the back deck of Cha Cha Cha Salsaria where raw oysters on the half shell and grilled Oysters Rockefeller await.

Grand opening. A second location of Aloha Crepes makes its debut in the walking district of Kaimuki. Aloha Crepes, 3620a Waialae Ave., Sat., 2/18 Grand opening. The bar is open in the new Brazilian restaurant in town, Ageda.

Closed. Jin Dim Ro, the soup dumpling restaurant, has closed its doors, just on the verge of its first anniversary. Free tea of the month.

Opened: X-Way, new bubbles drink shop located in the former Bad Ass Coffee location on Fort Street Mall, includes a wide-ranging menu of 22 oz. size beverages like Berry Banana, Lychee Coconut, Mocha Chocolate, Halo Halo and Avocado Banana.

In the works: Sam Choy’s is taking over a 6000-sq.-ft. space next door and transitioning it into Aloha Beer Company.

First urban rooftop farm: FarmRoof will begin installing a 35,000+ square foot, USDA certified organic farm on the roof of Auto Mart USA in Kakaako. [farmroof.com], 396-9454 Croatian food truck: A little-known establishment-on-wheels, located in Mark’s Garage.

In season: Winter squash, tangerines and strawberries, persimmons Opened: Sakura Terrace Japanese Café, located in the former Peppa’s Korean BBQ, features a menu of 15 rice bowls–from ahi poke don and salmon sashimi and ikura don to unagi don and sakura chirashi sushi don. 1240 S.

Grand opening: The Standard, a swanky and sexy venue in Waterfront Plaza (formerly Restaurant Row), hosts an opening party of exotic cocktails, a fashion show and guest DJs. The Standard, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Fri., 12/30, 10pm–4am, [facebook.com], 529-0010 All day, all night, 24/7: Safeway’s newest 65,000 square-foot location in Honolulu is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Heaven sent desserts: Confectionary shop Chocolate On A Mission features hand-made and locally made premium chocolates from dipped Oreos and fortune cookies to assorted gift baskets. Proceeds support the River of Life Mission, which provides services to the homeless.

Cage-free eggs-clusive: Locally raised cage-free eggs from Maili Moa Farm now available at Whole Foods Kahala for $6.99 per dozen. 4211 Waialae Ave., open 7am–10pm every day, [wholefoodsmarket.com], 738-0820 Redesign: Café-meets-restaurant Town in Kaimuki has gotten a shade earthier, replacing its stark white walls with subtle touches of deep gray and reused hardwoods.

In season: Rare exotic fruits–black persimmons, jackfruit and more produce you’ve never seen before–available at the Ala Moana Farmers’ Market Ala Moana Shopping Center, near upper level Sears parking lot deck, 7–10am in December Opened: Rakuen Sushi Lounge, new cocktail bar with a sushi menu, across from Hawaii Theatre. 1153 Bethel St., [rakuenlounge.com] Limited edition truffles: Hawaiian Host presents a new line of macadamia nut chocolates on sale now and available for a limited time only.

Opened: The Patisserie at Ward features freshly baked goodies, doughnuts, cakes, pies and cupcakes. Their soup, sandwich and salads menu–plus Illy coffee–make this a great Kakaako lunch spot.

Finalmente Abrir! Adega, the long-awaited Portuguese cafe-pub is open at 1138 Smith St.

by Wanda A. Adams

Bus’ out da fishing pole. Paepae o Heeia, attempting to rebuild, recondition and revive Heeia Fishpond near Kaneohe, are inviting pole fishermen to help them hemo fish that are hindering their efforts: barracuda, papio, to’au and tilapia. Visitors are by invitation only to the 800-year-old aquaculture enclosure; To register for this rare opportunity–three fishing dates, June 2, June 16 or June 30–call 236-6178 or email [email: Kelii] A toast.

Ahoy, maties. Safeway and Whole Foods have been recognized for ecologically conscious seafood buying and handling practices with the 2012 Carting Away the Oceans Award, the first time supermarkets have received the award since its creation in 2008.