It's unusual to spend a day in Hawaii without tasting the state's most famous fruit. Pineapple appears in all forms -- as a garnish in the ubiquitous mai tais, chopped into a salsa used for fish tacos, or sliced and placed atop a burger. Hotel minibars are stocked with pineapple juice, and the flavor is one of the most popular options for those enjoying cooling shave ice. But a new wave of chefs and mixologists are turning pineapple on its head and causing locals and visitors alike to rethink the sweet yellow treat. In the gallery above, take a look at some of the most innovative, inventive uses of Hawaiian pineapple throughout the state.
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