Anyone who has eaten at Wolfgang’s Steakhouse or Il Lupino knows that both Waikiki restaurants (owned and operated by father..
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Sous Chef, Pineapple Room Where were you raised? I grew up in Kalihi – the Tamashiro Market block. There was..
When the REHAB Hospital of the Pacific held a cooking demonstration last week as part of its annual fundraising campaign,..
President and Operating Partner Papa John’s Hawaii Where were you born and raised? Born in Vietnam and raised in Texas..
When the Filipino community decided to honor one of their best-known members with an elegant dinner, Emme Tomimbang graciously accepted..
President, Creations in Catering What kind of food did you grow up eating? I grew up in Kalihi eating mostly..
Chef-owner, Sushi YuZu Restaurants, Ala Moana Hotel, Ko Olina and Wailea, Maui Where were you born? I was born and..
It’s almost impossible to pick out highlights of last week’s Hawaii Food and Wine Festival. Of the thousands of dishes..
I called Russell Siu, the chef-owner of 3660 On The Rise, to chat about the restaurant’s September menu. It’s a..
Managing Partner, Park Restaurant You’re very well-traveled. Where do you call home nowadays? I was born and raised in Chicago,..
It might be hard to believe looking at sleepy Restaurant Row today, but 25 years ago helicopters hovered overhead and..
Executive Chef, The Pacific Club You were born and raised in France, but have been in Hawaii for 22 year...
Who is the most important person in a restaurant? Ask most restaurant owners and they’ll say it’s the customer. Just..
Chef/Owner Picca, Mo-chica and Paiche restaurants in Los Angeles You were born and raised in Lima, Peru, and now you..
The upcoming Hawaii Food and Wine Festival is only in its third year, but already it feels as if it’s..
Where were you born and raised? I was born in Laos, but came to Hawaii when I was 2 years..
Last year’s nationwide celebration commemorating the 100th birthday of beloved chef, author and culinary personality Julia Child sparked an enthusiasm..
Kitchen Supervisor, Ihilani Resort Where were you born and raised? I grew up on a farm in what’s known as..
I had lunch at the Hukilau last week and was impressed as always with executive chef Jason Takemura’s ability to..
Zameer Mallal General Manager, Roy’s Hawaii Kai Where were you born and raised? I was born in Singapore. My mother..
