It’s one of the mysteries of culinary life, that with the escalating cost of food and utilities, ethnic mom-and-pop shops..
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Managing Partner, Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant Where were you born and raised? I was born in Hubei. It’s in what..
On a sunny late morning recently I walked into Pho My Vi expecting to be the only customer. Early in..
Bartender/Manager Ferguson’s Irish Pub, Honolulu Where are you originally from? Salinas, Calif. I came to Hawaii 15 years ago via..
I was at Morimoto Waikiki one afternoon last week and was struck that it’s one of the few places in..
Occupation: Chef/Owner Café Sistina. Where were you born? Torino, Italy. I don’t really need to even ask about your childhood..
Economists looking for hopeful news might point their predictors toward our local restaurant industry. May is the month of new..
General Manager, Il Lupino Trattoria and Wine Bar, Waikiki Where were you born and raised? I was born in Phoenix,..
Whether meant or not, Chef Mavro is becoming an alma mater for some pretty impressive chefs. Just a few of..
Executive chef, Brasserie Du Vin Bethel Street Honolulu Where were you born and raised? I was born in San Augustin,..
Owner, Waikoloa Bar and Grill, Waikoloa, Hawaii. Where were you born and raised? Born on Oahu and then moved to..
Hot on the heels of Easter brunch and just in front of Mother’s Day, there’s a growing celebration that comes..
There’s a brand new look to Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar, and it extends far beyond the designer chairs,..
Chef/owner Hale Aina Caterers and Hale Aina Supper Club (a pop-up dinner concept) Where were you born and raised? Born..
Lots of excitement in the food world this week, with new restaurant openings, “pop-up” restaurants, a law that allows food..
Executive Sous Chef, Roy’s Restaurant Where were you born and raised? Here on Oahu. I went to Mililani High school,..
Just when you thought you’d seen all the latest restaurant ideas, a brand new concept has popped up in the..
Restaurant Manager, Kani Ka Pila Grille Where were you born and raised? Born and raised in Hong Kong. I came..
Executive Chef/Owner D.K. Restaurant Group Occupation: Executive Chef/Owner D.K. Restaurant Group You are so busy nowadays, it’s good to catch..
At some point during an evening at SW Steakhouse, it becomes apparent that this is a dining experience quite unlike..
