Occupation: Director of On Premise Sales, Southern Wines and Spirits Were you born and raised in Hawaii? Yes. I grew up in a few different...

Master Sommelier Did your wine passion begin when you started working in restaurants? Yes, really, I think it did. My true beginning was really way...

Founder and CEO, Street Grindz Where were you born and raised? Born in Waialua, and then my family moved to the big city of Wahiawa....

General Manager Jose’s Mexican Cafe and Cantina, Kaimuki Despite your name, I know you were born and raised here. (Laughs) Yes, my husband is Czech....

Occupation: General Manager, Azure Restaurant, Waikiki Where were you born and raised? I was born in American Samoa. My mom is originally from Hawaii, so...

General Manager and Vice President, Turtle Bay Resort and Spa You grew up in Hawaii, moved away and recently returned. What prompted both moves? After...

HASR Bistro/Wine Bar, Chinatown Where were you born and raised? I was raised in Kapahulu. Went to Kaimuki High School and was the first female...

Owner, Tropical Tribe 1637 Kapiolani Blvd. Where were you born and raised? San Paolo, Brazil. I came to Hawaii to study English, and I was...

Captain, Wolfgang’s Steakhouse, Waikiki Where were you born and raised? I was born in Okinawa – my dad was in the military – but pretty...

Owner, Side Street Inn In our popular F&B Focus, one question seems to be the most interesting for readers and interviewees alike:”What’s always in your...