Bartender at Ruth’s Chris Steak House Honolulu Born and raised? Kailua, Oahu. Did you imagine a career in the food and beverage industry? Never. When...

General Manager, the Willows restaurant Were you born and raised here? Born in Honolulu, went to Kailua High School and then to UH-Manoa to study...

General Manager, Romano’s Macaroni Grill Were you born in Hawaii? Yes, born in Waimea on Kaua’i, and I went back and forth a lot between...

Owner, Dish-Go Restaurant, 2494 S. Beretania St. Where were you born and raised? I was born in Korea. I came to Hawaii when I was...

Owner, La Gelateria, Cedar Street As we head into one of your busiest periods, can you tell us what kind of seasonal gelatos we can...

Owner, Island Olive Oil, Ward Centre Where were you born and raised? Born in Denver, but I’m a bit of a traveling Wilbury. My family...

Occupation: Mid City Restaurant Supply, Saleswoman Where were you born and raised? Korea. I came to Hawaii when I was a baby. Did you grow...

Chef/owner Cactus Bistro, Kailua Where were you born and raised? Eugene, Ore. Did you grow up around people who loved to cook? Yes, definitely. Both...

Owner/Operator of Pint and Jigger Where were you born and raised? North Hollywood, Calif. I came to Hawaii about six years ago. To open Nobu,...

Food and Beverage Director Turtle Bay Resort and Spa Where were you born and raised? I was born in Rosieres-en-Haye. It’s about 200 miles from...