The first meeting of the Hawaii Homebrewers Association took place in 1994. It was a modest gathering of devoted hopheads..
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We are a humble group of home cooks in Hawaii, always ready to praise the efforts of those who put..
[media-credit name=”Jo McGarry Photo” align=”alignleft” width=”300″][/media-credit] Chef/Co-owner Prima, Kailua Where are you originally from? Washington. My father grew up in..
I was fortunate last year to be invited to host a forum with local chefs, foodies, farmers and educators on..
Owner, Honolulu Design Center/Stage Restaurant/Amuse Wine Bar Where were you born and raised? I was born in Randers, Denmark. I..
Chef instructor, Flint Hills Technical College, Kansas. Where were you born and raised? I’m a Wahiawa boy! Did you know..
I was intrigued by a recent Star-Advertiser story on mindful eating, the Zen-like art of focusing on food one mouthful..
When Adega restaurant owner Trigo da Silva came to Hawaii five years ago, he thought he might be reporting on..
When Rodhel Ibay was working at Rio Las Vegas and The Palms, he’d order produce from Hawaii as often as..
Restaurant Manager, Hoku Where were you born and raised? Hawaii. I went to Kalani High School and then to Chaminade,..
These are interesting times in the restaurant business. Yes, it’s still an industry with low profit margins and rising costs,..
Chef/Owner, REAL, a Gastropub 1020 Auahi St. Where were you born and raised? I was born in Florida and grew..
All dining rooms are not created equal. Some reflect the outstanding beauty of Hawaii more than others, and it only..
Head Chef, Nobu Waikiki Where were you born and raised? Born in Honolulu and raised in Kaneohe. What started your..
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa celebrates five years at Waikiki Parc Hotel this month with a menu that offers a taste of..
General Manager, Shore Bird/Ocean House Waikiki Where were you born and raised? Honolulu. What was your first job in the..
It’s funny how we let our food define us. On Mother’s Day we generally head for brunches and lunches filled..
Fred De Angelo Chef Owner of Ola Restaurant at Turtle Bay Resort, and The Grove, Kailua Were you born and..
After a couple of years when it seemed like the form had gone out of style, summer wine dinners are..
Pantry Chef, Oahu Country Club Where were you born and raised? Hawaii. I went to Saint Louis and Punahou, and..
