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Eatery Has Ties To Region Hit By Quakes
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The event is open to the public and there is no reg- istration or customer lim- it. The restaurant’s indoor and outdoor spaces will be open for dining.
In addition to the meal, Hawai‘i-based internation- al artist Leni Acosta Knight is contributing 10 new orig- inal pieces to the event and 30% of the net proceeds from those sales will also go to disaster relief efforts.
“In times of despair we are given the opportunity to awaken the hero within us and come together as a community to give to those who are less fortunate,” states Acosta Knight. “Re- gardless of how small the gift is, it is the sum of everyone’s giving that counts.”
Istanbul
owned and operated by Hettema and her mother, chef Nili. Their focus is on 100% women, family and immigrant ownership and showcasing the pos- itive impact these groups can have on their commu- nities. The restaurant was recognized as the “Wom- an-Owned Business of the Year 2022 for the State of Hawai‘i” by the Small Business Administration.
Hawai‘i is
(Top) Istanbul Hawai‘i serves Turkish cuisine and dishes inspired by the “Middle- terranean” (Middle East and Mediterranean); (above) Artist Leni Acosta Knight (left) and Istanbul Hawai‘i chef / co-owner Ahu Hettema. PHOTOS COURTESY LENI ACOSTA KNIGHT AND ISTANBUL HAWAI‘I
Her pieces are inspired by her love of philosophy, science, mythology and poetry and combines clas- sical realism and abstract expressionism.
Acosta Knight is a breast cancer survivor and advo- cates against domestic and sexual violence. She ded- icates here art to helping worthwhile humanitarian projects.
For more information, visit istanbulhawaii.com.
