January 8, 2023
Slappy Cakes
ANNE LEE speaks with Slappy Cakes co-owner/ co-operator ALI RODEN I love playing with my food. A brother-and-sister duo at Slappy Cakes own and operate this fun breakfast/brunch place located in the heart of Lahaina town on Maui. I met…
January 1, 2023
Roy's Ko Olina
ANNE LEE speaks with Roy’s Ko Olina executive chef DARYL SHINOGI and general manager TAISEI LEE The 19th hole at Ko Olina Golf Club happens to be at Roy’s Ko Olina, which is affectionately known as the Crown Jewel of…
December 25, 2022
Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
ANNE LEE speaks with Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach executive chef ALEXANDRE PETARD Alexandre Petard comes from a lineage of restaurateurs. At age 14, he began cooking in his father’s French restaurants, and his grandfather was also a chef. At 16,…
December 18, 2022
Kani Ka Pila Grille
ANNE LEE speaks with University of Hawaii men’s basketball coach ERAN GANOT The sixth annual Coaches vs. Cancer fundraiser kicks off at 7 p.m. Dec. 20 at The Outrigger ReefWaikiki Beach Resort’s Kani Ka Pila Grille, where fans are invited…
December 11, 2022
Halekulani
ANNE LEE speaks with Halekulani food and beverage director JOSEPH DIVER There are lots of things to celebrate at Halekulani, including the long-awaited reopening of Halekulani Bakery. It’s the first branded food and beverage outlet outside of Halekulani, located across…
December 4, 2022
Mariposa
ANNE LEE speaks with Mariposa general manager ALAN TAKASAKI Chef Alan Takasaki is back in the restaurant scene as the general manager of Mariposa at Neiman Marcus. Many remember his legendary Le Bistro Restaurant in Aina Haina.With executive chef Lance…
November 27, 2022
Cattleya Wine Bar
ANNE LEE speaks with Cattleya lead bartender KALE FURUYA and Orchids Level 2 certified sommelier RANDALL PARKER Halekulani Hotel is known for luxury and unparalleled service. Award-winning Orchids is its casually elegant, oceanfront restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and…
November 20, 2022
Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows
ANNE LEE speaks with Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows general manager STEPHEN HINCK The Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows on Maui has been going through a terrific transformation, offering guests a subtle makeover from the logo to decor. It’s all…
November 13, 2022
The Seaside
ANNE LEE speaks with The Seaside general manager TODD VROOMAN and restaurant manager RYAN PETITTI The Seaside is one of the newest eateries created by the team at Zetton. Cleverly named The Seaside after its street location, the restaurant offers…
November 6, 2022
Elvin’s Bakery
ANNE LEE speaks with Elvin’s Bakery owner ELVIN LAU It’s rare to see locally owned mom-and-pop establishments still thriving today. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication. Elvin Lau opened Elvin’s Bakery at Kapalama Shopping Center back in…
