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ANNE LEE speaks with Wolfgang’s Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener executive chef DIEGO PACURUCU Wolfgang’s Steakhouse was created by Wolfgang Zwiener 40-plus years ago. With the knowledge and expertise he acquired as head waiter at the world-famous Peter Luger Steak House,…
ANNE LEE speaks with Roy Yamaguchi Group of Restaurants chef/founder ROY YAMAGUCHI Roy Yamaguchi’s flagship restaurant is Roy’s Hawaii Kai, which opened in December 1988. In the Roy Yamaguchi Group of Restaurants, there’s also Roy’s Waikiki, Roy’s Ko Olina, Roy’s…
ANNE LEE speaks with Kona Brewing Hawaii executive chef ROBERT OSET Kona Brewing Hawaii — formerly known as Kona Brewing Co. — first opened its doors in 1994 in Kailua-Kona. So successful was its inauguration, that just four years later,…
ANNE LEE speaks with Gaslamp owner/manager JOSH VANEMMERIK Restaurateur/entrepreneur Josh VanEmmerik’s vision for Kailua’s most exclusive craft cocktail bar started while attending college in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. Appropriately named Gaslamp, this hidden Windward side establishment features flavors sure to…
ANNE LEE speaks with 7-Eleven Hawaii master sommelier PATRICK OKUBO Patrick Okubo is one of two master sommeliers that help curate the wine selections for 7-Eleven Hawaii. Starting Feb. 1, the local stores will be introducing 10 new wines —…
ANNE LEE speaks with RHS Distillery founder KAREL KON After opening its doors in 2015, Royal Hawaii Spirits (RHS) Distillery has become quite the hit with locals and has garnered fans from around the world for its lavish libations. This…
ANNE LEE speaks with La Birria Tacos co-owner JUSTIN MIZUFUKA Birria tacos gained in popularity on the West Coast, and Justin Mizufuka and chef Arturo Silva — co-owners of La Birria Tacos — have brought this much-needed food frenzy here…
ANNE LEE speaks with Goma Tei Restaurants operations manager JENNY LU “Goma” means sesame and “tei” means a place for gathering. Hence, the name Goma Tei makes sense as it’s known for award-winning tan tan ramen, a spicy sesame-seasoned ramen.…
ANNE LEE speaks with founder Chef Chai owner CHAI CHAOWASAREE Ring in the New Year with a delicious meal from Chef Chai. Owner Chai Chaowasaree has been serving up island fusion-inspired dishes at the Kapiolani Boulevard location since 2013, and…
ANNE LEE speaks with Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar general manager JENNIFER ONG-CUA and regional executive chef HIROYUKI “HIRO” MIMURA Since opening in January 2018, Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar has thrived under the direction of regional executive…
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