September 13, 2020
MW Restaurant
ANNE LEE speaks with MW Restaurant chef WADE UEOKA and MW Restaurant pastry chef MICHELLE KARR-UEOKA What makes the M and the W in MW Restaurant? Husband-and-wife team chef Wade Ueoka and pastry chef Michelle Karr-Ueoka. Together, they bring nearly…
September 6, 2020
Shingen Hawaii
ANNE LEE speaks with Shingen president SHOICHI NAKATANI Where else can you get fresh homemade buckwheat soba noodles without flying to Japan? Shingen Hawaii, located on Beach Walk, has one of the best takeout and delivery options available to satisfy…
August 30, 2020
Julie'z Restaurant
ANNE LEE speaks with Julie’z Restaurant owner/manager JULIE OASAY and owner ZENAIDA PAGDILAO I remember meeting Julie Oasay and Zenaida Pagdilao, co-owners of Julie’z Restaurant in Kapolei back in 2004, when we did a “Where to Eat Now” segment in…
August 23, 2020
Duke’s Lane Market & Eatery
ANNE LEE speaks with Basalt executive chef KEITH “STEEL” KONG and ABC Stores CEO PAUL KOSASA Basalt and Duke’s Lane Market & Eatery celebrate three years in Hawaii, and I had the chance to sit down with Paul Kosasa, CEO…
August 9, 2020
Hy's Steak House
ANNE LEE speaks with Hy’s Steak House chef BRANDON BERNAL & Hy’s Steak House assistant general manager JONAH GALASE Hy’s Steak House has been an iconic dining destination in Waikiki for over 43 years. It’s famous for its aged USDA…
August 2, 2020
Chart House Waikiki
ANNE LEE speaks with president/owner of Chart House Waikiki JOEY CABELL Surfing Legend Joey Cabell, is the president/owner of Chart House Waikiki. I had the pleasure of sitting down with him to share a meal and learn about his legendary…
July 26, 2020
Alan Wong’s Honolulu
ANNE LEE speaks with Lanakila Pacific marketing and communications manager LAURIE HARA and The Good Table co-chair CHEF ALAN WONG I had the chance to talk with Laurie Hara, marketing and communications manager of Lanakila Pacific, and world-renowned chef Alan…
July 19, 2020
Pagoda Floating Restaurant
ANNE LEE speaks with Pagoda Floating Restaurant general manager JOHN TERUYA Pagoda Floating Restaurant & Catering is changing with the times, and this week, general manager John Teruya talks about what’s new and exciting at the Keeaumoku eatery, including its…
July 12, 2020
Scratch Kitchen & Meatery
ANNE LEE speaks with Scratch Kitchen executive chef BRANDON MEZURASHI Scratch Kitchen at South Shore Market is open for dine-in service, featuring new items, as well as classic favorites for returnees. Executive chef Brandon Mezurashi shares what’s good on the…
July 5, 2020
7-Eleven Hawaii
ANNE LEE speaks with master sommelier and 7-Eleven Hawaii master sommelier ambassador ROBERTO VIERNES Master sommelier Roberto Viernes is introducing a new line of exclusive wines — called Altered Dimension — at 7-Eleven Hawaii stores statewide. This week, he offers…
