ANNE LEE speaks with Trump International Hotel Waikiki executive chef YOSHI OHATA The executive chef is an important part of any dining establishment, but when your role is to oversee all culinary direction for Trump International Hotel Waikiki — which…
ANNE LEE speaks with bb.q Chicken Hawaii owner YOONGIL YOON Variations of the ever-popular fried chicken can be found all over the world. Here in Hawai‘i, Korean fried chicken is all the rage. A strong contender for best on the…
ANNE LEE speaks with Hawaiian Aroma Caffe and The Gallery Waikiki owner JONATHAN ROTMENSCH The team at Outrigger Resorts & Hotels offers an array of shops and eateries. At Waikiki Beachcomber By Outrigger, you’ll find the one-ofa-kind café called Hawaiian…
ANNE LEE speaks with area food and beverage director for Highgate Hawaii CHASE HEU What is a pop-up restaurant? We see them from time to time and I wanted to get perspective from my friend Chase Heu, who is the…
ANNE LEE speaks with Makana Lani’s owner LIZ HATA-WATANABE and executive chef ERWIN MANZANO One of the questions I often get asked is, “Where can I find a restaurant that offers really good food with ambience without breaking the bank?’…
ANNE LEE speaks with The Cutlery’s executive chef RICKY MURAKAMI I was very curious how a barber shop and a steakhouse became one. It’s simple:You have an owner who needs a weekly haircut, another owner who has an affinity for…
ANNE LEE speaks with KELLY BOY DELIMA The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club is more than a popular boutique hotel in Waikiki, it’s also home to the award-winning restaurant Mahina & Sun’s and a night market called Sip and Shop…
ANNE LEE speaks with Paia Fish Market managing partner EDUARDO “DUDA” DAUNTAS Paia Fish Market was established in 1989 when Paia was a sleepy fishing town on Maui, mostly known to surfers, windsurfers, local fishermen and sugar mill workers. In…
ANNE LEE speaks with STIX Asia CEO FRANK CLARK In the heart of Waikiki is a unique and authentic Asian food hall called STIX Asia. This is not a food court geared toward grab-and-go diners. STIX Asia is Hawaii’s premier…
ANNE LEE with Olive Garden Ala Moana’s culinary manager ROSEMARY VALLENTE Since opening in Hawaii in 2020, Olive Garden has been a popular place for local families and visitors to gather for good food in a comfortable setting. With two…