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(From left) Bar czar Christian Taibi, Anne Lee and executive chef Erik Leong dine at Mahina & Sun’s.
Restaurant Insider with Anne Lee
ANNE LEE
speaks with Mahina & Sun’s executive chef
ERIK LEONG
and bar czar CHRISTIAN TAIBI
Photos by
ANTHONY CONSILLIO
Bastille Day is recognized in many parts of the world. Historically celebrated on July 14 as France’s version of our Independence Day — often with family activities, parades and in the evening, fireworks. In honor of this tradition, the team at Mahina & Sun’s is celebrating Bastille Week (July 11-17), offering new dishes and libations created by executive chef Erik Leong and bar czar Christian Taibi. This duo created some fun dishes and drinks for me to try as we talked more about what guests can expect.
AL: What are the dishes you cre- ated for Bastille Week?
EL: Chris and I took a different ap-
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