The sixth Hawaii Food and Wine Festival arrived on Oahu on Wednesday night with a round of themed galas, day events, wine seminars and battles for supremacy in haute ramen and brunch stretching through the weekend. The Oahu events follow…
Disclaimer: The following represents my views only and should in no way reflect upon or be interpreted as the opinion of any past, present or future employers. As unbelievable as it is to me, I have gone through two restaurant…
I never imagined a year ago that I would be where I am. I clearly can recall opening Highway Inn Kaka‘ako, but now it’s time for me to leave Highway Inn to pursue new endeavors, so I’m in the process…
It is said that the measure of a leader is how many leaders they create. A prime example of this is in the life of Master Chef Peter Timmins. Based on the number of leaders Timmins created during his 40-year…
This is Part 3 of a series about how I found my way back into the kitchen after a near career-ending injury. Here’s Part 1 and Part 2. While having lunch at the Highway Inn bar with chef Mike Kealoha,…
“How to survive a shark attack” and “how to find water” are just a few of the entries included in “The Hawaiian Survival Handbook.” The new book by local musician Brother Noland Conjugation is a compilation of general survival knowledge he…
This is the second part of my story about how I found my way back into the kitchen after a near career-ending injury. Read Part 1.I set a goal — to find a way to cook at the Hawaii Food…
Growing up in Waipahu, certain places remind us of our childhood and the joys of spending time with ohana. Landmarks like the sugar mill, Arakawa General Store, Waipahu Bicycle and Highway Inn transports us back to the simpler times. Many…
The inaugural Calabash & Cooks fundraiser showcased Hawaii’s top culinary talent on the grounds of Kapolei High School to benefit Malama Learning Center. Performances by Lucky Taiko, the Performing Arts Center of Kapolei, Joh Kaina and Holunape provided a nice…
Highway Inn, the popular Hawaiian food restaurant in Waipahu, will be opening up a second location in Kakaako. With a grand opening slated for November, Highway Inn is still pinning down a date while it makes final touches to the…
The home base for the 2022 Hale ‘Aina Restaurateurs of the Year is a hidden paradise that serves up the best Lao and Thai food in Honolulu.
