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HFWF16: Urban Luau

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…

Off The Wall intentions

I’ve been putting this off for longer than I should. Despite months of planning, hard work and sheer determination to succeed, nothing can prepare you for the unexpected. Amidst questions from friends, colleagues and media, I realize that I can’t…

Pop-up brunch with rising star chef Anthony Yang

Chef Anthony Yang (right) with Vintage Cave chef Chris Kajioka. Photo courtesy of @antemeridianRising star chef Anthony Yang of San Francisco, formerly of Per Se, Adour by Alain Ducasse and Michael Mina, is coming to Honolulu to collaborate with Pili…

BreadShop at Snackbox pop-up this Saturday

Photo by @UMUHawaiiMark your calendars. Snackbox in Kaka’ako is hosting a bake shop collaboration with BreadShop this Saturday. According to Snackbox chef Mark “Gooch” Noguchi, this will be BreadShop’s last #BreadShopSaturday event for a while, since baker Christopher Sy is…

Did this: Calabash & Cooks

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…