Pili Hawaii

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…

Hana Harvest dinner

Chefs Sheldon Simeon, Mark Noguchi and Barry Villiarimo shared their combined their creative cooking talents for a tasting dinner held at Travaasa Hana’s turn-of-the-century Plantation Guest House.The event, which benefited Mahele Farm and the Hana Youth Center, featured six course…

Harvest day at Mahele Farm

Wet weather didn’t discourage Sheldon Simeon of “Top Chef: Seattle,” Mark Noguchi of Pili Hawaii and Dave Power of the Feral Pig from visiting Mahele Farm in Hana, Maui.Farm manager, Mikala Minn guided Simeon, Noguchi and Power through an eclectic…

Hawaii: In Real Life ~ Amanda Corby

No doubt, you’ve seen a lot of things popping up in Kakaako over the last couple of years as part of Kamehameha Schools’ revitalization of the area. One of the players in that hip new vibe is Amanda Corby (@UMUHawaii),…