A ‘Top Chef’ and a top chef cook tonight
Colin Hazama and Louis Maldonado met at the California Culinary Academy, lived as roommates, and went their separate ways — Hazama back to O‘ahu and Maldonado stayed in California. Hazama, who’s now the… Read More
#FUUD: Brunch at Koko Head Cafe in Kaimuki
This has been a long time coming. I finally — finally — visited Koko Head Cafe after it opened earlier this year. In fact, the day it opened I got a text from chef… Read More
Maui’s the star of tonight’s ‘Top Chef’
If you’ve been following me, oh, since 2006, you’ll know my all-time favorite reality show is Bravo’s “Top Chef.” And not since we’ve had local boy Sheldon Simeon (@chefwonder) from Lahaina’s Star… Read More
5 Qs with ‘Top Chef’ Lee Anne Wong
I first met Lee Anne Wong (@leeannewong) about two years ago when she was in town shooting a segment of “Unique Eats” for the Cooking Channel. She was sampling the plate lunches… Read More
Q&A with Hawaii’s ‘Top Chef’ Sheldon Simeon
Tonight’s the night, the finale of Bravo’s “Top Chef.” And, more importantly, your last chance to vote for local boy chef Sheldon Simeon for #FanFavorite. (Tweet #ChefSheldon for the next couple of… Read More