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A ‘Top Chef’ and a top chef cook tonight

By On July 17, 2014

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

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#FUUD: Brunch at Koko Head Cafe in Kaimuki

By On June 20, 2014

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

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Maui’s the star of tonight’s ‘Top Chef’

By On January 29, 2014

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

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5 Qs with ‘Top Chef’ Lee Anne Wong

By On January 16, 2014

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

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Q&A with Hawaii’s ‘Top Chef’ Sheldon Simeon

By On February 27, 2013

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