Roy Yamaguchi

Roy Yamaguchi

Roy Yamaguchi is a celebrated Japanese-American chef, restaurateur, and founding member of the Hawaii Regional Cuisine movement and Hawaii Food & Wine Festival. In 1993, he became the first Hawaii-based chef to receive the prestigious James Beard Award for “Best...
Jeff Szombaty

Jeff Szombaty

A native from New Jersey, Jeff Szombaty honed his gastronomic skills early in life working in professional kitchens since he was 16 years old. As an alumnus of the nationally distinguished culinary program at The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College, Chef Szombaty...
Kevin Diedrich

Kevin Diedrich

Growing up in Northern Virginia, Kevin Diedrich first began his hospitality career in 2001 as a bartender at the Ritz-Carlton in Washington, D.C. before assuming the role as mixologist for the hotel group’s San Francisco property in 2005. Inspired by the Bay Area’s...
Jessie Anacleto

Jessie Anacleto

Jessie Anacleto was born and raised on the island of Kauai. He grew up experiencing the different flavors of the many different ethnicities and cultures that make Hawaii unique and found his calling at the young age of 15 when he accepted his first job in the kitchen....
Colin Hazama

Colin Hazama

Colin Hazama is the chef and owner of C4 Table, an upscale catering concept delivering elevated cuisine for private events, weddings, pop-ups, and intimate functions. Known for his creative approach and refined technique, Hazama draws inspiration from both his roots...