Michael Mina

Michael Mina

Feb 3, 2021

Michael Mina is the chef, founder, and executive chairman of Mina Group, a nationally acclaimed restaurant management company with over 30 chef-driven concepts across the U.S., celebrating the best in food, wine, and hospitality. Born in Cairo, Egypt, and raised in...
Mark Noguchi

Mark Noguchi

Oct 12, 2020

Born and raised in Manoa, Oahu, Mark “Gooch” Noguchi brings infectious energy to everything he does – whether he’s teaching at Punahou School, leading kitchens as a chef of 25 years, or sailing with Ohana Waa. His enthusiasm is unmistakable and draws...
Shaymus Alwin

Shaymus Alwin

Oct 7, 2020

Shaymus Alwin has returned to The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort as its executive chef after spending nearly 10 years at the resort’s culinary landmark, Azure Restaurant. As executive chef, he oversees all culinary operations across the 528-room property,...
Chuck Furuya, MS

Chuck Furuya, MS

Sep 10, 2020

Chuck Furuya first began working in restaurants while attending college as a way to earn extra income. Wine and food quickly became his passion so he pursued work at some of Hawaii’s most highly-regarded establishments, including Bagwell’s 2424 in the...
Niki Nakayama & Carole Iida-Nakayama

Niki Nakayama & Carole Iida-Nakayama

Sep 3, 2020

Niki Nakayama and Carole Iida-Nakayama are the creative and culinary forces behind n/naka, the Michelin-starred destination in West Los Angeles known for its refined interpretation of modern kaiseki—a traditional Japanese culinary philosophy that emphasizes...