Shota Nakajima
Shota Nakajima is a chef, restauranteur, international TV personality, and a three-time James Beard Foundation Awards semi-finalist. Nakajima began his culinary journey at the age of 16, working for a highly acclaimed sushi restaurant in his hometown of Seattle, WA....
Jayse Sato
Jayse Sato is the owner and creative visionary behind Umi Sushi Maui in Wailuku. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, he’s known for his fearless approach to sushi, blending modern innovation with tradition and locally inspired flavors. His passion for...
Jon Matsubara
Jon Matsubara has been making his culinary mark throughout Hawaii for almost 30 years, and the mastermind behind FEAST, an award-winning island style, refined grinds restaurant located in Manoa Valley, famous for serving the #1 Hawaiian-Style Lobster Roll on the...