Shota Nakajima

Shota Nakajima

Apr 25, 2022

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

Apr 20, 2022

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

Apr 12, 2022

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...
Philip Tessier

Philip Tessier

Apr 12, 2022

Philip Tessier, an acclaimed chef, author, and mentor, serves as the Chef Partner at PRESS Restaurant in St. Helena, California. Best known for its modern, refined American cuisine, PRESS has earned a Michelin star and the distinction of being a World’s 50 Best...
Raphael Lunetta

Raphael Lunetta

Apr 12, 2022

Born in Southern California, Raphael Lunetta grew up in a bicultural and bilingual home where cooking played an integral role in family life. Every summer, his family spent time at his aunt’s 18th century farmhouse in the South of France. Together, they enjoyed large...