Mark Pomaski

Mark Pomaski

Jun 27, 2021

Mark Pomaski embarked on his culinary journey in the bustling kitchen of Shiki, a Japanese restaurant nestled in Eugene, Oregon. It was here that Pomaski’s path intertwined with that of Tetsuya Ozaki, a third-generation sushi virtuoso hailing from Osaka....
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...
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,...
Lance Kosaka

Lance Kosaka

Sep 19, 2020

Lance Kosaka joined the BASALT culinary team in April 2025. He was born in Honolulu and raised in Aiea, where he was influenced by his aunties on the importance of making good food for family gatherings. He always had a keen interest in cooking, but as a boy he wanted...
Duff Goldman

Duff Goldman

Aug 21, 2020

Duff Goldman is a classically trained chef, best-selling author, and artist known for his dazzling, creative approach to food and desserts. He believes in the power of inner creativity and is on a mission to spread fun and joy through the simple science of baking....