Junsoo Bae

Junsoo Bae

Junsoo Bae is the Chef/CEO of SSAL. Originally from Pohang, South Korea, Bae began his culinary journey at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management. In 2012, he also participated in the Bocuse...
Jungsik Yim

Jungsik Yim

Chef Jungsik Yim is widely recognized as one of the pioneers of modern Korean cuisine, redefining traditional flavors through a contemporary lens and introducing Korean fine dining to the global culinary stage. A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America in New...
Gwang-sik Jeon

Gwang-sik Jeon

Gwang-sik Jeon is the Executive Chef of Bicena, where he presents a contemporary interpretation of Korean cuisine rooted in tradition, seasonality, and refined craftsmanship. Under his leadership, Bicena has maintained Michelin One Star recognition for 10 consecutive...
Harley Chow

Harley Chow

Harley Chow is co-owner of The Local General Store in Kaimuki, alongside her husband Jason Chow. The Local General Store is part butchery, part bakery, and part market – specializing in whole carcass sourcing from Hawaii’s farmers and ranchers, and every...
Sherry Pocknett

Sherry Pocknett

Sherry Pocknett is an indigenous chef & educator, specializing in The Bounty of the Season, Native American indigenous food and New England cooking. Wampanoag Chef and Entrepreneur, Pocknett, born and raised in Mashpee to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, credits her...