Melissa Miranda

Melissa Miranda

Apr 1, 2024

Melissa Miranda is a Seattle-born Filipina-American chef, restaurateur and community builder whose work is rooted in heritage, storytelling and shared table. After studying culinary arts in Florence, Italy, she sharpened her craft across kitchens in Italy and New York...
James Domingo

James Domingo

Apr 1, 2024

James Domingo, a Maui native, ascended to the role of executive chef at Hula Grill Kaanapali, marking a remarkable culinary journey deeply rooted in his Hawaiian upbringing. Starting as a lunch line cook at Merriman’s Bamboo Bistro, Domingo climbed the culinary...
Colin Sato

Colin Sato

Apr 1, 2024

Born and raised in Hawaii, Colin Sato is one of Honolulu’s most exciting culinary talents, celebrated for his refined technique, local sensibility, and innovative approach to fine dining. A Saint Louis School graduate, Sato began his journey in hospitality as a...
Belinda Leong

Belinda Leong

Oct 5, 2023

Belinda Leong began and honed her skills as a pastry chef over the span of eight years at Restaurant Gary Danko in San Francisco. She moved to Europe staging at Pierre Hermé in Paris, Bubó in Barcelona, and the two Michelin-starred Noma in Copenhagen. Returning to the...
Francis Ang

Francis Ang

Oct 3, 2023

Francis Ang is a Filipino-American chef whose work is driven by a deep commitment to heritage, community, and craft. Born in San Francisco and raised in the Philippines, Ang’s culinary perspective bridges cultures—bringing together classical technique with the bold...