Alumni Press Release
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Keoni Chang Is the winner of The Supermarket Chefs Competition that was held in Dallas May 3, 2012. Congratulations Chef Chang! |
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Gida Snyder is working with Naked Cow Dairies to produce fresh Cheeses. Read More |
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Robin Lee Head Chef at Nobu Waikiki Waikiki Parc Hotel |
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Ashley Nakano is the new executive pastry chef at the Ritz Carlton, Reynolds Plantation, in Greensboro, GA. Read More in Nation's Restaurant News
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Sonny Acosta Jr. A chef at Alan Wong's restaurant in Moiliili, has been selected to compete in the Bocuse d'Or USA Commis Competition for young chefs in Hyde Park, N.Y. Only four finalists were chosen nationwide.Read More Chef de Partie Sonny L. Acosta Jr. prepared a next generation dinner at Alan Wong's inspired by the Bocuse d'Or Commis Competition. Experience the Inspiration Dinner
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Lance Nitahara (KCC - CIA - appeared on "Chopped")
“This scholarship is truly a blessing to our family as we are expecting a child in November. Your scholarship has allowed me to excel in my studies without increasing my financial burdens. Your scholarship has definitely brought me closer to realizing my dreams as a chef, husband, and now a father. Once again, I would like to thank you and your organization for this blessing.”
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Adina Guest Participated in the 2009 Bocuse d'Or in Lyon |
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Bobby Michael Sohns
After receiving his bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Bobby Michael Sohns was on track to pursue his interest in the medical field. Oh so, he thought. Along the way to a successful medical career, he discovered his true passion—cooking
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Young & Hungry
by Jason Soeda
Who are Hawaii’s most promising culinary talents? Here’s a sampling of the current crop of standouts. Each person is uniquely brilliant, believes in the farm-to-table approach to cuisine, and has a bit of wisdom to share about the industry. These are 12 stars you need to watch!
Budding Chefs Compete in Honor of Tom and Warren Matsuda
by Jason Soeda
The fifth annual Tom and Warren Matsuda Scholarship Culinary Competition at the Sub-Zero/Wolf Showroom was held on Nov. 16. Students from the seven culinary programs within the Culinary Institute of the Pacific were eligible to compete.
The first place winner received a $1,000 scholarship and will assist event founder Chef Roy Yamaguchi at a mainland charitable event or cooking demonstration. The second place winner received a $500 scholarship and will assist Yamaguchi at an Oahu charitable event. The third place winner received a $250 scholarship and also will assist Yamaguchi at an Oahu charitable event.
Kapiʻolani Team Cooks Up a National Championship
Six Kapiʻolani culinary students comprised the last team standing among 400 competing for the 2009 student team championship title—and the first to bring the gold home to Hawaiʻi.
Winners Keaka Lee, Anna Hirano, Ken Yi, San Shoppell,
Tate Nakano-Edwards, Rena Suzuki
