These Inductees were chosen based on how they’ve shared their time and talents to enrich their community, as well as their dedication, leadership and commitment to the restaurant and food service industry in Hawai‘i.
2018 Inductees
OAHU
Conrad Nonaka - Culinary Institute of the Pacific, HFWF, Restaurant Week,
Longtime HRA member and contributor (Deceased)
Don Dymond – Kalapawai Market/Deli (Deceased)
Wilfred & Mary Kawamura – W&M Bar-B-Q Burger
Andy Anderson – John Dominis, Michel’s at the Colony Surf, Haleiwa Beach House
George & Irene Fukuoka – Pearl City Tavern (Deceased)
Paul Uyehara – Aloha Tofu Company
KAUAI
Mankichi Sueoka – Sueoka’s Snack Shop
MAUI/LANAI
Paul Horner – Lodge at Koele
BIG ISLAND
Duke Baker – Tex Drive In & Restaurant
Here are our Chefs of Aloha 2018:
Michels at the Colony Surf – Executive Chef Hardy Kintscher
The Brilliant Ox – Executive Chef Brian Gremillion
Sheraton Waikiki’s RumFire – Chef De Cuisine John Salcedo
Diamond Dining (Buho and Shokudo) – Chef Arnaldo “Masa” Gushiken
Haleiwa Beach House – Executive Chef Chris Blanc
Kalapawai Café - Executive Chef Jason Iwane
Mark’s Place (Kauai) – Executive Chef Gavin Onishi
Bamboo Catering – Executive Chef/Owner Jason Takemura
Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar – DK Kodama
Agu Ramen – Executive Chef/Owner Hisashi Uehara
Desserts:
Il Gelato – Maestro Gelatiere/Owner Dirk Koeppenkastro
MW Restaurant – Executive Pastry Chef - Michelle Karr Ueoka