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Ariana Tsuchiya is currently a Sommelier and Manager with G. Lion Hawaii Restaurant Group. Her passion for wine started during her studies abroad in Italy, venturing through Tuscany and enjoying true parmesan. Although she majored in Marketing at University of Miami, she migrated her career into pursuing her dream of becoming a sommelier, moving back to Oahu and starting at Alan Wong’s Honolulu.   Through mentorship and training, Ariana has gone to the regionals twice for the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Young Sommelier Competition, became a Certified Specialist of Wine and Spirits from the Society of Wine Educators, attained her WSET Advanced in Sake studies and has become the first local woman from Hawaii to attend the Court of Master Sommeliers Advanced Course. However, her favorite opportunity within this time has been interning with Neyers Vineyards in Napa. Ariana loves traveling and visiting both vineyards and farms. She has an enthusiasm for learning about how culture and the land shape the food and drink we enjoy.  

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Maile’s culinary career was inspired by watching her mother and family cook traditional Lao, Thai and French food. Family gatherings people sat together sharing a few dishes and eating sticky rice, shredding green papaya and making mouthwatering salads along with meats with herbs of lemongrass, mint, basil and dill. Maile learned all the traditional recipes and then started experimenting with different ingredients.

Maile’s culinary repertoire flourished at Thai Chef in Lahaina, Mekong Thai Restaurant and Paesano Ristorante Italiano in Manoa.

 She became Managing partner at Assaggio Ristorante Italiano in Hawaii Kai and there she started experimenting with mixing Asian spices with Italian ingredients.

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Onda Pasta was founded by Italian-born chef Andrea Onetti in 2011. Using Italian flour and locally-sourced ingredients, Onda Pasta offers a high-quality and easy-to-make meal at an affordable price. A food loved by everyone in the family, Onda brings the simplicity and freshness of Italian cuisine to your home.   

You can find Onda Pasta at the Farmers Market (Kakaʻako on Saturdays 8am-12pm & Kailua/Enchanted Lakes on Sundays 8am-12pm), in the R.Fields section of Foodland Farms (Ala Moana, Kahala, Kailua), thru local CSA (Oʻahu Fresh, Farmlink, Kahumana), and at various restaurants throughout Oʻahu. Follow on social media to stay up-to-date on Onda Pasta’s whereabouts and to learn more about events and classes.  

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Patrick Feindt, Jr., PGA, is the Director of Instruction/Fitting for The Golf Sim-Honolulu.  Patrick began his career as the 2nd Assistant Golf Professional at Fawn Lake Country Club (Fredericksburg, VA) in 2003.  He gained Class A membership with the PGA of America in 2007 after a 4-year apprenticeship.  Patrick would later serve the members of Fawn Lake as their Director of Golf from 2011-2016.  In 2017, Patrick and his family relocated to Colorado where he became the President of The Armed Forces Golf Academy. There, Patrick created recreational experiences for active duty and retired military service members and their families via golf instructional programing. In 2020, Patrick and his family traveled across the Pacific and settled on the island of Oahu.  Patrick holds a Bachelors in Management (George Mason University),  Associate degrees in Golf Operations Management and Business Administration (San Diego Golf Academy), Advanced Teaching and Club Repair certification (TGAC), Professional Golf Management Program completion (PGA Learning Center) and a number of awards for his efforts in growing the game to include the 2007, 2008 and 2009 PGA President’s Council. Patrick’s successes would not have been possible if not for the support from his family; wife Mandy (Major, US Army), daughter Palmer (Age 4) and son Trip (18 months).    

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Our Wine Bar features a wide selection of wines including highly-allocated and rare offerings. We offer 40 different wines in cuvenee dispensers perfect for sampling, as well as wine by the glass, bottle or flights, and local craft beer, hard cider, sake, and a full bar.  Whether youʻre a novice or wine aficionado, Wine Director Mark Cartland loves answering all of your wine questions and can suggest the perfect pairings. A Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers since 2009, Mark has over 25 years of experience in the restaurant and hospitality industries and has worked in nationally-acclaimed restaurants in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego - and now his new home, Hawai‘i.  

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The inspiration for bringing this company to life is our obsession with making people happy with food. few things in life make us happier than the treats of our youth. there's something about the power of food that unites us all. at Asato Family Shop, we hope to provide you with an experience that takes you back to small kid time and create new memories with our local kine sherbert!  The local snack shop/crack seed store has always been a gathering place for communities to celebrate the big and little things in life. we want to bring that feeling of joy and optimism we all felt as kids.  Going into the restaurant and hospitality industry feels natural to us. our family goes back multiple generations in the restaurant/hospitality industry, from running restaurants, fast-food shops, cooking fine dining, working in school cafeterias, bartending, waitressing, and many others. growing up in the restaurants was just the norm for us and looking back, it was a blast! it only feels natural to open a #localkinesherbert shop in hawaii.   Our mission with Asato Family Shop is to make the bad days good and the good days da best! we want to create a company that will be here for the next generation by not only making quality treats, but supporting the community that supports us. we are so fortunate to have an amazing group of supporters we like to call our family.  We hope you come by to talk story and say howzit soon!  

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I am born and raised Hawaii girl.  Attended Punahou and Kamehameha Schools.  Then studied International Relations at HPU.  Started my own business at the age of 19 doing Administrative Services for small businesses and organizations.  Represented Hawaii as Miss Hawaii United States and captured the national title of Miss America United States.  I am currently the VP of Development for Aloha Charge (distribute Electric Vehicle Charging Stations), Co-Director of Premier Models and Talent, and Co-Owner of Mokuli'i Tax Services.  In 2018 I was named on the Pacific Business News 40 under 40 list.  Earlier this year, my daughter was cast as a recurring character on NCIS Hawai'i.  She is the daughter of the main character played by Vanessa Lachey.  She has been in performing arts since the age of 4.  So when I'm not working I'm her uber and Momager :).   My husband is the Distribution Manager for Red Bull for Hawai'i and Alaska.  We have been married for almost 12 years.   I also just passed on my position of President of Women Speaking Out.  I was President for the past two years but am still extremely involved with the organization.  One of the photos I'm submitting is our "Speak Love" mask.  The other thing that is probably MOST important is that I'm a huge football fan, particularly the 49ers.    Instagram: @realamberstone  

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Makani Tabura, the host of Culturised Podcast.  The focus of Culturised is to learn, to share, to be versed and understand culture whether ethnic, native, or social. Every culture has a history and the goal of this show is to make sure those cultures continue to move forward and rise. Makani Tabura gets to know his guests and dives into all the things that make up Hawaii’s culture.  Featured guests will include community leaders, artists, Kumu Hula, Kahu and everyday Hawaiian people to share their knowledge and mana’o on what makes up Hawaii’s unique culture.  

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I started making jewelry back in high school. It was just a hobby at the time but has slowly evolved into a business and my full time career. I love how OC jewelry makes people feel beautiful. Each piece is handcrafted and designed to give that little boost of confidence to conquer the day, try something new or to be an all around be a bad a$$. I want you to feel good when you're wearing Ocean Creations. I recently opened up my first storefront at Ka Makana Ali'i Shopping Center and am so excited to continue making jewelry that heals, inspires, and empowers. Some of my favorite materials to work with are crystals and pearls.  

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Islander Sake Brewery Hawaii is located in the Kakaako district of Honolulu, Hawaii. On February 14, 2020, Islander Sake Brewery Hawaii produced their first batch of sake with a newly acquired “Class 18 small craft producer pub license,” and it marked the first day sake had been produced here in over thirty years. Islander Sake Brewery Hawaii is honored to be Hawaii’s local sake brewery, and work sincerely to continue the tradition of sake brewing here once again.  

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