In celebration of #AAPI month, we’re excited to kick-off out #HFWF25 #ChefSpotlight series with Chef Brandon Jew 👨🏻‍🍳 @brandoj is the visionary behind San Francisco’s @michelinguide-starred @misterjius’s, where Chinese American cuisine is reimagined in the heart of Chinatown. Blending Bay Area bounty with traditional techniques and global inspiration—from Bologna to Shanghai—Jew honors his heritage while pushing boundaries 🔥 @beardfoundation Award winner, cookbook author, and proud steward of cultural legacy, Chef Jew continues to redefine modern Chinese American dining. Join @brandoj and a lineup of extraordinary chefs at @hawaiianairlines presents Decanted on November 1st @hawaiiconventioncenter. Secure your tickets now at the link in bio! 🎟️ (fb)

✨We’re still savoring the memories from this week’s incredible launch event—what a way to kick off #HFWF25!✨ Mahalo to our generous hosts, @pearlatkalaao and @kamehamehaschools, for setting the stage for an unforgettable evening of community, connection, and culinary excellence. Guests enjoyed exquisite bites from chefs: 👨‍🍳 Aurelio Garcia | @pearlatkalaao 👨‍🍳 Jeremy Shigekane | @princewaikiki 👩‍🍳 Cidney Wilcox | @banyanskailua 👨‍🍳 Arnold Corpuz | @cinohawaii 👨‍🍳 @caseykusaka | LITTLE PLUM Plus, refreshing libations by @sgwinespirits’s Alicia Yamachika (@girlbehindthewell)! We also unveiled this year’s FEAST theme—honoring the vital connections between Food, Education, Agriculture, Sustainability, and Tourism that shape Hawai‘i’s identity and future. Thanks to your support, we officially launched the first FEAST of the #HFWF25 season! 🎟️ Don’t miss what’s next—get your tickets now at the link in bio. (fb)