The Maui Nō Ka ‘Oi Podcast Presented By SilverShark Media
Society & Culture:Places & Travel
Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Executive Chef Lee Anne Wong of Papa'aina at The Pioneer Inn. In this podcast Lee Anne talks about her path from New York City to Maui, what it was like opening Papa'aina in December of 2019 only to have to temporarily close a few months later due to the pandemic, challenges the restaurant industry is still facing due to the pandemic, how deconstructing costs can help educate customers on menu prices, what led her to the strategy she developed at Papa'aina for grab and go vs brunch options, a silver lining for the industry that developed due to the pandemic, what it's been like winning the Aipono Award for Best Breakfast and being nominated for a James Beard Award, her upcoming participation in Food Network's Tournament of Champions Season 4, additional TV appearances on Food Network and on Magnum PI, her advice to anyone looking to advance in the restaurant industry, and some of her favorite brunch and dinner items that are served at Papa'aina.
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