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CHEFS BY NATURE: Paired by Nature with lee anne wong

December 13, 2024
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5:30pm-7:30pm
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Join us for an unforgettable wine pairing experience with Chef Lee Ane Wong. Savor the flavors of the season with fresh herbs from our rooftop garden, all while basking in the glow of a stunning sunset on our terrace. Don't miss this unique fusion of fine wine, culinary artistry, and natural beauty.

ABOUT CHEF LEE ANNE WONG

Lee Anne Wong, a culinary talent and Executive Chef of Koko Head Cafe in Honolulu, Hawaii, has an impressive background. Originally from Troy, New York, she honed her skills at the International Culinary Center and began her career at Aquavit. She gained fame on Bravo's "Top Chef" as a contestant and later as a Supervising Culinary Producer.

In 2014, she opened Koko Head Cafe, quickly earning recognition in major publications. Wong published her first cookbook, "Dumplings All Day Wong," in the same year. She also served as a guest chef for Hawaiian Airlines and became their Executive Chef in 2018.

After moving to Maui in 2019, she returned to "Top Chef" for Season 17 and opened Papa’aina at the Pioneer Inn, which gained local acclaim but was lost in the Maui fires of August 2023. Despite this setback, she has actively contributed to community recovery efforts.

In 2023, Wong expanded Koko Head Cafe to Tokyo Station and plans to open another location in Osaka in 2024. Celebrating a decade of her restaurant, she is also working on a brunch cookbook and exploring new projects to share her passion for food.

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