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Two new food trucks by locally based chefs are now parked alongside the Alohilani Resort s Greetings From Hawaii mural.
The Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach appointed Frederic Hoffmann executive chef and announced the addition of new dining options at the Oahu property.
Hoffman comes to Alohilani with more than two decades of experience in hotel restaurants, including previous stops at Trace at the W San Francisco, Chefs Club at St. Regis Aspen and Kauai Grill, a Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurant at the St. Regis Princeville.
One of Hoffmann s first projects is revamping the menu at Swell, the resort s poolside, rooftop restaurant, including the introduction of items such as ahi tartare, crispy pork belly, and seasonal charcuterie board.
Hawaii Magazine
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Looking for made-in-Maui produce? Don t worry, the Valley Isle has it all, from goat cheese to wine and even honey.
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Like its island siblings, Maui is home to an eclectic crew of farmers, growers, goat-raisers, beekeepers and wine tasters. Thanks to the islands and their tropical climes,
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By Mary Forgione
When you email “The Goatfather” of goat surfing, he writes back: “Goat ahead and call me.” Pismo Beach surfer Dana McGregor has been teaching surfing and stand-up paddle boarding with and without goats for a decade. He started by taking his pet goat Goatee with him when he hit the waves. What’s it like to surf with a goat? “It’s quite a supernatural, like, out-of-this-world experience to be honest,” the 42-year-old said. This hilarious GoatFIT video shows him doing squats with goats, weight-lifting with goats, you get the idea (please, don’t try this at home).