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Adam Graham
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🗓️ 23 August 2024
⏱️ 36 minutes
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Introducing Cooking With Aloha: Lee Anne Wong's Journey from NYC to Hawaiʻi from Travel With Meaning.
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In Episode 119 of the Travel With Meaning podcast, we are thrilled to host Chef Lee Anne Wong, a culinary visionary known for her impactful journey from New York City's fine dining scene to the vibrant food culture of Maui. Chef Wong, a Top Chef alumna, shares her incredible story of moving to Hawaiʻi, opening Koko Head Cafe and eventually planting roots in Maui.
After the devastating 2023 wildfire that claimed her Lahaina restaurant, Chef Wong's resilience and dedication shone through as she tirelessly supported her community, cooking thousands of meals daily for displaced residents. She discusses her deep connection to Hawaiʻi, the importance of supporting local farmers, and her advocacy for mental health in the hospitality industry. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Chef Lee Anne Wong, where we explore her culinary adventures, community spirit, and the transformative power of food and travel. Tune in to be reminded of the beauty of Maui, the strength of its community, and the unbreakable bond between the people, the places, and the culture. The people and the spirit of Maui is strong – Maui is open and welcomes you back, now more than ever. Visit GoHawaii.com/Maui.
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| 0:00.0 | We want travelers to come here and just, you know, enjoy Maui. |
| 0:04.0 | There's so many beautiful, beautiful places to explore and discover that don't just involve |
| 0:09.6 | laying on the beach on the west side. When you come to Hawaii, engage. Go out, go eat it of food. the with Meaning podcast. The show that talks with artists, entertainers, entrepreneurs, |
| 0:25.5 | chefs, CEOs, athletes, and travel industry experts to hear the travel stories |
| 0:31.7 | that have impacted their lives and careers. |
| 0:35.0 | We visit destinations to talk with the locals and bring the travel with meaning |
| 0:40.0 | community with us to share our experiences with all of you. I'm your host Mike |
| 0:45.8 | Schible. Join us on this epic adventure. Hello travelers this is the second |
| 0:52.1 | episode in our special series coming to you from |
| 0:54.9 | Heelsburg for the Heelsburg Wine and Food Experience in collaboration with the |
| 0:59.2 | Hawaiian Islands a proud sponsor of the Heelsberg wine and food experience. |
| 1:03.7 | Episode one was a culmination of conversations with incredible chefs and ambassadors of |
| 1:08.8 | Maui sharing about the inspiring and memorable experiences they've had in Hawaii and Maui. |
| 1:14.3 | And letting travelers know that Maui is ready to welcome them back to the islands. |
| 1:18.9 | On this episode, we're joined by someone who has a deep connection to Maui and the community. |
| 1:23.7 | Chef Leanne Wong. I've been a fan of hers since season one of Top Chef. |
| 1:28.2 | Originally from Troy New York, Wong graduated the International Culinary Center |
| 1:32.4 | and began her culinary training under Marcus Wong graduated the International Culinary Center |
| 1:32.6 | and began her culinary training under Marcus Samuelson |
| 1:35.6 | before playing an intricate role in the opening |
| 1:38.2 | of Jean-George Vondrich's Chinese Restaurant Concept |
| 1:41.1 | Restaurant 66. |
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