Celebrating Hawaii regional cuisine with CanoeHouse at Mauna Lani

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - CanoeHouse at Mauna Lani, the birthplace of Hawaii Regional Cuisine, has a new executive chef Rhoda Magbitang.

Before arriving at Mauna Lani, Magbitang was at the helm of The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern in California, where she earned prestigious Michelin Guide recognition. She’s worked alongside celebrated chefs such as Jose Andres and Suzanne Goin.

Magbitang joined HNN’s Sunrise to showcase some of her innovative dishes and invite the public to the Mauna Lani Culinary Classic, a multi-day food festival over Labor Day weekend from August 29 to September 2.

In its second year, the Mauna Lani Culinary Classic features chef collaborations, cooking classes, wine tastings and Q&A panels. Highlights include appearances by James Beard Award-winning chefs like Lee Anne Wong, Allen Hess, Nancy Silverton and Andrew Zimmern.

At CanoeHouse, Magbitang plans to build on the restaurant’s legacy as pioneer of a movement that emphasizes locally-sourced ingredients and the diverse cultural influences of the Hawaiian Islands.

Her menu showcases this philosophy, with dishes like Okinawan sweet potatoes topped with black garlic, green onions and crispy kale sourced from Hawaii, and Kauai shrimp braised in a yuzu, sake and soy sauce, served with local mushrooms and butter, accompanied by bread to soak up the rich flavors.

Mauna Lani is on Hawaii Island and part of the Auberge Resorts Collection. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit their website Mauna Lani Culinary Classic or follow Chef on Instagram @rockyrhodakill.

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