In this episode of FEAST: Dish & Dialogue, culinary leaders and cultural stewards explore what it takes to preserve heritage foodways through agriculture, education, and community.Moderated by Representative Kirstin Kahaloa, the panel features Keliko Hoe (Waiahole Poi Factory), Lehia Apana (Polipoli Farms), Kealoha Domingo (Nui Kealoha), and Stacy Sproat (Waipa Foundation).

Together, they discuss how ancestral knowledge, traditional farming practices, Indigenous ingredients, and community-based food education help sustain cultural food systems in Hawaiʻi. Across the conversation, they highlight the importance of accessibility, storytelling, and relationships to ʻāina in keeping heritage foods relevant for future generations.

Recorded live at the FEAST Summit during the Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival, this episode explores how preserving foodways is not only about honoring tradition, but about strengthening communities and shaping a more resilient local food future.

In this episode of FEAST: Dish & Dialogue, Sean Sherman, James Beard Award-winning founder of NATIFS and a leading voice in the Indigenous food movement, shares his perspective on reclaiming Indigenous food systems and restoring the knowledge, traditions, and relationships to land disrupted by colonization.

Drawing from his experience as a chef and educator, Sherman explores how rebuilding Native foodways—from ingredients and techniques to community-driven models—can redefine Indigenous cuisine today. He offers a powerful framework for using food as a tool for education, healing, and long-term sustainability.

Recorded live at the FEAST Summit during the Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival, this episode highlights how revitalizing Indigenous foodways can strengthen communities, restore balance to our food systems, and shape a more connected and resilient future.

In this episode of FEAST: Dish & Dialogue, chefs and hospitality leaders explore how AI is beginning to reshape both restaurant and hotel operations—and what it means to preserve authenticity along the way.

Moderated by Maya Rogers, CEO of Tetris, the panel features Rich Rosendale (Rosendale Collective), Jason Peel (Nami Kaze), Tom Calame (Kyo-ya Hotels & Resorts Hawaii), and Kevin Yim (Zippy's Restaurants).

Together, they discuss how technology is being integrated across hospitality—from kitchen equipment, menu planning, and forecasting to concierge services, online ordering, and guest communication. Across the discussion, they explore how AI can improve efficiency and support better decision-making to keep human connection at the center of the guest experience.

Recorded live at the FEAST Summit during the Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival, this episode explores how the future of hospitality may depend on using AI not to replace aloha, but to create more space for it.

In this episode of FEAST: Dish & Dialogue, Guy Kawasaki, renowned tech evangelist and author of Think Remarkable, shares perspective on how to navigate a world increasingly shaped by AI.Drawing from his experience in technology and innovation, Kawasaki breaks down how individuals and organizations can use AI as a tool to enhance creativity, improve decision-making, and stay competitive. From treating AI as a “creative partner” to offloading repetitive tasks and using data more effectively, he offers actionable insights on how to work smarter in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Recorded live at the FEAST Summit during the Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival, this episode explores how those who are both unique and valuable—and who embrace a practical, human-centered approach to AI—are best positioned to shape the future of business, leadership, and hospitality.

In this episode of FEAST: Dish & Dialogue, Hawai‘i leaders come together to explore how agritourism and regenerative hospitality are shaping the future of destination management across the islands.

Moderated by Senator Donovan Dela Cruz, the conversation features Kea Keolanui (O.K. Farms & Hawaii Eco Experiences), Jennifer Luck (Common Ground Kaua'i), Kau‘i Kanaka‘ole (Ala Kukui Hāna Retreat), and Micah Kāne (Parker Ranch). Together, they share how their work across agriculture, culture, land stewardship, and community development is redefining what it means to build a destination rooted in place. From regenerative farming and cultural practice to education and visitor engagement, the discussion highlights how meaningful experiences are created when land, people, and story are deeply connected.

Recorded live at the FEAST Summit during the Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival, this episode explores how Hawai‘i can lead with a more thoughtful, place-based approach to tourism—where stewardship, culture, and community are at the center of the visitor experience.

In this episode of FEAST: Dish & Dialogue, Josh Feathers, Executive Chef of the Main House at Blackberry Farm, explores how culinary can serve as an extension of landscape, culture, and story.

Drawing from the legacy of Blackberry Farm, Feathers shares how the land, history, and agricultural roots of a place can do more than influence what’s on the plate—they can define the entire guest experience. He reflects on how honoring a property’s heritage, investing in stewardship, and creating a deep connection between food and place can build more meaningful and sustainable hospitality.

Recorded live at the FEAST Summit during the Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival, this episode explores how purpose-driven hospitality can turn the farm itself into the destination—and why that model resonates far beyond the table.

In this episode of FEAST: Dish & Dialogue, chefs from across the country come together to explore what the future of dining could look like in 2026 and beyond. Moderated by John Tsou, VP of Marketing at OpenTable, the panel features Leah Cohen (Pig and Khao), Francis Ang (Restaurant Abacá), Brady Ishiwata Williams (Tomo) , Brandon Jew (Mister Jiu's), and Robynne Maii (Fête). Together, they discuss how evolving diner expectations are shaping everything from menus and service models to restaurant design and guest experience. From changing diner behavior to technology, content creation, and the business realities of modern restaurants, the conversation highlights how chefs are adapting to a more experience-driven industry while staying grounded in authenticity. Recorded live at the FEAST Summit during the Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival, this episode offers a chef-driven perspective on what’s next — and how hospitality leaders can stay ahead in an ever-evolving culinary landscape.

In this episode of FEAST: Dish & Dialogue, John Tsou, VP of Marketing at OpenTable, explores what the future of dining could look like in the years ahead.

As guest expectations continue to evolve, Tsou shares insights into the trends and behaviors shaping how people choose where, how, and why they dine. From shifting consumer preferences to the growing importance of experience, technology, and personalization, he outlines how restaurants and hospitality leaders can stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape.

Recorded live at the FEAST Summit during the Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival, this episode explores how innovation, data, and evolving diner expectations are redefining the future of hospitality.