Saki and Shintaro Takaoka with daughter, Yoko
Hualalai, Oh My!
THE EVENT As part of Made in America 2, the California chef celebration at the Four Seasons Resort Hualālai, two-star Michelin-ranked chef Josiah Citrin of Santa Monica’s Mélisse offered a demonstration for just 15 lucky foodies, then a four-course feast in the evening. THE PLAYERS Chef Josiah Citrin; Four Seasons’ Executive Chef James Babian and Executive Sous Chef Nick Mastrascusa; La Brea Bakery owner Nancy Silverton; Osteria Mozza’s Executive Chef Matt Molina OVERHEARD “Growing up in Southern California, my first career choice was surfer. Later I decided, ‘No, I’m going to be a chef.’ But my board still travels with me everywhere, as long as there’s a promise of a good surf break!” says Citrin. Photos by Margaret Kearns
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