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Ariana Tsuchiya is currently a Sommelier and Manager with G. Lion Hawaii Restaurant Group. Her passion for wine started during her studies abroad in Italy, venturing through Tuscany and enjoying true parmesan. Although she majored in Marketing at University of Miami, she migrated her career into pursuing her dream of becoming a sommelier, moving back to Oahu and starting at Alan Wong's Honolulu. Through mentorship and training, Ariana has gone to the regionals twice for the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Young Sommelier Competition, became a Certified Specialist of Wine and Spirits from the Society of Wine Educators, attained her WSET Advanced in Sake studies and has become the first local woman from Hawaii to attend the Court of Master Sommeliers Advanced Course. However, her favorite opportunity within this time has been interning with Neyers Vineyards in Napa. Ariana loves traveling and visiting both vineyards and farms. She has an enthusiasm for learning about how culture and the land shape the food and drink we enjoy. To Learn more about Wine &... visit: https://www.wineand.org/ Wine &... is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production. #Sommelier

Maile's culinary career was inspired by watching her mother and family cook traditional Lao, Thai and French food. Family gatherings people sat together sharing a few dishes and eating sticky rice, shredding green papaya and making mouthwatering salads along with meats with herbs of lemongrass, mint, basil and dill. Maile learned all the traditional recipes and then started experimenting with different ingredients. Maile's culinary repertoire flourished at Thai Chef in Lahaina, Mekong Thai Restaurant and Paesano Ristorante Italiano in Manoa. She became Managing partner at Assaggio Ristorante Italiano in Hawaii Kai and there she started experimenting with mixing Asian spices with Italian ingredients. @mailesthai @mailesthaibistro #mailesthaibistro #mailesthaiward #mailesthaihawaiikai

Onda Pasta was founded by Italian-born chef Andrea Onetti in 2011. Using Italian flour and locally-sourced ingredients, Onda Pasta offers a high-quality and easy-to-make meal at an affordable price. A food loved by everyone in the family, Onda brings the simplicity and freshness of Italian cuisine to your home. You can find Onda Pasta at the Farmers Market (Kakaʻako on Saturdays 8am-12pm & Kailua/Enchanted Lakes on Sundays 8am-12pm), in the R.Fields section of Foodland Farms (Ala Moana, Kahala, Kailua), thru local CSA (Oʻahu Fresh, Farmlink, Kahumana), and at various restaurants throughout Oʻahu. Follow on social media to stay up-to-date on Onda Pasta's whereabouts and to learn more about events and classes. FB/IG @ondapasta To Learn more about Wine &... visit: https://www.wineand.org/ Wine &... is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production. #pasta #Italian

Patrick Feindt, Jr., PGA, is the Director of Instruction/Fitting for The Golf Sim-Honolulu. Patrick began his career as the 2nd Assistant Golf Professional at Fawn Lake Country Club (Fredericksburg, VA) in 2003. He gained Class A membership with the PGA of America in 2007 after a 4-year apprenticeship. Patrick would later serve the members of Fawn Lake as their Director of Golf from 2011-2016. In 2017, Patrick and his family relocated to Colorado where he became the President of The Armed Forces Golf Academy. There, Patrick created recreational experiences for active duty and retired military service members and their families via golf instructional programing. In 2020, Patrick and his family traveled across the Pacific and settled on the island of Oahu. Patrick holds a Bachelors in Management (George Mason University), Associate degrees in Golf Operations Management and Business Administration (San Diego Golf Academy), Advanced Teaching and Club Repair certification (TGAC), Professional Golf Management Program completion (PGA Learning Center) and a number of awards for his efforts in growing the game to include the 2007, 2008 and 2009 PGA President's Council. Patrick's successes would not have been possible if not for the support from his family; wife Mandy (Major, US Army), daughter Palmer (Age 4) and son Trip (18 months). To Learn more about Wine &... visit: https://www.wineand.org/ Wine &... is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production. #golf #PGA

Our Wine Bar features a wide selection of wines including highly-allocated and rare offerings. We offer 40 different wines in cuvenee dispensers perfect for sampling, as well as wine by the glass, bottle or flights, and local craft beer, hard cider, sake, and a full bar. Whether youʻre a novice or wine aficionado, Wine Director Mark Cartland loves answering all of your wine questions and can suggest the perfect pairings. A Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers since 2009, Mark has over 25 years of experience in the restaurant and hospitality industries and has worked in nationally-acclaimed restaurants in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego - and now his new home, Hawai‘i. To Learn more about Wine &... visit: https://www.wineand.org/ Wine &... is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production. #sommelier #craftbeer #cider #sake

The inspiration for bringing this company to life is our obsession with making people happy with food. few things in life make us happier than the treats of our youth. there's something about the power of food that unites us all. at Asato Family Shop, we hope to provide you with an experience that takes you back to small kid time and create new memories with our local kine sherbert! The local snack shop/crack seed store has always been a gathering place for communities to celebrate the big and little things in life. we want to bring that feeling of joy and optimism we all felt as kids. Going into the restaurant and hospitality industry feels natural to us. our family goes back multiple generations in the restaurant/hospitality industry, from running restaurants, fast-food shops, cooking fine dining, working in school cafeterias, bartending, waitressing, and many others. growing up in the restaurants was just the norm for us and looking back, it was a blast! it only feels natural to open a #localkinesherbert shop in hawaii. Our mission with Asato Family Shop is to make the bad days good and the good days da best! we want to create a company that will be here for the next generation by not only making quality treats, but supporting the community that supports us. we are so fortunate to have an amazing group of supporters we like to call our family. We hope you come by to talk story and say howzit soon! To Learn more about Wine &... visit: https://www.wineand.org/ Wine &... is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production. #crackseed #localsnack #asatofamily

I am born and raised Hawaii girl. Attended Punahou and Kamehameha Schools. Then studied International Relations at HPU. Started my own business at the age of 19 doing Administrative Services for small businesses and organizations. Represented Hawaii as Miss Hawaii United States and captured the national title of Miss America United States. I am currently the VP of Development for Aloha Charge (distribute Electric Vehicle Charging Stations), Co-Director of Premier Models and Talent, and Co-Owner of Mokuli'i Tax Services. In 2018 I was named on the Pacific Business News 40 under 40 list. Earlier this year, my daughter was cast as a recurring character on NCIS Hawai'i. She is the daughter of the main character played by Vanessa Lachey. She has been in performing arts since the age of 4. So when I'm not working I'm her uber and Momager :). My husband is the Distribution Manager for Red Bull for Hawai'i and Alaska. We have been married for almost 12 years. I also just passed on my position of President of Women Speaking Out. I was President for the past two years but am still extremely involved with the organization. One of the photos I'm submitting is our "Speak Love" mask. The other thing that is probably MOST important is that I'm a huge football fan, particularly the 49ers. Instagram: @realamberstone To Learn more about Wine &... visit: https://www.wineand.org/ Wine &... is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production. #MissHawaii #MissAmerica #models #49ers

Makani Tabura, the host of Culturised Podcast. The focus of Culturised is to learn, to share, to be versed and understand culture whether ethnic, native, or social. Every culture has a history and the goal of this show is to make sure those cultures continue to move forward and rise. Makani Tabura gets to know his guests and dives into all the things that make up Hawaii's culture. Featured guests will include community leaders, artists, Kumu Hula, Kahu and everyday Hawaiian people to share their knowledge and mana'o on what makes up Hawaii's unique culture. To Learn more about Wine &... visit: https://www.wineand.org/ Wine &... is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production. #culturised

I started making jewelry back in high school. It was just a hobby at the time but has slowly evolved into a business and my full time career. I love how OC jewelry makes people feel beautiful. Each piece is handcrafted and designed to give that little boost of confidence to conquer the day, try something new or to be an all around be a bad a$$. I want you to feel good when you're wearing Ocean Creations. I recently opened up my first storefront at Ka Makana Ali'i Shopping Center and am so excited to continue making jewelry that heals, inspires, and empowers. Some of my favorite materials to work with are crystals and pearls. To Learn more about Wine &... visit: https://www.wineand.org/ Wine &... is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production. #jewelry #pearljewelry #seashell

Islander Sake Brewery Hawaii is located in the Kakaako district of Honolulu, Hawaii. On February 14, 2020, Islander Sake Brewery Hawaii produced their first batch of sake with a newly acquired “Class 18 small craft producer pub license,” and it marked the first day sake had been produced here in over thirty years. Islander Sake Brewery Hawaii is honored to be Hawaii's local sake brewery, and work sincerely to continue the tradition of sake brewing here once again. To Learn more about Wine &... visit: https://www.wineand.org/ Wine &... is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production. #beerbrew #kakaako #craftbeer #sake

Hana Dreiling was born in Michigan but grew up in Eugene, Oregon. As a passionate food enthusiast and chef, she spent over 11 years in different facets of the good food business, from tropical farming to the development of food companies. After moving to Kauai in 2013, she studied under a number of chefs, eventually leading her to start up her own catering company specializing in high end farm-to-table cuisine incorporating rare and exotic ingredients sourced from the island. Obsessed with the power food yields to bring people and cultures together, she and her brother Nile conceptualized Holey Grail Donuts in 2018 as a culinary crusade to create a better donut, seeking ways to connect local chefs, quality ingredients, and food lovers together. To Learn more about Wine &... visit: https://www.wineand.org/ Wine &... is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production. #sweettreats #donuts #hawaiifoodie

Hailing from the tiny island of Lanai, Hawaii and graduate of Lanai High School, this DJ, Comedian, TV host and Actor has done it all! Currently, Lanai is a producer/director for WikioCast creating a variety of TV Shows/Podcasts such as “It's A Hawaii Thing”, which he is also a co-host on, “Culturised,” “Wine &…,” “Runnin' It Back,” and this newest one, “Art of Beer!” Lanai also hosts Cooking Hawaiian Style, currently in its 8th season. In the 90's, Lanai was part of Hoku nominated comedy trio “The 3 Local Boys.” With four albums under his belt, you might remember such hits as “Rice Rice Baby,” “I'm A Filipino” or the song that went national, “Me So Hungry.” Lanai is no stranger to international and local TV shows such as Food Network's Great Food Truck Race, Co-host with Anthony Bourdain's NO Reservations, Jake and the Fat Man, Da Braddah's, Baywatch Hawaii, Hawaii Five-0, and he has also been in a variety of local commercials. He has been touring the mainland doing stand-up comedy openings for Henry Kapono, Andy Bumatai, Augie Tulba, Wayne Brady and Damon Wayans, to name a few. As a 25- year radio veteran, Lanai co-created the Island 98.5 radio station, and currently is on air in Tokyo and Fukuoka, Japan. To Learn more about Wine &... visit: https://www.wineand.org/ Wine &... is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production. #tvhost #comedian #standupcomedy #podcasthost

I basically worked in the family restaurant business and was a waiter and bartender through my college years. I opened Teddy's Bigger Burgers with Ted Tsakiris in 1998. We opened over 26 restaurants in 5 countries over the next 21 years. We opened the first TEX808 BBQ+BREWS in the Hawaii Kai Towne Center in 2019. Our 2nd store is a quick-serve version at Moanalua Shopping Center. We are moving the Hawaii Kai location to a location on the water in Hawaii Kai set to open in late 2020. TEX808 Waikiki opened at the Laylow Hotel this past Friday, Oct 29, 2020. To Learn more about Wine &... visit: https://www.wineand.org/ Wine &... is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production. #biggerburger #bbq #beerbrew

Andrew Joyce has been using his high energy and and physical style to make audiences laugh since 2015. He has featured and headlined all over the islands and on the mainland. In 2018 comedy U Hawaii named Andrew comedian of the year. additionally he won the comics comic award in 2018 and 2019. Much of Joyce's material comes from his 15 year career as a teacher and his experiences living in Hawaii the past 2 decades. At 5' 4” Joyce is proof that good things come in small packages. To Learn more about Wine &... visit: https://www.wineand.org/ Wine &... is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production. #comedian #comedy

Ken Takahashi was raised in Hilo on the Big Island for most of his adolescent years. He attended Waiakea High School and furthered his education at University of Hawaii in 1987. He graduated with a degree in International Business. He then opened The Dog House in the early 90's at the King's Village Waikiki while selling hot dogs, shaved ice, Dave's ice cream and Hawaiian food. Shortly after he opened Shooters Bar and Grill in Hilo in the mid 90's and had the restaurant open for 12 years. At that time, it was the only 4 AM restaurant bar on the Big Island at that time, and he was the first to bring in constant Hawaiian music from around the state. After that he did some consulting work in the 2000's then helped run the Hukilau Restaurant in Downtown Honolulu. In July of 2010, he opened the Honolulu Burger Company. Ken wanted to promote local 100% grass fed free range beef on Oahu. His goal was to promote and support Hawaii island ranchers and Oahu local farmers and bakeries by using locally sourced ingredients. Ken did an amazing job as he was the first to provide a fun and unpretentious way of eating local beef. He noted that no one was doing what he was offering at Honolulu Burger Company and if it wasn't for his restaurant, the only way to get a 100% burger was at high end restaurants. To Learn more about Wine &... visit: https://www.wineand.org/ Wine &... is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production. #freerangebeef #burger #grassfed

Founding member of the six-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning group Maunalua, Bobby Moderow, Jr. is a renowned slack key guitar and falsetto artist. A member of the prestigious Honolulu Boy Choir from ages 9 to 12, Moderow later become a protégé of the late slack key guitar master Raymond Kane, who was proclaimed a National Living Treasure by the U.S. National Endowment for the Arts in 1987, and awarded funding for the apprenticeship program under which Moderow studied. With his Maunalua brothers, Moderow has performed all over the world, including at the inaugural luʻau for President Obama; the 150th anniversary of the Smithsonian; and solo several times at the Grammy® Museum. As part of his desire to give back and to be one of the "keepers of the [Hawaiian music] flame" Moderow also teaches slack key - the award-winning artist Makana having been one of his students - and he has taught elementary school children at the Grammy® Museum for the past few years. He is currently teaching at the University of Hawai'i West Campus on O'ahu. To Learn more about Wine &... visit: https://www.wineand.org/ Wine &... is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.

Justin Tanioka's parents, Mel and Lynn Tanioka embarked on their business journey in 1978 in hopes to service the Leeward side of the island with fresh seafood. With support from family and friends, Tanioka's has grown from a small 1,000 square foot space with a few volunteers to owning two side by side commercial buildings totaling over 16,000 square feet. Justin is the next generation taking over Tanioka's business. He is the General Manager, was born a month prior to opening and has been committed to taking over the entity since his first steps. Overseeing their 130 employees with the help of his assistant general managers and division managers, his goal of providing the best working environment makes him a great leader with a genuine heart. Specializing in fresh, locally sourced ahi and aku, they are also known for their extensive pupus and catering menu. Through the fusion of contemporary local flavors with the nostalgic dishes of Hawaii's plantation era, Tanioka's creates a unique and irresistible dining experience. Signature items include their famous limu poke, crisp and juicy fried chicken, Grandma Tanioka's ahi patties, Grandma Sakuma's maki sushi, Aunty Betty's inari sushi, fresh sashimi, traditional Hawaiian dishes, and the best tasting spicy ahi and spam musubi in Hawaii. They are known for their unwavering commitment to their mission "Quality Foods with a Friendly Smile" has made Tanioka's a legend in Waipahu.   To Learn more about Wine &... visit: https://www.wineand.org/ Wine &... is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production. #poke #hawaiian #tanioka #ahi #aku

Brian Keaulana is the son of legendary waterman “Buffalo” Keaulana and a wonderful woman many simply call “Aunty Momi.” Keaulana was literally raised at Makaha Beach, where his father was a lifeguard. Keaulana earned the respect of watermen across the world for his powerful surfing style, and later for his ocean safety expertise and lifesaving techniques. He continues to thrive in the ocean as a master of tandem, canoe surfing, big-wave riding and tow-in surfing and has over 500 awards in these fields. The former Hokule'a crewmember also is a professional stuntman and stunt coordinator. Brian innovated the use of the jet rescue crafts for high surf rescue, invented, and designed the rescue sled behind rescue crafts. He helped implement ocean risk management for the State, County and private sectors with the United States Army Safety Center in Hawaii and around the World. “One of my biggest achievements is being a local lifeguard and saving thousands of people, and being able to teach that skill around the world,” says Keaulana. “Seeing the impact of the Jet Ski being used to save lives and knowing that I had my hand on that, that is something I'm really proud of.” To Learn more about Wine &... visit: https://www.wineand.org/ Wine &... is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production. #waterman #auntymomi #jetski #jetrescue

Andrea Tournis-Vagenas and her husband moved to Hawaii from Chicago 10 years ago and enjoyed life in the islands. They both thought the kerny of the Windy City was missing in the islands. Andrea and her husband were both craving Garrett Popcorn, a handcrafted Chicago-style popcorn that is famous for its caramel and cheese mix. The missing blend of tangy cheese and rich caramel popcorn and its familiar sweet aroma served as the inspiration for the birth of Island Popper Gourmet Popcorn. After planning and perfecting recipes in her kitchen for nine months, Tournis-Vagenas found a food truck on Craigslist and launched the business in 2012. The truck, known affectionately as “Poppy,” served as the business's home on wheels for seven years until Island Popper expanded to a storefront location on Colburn Street in Kalihi two years ago. Island Popper was created in 2012 with a mission to create the most delicious gourmet popcorn the islands have ever tasted. Their goal is simple: serve you the best butter, caramel, cheese, and furikake popcorn possible! You can find all of our flavors wherever our truck is parked, or at the new store in Kalihi - 1549 Colburn St! They are available to cater private parties, festivals, and any other special event. Island Popper popcorn makes for a great treat or an even better gift. To Learn more about Wine &... visit: https://www.wineand.org/ Wine &... is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production. #hawaiisnacks #popcorn #islandtreats #furikake

Darragh O'Carroll, M.D. is an emergency physician with Kuakini Medical Center and Slainte Inc. He is also a writer, medical consultant, CNN contributor, and physician voice for Every1ne Hawaiʻi. Darragh received his emergency medicine residency and medical internship from the University of Southern California and Los Angeles County Medical Center, his medical doctorate from the University of Hawaiʻi John. A. Burns School of Medicine, and his bachelor of science in human physiology from Boston University. He is a board member of Every1ne Hawaiʻi, volunteer medical officer for the Polynesian Voyaging Society where he served on the return leg of the Ala Hula Kai O Maleka voyage from San Diego to Honolulu, and medical operations officer for the disaster response agency Team Rubicon, most recently providing disaster relief to the Bahamas in September of 2019 after category 5 Hurricane Dorian. To Learn more about Wine &... visit: https://www.wineand.org/ Wine &... is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.

Kecia Littman is a professional makeup artist with 20 years of experience specializing in print, fashion, television, and film. She joins our Wine & Podcast where Moani & Halia get insider tips on makeup. Wine Somalia Chris reveals a must-taste that everyone agrees is amazing. Watch and Enjoy!

Britt Young is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in counseling couples struggling with infidelity, disconnection, and relationship conflict. She is also the owner of Xplor Counseling, LLC, a group counseling practice with 25 clinicians and four locations across Oahu. Britt uses Emotionally Focused Therapy as her main modality to help couples find secure attachments with each other and work through painful experiences and interactions. She also helps couples learn how to use healthy communication to create opportunities for understanding, even in the midst of conflict. Before becoming a therapist, Britt was a news reporter and meteorologist for KGMB in Honolulu.

Michele Sorensen, affectionately named the Tea Goddess by her friends, has been serving Afternoon Tea with love & passion since opening Tea at 1024 in Downtown Honolulu in 1999. She has been featured in several local publications such as Pacific Edge Magazine, Edible Hawaiian Magazine, Honolulu Magazine and Hawaii Luxury Magazine. Her recent feature in the national tea publication, Tea Time Magazine, was a long time business goal of Michele's. Tea at 1024 was Voted Best Afternoon Tea by Honolulu Magazine. She is the consummate hostess and enjoys sharing Afternoon Tea with everyone that walks into her teashop. During the recent pandemic shut down she started a weekly LIVE Tea Chat series on Facebook. “I thought since we were all in lockdown, that it would be a great opportunity to reach out to my fellow tea enthusiasts from around the world and chat with them on a LIVE format. I started in April and have interviewed over 37 business owners from England, Ireland, Africa, Australia, all across the US and locally here in the Islands as well,” says Michele. On Michele's personal side she travels around the world competing in Ironman races. She is an 8 time Ironman Finisher and has qualified for 3 world championship slots by winning her age group.

“Wine &…” is a unique TV Show/ Podcast that covers everything wine and all that it is connected to. It is not only about the producers, winemakers, vignerons, somms and the people who rate and drink it but its interconnectivity with culture, art, history, music, cuisine and its unique and specific connection to the earth. Host Chris Ramelb, Hali'a Parish, and Moani Hara. Chris Ramelb is an advanced Sommelier with an extensive knowledge and history studying and promoting wine. His commitment to sharing his love of wine and all things alcohol is unparalleled. Hali'a Parish is an actress, singer, and dancer who has performed on multiple stages with roles in Legends in Concert and in Disney World. Moani Hara has been in the entertainment industry for 20 years. She is the former Miss Hawaii USA 2014, and has done modeling, acting and commercial work.

#Sommelier and host Chris, Moani & Halia are joined by Hawaii Jeweler Julia MacDonald from Na Hoku. An exciting wine choice by #FritzMuller is paired with #TahitianPearls on this luxury discussion of #WineAndPodcast filmed live from Hawaii.

Kimo Lauer grew up in Honolulu where he discovered his passion for the visual arts. He received several Scholarships to the Honolulu Academy of Arts summer programs until he was a senior in high school. There he attended Otis/Parson School of Art and Design and began his successful photography career. For the past 25 years, he was based in Hollywood, while also traveling the world on assignment photographing models, actors, artists, athletes, and others. His recent return to his Island home has him excited to further expand his vision, collaborate with fellow artists, and share his mana'o and passion with the next generation of aspiring artists here in his beloved Hawai'i Nei.

Wine & Chocolate with Tamara Butterbaugh, Chocolate Sommelier & Founder of Manoa Chocolate.

Featuring Julia Sorenson, Creative Director of Honolulu Design Center Born and raised in Reno, Nevada by Danish parents who immigrated to the US in the 80's. After finishing high school in Reno, I got my BA from the University of San Diego in 2014, and then went on to get my MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute in 2017. Currently, I am the Creative Director at the Honolulu Design Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. I was introduced to art and design by my father, founder of the Honolulu Design Center, at a very young age. It was always something that interested me, and after going to college and falling in love with all of my art classes, I knew that was my path.

She says she's never met someone she and her staff couldn't teach how to dance - whether it's crafting a first dance for a wedding; creating choreography for competitive dancers; or just starting a fun hobby, her studio has got you covered! Originally from the country of Panama, she grew up dancing Latin dances like Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata with her family as a child. As she grew older she developed a strong sense of discipline, work ethic, and ambition. As a professional competitor, she was a Salsa Champion, Rhythm Champion, and Smooth Finalist.

Tim Golden is a Certified Cicerone®, experienced home brewer, and co-owner of Village Bottle Shop & Tasting Room in Kakaʻako. Raised on the North Shore of Oahu, Tim picked up home brewing and the love for beer while living and working in Los Angeles. Tim is also a contributing writer in the upcoming book Hawai'i Beer: A History of Brewing in Paradise (American Palate), which will be released on Amazon in April.

Cheryl DeAngelo. An Award-winning Restaurateur, Cheese Enthusiast, and Founder of Bubbly & Bleu joins the Wine & Podcast with Chris Ramelb, Halia Parish, & Moani Hara to talk about the best pairings, arrangement of different salty meats, select cheeses, beautiful fruits & reserved wines

Danielle Groff comes from generations of artists with her grandfather being a significant source of her inspiration. Groff describes her beginnings as an artist as a “mindless hobby” which expanded throughout her home community on the North Shore and later the world! Her paintings embody the sense of happiness and aloha found in her North Shore community which makes them appeal internationally. Her whimsical artwork usually features marine life, seascapes, other Hawaiian landscapes, or significant sites such as Anahulu Bridge. Featuring an array of complementary colors that aren't usually found in nature, Groff's work is unique and soothing to view. Her work has been featured in the Maui art gallery, in the Outrigger as a solo exhibit, and more. Groff has been offering painting classes to teach her “Groff Art” style to others after finding a passion for teaching art. These regular classes are on the last Saturday of the month at the Ka Makana Ali'i location of Pictures Plus.

Hailing from the tiny island of Lanai, Hawaii and graduate of Lanai High School, this DJ, Comedian, TV host and Actor has done it all! Currently, Lanai is a producer/director for It's A Hawaii Thing Productions creating a variety of TV Shows/Podcasts such as “It's A Hawaii Thing”, which he is also a co-host on, “Culturised,” “Wine &…” and there is more in the works! Lanai also hosts Cooking Hawaiian Style, currently in its 8th season. In the 90's, Lanai was part of Hoku nominated comedy trio “The 3 Local Boys.” With four albums under his belt, you might remember such hits as “Rice Rice Baby,” “I'm A Filipino” or the song that went national, “Me So Hungry.” Lanai is no stranger to international and local TV shows such as Food Network's Great Food Truck Race, Co-host with Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations, Jake and the Fat Man, Da Braddah's, Baywatch Hawaii, Hawaii Five-0, and he has also been in a variety of local commercials. He has been touring the mainland doing stand-up comedy openings for Henry Kapono, Andy Bumatai, Augie Tulba, Wayne Brady, and Damon Wayans, to name a few. As a 25- year radio veteran, Lanai co-created the Island 98.5 radio station, and currently is on air in Tokyo and Fukuoka, Japan.

Wine & Pizza with Keola Rapozo, Co-Owner of 'Ili 'Ili Cash & Carry pizza in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Stu Simmons, President of Seafood Connections joins Chris Ramelb, Moani Hara & Halia. Full Video 4K Interview: https://wineand.org/caviar A seafood connoisseur and entrepreneur, Stuart Simmons founder of Seafood Connection, has led the company for more than 30 years. Mr. Simmons, considered an expert in commercial lobster importing and export, was a featured speaker at the World Lobster Conference in Adelaide, Australia.

Full Length 4K Video Interview with Shantel http://wineand.org/drag-queen Chris Ramelb, Hali'a Parish, and Moani Hara are joined by Princess Shantel. She has lived on this beautiful place called O'ahu for most of my life and doing drags for over 15 years starting my journey to drags in the City of Sin Las Vegas, Nevada, and now have my residency at Scarlet Honolulu. Scarlet has been her home for over 5 years as the host and emcee as well as a weekly performer on the infamous Pineapple Stage being able to share this stage with a long line of Ru Paul's Drag Race past president and current winners.

Wine & Design TV Podcast with Sommelier Chris Ramelb, Halia Parish, & Moani Hara. Davis Moss of the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra joins Chris, Halia, & Moani to discuss how music and wine pair perfectly. Full 4K Video Interview: https://wineand.org/david-moss/

Wine & Design TV Podcast with Sommelier Chris Ramelb, Halia Parish, & Moani Hara. FULL WINE AND... EPISODES 4k VIDEO https://wineand.org/

Wine & TV Show Podcast that covers everything wine and all that it is connected to. It is not only about the producers, winemakers, vignerons, somms and the people who rate and drink it but interconnectivity with culture, art, history, music, cuisine and its unique and specific connection to the earth. Shelley Cramer is the Vice President and General Manager of Hawai‘i's first Saks Fifth Avenue. The full-service luxury department store opened on is located in the Waikiki's International Market Place in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. As a long-time retail industry expert, Cramer has over 20 years of management experience and an extensive background in marketing. In her role, she is responsible for leading and representing the iconic Saks Fifth Avenue brand. Full Video Podcast Broadcast: wineand.org Instagram: @wineandpodcast ABC Network: KITV Airs Saturdays Wine & TV Show Podcast that covers everything wine and all that it is connected to. It is not only about the producers, winemakers, vignerons, somms and the people who rate and drink it but interconnectivity with culture, art, history, music, cuisine and its unique and specific connection to the earth. Meet Chris Ramelb Christopher Ramelb, a native of Kaua'i, started his wine career in 2012 as a business analyst for Southern Wine and Spirits after earning a Computer Science degree at University of Hawaii at Manoa. He has since twice represented Hawaii at the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs National Young Somm finals, won the Clore scholarship for the top score at the Certified Sommelier exam, and earned the coveted Johnston Medal in 2016, achieving the highest score for all Advanced Examinations in the calendar year, beating out hundreds of candidates across the globe. He furthered his wine studies on the floor at Vino and Alan Wong's, and eventually took the post of opening Wine Director at Senia, where he helped earn the restaurant a James Beard nomination for “Best New Restaurant”, and a spot in Wine Enthusiast's “America's Top 100 Wine Restaurants” in 2017. He rejoined Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits as the Restaurant Sales Manager and Director of Wine Education in 2018, the same year he first passed the Master Sommelier examination. He loves consuming and learning all things alcohol and is committed to furthering the drinking and hospitality culture in Hawaii. Meet Halia Parish Hali'a Parish is extremely multifaceted. As an actress, singer and dancer she's performed and taken lead on multiple stages such as Legends in Concert and Disney World. As an artist and professional hula dancer she shares her passion for culture by teaching music to children at Hawaiian charter schools. She's obtained her Masters Degree in Business Administration and Bachelors in Speech Communication leading her to also take on a career as a television host and entrepreneur. Meet Moani Hara Moani has been in the entertainment industry for 20 years. First as a model, holding the title of Miss Hawaii USA in 2014, and also acting and commercial work in LA. She even played a feature roll in the movie "Snatched" alongside Amy Schumer. You can also catch her in numerous print works, and featured with Ala Moana shopping center. Being born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, this local girl has gained experience making connections within the community as well as being able to create and nourish connections on the mainland. Moani is driven and constantly is searching for how she can push her limits and broaden her horizons in everything she does.