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Podcast: Where Hawaii Eats
Episode: Halekulani Bakery & Restaurant at Halepuna
Description: When Halepuna Waikiki was in the infancy of its planning process, it was decided to add a touch of its sister property, Halekulani, to the destination. The result: Halekulani Bakery & Restaurant, the hotel’s first branded entity outside of Halekulani. “We envisioned creating an outlet that would center around our one-of-a-kind pastries and exquisite baked goods,” states Bonnie Bise, public relations manager for Halekulani and Halepuna Waikiki. “With our baked goods, we could hone in our bread pairings with specialty sandwiches, and the concept eventually transformed into a separate plan for a bakery/café, in addition to a casual restaurant...