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Podcast: Where Hawaii Eats
Episode: Executive Chef Erik Leong - Mahina & Sun's
Description: I am a local boy through and through born and raised on Oahu, a graduate of Kapiolani Community College Culinary Program. Â I have 15+ years of cooking experience
I feel my career as a cooking professional really took off when I was sous chef at Town restaurant located in Kaimuki.  At Town I’ve learned a lot of the fundamental skills and problem-solving abilities that could only be forged in that kitchen.  Whole animal butchery, using local ingredients and cultivating relationships with local farmers and fisherman was a daily practice that I know I was very fortunate to be a...