MAI GRILLE

That's Allen Hess. Known among locals, chefs, and celebrities in the industry as a grounded, innovative spirit with a passion for his family and the ‘Aina ("land") he calls home. He is modernizing Hawai'i Regional cuisine but preserving its local-source, farm-to-table practices for the future... Allen is a seasoned hands-on ambassador. Hawai'i Regional cuisine is about dining close to the land, experiencing the real Hawai'i- its seasonal tastes and textures. Sometimes it means getting out of the kitchen. He visits farms & ranches, hunts and fishes, builds friendships and immerses guests... Renowned Hawaii chef Allen Hess has opened a string of successful restaurants across the Kohala Coast, Big Island from Waikoloa to Waimea.