Taylor Ponte (Aurum Maui)

Diane Woodburn talks to Taylor Ponte, Executive Chef of Aurum Maui (opening in 2025).  In this podcast Taylor talks about his culinary path, key lessons he learned from mentors along the way, opening the new restaurant Aurum Maui at the Shops at Wailea in the first half of 2025, his approach to creating a menu, why he first decided to get into the culinary industry, how he met his wife who also is his business partner, his advice for couples looking to start a restaurant together (or any business), his advice to younger chefs hoping to work their way up, and how people can follow Taylor on social media to learn more about both his catering and Aurum Maui in 2025.