Caleb Hopkins (Lahaina Food & Wine Festival)

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Caleb Hopkins of Hana Hou Hospitality and the upcoming Lahaina Food & Wine Festival (Feb 18th-22nd). In this episode Caleb talks about his career path in hospitality, the transition from working in the restaurant industry to being an owner in a restaurant group, the original inspiration behind the Lahaina Food & Wine Festival, how the festival is growing from its first year, the lineup of events February 18th through February 22nd including chefs from around the island that are participating, how the Grand Taste event will raise money for the Lahaina Jodo Mission and LahainaTown Action Committee, information on the free keiki culinary cooking class, how Sale Pepe will be simultaneously running a three-night special menu, and the teamwork that goes into putting on this multi-day festival.

For ticket & event information:  www.lahainafoodandwine.com