Friday, October 19, 2012

Meet the Chefs - Sheldon Simeon

Hometown: Hilo, HI

Profession: Executive Chef, Star Noodle, Lahaina, Hawaii

Culinary Education: Culinary Institute of the Pacific and Maui Culinary Academy

Favorite Simple Winter Recipe: Pork with winter squash

Sheldon talks the Hawaiian talk and loves to cook with local island ingredients, but is confident when competing against Mainland chefs. The Executive Chef of Star Noodle in Lahaina, Sheldon is a two-time James Beard semifinalist -- for “Rising Star” and “Best New Restaurant,” both in 2011. Also in 2011, Maui Nokaoi Magazine named him “Chef of the Year.” Food & Wine Magazine named Sheldon “Best New Chef People’s Choice” nominee in 2012. He learned his basic culinary skills at Disneyworld, where he also met his wife, but his competitive nature has ensured his continued success that has landed him all of these accolades.

Posted on AllTopChef.com

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