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Graham Elliot named Executive Chef at Pounders

Graham Elliot named Executive Chef at Pounders

Pounders Restaurant, our popular island style casual dining establishment in the Hukilau Marketplace, at the entrance to the Polynesian Cultural Center announces our new executive chef, popular reality television star Graham Elliot. PLUS we have an exciting new menu introducing a great selection of deliciously creative dishes. Get ready for some new favorites!

The 28th Annual World Fireknife Championship Results

The 28th Annual World Fireknife Championship Results

The Polynesian Cultural Center hosted the 28th Annual World Fireknife Championship on April 28th and May 5th. Both competitors and audience alike were excited for this chance to gather after the unprecedented cancelation of last year’s competition. Health and Safety measures were taken on account of the current Covid-19 pandemic. In the Junior Division, Joe Milford of Punaluu won first place. Elway Tora of Laie placed 2nd and Vincent Galeai of Laie placed 3rd. in the Intermediate Division, the 1st place winner was Isaako Milford of Punaluu. His brother Toaalii Milford of Punaluu followed by coming in 2nd place with Kekai Nielsen-Cabacason of Kaneohe in 3rd. For the Men’s Division, Hale Motuapuaka of Aiea was crowned the champion for the 28th Annual World Fireknife Championship. Mikaele Oloa of Waialua took 2nd place and Kepanipaa Damaso of Waikoloa, Hawaii placed 3rd.

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