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On his heels Prime Chef victory, chef Rhoda Magbitang returns residence to the Massive Island of Hawaii – this time, nonetheless, she’s accompanied by some particular friends.
Magbitang, the primary feminine government chef of Mauna Lani’s acclaimed Canoehouse, returns to the Massive Island resort for her newest challenge: a culinary residency alongside fellow Season 23 cooks Sieger Bayer, Oscar Diaz and Brittany Cochran. This primary-of-its-kind collaboration kicks off a collection of intimate dinners, hosted by Chef Rhoda herself, at choose Auberge properties between June 2026 and early 2027.
Final week, The Hollywood Reporter earned a entrance row seat to witness the 4 cooks’ multi-course masterpiece on the Auberge property on Massive Island earlier than it continues all through the summer time season. The deliberately curated menu highlights every chef’s distinct perspective in tandem with the crème de la crème of native elements.
As for its setting, the limited-time sundown dinner takes place on Surf Shack, the resort’s beloved beachfront restaurant impressed by Hawaii’s retro browsing haunts. The night’s ethereal decor, relaxed ambiance and alluring Aloha spirit juxtapose the delicate flavors created by 4 Cooks to the Excessive of their sport.
Whilst you’re on property, maybe spending the evening in Mauna Lani’s newly renovated oceanfront suites, do your self a favor and dine at Canoehouse. I can say with confidence – and I not often use the primary individual singular – that it was the very best meal of my life. And if we’re getting actually private, order the Garlic Fried Rice, Shokupan Pull-Aside Bread, Native Mushrooms, and A5 Wagyu Ribeye. They’re merely distinctive. Phrase on the road is that the radish salad can also be divine.
Canoehouse at Mauna Lani, Inn Assortment.
Courtesy of Canoehouse at Mauna Lani, Auberge Assortment
Alongside Surf Shack’s debut Prime Chef-summer menu imagined, the Auberge property on Massive Island is celebrating one other latest launch — that of the Francis Brown Membership — a non-public members-only house that formally opened its doorways in Might. With unique beachfront areas, chef-led eating and bites, a self-serve bar, all-day gourmand choices and the best devoted concierge staff, the Membership makes an ultra-luxurious keep much more ultra-luxurious.
As for the remainder of the Auberge du Chef Rhoda activations, the next are on the horizon between June 2026 and January 2027:
Lodge Jérôme, Auberge Assortment, Aspen, Colorado (June 20, 2026)
The Winner’s Desk: An evening with the winner of season 23 of Bravo’s Prime Chef.
Mauna Lani, Auberge Assortment, Hawaii (September 11-12, 2026)
From Carolina to Kohala: Chef Rhoda Magbitang and Chef Duyen Ha.
The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, Auberge Assortment, Los Olivos, California (October 1, 2026)
In collaboration with Government Chef Kevin Malone, Chef Rhoda will return to The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, Auberge Assortment for a night of celebration with native farmers and producers.
Stanly Ranch, Auberge Assortment, Napa Valley, California (October 4, 2026)
Grange Harvest Dinner Collection.
Mauna Lani, Hawaii Assortment Inn (January 7, 2027)
A night of Kamayan with chef Rhoda Magbitang.
Mauna Lani’s Surf Shack, backdrop to Prime Chef-Collection of summer time dinners organized.
Courtesy of Mauna Lani, Auberge Assortment
Be taught extra about every of the experiences above at Auberge.com/TopChef. Mauna Lani’s collaborative menu can be out there at Surf Shack each night from 5:30 p.m. to eight:30 p.m., till Monday, September 7. Stroll-ins are welcome. Discover right here the very best costs on stays in Mauna Lani, Auberge Assortment.
Lastly, in the event you keep in Los Angeles, THR obtained the inside track on Chef Rhoda’s greatest dishes within the Metropolis of Angels: Roasted Duck by Pa Ord, Luv2eat Thai Bistro (we are able to vouch for that), Dunsmoor (we are able to vouch for that too), Kato Restaurant, Bestia and Bavel (clearly), Saffy’s, RVR and, after all, her favourite Koreatown gem, Dan Sung Sa – however do not inform anybody; we won’t blow up his (our new) spot.
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