About
Food is an experience. The nuances, the flavors, the textures, the memories all create special moments in your life. To me I live to eat and exploring cuisine of all genres and profiles is extremely fulfilling. Here you will find a collection of impeccable moment and memories curated to get your tastebuds ready to explore.
You Hungry Hawaii was created to support local chefs, local people and local businesses as they navigate their way in this culinary world helping us make memories along the way.
About the creator:
Olena Heu is an accomplished television personality, entrepreneur, photographer, journalist and Food/travel writer with a Master’s Degree in Speech Communication from Hawaii Pacific University. As an award-winning reporter and news anchor, she received the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award, numerous Society of Professional Journalist Awards and her recent work as a freelance writer has garnered a Telly and an Emmy nomination. In 2004 the Kauai native represented the Aloha State as Miss Hawaii at the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City. Now the owner of a successful marketing and communications firm, Olena also produces and stars in a weekly TV show called “Da Best Hawaii” broadcast on Hawaiian TelCom and available in-flight on Hawaiian Airlines. During her spare time she enjoys serving the community on the HPU Communications Advisory Council, American Heart Association Leaders Board and was named Volunteer of the Year by the Lanai Cat Sanctuary.
You Hungry Hawaii was created to support local chefs, local people and local businesses as they navigate their way in this culinary world helping us make memories along the way.
About the creator:
Olena Heu is an accomplished television personality, entrepreneur, photographer, journalist and Food/travel writer with a Master’s Degree in Speech Communication from Hawaii Pacific University. As an award-winning reporter and news anchor, she received the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award, numerous Society of Professional Journalist Awards and her recent work as a freelance writer has garnered a Telly and an Emmy nomination. In 2004 the Kauai native represented the Aloha State as Miss Hawaii at the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City. Now the owner of a successful marketing and communications firm, Olena also produces and stars in a weekly TV show called “Da Best Hawaii” broadcast on Hawaiian TelCom and available in-flight on Hawaiian Airlines. During her spare time she enjoys serving the community on the HPU Communications Advisory Council, American Heart Association Leaders Board and was named Volunteer of the Year by the Lanai Cat Sanctuary.