6 ONO-LICIOUS | JANUARY 13, 2017 P rivateer’s COve World Cuisine Shane Torres EXECUTIVE CHEF OF Sansei Seafood, Steak & Sushi Bar help but fall in love with this place.” Previously working as the head chef at Romano’s Macaroni Grill at Queens’ MarketPlace for many years, Shane didn’t have to travel far for his new gig at Sansei, which began three months ago. As executive chef of the popular restaurant, he gets the opportunity to create nightly specials and his own recipes, along with preparing the many award-winning menu items that comprise the Sansei culinary experience. Shane says that one of his favorite dishes to prepare is steak, particularly Privateer’s Cove is in Kaiwi Square In Old Industrial VISITORS - Come on the Trolley! We are at the International Market Stop OPEN DAILY: LUNCH 11AM - 4PM DINNER 5PM - 9PM 74-5565 Kaiwi Square, Suite B-1 Kailua-Kona HI, 96740 (808) 430-5550 Queen Ka‘ahumanu Hwy Makala Blvd. Kaiwi St. Luhia St. Check out our Website for the current menu, www.PrivateersCove.wix.com/menu CHEF PROFILE BY KAREN ANDERSON SPECIAL TO WEST HAWAII TODAY When Oahu native Shane Torres began working his way up in the restaurant industry in Hawaii at age 15, he started from the ground up. Today, he is at the helm as executive chef of Sansei Seafood, Steak & Sushi Bar at Queens’ MarketPlace. “I feel like I have found my niche here at Sansei,” said Shane. “You have to have passion to create, and Sansei inspires my passion every day because of the company culture here and the fact that they give back so much to the community. You can’t 886-7700 886-1595 IN THE FOOD COURT: HOURS Queens’ Marketplace 9:30am - 9:30pm • Restaurant and Food Court hours may vary Located 20 min. North of Kona International Airport on Waikoloa Beach Dr. 886-8822 | www.QueensMarketPlace.net Executive Chef Shane Torres, of Sansei Seafood, Steak & Sushi Bar, prides himself on providing the best culinary experience possible for guests of the popular restaurant at Waikoloa Beach Resort. Karen Anderson/ Special to West Hawaii Continued on page 7 Today
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