6 ONO-LICIOUS | JUNE 9, 2017 MICHELLE GOMES: Chef takes pride in creating memorable culinary experiences after discovering her love of the profession at her parent’s Mexican restaurant. She recalls witnessing the positive responses from customers about her parents’ cooking, which forever instilled in her a passion for the kitchen. When Le Cordon Bleu opened a culinary school in her hometown of Orlando, she graduated at the top of the inaugural class. At Sheraton Kona, Chef Gomez works in tandem with Executive Chef George Gomes, overseeing the culinary operations for the entire resort including Ray’s on the Bay, Aina Kai restaurant, Holua Poolside Bar & Lounge, Keauhou Bay Coffee Co., Haleo Luau, and banquets and private parties. She is currently collaborating on a new menu for Ray’s on the Bay, soon to be unveiled. She prides herself on creating memorable culinary experiences for patrons. Chef Michelle Gomez is collaborating on a new menu at Rays on the Bay. Pictured: Chia pudding made with macadamia milk, local Kula strawberries, local papaya and Hawaiian cacao. COURTESY PHOTO/SPECIAL TO WEST HAWAII TODAY “Special moments happen at this restaurant,” she said. “It’s all about the guest experience. This is such an amazing property and the location in unparalleled. I’m so excited to be here and to be working in collaboration with Executive Chef George Gomes to bring innovative, new dishes to our guests.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 Breakfast by the bay until 2pm Voted da’ best for morning grinds! Fresh each day ( 75-5819 Ali‘i Dr. • Kailua Kona 329-9208 • info@bongobens.com Father’s Day Specials Make Your Reservations Today! (808) 326-1600 75-5805 Ali’i Drive • O pen 11am-10pm Ocean Front Balcony Dining *Special menu available until sold out. Ahi Poke Tacos Spicy sesame cilantro poke with watermelon salsa and avocado purée inside of won ton shells. Beef Wellington Burgundy demi glaze with baby carrots and fingerling potatoes. Finished with crab bourbon béarnaise. Chocolate Lovers Cake Decadent chocolate cake with macadamia nuts served with Tropical Dreams Tahitian Vanilla Bean ice cream Blueberry Ginger Old Fashion Handcrafted ginger syrup and blueberry purée are seamlessly perfect with this classic cocktail. Chec Ou our Wonder New Dinner Men Call (808) 885-8825 Tuesday–Saturday 10:30am-8:00pm Sunday: 10:30am-5:00pm Parker Ranch Center 67-1185 Mamalahoa Highway, A106, Waimea, HI 96743 www.facebook.com/noodleclubwaimea Rame Happ Hour
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