Host Anne Lee sits down with the power couple – owners and chefs of Artizen by MW, Michelle and Wade Ueoka, to indulge in an impressive spread of local favorites such as Mochi Crusted Monchong, Oxtail Soup, Lau Lau, Portuguese Bean Soup, and top it off with a sweet finish of Chef Michelle’s infamous MW Chocolate Cake and more of her delicious pastries! Opening its doors in 2015, Artizen by MW offers gourmet flavors in an ”on-the-go” fashion. Previously located in the Hawaii State Art Museum, Artizen is now located on the first floor of Velocity Honolulu. They have a variety of offerings including coffee, freshly baked pastries, bento lunch selections, a wide selection of Happy Hour menu items, and take-home dinners for your ease and comfort. For more information on Artizen by MW, visit artizenbymw.com
Chef Michelle’s passion for cooking ignited after an externship at Alan Wong’s Restaurant and she went on to pursue her dream enrolling at The Culinary Institute of America in New York. After graduation, she rejoined Alan Wong’s where she spent 6 years on the savory side. Michelle then switched over to be a pastry chef and opened up MW Restaurant alongside her husband Chef Wade. In her 10+ years as a pastry chef, Chef Michelle has been recognized nationally as a Semi-Finalist of the prestigious James Beard Award and received the Rising Star Chef Award as a Pastry Chef. Locally, she has received numerous awards for being one of the premier Pastry Chefs in Hawaii.
Chef Wade’s first job was a fry cook at Zippy’s Restaurants. His humble beginnings led him to becoming a prep cook at Alan Wong’s Restaurant, and seven years later, Chef Wade rose to become Chef de Cuisine. Chef Wade completed notable stages at The French Laundry in Napa Valley, California, and Las Vegas’ Alex. In 2013, with the support of family and investors, Chef Wade opened MW Restaurant along side his wife Chef Michelle. In 2016, Hawaiian Airlines announced Chef Wade in their Featured Chef Series with his dishes being featured in Hawaiian Airlines’ Japan Routes. Chef Wade has been recognized Nationally as a Rising Star Chef, and has received numerous local awards for being one of the leading chefs in Hawaii. #pastry #pastries #jamesbeard #chefdecuisine #chocolatecake
