Diane Woodburn speaks to Chris Kulis, Chef & Co-owner of Spoon & Key Market in Wailea. In this podcast Chris talks about his time at Capishe in Wailea, his background in the culinary industry on Maui for the past 20 years, his career path in the industry prior to Maui, how the kitchen work environment has evolved though the different generations, the inspiration to open Spoon & Key Market and the approach to the menu, incorporating a large wine list into the dining experience, overcoming the tourism downturns over the past 6 years, how he and his partner will be opening a new restaurant in 2027 nearby to Spoon & Key, how his travels have influenced his cooking style, the story behind the Spoon & Key name, and his advice to younger chefs who aspire to have their own restaurant at some point.
