This week we visit Chef Makani at PonoBurger. Chef shares with me that "PONO" means to do things with LOVE and INTEGRITY. Chef Makani brings a Japanese and Hawaiian flair to her signature dishes such as the Ginger Ahi Poke, and infamous Chicken Sandwhich. Mekani share with me that a great dish always starts with quality ingredients, she sources LOCAL and knows all her farmers by first name. "It is important for us know to know where our food is coming from". When Chef Makani is not rocking it in the kitchen, she is swimming with dolphins, and foraging vegetables from her home garden. Pono Burger has locations in Santa Monica, Venice, and West Hollywood. For all you vegetarians don't fright, Chef Makani also has a collard wrap made with sweet potatoes that is to die for. I highly recommend Pono Burger, the food was fresh, great ambiance, and always GOOD VIBES.
