Upon graduating from Hawaii Baptist Academy, Nicole left Hawaii for the mainland, where she received her B.A. in Communication-Journalism at Seattle Pacific University. As a writer for a local Seattle magazine, Nicole realized that the only stories she enjoyed writing were the ones that centered on food, so she decided to attend culinary school to see if her love for food would extend into her professional career.
Culinary school not only taught Nicole about various types of cooking, but it gave her a profound respect for those in the restaurant industry. After working at a few restaurants in the Seattle area, Nicole decided to return to Hawaii. She became a part of the closing crew of Palomino’s in Harbor Court. Nicole originally applied for a line cook position at The Pineapple Room, but her talents and experience in both journalism and culinary arts led her to AWR Holdings, where she is now the Project Coordinator. Working at Alan Wong’s Restaurants has been an incredible experience for Nicole. Every day brings something new and educational, and she considers herself blessed to be a part of such a talented and skilled team. pau
