Winner of Top Chef Season 23

Chef Rhoda’s Defining Culinary Moment

Executive Chef Rhoda Magbitang has been named the winner of Bravo’s “Top Chef” Season 23, becoming only the fourth chef in the show’s history to claim the title through “Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen.” A testament to her unwavering dedication to her craft, the achievement marks a defining moment in an already remarkable culinary journey. Inspired by the people, cultures and ingredients that shape Hawaiʻi, her cuisine offers a deeply personal expression of Hawaiʻi Island, telling a story of place, connection and the experiences that continue to inspire her.

Experience Chef Rhoda firsthand through:

Surf Shack: Curated by Chefs of Bravo’s “Top Chef” | June 7 – September 7

Nightly dining at CanoeHouse

Private culinary gatherings in the lounge at the Francis Brown Club

From Carolina to the Kohala Coast with Chef Duyen Ha

Southern influence meets modern Hawaiian flavors as the chefs present a two-night dinner series exclusively for hotel guests shaped by shared experience, place, and coastal cuisine. Through ingredient-driven cooking rooted in seasonality and the Island of Hawaiʻi, the six-course menu draws from the chefs’ time together in the Carolinas.

September 11 & 12, 2026
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An Evening of Kamayan

As the sun sets along the Kohala Coast, hotel guests are invited to experience Chef Rhoda’s intimate Kamayan dinner inspired by heritage and connection. Rooted in the communal spirit of Filipino dining, this family style experience celebrates Hawaiʻi's seasonal ingredients through bold flavors and moments meant to be shared.

January 7, 2027
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Chef Rhoda’s Culinary Guide to Hawai’i

Drawn to places on the Big Island where the food feels honest, ingredient-driven and connected to the local community, Chef Rhoda shares her go-to local gems she returns to again and again.

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