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The former Alan Wong’s and 53 by the Sea chef balances local-style appetites with Neiman Marcus luxury. The former Alan Wong’s and 53 by the Sea chef balances local-style appetites with Neiman Marcus luxury.
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Alan Wong’s Closes After 25 Years, Town After 16 Years These two restaurants shaped modern Hawai‘i cuisine in ways few others have. November 9, 2020 I feel a little guilty writing this, like missing my grandparents while knowing that I didn’t see them often enough, for the truth is I hardly dined at Town or Alan Wong’s in recent years. But just as with family, our present relationship doesn’t change our past. More than any other restaurants, Town and Alan Wong’s laid the foundation for my understanding of Hawai‘i. And, I’d argue, over the last two decades, few other restaur...