Peter Merriman is an American chef, restaurateur and one of the 12 founding chefs of Hawaii regional cuisine.
11 Facts About Peter Merriman
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In early 1983, Peter Merriman was hired as a cook for the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel on the big island of Hawaii.
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At his interview for chef of The Gallery Restaurant, Peter Merriman was asked what type of food he wanted to feature.
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Peter Merriman launched a guerrilla marketing campaign, by advertising in local newspapers and visiting local farms, ranches and docks to let purveyors know he wanted whatever they could offer.
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In 1988, Peter Merriman opened his signature upcountry restaurant, Peter Merriman's, in Waimea, Hawaii.
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Peter Merriman was proclaimed, "A gourmet in cowboy country" by Hana Hou.
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In 1994, Peter Merriman partnered with TS Restaurants to open Hula Grill on Maui's Ka`anapali Beach.
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Peter Merriman's Kapalua was voted one of Trip Advisor's Top 10 Fine Dining Restaurants in the country in 2017.
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In 2009, Peter opened Merriman's Fish House in Poipu, Kauai.
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In winter 2011, Peter Merriman launched a new venture in casual dining with restaurateur Bill Terry, Handcrafted Restaurants.
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Peter Merriman serves on the Board of Directors as Vice President for Hawaii Island Land Trust, a non profit organization dedicated to protecting land in Hawaii.