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Biography

Kiki Aranita spent seven years as co-chef and owner of Poi Dog, a restaurant and catering company that served Hawaii’s local food. She closed its Center City Philadelphia location in July 2020 but has kept the brand alive in large-scale pop ups and retail sauces. For years, her goals involved celebrating the underrepresented cuisines of multicultural origins and collaborating with other chefs. She has continued to cook, through chef residencies at Jose Garces’ Volver, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Bok Bar and more. Kiki is a columnist for San Pellegrino’s Fine Dining Lovers (she writes the monthly column The Next Course) and a frequent contributor to Food & Wine Magazine, for which she was nominated for a James Beard Foundation Media Award in 2022. She has written many food features and personal and travel narratives for USA Today, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Roads and Kingdoms and the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, as well as recipes for many other publications and platforms. She has created content, recipes, and recipe-driven videos for companies such as Vulcan Equipment, Savencia Cheese, Vitamix Commercial, Sakara Life and the Norwegian Seafood Council.

Content

Total articles 252

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  Say ‘Aloha’ to Spam and Eggs, Your New Favorite Hawaiian Breakfast

  By Kiki Aranita Verified

  Apr. 15, 2025

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  Spam I Am

  By Kiki Aranita Verified

  Apr. 11, 2025

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  What ingredients should I stockpile because of tariffs? How should I store them?

  By Kiki Aranita Verified

  Apr. 10, 2025

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Company Info

The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Philadelphia Inquirer is a prominent daily newspaper based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded on June 1, 1829. It is one of the oldest continuously operating daily newspapers in the United States. The Inquirer has a rich history, being the first American newspaper to secure serial rights for Charles Dickens' novels and publishing notable works like Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven." The Inquirer provides comprehensive coverage of local, national, and international news, sports, business, and entertainment. In addition to its print edition, it offers digital subscriptions and online content, allowing readers access to articles, opinion pieces, and multimedia. The newspaper also features special sections and supplements on topics such as lifestyle, health, education, and real estate. With a broad audience across the Philadelphia metropolitan area and beyond, The Philadelphia Inquirer remains a significant source of news and information, recognized for its commitment to quality journalism and its historical impact on American media.