Chef/owner George Mavrothalassitis leads this top-rated restaurant famous for innovative flavor combinations and food & wine pairings. Kevin Chong, chef de cuisine, has a natural synergy with Mavro and is instrumental in the seasonal evolution of the restaurant. Sommelier Todd Ashline, a Honolulu Advertiser wine columnist, contributes to the exceptional level of service and the wine program. Mavro consistently partners with local farmers to offer menus dedicated to regional products from baby greens and tomatoes to vanilla and lavender: “Sometimes buying local means the cost is higher and it takes more time but the reward is huge. Local farmers succeed and guests enjoy fresh, regional ingredients and a dining experience they could have only in Hawaii.” The restaurant’s website www.chefmavro.com includes a video of Chef Mavro preparing a signature recipe while standing in the waves of Waikiki! Open for dinner nightly. Reservations 6-9:30 p.m., closed Mondays.