Talk Story with an Advertiser: Mi’s Wine & Cheese Shoppe
Morgan Starr graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in June of 1997, just two years after graduating high school. First, he worked in New York, then, Las Vegas where he helped open the Venetian Hotel.
While still in his early 20s, Morgan met and married his wife, Ingrid Chan (who is originally from Malaysia and earned her Bachelors Degree from UNLV in Hospitality Administration). They were interested in moving to Hawai‘i, and in 2001, Morgan found an opening at the resident’s restaurant at Hualalai Resort where he was hired and worked for three years.
After that, he and Ingrid took a sabbatical for a couple of years—the first year to travel together, the second to build a house together in Hawai‘i. Afterwards, they determined they were well-suited to start a business together.
In 2007, they opened Mi’s Italian Bistro. In 2012, they opened Mi’s Wine and Cheese Shoppe in Kaloko. The location was chosen because they believe as Kailua-Kona grows, the Kaloko area is where everyone will do more commerce, specifically for food and beverage shopping. Their primary market is people who love good Italian food.
Chef Morgan Starr loves everything about food and he cooks from the heart. He has an amazing charisma in the dining room. He also is an artist, loves singing, and is the tenor for the Kona Music Society.
Ingrid and Morgan’s two daughters, Yi and Mei are part of the family business, too. The family is committed to serving only Hawai‘i Island grass-fed beef and local produce, both of which are grown at their greenhouse and through Adaptations. The Shoppe is the only place to find handcrafted preservative-free ready-made meals. They make everything in-house from scratch: fresh pasta, bread, soup, salad dressing, and desserts.
The hard work and dedication from this family results in a fabulous dining experience at the bistro and fun wine and cheese shopping with gourmet items to enhance your home cooking experience. You can taste the local freshness and aloha in their products.
All residents are welcome to join their free VIP Club. Just text “Winecheeselover” to 71441. Discounts and offers will be on their way. Every Thursday is wine tasting from noon-5:30 pm. Come in to receive a discount on purchases made that day.
Mi’s Wine & Cheese Shoppe
On the corner of Hina Lani and Olowalu in Kaloko-Kona
808.329.3880
MisWineAndCheeseShoppe.com
