Wing Luke Museum is excited to welcome Chef Sheldon Simeon, born and raised in Hawaiʻi, for an exciting afternoon as he talks about his new cookbook, 'Ohana Style. From the kitchens of Maui to home kitchens around the world, Sheldon’s work honors the generations, traditions, and stories that shape Hawaiian cuisine.

For Simeon, “ohana” goes beyond family in the literal sense — it extends to friends, neighbors, coworkers, and the larger community who give us a sense of belonging. That spirit runs through every page of 'Ohana Style. Inspired by the pandemic years of cooking three meals a day for his wife and four children while also feeding his extended restaurant family and community, Simeon rethinks what it means to cook as both a professional chef and a dad putting dinner on the table. The result is a collection of dishes that are simple but not simplistic, deeply flavorful, and designed to bring joy to every table, whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a big gathering.

For him, local Hawaiian food isn’t just tied to place — it travels wherever family and memory do.

Rich with stories, humor, and heart, 'Ohana Style is a love letter to Hawai‘i’s culinary mosaic, a testament to resilience, and an invitation to cook for — and with — your ohana, wherever you are.

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Schedule:

• Doors open at 2:15 PM
• RSVP seats released to wait list at 2:30 PM.
• Book talk begins at 2:45 PM.
• Q&A
• Book signing to follow

Please note:

• This page is for purchase of 1 copy of 'Ohana Style and includes access to our Saturday, July 25, 2025 event at 2:30pm. You may purchase more than 1 through this page.  Pre-purchased books will be available for pick up at 10am on Saturday, July 25. More copies may be purchased day of while supplies last.
• If you purchase 1 book, you are allowed 1 additional guest without further purchase. Exceptions can be made for parties with young children who need supervision. To bring additional guests to the event, please purchase additional books through this page.
• General admission not included, but may be purchased online or in person.
• Members, please ensure you are logged in a the top right of this page to receive 10% off your book purchase. Join as a member to qualify for this discount.
• We are unable to honor the 20% off Marketplace merchandise for new or renewing members for this pre-order, but if you join or renew the day of, we can honor it for other regular-price Marketplace purchases made in-store (exclusions apply). 
• Books purchased online and not picked up the day of the event will be held in the Marketplace until Sunday, August 9, 2025, at 5pm. If you do not pick up your order by then, your book will be refunded to the card used for purchase. You may also call (206) 623-5124 x203 to purchase shipping at $5.95+tax. Please note: your book cannot have a custom dedication if you miss the event, and a signed book is not guaranteed.
• Limited walk-up purchases and seats may be available the day of but are not guaranteed. If you would like to register and pay in cash, please stop by during our business hours, Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm, closed on July 4, 2026 for Independence Day.

If you are registered, please arrive by 2:30 PM. RSVP seats will be released to waitlisted guests at that time. Waitlisted guests will be called to purchase a book and enter if a space is available.

Thank you so much for supporting Wing Luke Museum through your book purchase! More books can be found in-person at our Marketplace at 719 S King St. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm. Closed for Independence Day (July 4).

If you have questions, please email us at visit@wingluke.org or call us at 206-623-5124 x202.