Food Network Chef Shows Off At Bloch Arena

November 04, 2009
By Mark Logico
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(SW) Mark Logico
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class
Commander, Navy Region
Hawaii Public Affairs

PEARL HARBOR (NNS) - Chef Guy Fieri held a cooking demonstration at Bloch Arena Oct. 17 with his partner “Kleetus” and his son, Hunter, for more than 500 Sailors.

Fieri came to Hawaii to tape an episode of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, from Oct. 14 to 22. Before the show, Fieri worked, met and ate with several culinary specialists at the Silver Dolphin Bistro.

“We will not continue to be the greatest country in the world unless we foster and develop our kids into being great leaders, and a great way to educate kids, a great way to empower them to really live their life, is through cooking,” said Fieri.

Fieri served Hong Kong noodles and Jambalaya sandwiches to 16 lucky Sailors and family members at the end of his demonstration.

“The show was very entertaining and fun,” said a Navy spouse. “I learned a couple of cooking tricks from the show.”

Fieri along with his wife and son also were invited to tour Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial aboard the captain’s gig.

“You think about the history that was made here,” said Fieri. “For me, probably the most humbling things in the world were being in front of not only those [historic] experiences but to be in front of the people who keep this country safe. God bless you guys.”

Fieri also toured the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Greeneville (SSN 772). He later expressed admiration to the men and women in uniform during the show.

“It’s the day-to-day grind of being away from your family and all this hard work, time, love and energy put into it,” said Fieri. “I’m humbled and amazed at what you all do.”