This Boutique Hospitality Company is Growing Faster Than Bamboo
(Partner Content) TableOne Hospitality is expanding rapidly and shows no signs of slowing down with its integrated Highgate Hawaiʻi partnership.
Lahaina Noon Restaurant and Bar, opened Oct 3 at Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows. Photo: Courtesy of TableOne Hospitality
TableOne Hospitality is a boutique hospitality company that specializes in creating and operating innovative food and beverage concepts that feature established and rising culinary talent. Over the past two years, the company has established itself in various cities around the country, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Manhattan. Most recently, TableOne Hospitality returned to the islands in partnership with Highgate Hawaii to open 11 culinary destinations across Highgate’s five new hotel openings, all in less than a year.
The company’s growth is due in part to its partnership and collaborative approach with Highgate, a leading global estate investment and hospitality management company. Together, TableOne and Highgate take restaurants from concept to completion, developing menus, managing training, handling operations, and more.
“2024 has been an incredible season of expansion for Highgate Hawaii and valued visionary partners like TableOne Hospitality. We share a bold commitment for the ‘Art of Hospitality,’ with an approach that is anything but conventional. With the unveiling of (5) new market-forward hotels, each hotel served a unique palate for completely new and distinctive culinary experiences as now available across (10) new eateries – each a unique sense of place and cuisine. And to be clear, our vision for Hawaii in 2025 is vibrant…and yes, very savory.” said Kelly Sanders, President Highgate Hawaii.
Mara. Photo: Courtesy of TableOne Hospitality
TableOne’s role in each Hawaiʻi restaurant varies, with some eateries being fully operated under the TableOne umbrella, while others turn to the company for consulting only. With MARA at the Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa, for example, TableOne had its hands in every step of the process. The company created the idea of the Mediterranean experience, curated the menu, and handled hiring and training before operating the restaurant.
Izakaya-855-Aloha. Photo: Courtesy of TableOne Hospitality
The company’s quick growth might also have something to do with TableOne’s faith in kaizen, a Japanese business philosophy that involves all employees and emphasizes continuous improvement.
“We believe in kaizen,” says TableOne CEO Patric Yumul. “Vibrant restaurant culture that creates a spirit of creativity, growth, and ownership mindset, [with an] emphasis on continuous improvement and innovation to optimize business operations and foster new generations of leadership with increased acumen.”
Favorite Son. Photo: Courtesy of TableOne Hospitality
Whether the rapid expansion is due to the Highgate partnership, kaizen, or something else, one thing is clear: TableOne shows no signs of slowing down. Its next restaurant opening is coming up soon, as Favorite Son will begin welcoming guests at Romer Waikiki at the Ambassador on October 22.
