When they began, the team behind Lucky Peach magazine were hoping there were others like them: people who care about art, literature and food. Two years later, they sell a hundred thousand of each issue and have become a model for successful niche publishing. The Lucky Peach team will share their secrets in Honolulu this weekend. HPR’s Noe Tanigawa reports.
R/D in Kaka’ako is hosting a series of gatherings with the Lucky Peach team this weekend, August 3-5, including food events with local chefs.
The Art of Lucky Peach: Saturday, August 3 @ 4pm Lucky Peach Art Director Walter Green gives a behind the scenes look at how this visually stunning magazine is created through collaborations with artists and designers. Located at R/D 691 Auahi Street. Saturday, August 3 @ 4pm | |||||
The Lucky Peach Story: Sunday, August 4 @ 4pm Join Co-Founder and Editor Chris Ying in an exclusive, tell-all about the evolution and life of a cutting edge cultural publication and dishes on chefs and food. Located at R/D 691 Auahi Street. Sunday, August 4 @ 4pm | |||||
Lucky Peach Industry Night: Sunday, August 4 @ 9:30pm Industry Night with Lucky Peach plus local cooks, chefs, servers, bartenders, and barbacks. Registration comes with drink ticket and pizza. Featured drink: Bird Dog Peach Tea Cocktail. Located at V Lounge, 1344 Kona St. August 4 @ 9:30pm | |||||
Potluck Carnival: Monday, August 5 @ 6:30pm Chefs Lindsey Ozawa, Aker Briceno, Mark Noguchi, Wade Ueoka, and Lance Kosaka put their own spin on local style carnival food with games and giveaways by the Lucky Peach gang! Located at R/D 691 Auahi Street. Monday, August 5 @ 6:30pm |
