Episode 17: The Hilo Years

From a disastrous family partnership to star-studded nights on Hilo’s Banyan Drive, this episode follows Aunty Piilani through her first restaurant, Keoni’s, and into the world of hotel row dining and entertainment. Along the way, she brushes shoulders with Hawaiian greats like Danny Kaleikini, Don Ho, and Peter Moon, while navigating the hard truths of business partnerships and marriage. The story includes plenty of laughs, a dose of chaos, and reflections on the lessons learned when both love and business fall apart.