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Born in Hilo, on the Big Island, Sheldon acquired his love for cooking from his parents. His path led from Hilo High to the Culinary Institute of the Pacific, onto an internship at Walt Disney World. Upon returning to Hawaii, Sheldon attended Maui Culinary Academy. Sheldon competed in the 10th season of Bravo Network’s Top Chef: Seattle, making it to the finals, and winning Fan Favorite. He returned to the show again in 2017 for season 14: Charleston, once again winning Fan Favorite.
In 2016, Sheldon and his wife Janice opened up their very first solo restaurant, Tin Roof, in Kahului, Maui, where he serves up local dishes in take-out bowls. Sheldon’s food is a playful take on classic local dishes, including a variety of poke, kau kau tins, sandwiches, noodles and more. His mix of innovative modern cuisine and adherence to tradition, influence his dishes and help shape his menus. His growing legion of loyal fans will attest to his award winning creativity and palate.
In July 2022, the couple purchased Tiffany’s Restaurant & Bar, a Maui mainstay popular with locals since 2003. The revamped menu features true Hawai’s classics with strong focus on Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, & Portuguese flavors, the true food of Hawai’i, and the diverse cuisine that Chef Sheldon has become an ambassador for in recent years.
