I have been reading about celebrity chef and author Anthony Bourdain’s many travels around the world. His work shows us how food is a window into culture and community — even a simple dish has a complex story. One of my favorite quotes of his is, “Food is maybe the only universal thing that really has the power to bring everyone together.”

On Sept. 27, farmers, chefs, artists and community partners here in Honolulu are coming together to share a similar message.

After six-year hiatus, the hands behind Hawaii Potters’ Guild, Chef Hui and Aloha Harvest are hosting Empty Bowls Hawaii to address the reality of food insecurity across the state.

Empty Bowl began as a grassroots campaign in Michigan in the 1990s. Its aim was to help fight hunger nationwide. It eventually found its way to Hawa

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