01/07/2026
🎉 Huge congratulations to the team at TALA on being awarded a MICHELIN Guide Star - a landmark achievement and a proud moment for Samoan cuisine on the world stage.
Earlier this year, we spoke with TALA's Executive Chef and Owner, Henry Onesemo, about the important role music plays in creating the restaurant's atmosphere and telling the story of Samoa through food, culture and connection.
As Henry shared, music is woven into the TALA experience, helping create the warmth, emotion and sense of place that guests feel from the moment they walk through the door.
If you missed the story, it's well worth a read. Check it out via the link in comments below: Two Sides of the Sound: A Pasifika Perspective on Music Licensing
Congratulations again to Henry and the entire TALA whānau on this incredible recognition. ⭐👏