The owner, Felipe Caoili, Jr. is the son of Felipe Garlaen Caoili Sr & Socorro Labonete Padua. He has been in the United States for 37 yrs.

Being with an international manufacturing company, he had numerous opportunities of travel & exploration. These experience, he wanted to share with the public & the idea of a grill as a public place enhanced his desire of sharing.

Kalei's name was taken from the name of the owner's 1^st grandson, Felipe Kaleikaumaka Caoili IV, a Hawaiian term meaning, "THE BRAVE ONE".