Wings Forum Forum for homebuilt experimental & light sport aircraft pilots, owners, & builders.   Gone West: Balloonist And Restaurant Magnate Rocky Aoki Click here to go to the original topic          Wings Forum Forum Index -> General Aviation News View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message RSS News Joined: 19 Jul 2005 Posts: 14400 Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 4:11 am    Post subject: Gone West: Balloonist And Restaurant Magnate Rocky Aoki   Benihana Founder Was Member Of 'Double Eagle V' Crew To most of the world, Hiroaki "Rocky" Aoki will be known best as the founder of the Benihana chain of Japanese steakhouses... described as "equal parts restaurant, magic show and performance art" by restaurant architect David Rockwell. But Aoki also left his mark on the aviation world, before passing away last week at the age of 69. Read more... Back to top            Wings Forum Forum Index -> General Aviation News Page 1 of 1 Powered by phpBB Search Engine Indexer Powered by phpBB 2.0.22 © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group