Robert Taira
This celebrity goo was created by Scott Hardie.
publication date: Sunday, December 28, 2025 (part of December 2025)
category: 
Business
clue: This Hawaiian breadwinner was beloved by his employees for his selflessness, perhaps the same trait that led him to name his bakery after the street it was on instead of after himself, which is why I can't ask you whether he's the king.
explanation: Taira founded King's Hawaiian, a bakery known for its sweet bread, naming it after the Honolulu street where it was located. After his passing in 2003, he was described as humble and generous by people who had worked for him in the decades of operating his business. more…
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, and Richard Slominsky
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