Culinary Calendar
Today
THE CHEESE CULTURE, a tasting of Old World cheeses, 6 p.m. at Mariposa at Neiman Marcus. Mariposa sommelier Roberto Viernes will pair the wines. $15. 951-3420.
Tomorrow
SOUP CLASSICS, a cooking class, 6-9 p.m. at Kapi'olani Community College. Dave Calvan instructs on hot and chilled soups, including New England clam chowder, French onion, oriental egg blossom and seafood gazpacho. Fee: $25. 734-9211.
Friday
TASTE OF THE HAWAIIAN RANGE, 6-8 p.m. at the Hawai'i Preparatory Academy in Kamuela, Hawai'i. Beef and other forage-fed meats prepared by more than three dozen chefs from throughout the Islands. This is a home-grown event featuring the bounty of Big Island products. Tickets: $20. (808) 322-4892.
Saturday
HOW TO GROW A MILLENNIUM GARDEN, an organic gardening workshop, 10 a.m-2 p.m. at Just Add Water, 41-851C Waikupanaha St., Waimanalo. Fee: $35. 259-5635.
AN EVENING WITH THE CHEF, featuring guest chef Ron Gallaher of the Big Island's La Bourgogne Restaurant, 6:30 p.m. at the Ship's Tavern at the Sheraton Moana Surfrider hotel. A classic, four-course French meal paired with wines from Beaulieu Vineyards will be served. The event is part of the 100-year anniversary celebration of the Sheraton Moana Surfrider. $100 per person including tax and tip. 922-3111.
FATHER AND SON, a cooking demonstration at noon at Liberty House Ala Moana, featuring Kapi'olani Community College chef instructor Alfredo Cabacungan and son, Royal Hawaiian Hotel executive chef Alfred Cabacungan. Mesclun salad, poached fish and desserts will be prepared. Fee: $10 for seats, free for standing observers. 945-8023.
2ND ANNUAL TASTE OF WAILEA, a culinary affair featuring Maui chefs, 5-7:30 p.m. at Wailea's Gold and Emerald Courses private-function terrace. The event precedes the Celestial Cinema movie premiere of the 2nd annual Maui Film Festival. Tickets: $95 including movie. (808)579-9244.
Send items for the Culinary Calendar to Food Editor, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu HI 96802. Call: 525-8069. Fax: 525-8055. E-mail: jnamkoong@honoluluadvertiser.com.
