Culinary Calendar

Friday

Winez & Grindz, guest chefs prepare five-course dinners with fine food and decadent desserts, 5-9 p.m. Friday and May 25 in the Pineapple Room at Liberty House, Ala Moana; $49 per person, or $64 per person with wine pairings. Reservations: 945-8881.

Next Tuesday

Kava Courses, an introduction to 'awa followed by classes on the growing, economics and future of 'awa, and a taste comparison class, including a discussion on varieties of 'awa; 6:30-8:30 p.m. today, May 29 and June 5, Honolulu Community College; $25 per class, including lab fees for the last class. Visit http://hawaiiankava center.com or call 845-9296.

Coming up

10th annual Taste of Honolulu, a fund-raiser for Easter Seals Hawai'i; 5-10 p.m. June 22, noon-10 p.m. June 23, and noon-7 p.m. June 24, Honolulu Civic Center grounds; with tasting booths and entertainment; $3, free for ages 12 and under and senior citizens ages 55 and over. Visit www.EasterSealsHawaii.org or call 536-1015.

12th annual maui onion festival, with live cooking demonstrations, food tastings and more, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 4-5, Whalers Village; free. Visit www.whalersvillage.com or call (808) 661-4567.

The Taste at Kapolei, with guest chefs, tastings and children's events, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 20, Ko Olina Resort; organized by the Rotary Club of Kapolei to benefit the children of Kapolei. Tickets $50 in advance. Visit www.thetasteatkapolei.com for information.

Send items for the Culinary Calendar to Taste, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; phone 525-8069; e-mail islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com; fax 525-8055.

Correction: Winez & Grindz will take place from 5-9 p.m. Friday and May 25. An incorrect date was given in a previous version of this listing.