Culinary Calendar

Advertiser Staff

NEXT TUESDAY

Kava Class, a taste comparison class with a discussion on varieties of 'awa; 6:30-8:30 p.m., Honolulu Community College; $25 plus $10 lab fee. Visit hawaiiankavacenter.com or call 845-9296.

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Father's Day cooking demonstration, a chef instructor at Kapi'olani Community College and his son, executive chef of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, team-up to prepare a delicious meal; noon June 16, Liberty House, 4th floor, Ala Moana Center; seating is limited to 50 people, but customers are welcome to stand and observe free of charge; purchase of $10 ticket entitles bearer to a seat and sampling. Call 941-2345 for more information or 945-8023 to purchase tickets.

An Evening with the Chef, a guest chef event featuring a four-course menu with wine pairings held in celebration of Sheraton Moana Surfrider's 100th anniversary; 6:30 p.m. June 16, Ship's Tavern restaurant at the hotel; $100 per person inclusive of tax and tip. 922-3111.

Cooking classes at Williams Sonoma, with various Sheraton Hawai'i chefs, plus samples and recipes; noon-1 p.m. June 22, July 20, Aug. 24, Sept. 21, Oct. 26 and Nov. 16 at Williams Sonoma, Ala Moana Center; free. 951-5006.

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 those 55 and older. Visit www.EasterSealsHawaii.org or call 536-1015.

Lana'i visiting artist program, with chefs from around the country; taste their signature dishes and view cooking demonstrations; July 28-29 and Sept. 15-16 at the Manele Bay Hotel in Lana'i; Aug. 11-12 and Oct. 13-14 at The Lodge at Koele on Lana'i. For information or reservations, call 1-800-321-4666.

Send items for the Culinary Calendar to Taste, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; phone 525-8034; e-mail islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com; fax 525-8055.