Culinary Calendar

TODAY

• "A Big Taste of Aloha, A Plateful of Love," a seventh anniversary celebration of Sam Choy's Diamond Head Restaurant with food, drink and entertainment by Sean Na'auao, Sistah Robi Kahakalau and Three Plus, 6:30-9 p.m. at the restaurant; $80 per person ($45 tax-deductible) or $100 per person ($60 deductible) for additional premium wine tasting extravaganza, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities. Tickets: 973-5683, ext. 240.

SATURDAY

• "Upcountry Chef's Tour" across Kamuela with visits to Parker Ranch, Waimea and Habein's Livestock Co., and a paniolo-style lunch, with Hilton Waikoloa Village executive chef Wilhelm Pirngruber and Hawai'i Forest and Trail naturalists, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., $75 per person; part of the Hilton's "Kani Ka Pila, A Return to Paradise," a monthlong celebration of Hawaiian food, music and culture. Information: (808) 886-1234 or www.rtparadise.com.
• 2002 Hawai'i Garlic Festival, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Waikiki Shell; $3 advance, $5 at the gate. 735-0292, ext. 205 or 206.
• American Culinary Federation Chef & Child Foundation's 8th annual Sunset Tea, with desserts, a bruschetta buffet, champagne, Kona coffee, door prizes, music and fashion show, 4:30-7 p.m., Hilton Waikoloa Village's Water's Edge on the Big Island; benefits childhood nutrition education. $40 advance, $45 at the door and $15 for children 12 and younger. (808) 886-1234.

MONDAY

• "Kikizake — A Sake Tasting Celebration," with award-winning sake, and multi-ethnic cuisine from Honolulu restaurants, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii; a fund-raiser for the center; $60 advance, $70 on Monday. 945-7633.

TUESDAY

• "Wrath of Grapes," Indigo Wine Club, 6 p.m. every Tuesday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; wine sampling with pupu plate, $20; limited seating. Reservations: 521-2900.

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