Culinary Calendar
Scandinavian Summer, executive chef Goran Streng of the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki teaches how to prepare cool salads and sandwiches, 9:30-11:30 a.m. today, Lyon Arboretum; $28. Registration: 988-0456.
Fish trio, Hiroshi Fukui, executive chef at L'Uraku, prepares miso butterfish along with moi and kahala dishes, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Lyon Arboretum; $28. Registration: 988-0456.
Wine Tasting, pouring of syrahs from around the world, 6 p.m. Friday, Padovani's Restaurant and Wine Bar; $20 for three half-glasses, $32 for three full glasses, both including appetizers. Reservations: 946-3456.
Maui Calls, annual benefit for the Maui Arts & Cultural Center with pupu, wine tasting, live entertainment and auction, 6 p.m. Friday, at the center; $150. Tickets: (808) 242-2787, ext. 236.
Gourmet Cooking in Hawaii, with chef Chih-Chieh Chang of Hong Kong Harbor View restaurant, who teaches preparation of Chinese entrees and desserts and demonstrates his carving techniques; class includes hands-on practice in pounding mochi, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Hong Kong Harbor View Restaurant; $45. 550-2585.
Visiting Artist Program, James Botsaco, chef at Molyvos in New York, and Randall Grahm of Bonny Doon Vineyards prepare prix-fixe dinner menus with wine pairings, 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Ihilani Restaurant, Manele Bay Hotel, Lana'i; $120 dinner with wine, $75 for dinner only; also wine tasting 7 p.m. Saturday and cooking demonstration 3:30 p.m. Sunday; both events are on the Kailani Terrace and are free. 800-321-4666.
Costo de Oro Wine Dinner, four-course dinner with wine pairings, 6 p.m. Monday, Diamond Head Grill; $45 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations: 922-3734.
Wine Dinner, wines from David Bruce winery matched with dishes prepared by chef Philippe Padovani, 6-9 p.m. Monday, entrees from $16 to $20 include half-glasses of wine (full glasses slightly more); also, wines of Mayacamas Winery, with owner and winemaker Bob Travers on hand, served with a three-course dinner, 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, $65 with half-glasses of wine, $85 with full glasses and $45 for dinner without wines, Padovani's Restaurant and Wine Bar. Reservations: 946-3456.
Wrath of Grapes — The Indigo Wine Club, sampling of wines with pupu, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; $20. 521-2900.
Wine Tasting, featuring California wines from Amberhill and Raymond Estates, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Morton's steakhouse in Honolulu; $15 includes appetizers. Reservations: 949-1300.
Made in Hawaii Festival, with food samplings and new products, noon-9 p.m. Aug. 15, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 16 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 17, Blaisdell Center; $2, children under 5 admitted free. 533-1292.
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