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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Wednesday, July 23, 2003

Culinary Calendar

"A Summer Night in Tuscany," winemaker dinner pairs Chef Matt Johnson's cuisine with Banfi wines from Italy, 6:30 tonight, Sergio's at Hilton Hawaiian Village; $55 plus tax and tip. 951-6900.

Wine Tasting, featuring German wines, 6 p.m. Friday, Padovani's Restaurant & Wine Bar; $15 for three half-glasses, $28 for three full glasses, both include wine-bar appetizer. Reservations: 946-3456.

"American Brews, Blues & BBQs," Nu'uanu block party with food and hand-crafted beers 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Nu'uanu between Pauahi and King streets; $3 donation for ID admission bracelets to benefit Hawaii Public Radio; beer, food, other drinks purchased separately. Information: www.indigo-hawaii.com.

Martin Wyss, former chef/owner of the Swiss Inn Restaurant, teaches a class on his cuisine, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Lyon Arboretum; $25 for members, $28 for nonmembers. Registration required: 988-0456; fax 988-0462; in person 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Saturday at arboretum's main office; or mail Lyon Arboretum Association, 3860 Manoa Road, Honolulu, HI 96822.

MERITAGE Summer Wine Festival, celebrating women in the wine industry, with Italian- and French-cuisine grazing stations by chef Mariano Lalica; 6 p.m. Monday, Meritage Restaurant. $35 includes tax and tip. Reservations: 529-8686.

"Flicks and Food," a gourmet dinner sponsored by Les Dames d'Escoffier with film clips and silent auction; 6:30 p.m. Monday, Pacific Club, 1451 Queen Emma St. $150; call 545-7555.

"Cooking with Artisan Cheeses," a class with Doug Lum, executive chef of Mariposa Restaurant, 9:30-11:30 a.m. July 30, Lyon Arboretum; $25 for members, $28 for nonmembers. Registration required: 988-0456; fax 988-0462; in person 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Saturday at arboretum's main office; or mail Lyon Arboretum Association, 3860 Manoa Road, Honolulu, HI 96822.

Send announcements to Island Life, Culinary Calendar, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; fax 525-8055; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com with "Cul Cal" in the subject line.