Posted on: Wednesday, June 4, 2003
Culinary Calendar
"From the House befitting heaven" Shawn Smith, executive sous chef at the Halekulani, presents dishes from the hotel's menu, 9:30-11:30 a.m. today, Lyon Arboretum; $28. Registration: 988-0456.
"Hawaii Cooks with Roy Yamaguchi" features local culinary programs at Leilehua High School and Leeward Community College, broadcasts at 7:30 p.m. today and at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, PBS Hawaii (Oceanic Channel 10/broadcast channel 11). 973-1000.
Wine Dinner, four-course dinner featuring the wines of Clos Pagae Winery, 6 p.m. tomorrow, Padovani's Restaurant and Wine Bar; $73 plus tax and gratuity for a dinner and a flight of five wines, $48 for dinner only. Reservations: 946-3456.
"Sizzling Summer Food and Wine Pairing," chef Almar Arcano and wine expert Alan Jahns demonstrate varietal and food pairing with samples to see what works and what doesn't, sponsored by UH's Outreach College, 7-10 p.m. tomorrow, JMD Education Center, 'Aiea; $52. Registration required: 956-5666.
"Cooking Hawai'i Fish like the pros," Chae Won Cho, sous chef at Chef Mavro's Restaurant, presents two recipes and tips on fish preparation and Calvin Leong, of Wing Sing Seafood, will demonstrate how to butcher a whole fish, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Lyon Arboretum; $28. Registration: 988-0456.
WINEMAKER'S DINNER AT THE BAY CLUB, four-course meal prepared to complement the wines of Chalk Hill, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Kapalua Bay Hotel, Kapalua, Maui; $100. (808) 669-8008.
"From the Waikiki parc menu," Don Maruyama and Michelle Yanagihara, the hotel's executive chef and sous chef, respectively, present a variety of popular dishes, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Lyon Arboretum; $28. Registration: 988-0456.
2nd Annual Hawaiian Island Chefs' LU'au, dinner prepared by award-winning chefs from Hawai'i's top restaurants with entertainment by Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Mauna Kea Ballroom, Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki; $75 individual or $1,500 for corporate tables of 10 with reserved seating and special wines. Reservations: 532-6286.
"Garlic & Ginger Festival of Hawaii" garlic dishes prepared by ten local restaurant chefs, ice cream, massage, logo items, wine tasting, entertainment and silent auction, 4-10 p.m. Tuesday, Ward Warehouse Parking Lot; $3. 545-4195.
Wine Tasting, featuring a selection of wines from the Miner Family Vineyard of Napa Valley, Calif., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Morton's, The Steakhouse Honolulu; $15. 949-1300.
"THE DANGERS OF FACTORY FARMS," Gene Buston discusses his campaign to stop farm animal cruelty, 7 p.m. June 11, Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse; free. 944-8344.
23rd Annual Upcountry Farm Fair, cultural performances and entertainment, keiki activities, livestock show, island-grown produce and meat market, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 14 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 15, Eddie Tam Memorial Complex, Makawao, Maui; free. (808) 878-1888, (808) 870-8047.
The Progressive Dinner, sponsored by Hawaii Restaurant Association, buses transport diners to and from O'ahu restaurants, with silent auction, raffle and prizes, 5 p.m. June 23 for pupu at Kapono's; travel to a restaurant for the appetizer course; then to another restaurant for dinner; back to Kapono's for dessert; two levels of packages available: $75 and $100. Call for details and reservations: 536-9105.
