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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Wednesday, May 28, 2003

Culinary Calendar

Foxen Wine Dinner, five-course meal with wine pairings from Foxen Winery, 6 p.m. today, Diamond Head Grill; $45 plus tax and tip. Reservations: 922-3734.

"Hawaii Cooks with Roy Yamaguchi" focuses on the soybean, and soy and tofu dishes, broadcasts at 7:30 p.m. today and at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, PBS Hawaii (Oceanic channel 10, otherwise channel 11). 973-1000.

"Famous Korean-Chinese noodles," learn how to make ja jang mien (Marco Polo noodles) and cham pong noodles, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Lyon Arboretum; $28. Registration: 988-0456.

"Pineapple Room Specialties," Brandon Hamada, Chef de Partie from Macy's Pineapple Room, shares secrets from the menu, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Lyon Arboretum; $28. Registration: 988-0456.

Cooking Demonstration and Tasting, featuring students of Kapi'olani Community College's Culinary Institute of the Pacific and executive chef Rey Dasalla, 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays, Radisson Waikiki Prince Kuhio Hotel lobby; free. 921-5566.

Wrath of Grapes — The Indigo Wine Club, sampling of wines with pupu, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; $20. 521-2900.

"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. June 4, Lyon Arboretum; $28. Registration: 988-0456.

"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. June 5, JMDEducation Center, 'Aiea; $52. Registration required: 956-5666.

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. June 7, 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.

23rd Annual Upcountry Farm Fair, cultural performances and entertainment, keiki activities, livestock show, island 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 a variety of O'ahu restaurants, with a silent auction, raffle and prizes, begins 5 p.m. June 23 for pupu at Kapono's, travel to a restaurant for the appetizer course, to another restaurant for dinner, then back to Kapono's for desert; $75 and $100 packages available. Call for details and reservations: 536-9105.

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.