Culinary Calendar
Advertiser Staff
"Flavors of the Orient Express," four-day, buffet-style re-creation of the menu from the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express railway, seatings for lunch at 11:30 a.m. or dinner at 6 p.m. today and tomorrow, Gros Bonnet Culinary Academy; lunch $23.95, dinner 29.95; to benefit the academy. Reservations: 944-2770.
Wine-Tasting fund-raiser, wine and appetizer pairings featuring Robert Mondavi's Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, 6 p.m. Friday, The Willow's restaurant; $50 for reservations made by tomorrow, $55 at the door, benefits the eBusiness Program at Kapi'olani Community College. Reservations: 952-9200.
"Rock Legends" Opening- Night Package, dinner and tickets to the Rock Legends concert at the Blaisdell. Includes Mexican dishes for dinner at Compadres Bar & Grill with margaritas, wine or beer at 6 p.m., followed by a trolley ride to prime seats for the 8 p.m. show; plus a post-show cocktail party with the cast at the restaurant; $120 all-inclusive. Reservations: 732-7733.
WINE TASTING, sampling of red wines from around the world, 6 p.m. Friday, Padovani's Restaurant & Wine Bar; $20 for three half-glasses and one appetizer, $34 for three full glasses and two appetizers. 946-3456.
Gordon Biersch BrewMaster Dinner, three beers paired with Asia-inspired dishes, 6 p.m. Friday, Waikoloa Beach Marriott Hotel, Big Island. Reservations: (800) 922-5533, ext. 10.
Zaca Mesa Wine Dinner, five-course dinner featuring the wines of Zaca Mesa, 7 p.m. Friday, The Bay Club at Kapalua, Maui; $90. (808) 669-8008.
"Napa Valley," culinary students present a five-course dinner and wine-pairing dinner that reflects the style of California's Napa Valley, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Ka 'Ikena dining room, Kapi'olani Community College; a fund-raiser for a student trip to Thailand and Europe; $100. Reservations: 391-9726, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
"Under a Kahala Moon," black-tie fund-raiser for Hawai'i Theatre Center, with dinner, dancing and silent auction, 6:30 p.m. April 30, Kahala Mandarin Oriental, Hawaii; tickets from $175. Reservations: 791-1302.
Wine Tasting, appetizer and dessert menu created by Russell Siu with a selection of premium wines, 6:30-8 p.m. on April 30, The Bay Club at Turtle Bay Resort, Kahuku; $85. 293-8811.
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