Culinary Calendar
WINE TASTING, sampling of wines from Bordeaux, 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.
"Under a Kahala Moon," black-tie fund-raiser for Hawai'i Theatre Center, with dinner, dancing and silent auction, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Kahala Mandarin Oriental, Hawaii; per person tickets are $175 and up. Reservations: 791-1302.
Wine Tasting, appetizer and dessert menu created by Russell Siu, with a selection of premium wines, 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, The Bay Club at Turtle Bay Resort, Kahuku; $85. 293-8811.
Honolulu's Best Unexplored Asian Restaurants, learn what to look for and order and where to go for appetizers, main courses and desserts, sponsored by University of Hawai'i-Manoa Outreach College, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, meet at Marin Tower Courtyard; $38 plus $15 lab fee. Register for course No. S06952: 956-8400.
"The Taste of Asia," dishes prepared by Island chefs and food products available for purchase, sponsored by Chinese Civic Association of Hawaii, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Honpa Hongwanji Sangha Hall, Hilo, Big Island; $35 benefits the UH-Hilo program of Asian studies. (808) 935-3211, (808) 938-1473.
"A Little Tour of France," sampling of French red, white and dessert wines with selection of pupu, a Wrath of Grapes event, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; $20. Reservations: 521-2900.
"Cinco De Mayo," heart-healthy vegetarian Mexican dishes from instructor Raul Hayasaka, 7 p.m. May 6, Castle Medical Center Wellness Auditorium, Kailua; $15 includes a meal and recipes. Registration required: 263-5400.
ONGOING
Farmers' Market, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays and Mondays, Hawaii Kai Towne Center; free admission. 396-0766.
Wine & Cheese Wednesdays, selection of cheese and wine pairings, with Hawaiian entertainment, 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Neptune's Garden, Pacific Beach Hotel; $25. 921-6112, 922-1233.
"Two Skinny Chefs," TV cooking show hosted by Beth-An Nishijima of Nori's Restaurant in Hilo and Chai Chaowasaree of Chai's Island Bistro and Singha Thai Cuisine in Honolulu, 6:30 p.m. Saturdays on KGMB 9 and re-telecast at 4 p.m. Sundays. 585-0011.
Farmers' Market, produce, flowers and breakfast items, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, parking lot C, Kapi'olani Community College; free admission. 848-2074.
Open Market, with a farmers' market, arts and crafts, flowers, plants and informational booths, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, He'eia State Park; free admission. 948-1111.
WaikIKI Farmers' market, Island fruits, vegetables, musubi and chow mein, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, Waikiki Community Center parking lot; free admission. 923-1802.
Fort Street Open Market, produce, plants, flowers and arts and crafts, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, Wilcox Park (in front of Macy's) and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, at Pauahi and Fort streets; free admission. 524-4195.
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