Culinary Calendar
Wine Tasting, sampling of California zinfandels, 6 p.m. Friday, Padovani's Restaurant & Wine Bar; $20 for small tasting portions of six wines and one appetizer with full-glass portions of each wine available for purchase. 946-3456.
Cuisine of the Pacific Northwest, four-course dinner and wine pairings created by Chef John Sarich of Château St. Michelle Winery, seatings between 5:30 and 10 p.m. Monday, Hanohano Room, Sheraton Waikiki; $85 plus tax and tip. Reservations required: 931-8383.
Garlic and Ginger Festival, food booths featuring dishes prepared with garlic and ginger, garlic ice cream, homemade ginger ale, logo items, games and musical entertainment, 4-10 p.m. June 9, Ward Warehouse parking lots; $3 general admission with children under 12 years free. 545-4195.
ONGOING
Farmers' Market, fruits and vegetables, 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 two reds and two whites paired with cheese, nuts and fruits, with Hawaiian entertainment, 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Neptune's Garden at the Pacific Beach Hotel; $25. 921-6112, 922-1233.
Farmers' Market, produce, cheeses, chocolates, flowers, plus breakfast items created by Kapi'olani Community College students, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, KCC parking lot C; free admission. 848-2074.
Gourmet Cooking HAwaii, classes at alternating restaurants including Chef Mavro, Mariposa, Sam Choy's, Meritage and Padovani's, and taught by the chefs of each establishment, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays. For schedule and registration: 735-7788 or gourmetcookinghawaii.com.
"Two Skinny Chefs," Beth-An Nishijima of Nori's Restaurant in Hilo and Chai Chaowasaree of Chai's Island Bistro and Singha Thai Cuisine in Honolulu host a TV series of cooking tips, travel to dining spots and entertainment, 6:30 p.m. Saturdays on KGMB-9 and re-telecast at 4 p.m. Sundays. 585-0011.
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, arts and crafts, plants and flowers, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, Wilcox Park (in front of Macy's) and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, Pauahi and Fort streets; free admission. 524-4195.
Wrath of Grapes — The Indigo Wine Club, sampling of wines with pupu, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; $20. 521-2900.
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