Gratify your palate at 3-day Taste of Honolulu
Advertiser Staff
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| The annual Taste of Honolulu, a fund-raiser for Easter Seals of Hawai'i, features a variety of desserts, among other foods.
Advertiser library photo Taste of Honolulu 5-10 p.m. today, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday Honolulu Civic Center grounds $3 general; free for seniors and children 12 and younger (scrip sold for tasting portions) 536-1015 |
Also on the menu: wine booths, chef demonstrations, kids activities and entertainment. There'll be a lot of people there, too, oohing and ahhing, checking out each other's food and wondering where to spend their scrip. Don't be shy: Ask your fellow foodies where they got that entrée or dessert, and don't be surprised if you're asked, too.
A few other tips:
- Want to avoid the crowds? It's generally less-crowded in the daytime, but that also means warmer weather. It's likely to be quite busy tonight as pau-hana crowds gather from downtown.
- Bring a portable chair. Yes, it's bulky, but it beats sitting on the grass, or standing.
- Watch where you're walking. The lawn of the Civic Center is a lovely setting for the Taste, but those trees have roots that could trip you up. You won't want to drop your plates of goodies.
The entertainment
Main stage
Today, 5-10 p.m.
- Weldon Kekauoha & Tapa Groove
- Rolando Sanchez & Salsa Hawaii
- Pali
- EightOEight
Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Sunset
- Pineapple Squeeze
- Maunalua
- Shining Star the Band
- Honolulu Jazz Quartet
- John Cruz
- Touch of Gold
- Chant
- Papa Doo Run Run
Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Fire House
- Dita Holifield & The Next Big Thing
- Simplisity
- Pacific Fleet Jazz Band
- Taste Idol Competition
- 'Ale'a
- Ho'onu'a
- Kapena
Family Center Stage
Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Boys & Girls Club
- Hawaiian Island Twisters
- Cooking with Cutty
- Karaoke Kids Splash
- Hawaii Youth Chorus
Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Country Dancers
- Fresh Impact
- Road to Fame
- Brazilian Show with Capoiera
- Hawaii & Friends
The restaurants
- Bali by the Sea
- Brew Moon Restaurant & Microbrewery
- Canoe's at the Ilikai
- Ciao Mein
- The Colony
- Dave & Buster's
- Down to Earth
- Eastern Garden Chinese Seafood Restaurant
- Genki Sushi
- Golden Dragon
- Gyu-Kaku Charcoal Yakiniku Restaurant
- Fort Street Bar & Grill
- Hong Kong Harbor View Seafood Restaurant
- Jackie's Kitchen
- Kevin's Two Boots
- Marian's Catering
- Mediterranean Garden Deli
- Musashi
- Pipeline Cafe
- Prince Court
- Side Street Inn
- Tony Roma's
- The Willow
