Culinary Calendar
Art by the Glass, evening of pupu and wine-tasting, viewing of photographs by Carlos Marks, and flamenco guitar music, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Canoes at the Ilikai Restaurant; $15. 949-3811, ext. 6861.
A Taste of Tuscany: Gourmet Affair 2004, 11th annual fund-raiser to benefit the Hawai'i chapter of Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Food stations with dishes prepared by chefs Todd English and Sam Choy, live and silent auctions, entertainment, 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Tapa Ballroom, Hilton Hawaiian Village; $200 per person. Reservations: 521-3811, www.bigshonolulu.org.
3rd annual Kona Chocolate Festival, with Delectable Chocolate taste-off competition, Belgian Chocolate Fondue Fountain, chocolate tasting, chocolate body-painting, champagne and beer tasting, entertainment and silent auction to benefit the Kona Pacific School, 6:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Ohana Keauhou Beach Resort, Kona, Big Island; $30 advance, $35 at the door. Reservations: (808) 938-5268.
Wines of Italy: Wrath of Grapes — The Indigo Wine Club, sampling of wines from various regions of Italy with pupu, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; $20. 521-2900.
COOKING CLASS AND DINNER, chef-demonstrated four-course dinner featuring scallop with crab and avocado ravioli, 'Ahi Carpaccio, beef roulade and strawberry truffle, followed by a meal of the demonstrated menu items with wine, 6 p.m. April 1, 3660 on the Rise; $48 includes tax and tip. 737-1177.
Vintage Program in Wine Appreciation and Service, six-week introduction to the world's wines, taught by Alan Jahns, includes information on wine regions and types, principle varieties, interpretation of labels and classifications, proper wine service and glassware, temperature and storage with tasting sessions to complement the presentations, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, April 1 through May 6, JMD Educational Center in 'Aiea; $135. Limited to people 21 and older. Register for course S06779: 956-8400.
ONGOING
Farmers' Market, fresh fruits and vegetables, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays and Mondays, Hawaii Kai Towne Center; free admission. 396-0766.
Farmers' Market, fresh produce, fresh cut flowers, and cooking demonstrations, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Parking Lot C, Kapi'olani Community College; free admission. 848-2074.
"Two Skinny Chefs," Beth-Ann Nishijima and Chai Chaowasaree host a TV series of cooking tips, seasonal cooking and travel to dining spots and entertainment, locally and on the Mainland, 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 and plants and informational booths, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, He'eia State Park; free admission. 948-1111.
Waikiki Farmers' market, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, Waikiki Community Center's parking lot; free admission. 923-1802.
Fort Street Open Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, Wilcox Park (fronting Macy's) and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, Pauahi and Fort streets; free admission. 524-4195.
