Posted on: Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Culinary Calendar
Advertiser Staff
Big Bordeaux, tastings of the wines from France's Bordeaux region, 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.
Gourmet Cooking Hawaii, chef Jason Takemura prepares appetizer, entree and dessert, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Chai's Island Bistro; $95 for food, wine and certificate of completion. Reservations: 735-7788, www.gourmetcookinghawaii.com. Mother's Day Cooking Demonstration, sous chef Bandon Hamada from the Pineapple Room prepares dishes with which to impress Mom on her day, with Mark Shishido suggesting wines that pair well with the dishes, noon Saturday, Macy's Ala Moana, fourth-floor demonstration kitchen; free. 945-5894.
Hawaii Uncorked: California Dreamin', 19th annual wine event, a fund-raiser for Hawaii Public Radio, focuses on 2001 and 2002 vintages from California vineyards, with wine tasting, pupu, 'ukulele music by Gordon Mack, live and silent auction, noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Ko'olau Golf Clubhouse; $100 per person, $85 for HPR members. Also, limited-attendance tastings and a Wine Cellar Retreat at additional costs. Tickets and information: 955-8821.
Sixth Anniversary Dinner, five-course dinner prepared by chef Chai Chaowasaree and Iron Chef Hiroyuki Sakai, with entertainment by Halau Hula Olana, seatings at 5 and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Chai's Island Bistro at Aloha Tower Marketplace; $85 per person. 585-0011.
Winemaker 2, Mikael Sigouin of Beckmen Vineyards shares tastings of wines from the Santa Ynez Valley of California, with light pupu created by chef Glenn Chu, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; dress in a crazy outfit (prizes given for the most comedic); $20. Phone reservations only: 521-2900.
Leeann and Katie Chin Cooking Demonstration, learn a variety of dumpling recipes and Firecracker Shrimp from the stars of the PBS series "Double Happiness," 11 a.m. May 4, Sub-Zero/Wolf Showroom; free. Reservations required by Monday: 597-1647.
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Culinary Tour of Chinatown, visit noodle shops, dim-sum parlors, food courts, bakeries and other food venues in downtown Honolulu with food writer Anthony Chang, 9:30 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, meet at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, 42 N. King St.; $10. 533-3181.
Merriman's Farm Visits and Dinner, half-day excursions to Big Island farms that supply the restaurant with fresh foods followed by a four-course dinner prepared from locally grown ingredients, noon-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Merriman's Restaurant, Waimea, Big Island; $115 (all inclusive). Reservations: (808) 885-6822.
Farmers' Market, fruits and vegetables, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays and Mondays, Hawaii Kai Towne Center. 396-0766.
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