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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Wednesday, August 17, 2005

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Culinary Calendar

Advertiser Staff

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Low-Sodium Cooking with Flair, learn to use spices, herbs and specific cooking techniques to create low-salt dishes from Moana Bachiller, 5:30-7 p.m. today, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, Frear Cafe Dining Room; $30. Reservations required: 566-3780.

It's Chile in Waikiki, pourings of wines from the wine regions of Chile paired with dinner prepared by chef Amasol, 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel's Hanohano Room; $80. Reservations: 921-4600.

Winez & Grindz, four-course gourmet dinner and an amuse bouche prepared by sous chef Brandon Hamada with wine pairings from California and France available, beginning at 4 p.m. on Friday, Pineapple Room, Macy's Ala Moana; $60 prix fixe, $80 with wine pairings. 945-6573.

10th annual Made in Hawaii Festival, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, with samplings of food products from across the state and cooking demonstrations by island chefs: 2, 4 and 6 p.m. Friday; noon, 4 and 6 p.m. Saturday; noon and 2 p.m. Sunday; also, a live taping of "Hawaii's Kitchen," 2 p.m. Saturday; Blaisdell Center and Arena; $2 admission, free for children younger than 6. 533-1292, www.madeinhawaiifestival .com.

Main Course and Wine Pairing, party planning with a master sommelier offering tips and recommended menu pairings, with hands-on cooking demonstration of veal loin cordon bleu, potato gnocci and summer vegetables, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Hoku's at the Kahala Mandarin Oriental; $125. 739-8780.

Leaner Cuisine, Nancy Chang leads a class for those who wish to lower the fat and cholesterol in their diets, 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, Frear Cafe Dining Room; $30. Reservations required: 566-3780.

The Wine Club About Nothing, a "no theme" tasting of wines from California and sakes from Japan, with food samplings created by chef Glenn Chu, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; $20. Phone reservations only: 521-2900.

ONGOING

Fresh Thursdays, healthy and fresh, locally-grown produce with free food samples, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays, Kaiser Moanalua clinic main entrance; free admission. 432-2270.

Vanilla Experience Luncheon, five-course lunch with dishes prepared using Hawaiian vanilla and fresh island produce, 12:30-2 p.m. Thursdays, The Vanilla Mill, Pa'auilo, Big Island; $30. (808) 776-1771.

Kailua Farmers' Market, prepared foods, plate dinners, pies, cookies, jams, sauces in addition to fresh vegetables, fruit, and meat, herbs and cut flowers, 5-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Kailua Town Center parking garage (behind Longs Drugs). 848-2074.

Fresh Fridays, locally grown produce, healthy cooking demonstrations, educational information on disease prevention through good nutrition, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays, Kaiser Permanente Honolulu Clinic. 432-2000.

Aloha Friday Farmers' Market, fresh produce, food products and entertainment, noon-6 p.m. Fridays, Maui Community College, Kahului. (808) 268-3276.

Farmers' Market, fresh produce, meats and seafoods, flowers, 7:30-11 a.m. Saturdays, Kapi'olani Community College Parking Lot C. 848-2074.

Farmers' Market, sponsored by the Hawaii Farm Bureau, 2-4 p.m., Mililani High School, in front of cafetorium; free admission. 848-2074.

Country Market & Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays, Waimanalo Homestead Community Center, 1330 Kalaniaha'ole Highway, Waimanalo. 259-5349.

Open Market, with a farmers' market, arts and crafts, flowers and plants, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, He'eia State Park. 948-1111.

"Two Skinny Chefs," cooking show with Beth-An Nishijima and Chai Chaowasaree, 5 p.m. Sundays, KHON-2. 585-0011.

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. Mondays, meet at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, 42 N. King St.; $10. 533-3181.

Waikiki Farmers' Market, fruits, vegetables, musubi and chow mein, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, Waikiki Community Center's parking lot. 923-1802.

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.

Matthew Gray's Hawaii Food Tours offers three guided restaurant tours — "Hole-in-the Wall," "Hawaiian Feast" and "Gourmet Trilogy" — in and around Honolulu. Tours are priced at $59, $99 and $149 per person. Reservations at 926-3663, www.HawaiiFoodTours.com.

Farmers' Market, fruits and vegetables, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays and Mondays, Hawaii Kai Towne Center. 396-0766.

Fort Street Open Market, produce, plants, flowers and arts and crafts, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, Pauahi and Fort streets; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays and Tuesdays, Wilcox Park (in front of Macy's). 538-8005.

Fresh Wednesdays, healthy and fresh, locally-grown produce with free food samples, noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Kaiser Nanikeola clinic lobby; free admission. 432-2270.

Send announcements with contact name and phone number to: Culinary Calendar, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com with "Cul Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.