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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Wednesday, November 2, 2005

TASTE
Culinary calendar

Advertiser Staff

Thanksgiving Down Under With the Wines of Kirralaa, seminar led by Alan Suzuki with pourings of six varieties of Australian wines with Thanksgiving pupu, 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, Sheraton Waikiki hotel's Hanohano Room; $30. Reservations: 921-4600.

Awamori Night, introduction of a new alcoholic spirit to Hawai'i, 8 p.m.-midnight Friday, Panya Bistro, Ala Moana; prizes and promotional price of $3 per glass. 946-6388.

Korean Cooking Demonstration, chef Sun-young Lee shows how to make Korean court dishes as shown on "Daejanggeum," 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, preceded by a showing of segments from the Korean drama from 10:30-11:30 a.m., Windward Community College's Hale Kuhina 115; free. 235-7472, 944-7784.

"An Ocean Away from the Ordinary," 2005 Big Island Festival, five-day food and wine event with dinners prepared by internationally-known chefs, wine tastings, farm tours, cultural displays, Nov. 9-13, Hilton Waikoloa Village and Mauna Lani Resort, Kohala, Big Island. For complete schedule and prices: www.bigislandfestival.com, (808) 934-9044, (866) 424-3378.

Gevalia Kona Cupping Contest, an international panel of experts judge coffees grown in Kona, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 9-10, Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort's Verandah Bar, Big Island; free to spectators. (808) 326-7820.

The Art of Jam & Chutney Making, Pat Soper presents a lecture and demonstration on jams and chutney made from local fruits, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 9, Volcano Art Center, Big Island; $25 includes a jar of jam to take home. (808) 967-8222.

Kona Coffee Culinary Invitational, Island chefs prepare appetizers, entrees and desserts that use Kona coffee as an ingredient, 6-8:30 p.m. Nov. 9, Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort's Royal Gardens, Big Island; $35 advance, $40 at the door. (808) 324-2554.

ONGOING

Farmers' Market, fresh produce, meats, seafood and flowers, 7:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Kapi'olani Community College parking lot C. 848-2074.

Farmers' Market, sponsored by the Hawaii Farm Bureau, 8 a.m.-noon Sundays, Mililani High School, in front of the gymnasium. 848-2074.

Country Market & Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays, Waimanalo Homestead Community Center, 1330 Kalaniana'ole Highway. 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 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 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. Also, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, Kaiser Waipi'o Clinic. 432-3100.

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

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.

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

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.