More than 1,200 people are expected to attend the "Twilight in Tuscany" themed event.

"Every year, more and more people attend Chopsticks & Wine," said Wayne Ishihara, Chopsticks & Wine co-chair, in a statement. "We're very certain that everyone will be delighted with what we have in store for them this year."

Twelve chefs and restaurants will be preparing delicious samplings including Chef George Mavrothalassitis (Chef Mavro) of Cassis by Chef Mavro; Chef William Okimoto of Gyotaku Japanese Restaurant; Chef Masami Shimoyama of Hakone; Chef Eldon Ricardo of Holokai Grill; Chef Alan Takasaki of Le Bistro; Chef Larkspur Sanchez of P.F. Chang's Hawaii; Chef Aaron Fukuda of Sam Choy's Diamond Head Restaurant; Chef Mick McClaverty of Sammy's Restaurant; Chef Michael Arita of Shogun; Chef Warren Uchida of Sheraton Waikiki Hotel; and Chef Mark Okumura of Stage Restaurant at the Honolulu Design Center. The Kitchen at Times Beretania will also be participating.

"We're excited to welcome back our previous participants and also three of Hawai'i's newest restaurants Cassis by Chef Mavro, Holokai Grill, and Stage Restaurant," said Sidney Hamada, Chopsticks & Wine co-chair.

In addition, Awamori Spirits, Better Brands, Koyo USA Corp., Paradise Beverages, Southern Wine & Spirits of Hawaii, and World Wine Trading will provide a variety of beverage selections.

Tickets start at $90 per person.

Chopsticks & Wine will also feature an exclusive and limited wine tasting party, Vino Magnifico.

For $50 (in addition to the $90 admission fee), interested attendees and wine connoisseurs can taste five different Italian wines and also receive a complimentary Eisch Cabernet Sauvignon wine glass. Each additional glass is $10.

Proceeds from both Chopsticks & Wine and Vino Magnifico will benefit the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce.