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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Wednesday, November 26, 2008

TASTE
Culinary calendar

 •  Turkey 101

SPECIAL

CHIMAY BEER TASTING, open to anyone 21 or older, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 26, Bar 35; $20, includes beer and pizza samples; 537-3535, www.Bar35Hawaii.com

"WINE & CHEESE, IF YOU PLEASE," a fundraiser for Hana Arts organization, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 29, at a private Hana, Maui, home; $50; 808-248-7569.

"EXPLORING BUBBLES FROM AROUND THE WORLD," comparing various champagnes and sparkling wines, 5-6:30 p.m. Nov. 30, The Wine Stop; $45/club discounts available; The Wine Stop; 946-3707.

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS WITH CHEF ELMER GUZMAN, featuring three dishes prepared side by side, with wine pairings; 6-9 p.m. Dec. 11; Servco Home & Appliance Showroom, Mapunapuna; $125; reservations: 258-5448.

SESSION @ DU VIN, entertainment by a changing weekly showcase of local jazz musicians; 7 p.m. Wednesday; Brasserie Du Vin, 111 Bethel St.; no cover; information, 545-1115, www.brasserieduvin.com.

MARKETS

Farmers Market; 8-11 a.m. Sundays; Mililani High School gym; free; 848-2074.

Country Market AND Craft Fair; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays; Waimanalo Homestead Community Center; 1330 Kalaniana'ole Highway; free; 259-5349.

Waikiki Farmers Market; 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays; Waikiki Community Center parking lot; free; 923-1802.

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

Aloha Friday Farmers Market; 12-6 p.m. Fridays; Maui Community College; Kahului; free; 808-268-3276.

SATURDAY Farmers Market; 7:30-11 a.m. Saturdays; Kapi'olani Community College, Parking Lot C; free; 848-2074.

Sunset Country Market; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays; Sunset Beach Elementary School; Hale'iwa; free; 237-8248.

Waialua Farmers Market; 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays; Old Waialua Sugar Mill; 637-8589.

TOURS, TASTINGS & CLASSES

A Cook's Tour of Chinatown, Walter Rhee leads a tour of Downtown markets: Learn about meats, seafood, vegetables, fruits, herbs and spices; 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays; meet near Hawaii National Bank between King and Smith streets; $20. Also: CHINATOWN EATERIES TOUR, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturdays; meet at same location; $69; information, www.waltereatshawaii.com; reservations: 391-1550, walter@waltereatshawaii.com.

WEEKLY WINE EVENTS: Brasserie Du Vin, 1115 Bethel St.; limited seating, required reservations, 545-1115:

  • Dinner/wine pairing, 6 p.m. Mondays, $49 (tax and tip additional); no menu substitutions.

  • Wine Tasting Club, with different weekly themes, and available meat/cheese plates, appetizers and "happy hour prices," 6 p.m., Tuesdays; $20 (tax and tip additional).

    COMPLIMENTARY WINE TASTINGS, with different themes every week; 1-5 p.m. Saturdays; and Pau Hana Wine & Cheese Tastings, 4-8 p.m., second and third Fridays, The Wine Stop; free; 946-3707.

    Send announcements at least 10 days before the event, with contact name and phone number, to: Culinary Calendar, Island Life, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Cul Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.