Culinary calendar
SPECIAL
WHOLE FOODS' 'COOKS DREAM' RECIPE CONTEST, of original recipes "a la Julia Child," accepted at the store through July 30 (winner announced July 31); information, 738-0820.
"HEALTHY CHOICES AND YOU," food shopping tour, with focus on shopping for diabetic-friendly foods; 3 p.m. July 22; Whole Foods Market, Kahala; free; reservations, 738-0820.
'COOKING WITH LOCAL FLAVOR,' 6 p.m. July 23; Whole Foods Market, Kahala; free; information, 738-0820.
FOODS FOR ACTIVE BODIES food tour, co-sponsored by Fitness Together Studio, with grocery tour of foods recommended for health, nutrition, wellness and energy; 6 p.m. July 23 and 30; Whole Foods Market, Kahala; free; reservations, 738-0820.
"MALAMA NA PO'E," a benefit for Waikiki Community Center, featuring various Sergio's Italian Restaurant signature dishes, assorted pizza, Caesar salad and tiramisu (selection of wine, beer and martini bar); 6-9 p.m. July 23, Sergio's Kapahulu; $40 pre-sale, $45 at door; purchase, 923-1802, or at the restaurant.
'REDS, WHITES & BLUES,' beer tasting with appropriate pupu pairings, one of the "Hops and Grinds" beer tasting series; 5:30-8:30 p.m. July 24, Don Ho's Island Grill, Aloha Tower Marketplace (new location); advance tickets, $25; at the door, $30; ticket sources/information, 528-0807, or www.beer808.com.
WHOLE FOODS MARKET VALUE TOURS focused on shopping on a budget; 1 p.m. July 25; Whole Foods Market, Kahala; free; reservations, 738-0820.
'HEALTHY RAW FOODS,' 11 a.m., July 25, Whole Foods Market, Kahala; free; information, 738-0820.
'FOOD AND WINE PAIRING 101,' 3-4:30 p.m. July 26; The Wine Stop; $30 (club discounts apply); required reservations: 946-3707.
KAPI'OLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE Summer Culinary Program public cooking/baking classes — on a variety of subjects, including knife skills, cooking with shoyu, braising favorites, Thai basics, various regional favorites, ribs and Southern cuisine, entertaining, "man-can-cook," Chinatown cooking tour, health and wellness, beer making, cooking with wine, etc. — limited class size; fees; registration, 734-9211.
MARKETS
Waikiki Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays; Waikiki Community Center; free; 923-1802.
FARMERS MARKET, with fresh Island cuisine and local natural/organic produce, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. first and third Tuesdays monthly; Bank of Hawaii Waikiki Center (formerly Kalakaua Business Center/Mitsukoshi Building); free; 924-2155.
TOURS, TASTINGS & CLASSES
"UNCORKED," an interactive wine course for wine lovers and novices, with different wine/wine region focus each month; 6-8 p.m., first Wednesdays monthly; Pearl Ultra Lounge, Ala Moana Center; $20; required reservations, 944-8000.
A Cook's Tour of Chinatown, Walter Rhee leads a tour of Downtown markets, 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, reservations required; 545-1115:
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.
MONTHLY RECIPE CONTEST, offered by Don Ho's Island Grill, Aloha Tower Marketplace, each month on a different theme; winning recipe (must be original with an "Island flair" matching restaurant's menu) will be featured as a monthly special. Entry: drop off typed recipe, name, address and telephone number at the restaurant; information: 528-0807.
