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Culinary calendar
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SPECIAL
WHOLE FOODS COMMUNITY SUPPORT DAY, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. March 25, Kahala store, with 5 percent of proceeds to benefit Ke Kula O Samuel M. Kamakau School, Hawaiian language immersion public charter school's new campus in Ha'iku Valley; 738-0820.
A BEER GEEK'S DREAM DINNER, presented by Shelton Brothers Beer Imports, Pasta & Basta and The Wine Shop, 5:30-9 p.m., March 27; Pasta & Basta restaurant, Restaurant Row, with menu of pizza and rare beers; $35; 946-3707.
"COFFEE SCIENCE," one of "A Gourmet's Guide to Coffee" workshop series, with Shawn Steiman, author of "The Hawai'i Coffee Book," 2:30-4:30 p.m. March 28, ING Direct Cafe, Waikiki; free; 955-1435 .
"DOES PROPER GLASSWARE REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE," discussion of different glass shapes and how they affect wine taste, 3:30-5:50 p.m. March 29; The Wine Stop; $35 (includes a glass, wine and pupu; purchase for wine club members); 946-3707.
MARKETS
Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays; Hawaii Kai Towne Center; free; 396-0766.
Waikiki Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays; Waikiki Community Center parking lot; 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
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.
FREE WINE TASTINGS, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Saturdays, R. Field Wine Co., Foodland Shopping Center, Kailua; 261-3358.
WHOLE FOODS MARKET VALUE TOURS, with focus on shopping on a budget, 11 a.m., most Saturdays; the Kahala store; free; 738-0820.
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.
