TASTE
Culinary calendar
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SPECIAL
"HAWAI'I'S MIGHTIEST CHEF" COOKOFF, marking 10th anniversary of the USS Missouri Memorial, a competition between top civilian and military chefs — including D.K. Kodama and Glenn Chu; and, among judges, Alan Wong — plus food and entertainment (including Royal Hawaiian Band, Ho'okena, Melveen Leed and Kapono); 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (actual cookoff 11 a.m.-2 p.m.) Jan. 31; pierside, Ford Island; free to kama'aina and active and retired military; parking allowed on Ford Island; 877-644-4896, www.ussmissouri.org.
"A TASTE OF ITALY," cooking class using fresh locally grown ingredients, with chef Raul Bernal; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 31; The Green House, 224 Pakohana St., Pauoa Valley; limited class size; $25; registration, 524-8427 or www.thegreenhousehawaii.com.
AMUSE WINE BAR/STAGE RESTAURANT January performance schedule; 7-9 p.m.; second floor, Honolulu Design Center; 237-5429:
At Stage Restaurant: Jan. 31, jazz pianist Elliot Maker.
SESSION @ DU VIN, entertainment by a changing weekly showcase of local jazz musicians; 7 p.m. Wednesdays; 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Send announcements at least 10 days before the event, 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.
