Evolution, Chopsticks, food and wine
Friday - September 28, 2007
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A Bite-Sized Sampling of Food Events in Honolulu.
Evolution: The Next Step in Food and Wine
It seems that the quality of our food and wine events improve with each passing year, and no better example is found than in the annual Honolulu Wine Festival. This year, Moet Hennessy sponsors the event, and the theme is “Evolution.” I’d expect to see some innovative and exciting dishes throughout the evening as well as outstanding champagnes from the famous house. Impressive elements of this festival include a mixture of cutting-edge chefs, private wine tastings, and a wine auction that always generates excitement.
This year there are tickets to a special sushi and champagne tasting as well as a private tasting with Chef Mavro, chef/owner of acclaimed restaurants Mavro and Cassis. A stellar lineup of chefs includes Donato Loperfido (Elua), Keith Endo (Vino), Hiroshi Fukui (Hiroshi Eurasion Tapas), Santa Miyoshi (Tokkuri Tei), Colin Nishida (Side Street Inn), Russell Siu (3660 On the Rise) and D.K. Kodama (d.k Steak House and Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar).
Sept. 29, 6-10 p.m. Tickets are $150. Proceeds go to benefit Lupus Foundation.
More information and last minute ticket sales: www.lupushawaii.org.
Chopsticks and Wine
The sixth annual Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce’s Chopsticks & Wine 2007 will feature 12 of Hawaii’s talented chefs. More than 1,200 people are expected to attend the “Twilight in Tuscany”-themed event and to taste dishes that include Beef Florentine with Sautéed Spinach, Essence of Chianti from Cassis by Chef Mavro; Assorted Poke Don from Gyotaku Japanese Restaurant; Slow Braised Asian Style Osso Bucco with Hamakua Ali’i Mushroom & Corn Risotto, and Konamisu from Holokai Grill; Duck Confit Risotto from Sam Choy’s Diamond Head Restaurant, and Pizza Dolci from Stage Restaurant at the Honolulu Design Center. Look for outstanding short ribs from Le Bistro’s talented chef/owner Alan Takasaki.
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 are $90. Call 949-5531 or visit www.honolulujapanesechamber.org.
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Tio’s Garage and Taco Station to Open on Ward Avenue
Dixie Grill closed last month and will reopen Oct. 13 as a “New Mex” restaurant with a new look - think Southwest gas station meets Mexican café and a menu that will offer “a taste of the Southwest,” according to owner Ed Wary. Chilies from Hatch, N.M., and other items brought in specially, such as agave nectar, prickly pear cactus and Brazilian acai berries, will be used in an array of colorful drinks and dishes. A sampling of the new menu includes Tea Pot Tortilla Soup poured at the table, New Mexico-style Chile Con Queso, Chipotle Chicken Wings, and a wide assortment of tacos, enchiladas and burritos. House specials will include Carne Adovado, marinated pork in spicy red chili caribe sauce served with Posole Poblano Stuffed Peppers; Carne Asada, and Green Chili Stew with pork, potato and green chilies.
Special Wary creations also include Serrano Pepper and Mint Shrimp Lettuce Wraps, Spinach and Artichoke Enchiladas, and Goat Cheese Nachos.
Tio’s celebrates its opening with a party on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 6 to 10 p.m. to benefit Hanahau’oli School, where 20 percent of the students are awarded financial aid based on need. Entertainment for the fundraiser is by talented North Shore musician Alex Levine, and the evening includes a special preview menu of “New Mex” dishes, along with tequila and margarita stations.
Admission to the event is $150 per person, with reservations available by calling 732-7733, or e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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