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Winemakers’ Weekend with Inspiration Vineyards winemaker, Jon Phillips

By on May 28, 2013 in Events

The Cliffs at Princeville is hosting a winemaker weekend on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1 on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific ocean. Winemaker Jon Phillips of Inspiration Vineyards, located in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County, will be here for this two part event. A four-course meal will be prepared by the chefs of Nanea at Westin Princeville. All the proceeds go to the Hanalei Bay Rotary Club.

Wine Tasting with winemaker Jon Phillips, Friday, May 31 at 5:30 p.m.
Plated Dinner with winemaker Jon Phillips, Saturday, June 1, at 5:30 p.m.

Four-Course Menu:

Upon arrival, guests will be served a glass of 2011 Chardonnay, Estate Reserve ~ Russian River Valley

  • 1st course: Ahi Poke Nachos with Wasabi Aioli and Citrus Ponzu ~ 2010 Viognier, Russian River Valley
  • 2nd course: Hamakua Mushroom Risotto with White Truffle Oil and Kailani Farms Arugula ~ 2009 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
  • 3rd course: Garlic Seared Monchong with Yukon Mash, Kauai Seasonal Vegetables and Cabernet Butter Sauce  ~ 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek Valley
  • 4th course: Macadamia Nut Fudge Cake with Raspberry Sauce and Vanilla Whipped Cream  ~ 2010 Zinfandel, Alexander Valley

Both events take place at The Cliffs at Princeville Resort, 3811 Edward Road, on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

$95.00 per person for both events. Call 826-6219 for more information and reservations.

Menu for the 2013 Taste of Hawaii

By on May 27, 2013 in Events

Sunday, June 2

11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Smith’s Tropical Paradise, $100

The annual Taste of Hawaii at Smith’s Tropical Paradise in Wailua is a fundraiser for Kapaa Rotary Club. This year, they celebrate 25-years with statewide chefs beverage vendors and music. There are 35 food participants, and 40 food booths. Many have more than one dish to offer and five offer dishes for vegetarians, three vegan booths, two breakfast booths, 14 will offer seafood, five will serve pork, seven chicken dishes, nine sweets, three baked goods that are not sweet, three salads and there will be a couple of gluten-free options. There are five stages with live entertainment eight beverage booths: three water, one juice, one hot coffee, two tea, one lemonade, one soda, six beer booths and four wine booths. Here is a list of who’s coming and what they’re serving:

      • Kauai Coffee Company: Fresh Brewed Roastmaster’s Choice Kauai Sunrise and Peaberry Decaf, and Iced Mocha Slushy
      • Alchemy of Aloha: Herb Infused Reverse Osmosis Water
      • Aston Aloha Beach Palms Restaurant: Haupia Crème Brule’
      • Nani Moon Mead: Mead and White Sangria
      • Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.: Pale Ale, Summer Fest, Torpedo & Southern Hemisphere Harvest
      • Party Sushi: Shrimp & Crab Tempura
      • Mermaids Café : Thai Iced Tea, Hibiscus Tea, Lemonade, Teriyaki Ahi Slider, Ahi Nori roll and Ono Tropical Taco
      • Anheuser-Busch: Budweiser, Bud Light, Lime-arita, Strawberita, Goose Island Draft
      • Recessions Original Santa Maria BBQ: Tri-tip, Salsa, Chili, Green Salad
      • Mac Pie, Kona: Assortment of mac pie flavors
      • Savage Shrimp Kauai: Bahia Scampi
      • HeartFlame: Island Passion Cheesecake, Gluten-free Chocolate Volcano Brownies, Gooey Maple Mac Cinnamon Rolls, Foccacia
      • Rainbeau Jo’s: Iced Coffees, Fresh Salad
      • The Feral Pig Pub and Diner: Kaneshiro Farm Spit Roasted Hog and Wood-fired Flat Bread
      • Pepsi: Sodas
      • Kauai Springs: Water
      • Oasis on the Beach: Ahi Crudo
      • Gaylord’s at Kilohana: Spicy Grilled Steak Over Arugula Couscous Salad
      • Kawaii Cupcake: Red Velvet, Lilikoi, Lychee, S’mores and Key Lime Cupcakes topped with Swiss Meringue Butter Cream and toasted Swiss Meringue
      • Hawaii Culinary Academy: Thai Beef Salad on Confetti Slaw with Spicy Scorpion Pepper Vinaigrette
      • Sushi Bushido: Vegetable Waru Fishcake with Kizami Sauce over Udon Noodles, Spicy Tuna Tartar with Flour Tortilla and Seasoned Nori Topped with Sake Aioli
      • Java Kai: Ice Cold Juices, Coffees and Cookies
      • Kauai Island Brewing Co.: An assortment of the only locally brewed beers on Kauai
      • the Bistro Kilauea: Deep-Fried Fish served with Pickled Vegetables and Poi
      • Kilauea Fish Market, Kapaa: Habanero Chili Pepper Chicken, Potato Mac Salad and Poke Salad
      • Young’s Market Company of Hawaii: Serving a variety of wines and sparkling wines
      • The Eastside: Curly Kale Salad with Papaya and Pineapple Chunks, Glazed Mac Nuts and Crispy Pancetta with Papaya Ginger Dressing
      • The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui: Tempura Oyster Slider with Ko Choo Jang Slaw and Chili Aioli
      • Kauai Marriott, Kukuis Restaurant: Cured Beef, Asian Savory Fried Rice and Eggs with Cucumber Tomato Relish
      • Hukilau Lanai: Spicy Miso Glazed Pork with Soba Noodles
      • Southern Wine & Spirits: A variety of wine and sparkling wine
      • Maui Brewing Co.: Pueo Pale Ale and Lemongrass Saison
      • Kauai Grill, St. Regis Princeville: Hamachi Sashimi, Crispy Rice and Chipotle Aioli
      • Makana Terrace, St. Regis Princeville: Ginger Marinated Prawns, Lobster Sausage, White Cheddar Polenta Cake and Coconut Chili Sauce
      • RumFire, Sheraton Poipu Beach: Seared Sea Scallops with Kekaha Corn Puree and Tomato Corn Relish
      • Nanea Restaurant & Bar, Westin Princeville: Tempura Hamachi Roulade, Kauai Vegetables, Yuzu Butter and Tobiko Aioli and sangria
      • Bikers of Kauai: Smoked Meats, Kim Chee and Rice
      • Kona Brewing Company: Long Board Lager
      • Redhook & Widmer Brothers Brewing.: Redhook Ale, Widmer Brothers Citra Blonde
      • Young’s Market Company of Hawaii: An assortment of wine and sparkling wine
      • Café Pesto, Hilo: Fried Hamakua Macadamia Torte with Kauai Coffee Ganache, Caramelized Candy Apple Bananas and Lappert’s Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
      • Jamba Juice: Groovy Guava Smoothies
      • Menehune Water
      • Red Hot Mamas: Burritos
      • Tiki Tacos: Taquitos de Chorizo and Rustic Mayan Lamb
      • Right Slice Bakery: Classic Chicken Pot Pie and Butter Mocha Menehune Pie Bites
      • Sukhothai: Jintana’s Thai Fried Tango Tofu with Satay Sauce
      • Papaya’s Natural Foods and Cafe: Iced Green Chai Tea
      • Shivalik Indian Cuisine: Chicken Tikka Masala, Channa Masala and Basmati Pulau
      • The Seaside Restaurant , Hilo: Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Warabi Barley Salad and Spicy Lilkoi Sauce
      • Casa di Amici: Yucatan Polenta with Chipotle Barbacoa and Pickled Jalapeno Semi Glace
      • Hurricane Cheesecakes & More: New Orleans Bread Pudding with Jack Daniels Bourbon St. Sauce
      • Dakine Foods: Bread Sticks and Rum Cake
      • Trees Lounge: Caribbean Black Bean and Jerk Chicken Nachos, Vegetarian Black Bean Nachos
      • Olympic Café: Veggie Omelettes, Grilled Chocolate Sandwich, Vegan Tofu Scramble, Fresh Fruit

Tickets available at: Jim Saylor Jewelers, Vicky’s fabrics, Ink Spot, Westside Pharmacy, Magic Dragon – Princeville, and tasteofhawaii.com. For more color, you can read the Taste of Hawaii article I wrote for MidWeek Kauai.

One Song Farm Presents Novice & Master Gardening Workshop

By on May 9, 2013 in Events
Lisa and Sun at their farm Kumu Aina which means "land as teacher". Daniel Lane photo

Lisa and Sun at their farm Kumu Aina which means “land as teacher”. Daniel Lane photo

Sunday, May 19

The Garden as Teacher workshop

9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Kilauea, $36, cash only

Lisa and Sun’s 30 years of combined knowledge of growing organically in the Hawaiian islands will help unlock the mysteries of Kauai soils and offer an opportunity for others to become better food growers.

Geared for novice and experienced gardeners, Lisa Fuller debuts instructing those new to bio-intensive gardening, while Sun simultaneously offers a master class to the professional farmer and gardener. Continue Reading →

Monkeypod Jam Brings Taste of the Garden Isle to Oahu

By on May 2, 2013 in Events

 

Monkeypod Jam is made in Mauviel's classic hand-hammered copper pots. Daniel Lane photo

Monkeypod Jam is made in Mauviel’s classic hand-hammered copper pots. Daniel Lane photo

 

Monkeypod Jam brings a taste of Kauai to Oahu on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4. Starting with an appearance on Channel 2 Sunrise Edition, Monkeypod Jam will help celebrate Foodland’s 65 years of business. R. Fields, Aina Haina will host Monkeypod Jam creator, Aletha Thomas for an afternoon jam tasting between four and six. The public is invited to sample Kauai’s local produce resulting in unique flavor blends such as Mountain Apple Pepper Jelly, Papaya Vanilla Jam, Tahitian Lime Curd, Spiced Tomato Jam, Caracara Ginger Marmalade and Banana Foster Jam.

On Saturday, May 4, Thomas will showcase Monkeypod’s fruit preserves at the Ala Moana William-Sonoma Artisan Market, which takes places the first Saturday of each month. Shoppers are encouraged to attend this monthly event to try products created by artisanal food crafters across the state of Hawaii. Monkeypod will share six different preserves, and each will be available for purchase at farmers market prices.

Both events will share company and product information along with listings of where to find Monkeypod Jam throughout Oahu. Select preserves are currently available for purchase through R. Fields Wine Company at Foodland Aina Haina, Ala Moana, Market City, Kapolei, Kailua and Beretania.

2013 Joy of Sake

By on April 30, 2013 in Events

THE JOY OF SAKE CELEBRATES THE WORLD’S FINEST SAKES IN HONOLULU, NEW YORK AND JAPAN

The 2013 Joy of Sake, the largest and most prestigious international sake tasting event in the world, announces dates for the Honolulu, New York and Japan events this summer and fall. The series is a rare opportunity to experience more than 300 of the world’s finest sakes in peak condition along with sake appetizers from each city’s top chefs.

Joy of Sake – Honolulu
Friday, August 16, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Honolulu Convention Center
Tickets $85 in advance, $95 at the door

Joy of Sake – New York City
Thursday, September 26, 6 – 9 p.m.
Altman Building, Chelsea
Tickets $95 in advance, $110 at the door

Joy of Sake – Tokyo
Thursday, November 7, 6 – 9 p.m.
TOC Building, Gotanda
Tickets $95

“The popularity of sake has tripled in the U.S. in the last 15 years,” said event planner Chris Pearce. “Sake-making is undergoing a renaissance in Japan, and this is the perfect way to experience the incredible variety of styles and techniques.”

The Joy of Sake was founded in Honolulu in 2001 to give sake enthusiasts an opportunity to experience and appreciate premium sakes from breweries all over Japan. The event features “competition sakes” from the U.S. National Sake Appraisal–each recently bottled and cold-stored to ensure maximum flavor.

The Appraisal is a blind tasting held over two days at the Hawai‘i Convention Center and conducted by a team of 10 judges from Japan and the U.S. Each entry is evaluated for aroma, taste, balance and overall harmony; those with the highest scores receive gold and silver awards. All 300+ entries will be available for tasting at this year’s Joy of Sake. Tickets are available at the 2013 Joy of Sake website.

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