#HFWF15: Paina on the Pier

September 12, 2015

Frolic Hawai‘i,

We’ve come to love this annual gathering of farmers, chefs and foodies at Pier 38, as part of a special event of the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival. As in past years, the casual grazing party has chefs, restaurants and farmers showcasing Hawaii’s fruits, vegetables, meats and other ingredients.

Here’s a look at Friday’s paina:

The team from Ko Hana Rum

Chef Roger Dikon and wife, Mary

One of the big hits of the event, a pho cocktail — that’s right, it tasted like pho!

A closer look at that Mule Pho You by Chandra Lucariello of Southern Wine & Spirits. Made with Ocean Vodka, ginger syrup, a special “pho” syrup, Thai basil and ginger beer. Photo by Diane Seo