Leeward Culinary Arts Gala

May 2, 2009

Site Staff,

L’ulu, Leeward Culinary Arts Gala is an opportunity to invest in educational opportunities for Hawai‘i’s culinary students. This social event of the Leeward side brings together the leaders of Hawai‘i’s Regional Cuisine in support of Leeward Community College’s Culinary Arts Program.

Photo by Delography.

Guests indulge their senses with the delectable cuisines of Hawai‘i’s finest chefs alongside theCulinary Arts Program’s instructors and students. Exceptional entertainment and a silent auction, complimented by an array of wines, beers, spirits, and specialty coffees and teas complete the festive atmosphere and extraordinary ambiance of dining amid the Culinary Arts Program’s new dining and kitchen facilities.

Staff from Roy’s and students from the LCC Culinary Arts Program. Photo by Delography.

The event takes place this Saturday, May 9, 2009 from 6 t0 9 p.m. at Leeward Community College’s The Pearl restaurant and surrounding lanai.

Chef Alan Wong. Photo courtesy of Alan Wong’s Restaurant.

Chef DK Kodama at last year’s event. Photo by Delography.

Expanding on Leeward’s Culinary Hall of Fame, the Culinary Arts Program is once again delighted to highlight the “Hawaii Regional Cuisine Wall of Fame” featuring the twelve founding chefs of the movement that put Hawai‘i on the culinary map. Chef Alan Wong, a recipient of the prestigious James Beard Award for Best Chef, will be honored this year at L’ulu for his achievements and contributions to culinary education.

A number of Hale Aina Award-winning chefs and restaurants will participate in the event. Here is the complete line-up of restaurants and chefs:

Alan Wong’s Restaurant – Alan Wong
Chai’s Island Bistro – Chai Chaowasaree
Hiroshi’s – Hiroshi Fukui
JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa – Jason Kina
Nalo Farms – Dean Okimoto
Ola – Fred DeAngelo
Poke Stop – Elmer Guzman
Roy’s Restaurant – Roy Yamaguchi
Sam Choy’s Restaurant – Sam Choy
Tango – Goran Streng
Town – Ed Kenney
The Pearl at Leeward Community College – chef/instructors Ian Riseley, David Millen and Michael Scully