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Three Top Chefs in a benefit for Japan, Halekulani, Apr. 21
Nobu Matsuhisa, Yuji Wakiya and Vikram Garg cook up "FOR JAPAN: Culinary Artists for the Japan Relief Effort,” Halekulani, Apr. 21, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
We Were There: Grand Scotch Tour, Willows
The Grand Scotch Tour at the Willows last Friday was a bigger success than the Hawaiian Scottish Association anticipated: more people, more Scotches.
Napa chef Cindy Pawlcyn to cook at Kahala Hotel, Apr. 22-23
The Kahala Hotel and Resort's next Food and Wine Classic weekend features Napa Chef (and longtime locavore) Cindy Pawlcyn. Two days, three events.
Morimoto Waikiki raises more than $100,000 for Japan Relief, with a single party
Iron Chef Masuhara Morimoto flew to Japan after the earthquake. Unable to be any help there, he flew back and put together a successful Hawaii fundraiser in five days.
Nico's at Pier 38 gets new and bigger space. Finally!
Nico's, the dauntingly popular restaurant at Honolulu's Pier 38, is getting a new, larger location, still on the pier.
Honolulu Coffee Co.'s Pete Licata wins regional barista competition
Pete Licata of Honolulu Coffee Co. just topped baristas from seven Western states in regional Barista competition with Hawaii grown coffees. On to the nationals.
4th Annual Shop a Le‘a at Ala Moana Center
The fourth annual week-long Shop a Le‘a provides a meeting place for high fashion and unique Honolulu style.
Blue Tomato Dinner, Alan Wong's, Honolulu, Mar. 23 (Video)
This Wednesday, Alan Wong presents a six-course dinner from his new cookbook, The Blue Tomato. Plus video. Alan Wong's, Honolulu.
Tasting: The Grand Scotch Tour 2011, Willows, March 25
Can't afford to get to Scotland this year to tour the distilleries? The next best thing, The Grand Scotch Tour, will be at the Willows in Honolulu next week. 20 different Scotches, food.
St. Patrick's Day Dining: 12th Avenue Grill and other Honolulu spots
Not everyone thinks of St. Patrick's Day as an eating holiday, but some Honolulu restaurants are getting their corned beef on, even though it's not really Irish. 12th Avenue Grill, The Kahala, the Willows, Apartment3 and of course Murphy's Bar & Grill.
The Cocktail Handbook, Hawaii Cocktails with Amie Fujiwara and Jesse Greenleaf
Veteran bartenders Fujiwara and Greenleaf have compiled 80 Island-style drink recipes in their new Cocktail Handbook, complete with video on how to make one of their drinks.
Sustainable Cuisine: Lessons from a pig farmer
At the Halekulani's Evening of Sustainable Cuisine, Ed Kenney of Town used a whole pig, and Kahaluu pig farmer Glenn Shinsato had some tough words of wisdom.
First Taste: Beachhouse 110th Anniversary Prix Fixe, Moana Surfrider, Waikiki
Despite the canceled birthday gala, the Moana Surfrider has free entertainment--and a wondrously rich four-course anniversary dinner.
After the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami of 2011: HONOLULU Magazine’s Sendai-Honolulu Journal
Introducing the Sendai-Honolulu Journal March 10–23: Japan-Honolulu Earthquake Journal Saturday, March 19: A Sendai Report Friday March 25: Waiting in line pays off, with many firsts Saturday, March 26: Sendai Airport opens thanks to the…
UPDATE: Moana's 110th birthday bash canceled, sort of. Entertainment now free.
The Moana has canceled its Friday 3/11 birthday gala, but the entertainment's still on, now free. Plus birthday cake!
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