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Did this: An evening with Osteria Di Passignano

Melissa Chang,

It’s not every day you get to taste what a Michelin-star chef can do, especially in Hawaii. The Halekulani Hotel brought in Michelin star chef Nicola Damiani and his sous chef Nearco Boninsegni from Osteria Di Passignano, a restaurant just outside Florence,…

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#HFWF15: Halekulani Culinary Masters Series

Grant Shindo,

Once again, the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival’s most lavish event, the Halekulani Culinary Masters Series, featured five top chefs from around the globe preparing lavish, indulgent dishes with caviar, foie gras, lobster, Wagyu beer and gold (yes, gold) that…

Did this: StarChefs.com’s Rising Stars gala

Mari Taketa,

StarChefs.com brought its star power to Hawaii Tuesday night, shining the spotlight on a new-generation crop of 13 chefs and one mixologist at a tasting gala that sold out at $95 a ticket. All were picked from a field of…

Did this: An Evening of Sustainable Cuisine

Catherine Toth Fox,

Last night folks lined up for eco-friendly dishes created by some of Hawaii’s top chefs at an event promoting sustainable eating.“An Evening of Sustainable Cuisine,” held at the Halekulani, featured “green” dishes prepared by chefs Roy Yamaguchi (Roy’s Restaurant), Vikram…