Hawaii Food and Wine Festival presented by First Hawaiian Bank and MasterCard October 2016- Preview, Info, Tickets, Post Wrap
Post Coverage of the Hawaii Food and Wine Festival:
The Urban Luau was a cool setting with about a dozen chefs providing samples of a variety of dishes. It was simple and a fun first event to attend. Indoor and outdoor setting with many local restaurants and drinks to enjoy.
The Hungry Monkey was a notch above featuring 13 chefs, fantastic cocktails and tastier samples. It was a very enjoyable night with delicious food and ambiance at the Modern Honlulu Hotel. The event featured upstairs and downstairs in the outdoor pool area overlooking the ocean with the food stations split up in between popular Mixologists. They were serving a variety of drinks from rum, vodka and a special whiskey bar. A fabulous time overall meeting celebrity chefs Roy Yamaguchi and Alan Wong among others.
Our favorite event was the Culinary flight of 20 top celebrity chefs and 20 top winemakers in this beautiful roof top setting of the Hawaii Convention Center. From lobster, shrimp and other popular seafood and land dishes to a mix of fantastic wines, this was overall the best in my opinion. Great views and a beautiful cool breeze on the beautiful night with great people watching with a huge crowd.
On Sunday, we headed to the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort for the Battle of the Brunch. A fun event where guests got to vote for their best dish by dropping tickets in their favorite chefs bowls. Smaller samples and a more low key setting outdoor at their pool. Fun drinks and a nice atmosphere to finish off our festival.
Hawaii Food and Wine Festival- Preview, Info, Tickets to many of the upcoming events. For a full schedule, please click on the link at the bottom.
Kamehameha Schools Presents Urban Lū‘au
Kamehameha Schools Presents Urban Lū‘au
Compare traditional and contemporary versions of the traditional lūʻau.
Join us as we put a twist on the traditional Lū‘au at the second annual Urban Lū‘au at SALT at Our Kaka‘ako. Five contemporary chefs will be paired with a local Hawaiian restaurant to create their version of a classic Hawaiian dish. It’s traditional vs. contemporary, as time-honored Hawaiian dishes will be offered side by side with their modern mash up.
O‘ahu
Evening
Attire:
Casual
General Admission
5:00pm – 7:00pm
$95
Thu. Oct 27, 6pm-9pm (VIP, Priority & FHB/MC Preferred 5pm-9pm)
THE MODERN HONOLULU, O‘ahu [map]
Tickets: $225 – $500
The Hungry Monkey
May the year of the Monkey bring you fortune and gourmet cuisine
2016 is the year of the Fire Monkey, the most versatile and inventive of the Chinese zodiac. Follow the playful hungry monkey at THE MODERN HONOLULU from chef station to station and delight in the creative culinary genius of thirteen of the world’s most innovative chefs. Imbibe in irresistible cocktails mastered by the hottest mixologists as they shake and stir on the Sunset and Sunrise pool decks overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean.
This Event Features First Hawaiian Bank MasterCard Preferred Access, Early Entry at 5:00 pm
O‘ahu
Evening
Attire:
Resort Casual
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General Admission
Regular entry at 6:00pm
$225
First Hawaiian Bank MasterCard Preferred Access
Early entry at 5:00pm
*Benefits will only be honored when making a General Admission ticket purchase using a First Hawaiian Bank MasterCard.
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$225
Priority Admission
Early entry at 5:00pm
$325
VIP Access
Early entry at 5:00pm and reserved VIP seating at Morimoto’s lanai
$500
Fri. Oct 28, 6pm-9pm (VIP & Priority 5pm-9pm)
Hawai‘i Convention Center, O‘ahu [map]
Tickets: $225 – $500
Hawaiian Airlines Presents A Culinary Flight
If you love wine, this is a must-go-to event, featuring twenty of the most coveted wines from around the world.
Take-off with us as we depart for a culinary flight for a taste of the best dishes created by twenty of the finest chefs from around the world. Make a layover at the wine bar during your culinary trip and enjoy twenty highly sought after wines from the Pacific Coast. Fresh cocktails and beers will quench your thirst during your voyage on the rooftop of the Hawai‘i Convention Center. Get your tickets now for a flight you’ll never forget!
O‘ahu
Evening
Attire:
Resort Casual
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General Admission
Regular entry at 6:00pm
$225
Priority Access
Early entry at 5:00pm
$325
VIP Access
Early entry at 5:00pm and reserved VIP seating
$500
Sun. Oct 30, 11am-1pm
Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, O‘ahu [map]
Tickets: $115
Battle of the Brunch and Bass, Round III
Be part of a brunch that’s all about the bass.
Be part of a brunch that’s all about the bass. Two-time reigning champs, Chef Lee Anne Wong and Chef Sven Ulrich go for their third straight title at Battle of the Brunch Showdown, Round III. But can new talents rise to the occasion? The decision is yours. Guests will crown the culinary champs by tasting six delectable dishes at the ultimate brunch, with live musical accompaniment. Enjoy Amazing Bass as two bands battle for a limited contract at Kani Ka Pila Grille at Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. Two bands, one winner. It’s Waimanalo Sunset Band versus the Made in Hawaii Festival champion, Pu‘uloa. Sip on cocktails created by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Hawaii and cheer on your favorites.
O‘ahu
Daytime
Attire:
Casual
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General Admission
11:00am to 1:00pm