Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14 featuring CUISINE of the SUN

Bringing together chefs and vintners for a weekend of fine food and wine, hosted by Chef Wayne Hirabayashi and the culinary team of The Kahala Hotel & Resort

with

CHEF CINDY HUTSON Owner, Ortanique on the Mile, Miami Florida

CHEF AMY E. FERGUSON Owner, O's Bistro, The Big Island of Hawai'i

JIM CLENDENEN Winemaker & Owner, Au Bon Climat and Clendenen Family Vineyards, California

MICHAEL A. HERKLOTS General Manager, Davidoff of Geneva, New York, New York

and

Master of Ceremonies  

FRED SCHRADER World Class Winemaker, Napa Valley, California

Friday, June 13

Chefs Hutson and Ferguson Together

RHYTHMS of the NIGHT 

6PM to 9PM   Diamond Head Lawn $145 per person plus tax and gratuity

Chef Cindy Hutson celebrates her Cuisine of the Sun. She is joined by our own culinary icon Chef Amy Ferguson. Together with the Kahala culinary team, they present a five course menu in a "South Beach comes to Kahala" theme. Jim Clendenen pairs wines with each course from this Au Bon Climat and Clendenen Family Vineyards. Fred Schrader hosts this true culinary Rhythm of the Night celebration in our oceanfront tent and walks us through the courses and wines with Cindy, Amy and Jim. After dinner, for our cigar aficionados, light up under the stars with your own Davidoff cigar.

Saturday, June 14    

Cooking Class IN CINDY'S KITCHEN   

10AM to NOON  Kahala Garage Rooftop $75 per person plus tax and gratuity

Bask in the passion and culinary expressions of Chef Cindy Hutson when she enthralls you with her Latino inspired dishes and flavors. Interact throughout the class and gain hands-on experience as she ignites sugar and spice and delivers a unique cooking experience.

Wine Tasting WINE-OLOGY with JIM CLENDENEN 

2PM to 4PM  $50 per person plus tax and grauity

Jim Clendenen takes you on a tour through the vineyards of Au Bon Climat and Clendenen Family Vineyards. Allow him to divulge his secrets, share some wine notes with you and guide your palate through the tasting of five personally selected wines from his own library. For the serious wine connoisseur, this is a chance to spend an afternoon with superb wines and a grand wine master.

Classic Dinner at Hoku's, Chefs Hutson and Hirabayashi together EPICURIA, a JOURNEY of the SENSES   

6:30PM to 10PM Hoku's $185 per person plus tax and gratuity   

Before the formal tasting menu starts in Hoku's, join us in the Lobby for an Ortanique cocktail and light pupus inspired by Cuisine of the Sun chef Cindy Hutson. Then adjourn to your table at Hoku's for a symphony of the essence that inspires our guest chef. In an oasis of color and warmth, Hoku's takes on a different style and becomes the perfect backdrop for the world of "edible art". Tonight, Cindy gets to work with our own culinary star, Executive Chef Wayne Hirabayashi. Together, they prepare a 5-course dinner paired with the award winning wines of Au Bon Climat and Clendenen Family Vineyards selected by Jim Clendenen. Guiding us through each course and each pairing is our Master of Ceremonies and winemaker extraordinaire, Fred Schrader. This is truly an epicuriean night.

A Cigar Conversation TOES in the SAND... 

10PM to MIDNIGHT   $30 per person plus tax and gratuity

Enjoy a fine Davidoff cigar and spend time with Michael Herklots, General Manager of the Davidoff of Geneva store in Manhattan, as he expounds on the Good Life and the attributes of a good cigar. Sip a fine cognac and just enjoy...

Stay the weekend in our new Towers Rooms and suites. Promotional rates with our Food & Wine Classic packages. To make reservations for any or all Classic events, please call 739-8760 or email foodandwineclassic@kahalaresort.com

More than a meal… we offer you
“A romantic dinner redefined to perfection…”

The Kahala Hotel and Resort is proud to offer an unforgettable evening under the stars for you and your loved one. Our associates will be happy to cater to your every need and whim to ensure the experience of a lifetime. From the menu to your own personal butler, we guarantee a truly memorable personalized romantic getaway.

The evening will include:

•  A 4-course menu personalized especially for you by our Executive Chef
•  Your private server
•  A romantic beachfront location
•  A truly memorable experience that will last a lifetime

$900

To make a reservation or for more information please call:
In-Room Dining: 808.739.8741

To ensure the highest quality service, a 24-hour notice is recommended. The Resort reserves the right to substitute dinner locations due to weather conditions or you may prefer to reschedule your dinner. All Cancellations not made within 24 hours prior to the event will be subject to a $250 charge.

This delectable appetizer won't be found on Hoku's menu. It's a treat that a select few get to experience because it is served "by request only". The Seafood Tower is a carefully constructed pyramid of freshly selected seafood. This unique creation is a feast for the eyes and the palate. There are a limited amount available each evening and advanced "requests" are recommended.

Carefully prepared by our chefs, the Chocolate Macadamia Nuts are a delectable delight. Made fresh daily, premium quality Hawaiian Macadamia Nuts are combined with the highest quality tempered chocolate. They are then packaged by hand in our custom-designed boxes and tied with a satin ribbon. They are available exclusively at the resort and make memorable gifts for anyone on your list. Available individually as dark, milk or white chocolate or a selection of all three. They are sold per half pound ($20) or by pound ($40). On Oahu, order in advance by calling 1.(808).739.8760.

Long considered a favorite pastry of the Hawaiian islands, malasadas are now making their debut at Plumeria Beach House. Termed “Kahalasadas,” this variation of the Portuguese deep-fried doughnut is a fine mix of sugar and li hing mui sprinkles and made fresh daily, the Kahalasadas are sold per piece ($2) or by the half dozen ($10) or the dozen ($18). On Oahu, order in advance by calling 1.(808).739.8760.