Food Events
The gang was there, and a fabulous time was had by all!
MAHALO TO ALL WHO MADE
THE 2011
HALL OF FAME DINNER
A GRAND SUCCESS!
Congratulations to our newest Hall of Fame inductees–the founders who, collaboratively and individually, put Hawaii on the international culinary map! click “Read the rest of this Entry” for some of our photos Read the rest of this entry
Chefs & Farmers Facing Future – a forum on food
Leeward Community College Culinary Arts Program
We’re a geographically isolated community dependent on imported food in an age of climate and energy crisis. Do we have what it takes to save our local food system? Join us for a day of hard facts from farmers on the frontline of Hawaii’s food dilemma, a look at creative solutions already on the ground, and ways to take action.
April 15, 2011 – 9:00am to 2:00pm
Leeward Community College Theater
Chefs, Farmers, and students with ID: FREE …. General public $20
Click here for info or to register!
20 YEARS OF HAWAII REGIONAL CUISINE℠ ~
Hawaii Restaurant Association Launches Year-Long Celebration
HRA honors the 12 founders who, collaboratively and individually, put Hawaii on the international culinary map and inspired—and mentored—generations of talented chefs. Read the rest of this entry
Hawaii’s Changing Flavors
By Erika Engle – Honolulu Star Advertiser – 27 February 2011
The Hawaii Regional Cuisine movement, born 20 years ago this August, is in need of a revival.
The movement took off in the 1990s with chefs Alan Wong, Roy Yamaguchi, Sam Choy and others gaining worldwide recognition for their Pacific-inspired dishes made with local ingredients.
(At left, the 12 original chefs of Hawaii Regional CuisineSM) Read the rest of this entry
Congrats 2010 Hall of Fame Inductees!
In case you missed this year’s Hall of Fame Dinner, here’s the inductees!
This year’s Inductees: Aiko Hamura (Hamura’s Saimin), Seiichi & Sachiko Toguchi (Highway Inn), Roy & Koo Takakuwa (Liliha Bakery), Don Murphy (Murphy’s Bar & Grill), J Robert Thibaut & John A Saxten (T S Restaurants), Seiju & Ayako Ifuku (Rainbow Drive In), Roy Yamaguchi (Roy’s), Lynne, Charles & Kirk Toma (Sam Sato’s), Curtis Takaoka (Tasty Crust), Shizuko Teshima (Teshima’s).
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