Culinary Arts Under the Stars — a benefit for Hawaii Community College-Palamanui’s culinary arts program, returns Feb. 26 to South Kohala.
Culinary Arts Under the Stars — a benefit for Hawaii Community College-Palamanui’s culinary arts program, returns Feb. 26 to South Kohala.
Stroll under the stars at Kings’ Shops courtyard while listening to the music of Tropical Vibrations and meet chefs from the Kohala Coast as they offer local cuisine at tasting stations throughout the center. The event is made possible by a partnership between Kings’ Shops and the American Culinary Federation Kona Kohala Chefs Association.
Students from the program with instructors chefs Paul Heerlein and Fernand Guiot will host savory and dessert tastings.
New chefs this year include Chef Allen Hess of Mai Grill; Chef Cary Peterson of Kohala Burger and Taco; Chef Stennis Hirayama of Tommy Bahama Restaurant and Bar; and Chef Karl Humphrey of Daylight Mind Coffee Co. Returning chefs include Chef Jayson Kanekoa of Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa; Chef Ippy Aiona of Three Fat Pigs Restaurant and Gastropub; Chef Beth Fuller of Lava Lava Beach Club; Chef Dayne Tanabe of Hilton Waikoloa Village; Chef Peter Abarcar Jr. of Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel; and Chef Jennifer Hamilton of Roy’s Waikoloa Bar and Grill.
Tickets are $45 in advance and $55 at the door. Tickets are available at Maui Divers Jewelry at Kings’ Shops, online at www.konakohalachefs.org, Kailua Candy Co., and Westside Wines.
The silent auction will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Info: www.kingsshops.com, www.konakohalachefs.org.