The 21st annual Mealani’s Taste of the Hawaiian Range is Sept. 9 at Hilton Waikoloa Village.
The 21st annual Mealani’s Taste of the Hawaiian Range is Sept. 9 at Hilton Waikoloa Village.
Attendees will enjoy dishes using pasture-raised beef, pork, lamb, goat, mutton and wild boar — plus a cornucopia of fresh island fruit, veggies, honey, spices and beverages during the 6-8 p.m. event.
Local food producers will offer samples and displays at booths. While “grazing,” attendees can enjoy exhibits presenting topics related to local agriculture and food sustainability, including the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Mealani Research Station.
Oahu chefs Kevin Hanney and Jason “J” Schoonover are teaming up to instruct the 2016 edition of Cooking Pasture-Raised Beef 101 at 3 p.m. Chef Hanney is the chef/owner of 12th Ave Grill and Kokohead Cafe. Chef Schoonover is the executive chef of 12th Ave Grill, the 2015 Hale Aina Award-winning Best Restaurant of the Year. Both chefs regularly include pasture-raised beef on their menus.
Pre-sale tickets are $45 and $60 at the door. Entry to Cooking 101 with sampling is $10, while a 1 p.m. class geared for culinary students and food service professionals is free. Tickets are available online at www.tasteofthehawaiianrange.com. Starting July 1, they can be purchased at Kuhio Grille in Hilo, Kamuela Liquors and Parker Ranch Store in Waimea, Kona Wine Market in Kailua-Kona and Kohala Essence Shop at Hilton Waikoloa Village.
Info: 322-4892, www.tasteofthehawaiianrange.com