La Tâche is a premier burgundy featured at
Monday's Heart Classic Vintage.
La Tâche is a premier burgundy featured at
Monday's Heart Classic Vintage.
Hors d'oeuvres will enhance other vintages, such as Silver Oak 1992 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, a foremost Napa cabernet that retails for $75.
Tickets are $50 to the 6 to 8 p.m. event at Waialae Country Club. Call 538-7021 for tickets or 637-5225 for wine information.
Starbucks in the cone: Get your caffeine fix in a cone. Starbucks coffees and Dreyers Grand Ice Cream (Edy's east of the Rockies) have collaborated to present five flavors of premium ice cream at grocery stores across the nation. Flavors are Italian Roast Coffee, Dark Roast Espresso Swirl (with fudge), Javachip, Caffe Almond Fudge, and Vanilla Mocha Swirl (with Madagascar and Mexican vanillas). Quarts cost $3.99. Also, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream wants 20 "trendy tasters" to test its 1997 low-fat and fat-free ice cream flavors. Interested persons must write 500 words or less on their ice cream tasting experience and passion for ice cream. Winners will receive a Bay area trip to evaluate flavors this October. Postmark entries by Aug. 30 to: Trendy Taster, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, 5929 College Ave., Oakland, Calif. 94618. Or e-mail at: jdharris@dryers.com
Holy smoke: Chef Alfredo Cabacungan will demonstrate "Smoked Food Ideas," 6 to 8 p.m. today, Kapiolani Community College; $15. Call 734-9211.
Ale-ments: Anastasy Tynan leads a "Beer and Food Pairing" demonstration/tasting, 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow, JMD Educational Center; $38. Call 956-8400.
Also, rotisseried lamb accompanied by Samuel Adams Honey Porter tops the menu at a Brewmaster's Dinner, 6 p.m. July 31, Sunset Grill; $40. Call 593-8411. Samuel Adams brewmaster Walter Scheurle appears in person.
Hanohano hou: Sous chef Alan Tsuchiyama holds a demonstration/tasting of Hanohano Room dishes at the Sheraton Waikiki, 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. Friday, Lyon Arboretum; $22. Call 988-7378.
Wine 'cruise': A Midsummer's Wine Dream presents Mediterranean cuisine and more than 100 wines, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Turtle Bay Hilton; $35 per night with proceeds benefiting the Domestic Violence Shelter and Soroptimist projects. Call 293-8811.
Halekulani happening: Executive sous chef Darryl Fujita and Orchids sous chef Keith Harata host a culinary workshop/luncheon. They demonstrate Cajun spiced ahi and papillote of onaga at 9 a.m. Saturday, followed by noon luncheon in La Mer restaurant. Call 923-2311, Ext. 5040.
En garde: Sheraton Moana executive chef Bryan Ashlock teaches vegetable carving and other "Secrets of the Garde Manger," 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, JMD Educational Center in Halawa valley; $38. Call 956-8400.
Suited to a tea: Republic of Tea demonstration, lecture and sampling of Asian and British teas, noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Henry's Market at Liberty House Ala Moana; free.
Apres dinner refinements: David Gochros leads a "Cigars and Cognac" class with pupu and wine, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, JMD Educational Center in Halawa valley; $38. Call 956-8400.
Also, a Cigar Smoker offers foods and beers, Tuesday, Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant. Call 599-4877.