In the kitchen: Six-week "Cooking Basics - Part II" course starts 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Kapiolani Community College 'Ohi'a 109; $175. Call 734-9211. The debut week features: Monday - Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel (Big Island) chef Corey Waite preparing crispy sea scallops wrapped in shredded phyllo; Tuesday - Lodge at Koele (Lanai) executive chef Edwin Goto demonstrates roast rack of lamb with sun-dried tomato and apple-smoked bacon; and next Wednesday - chef Ronald Nasuti of Roy's Poipu Bar & Grill on Kauai makes cassoulet of island opihi in pineapple cream.
A slick, 234-page companion "Great Chefs of Hawaii" cookbook ($24.95 and $29.95) by Maui freelance writer Kaui Philpotts features 123 recipes by 48 chefs. Call 1-(800)-321-1499.
Suds styles: "Introduction to Beer Styles and Tasting" is at 7 p.m. tomorrow, JMD Educational Center; $38. Call 956-8400.
In the kitchen: Six-week "Cooking Basics - Part II" course starts 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Kapiolani Community College 'Ohi'a 109; $175. Call 734-9211.
From the oven: Six-week "Baking Basics - Part II" course starts 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Kapiolani Community College 'Ohelo 202; $135. Call 734-9211.
Fashion Sunday: Cafe Aczi-one, already known for good coffee and vegetarian sandwiches, is serving up vintage and lightly worn designer fashions from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. The cafe is at 1684 Kalakaua Ave. Call 951-7505 for more information.
Oktoberfest: Gordon Biersch will set up a waterfront beer garden Sunday to Tuesday in celebration. An array of German dishes will be presented by new chef Keith Steel Kong.Also on the menu from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. will be house lagers, a limited edition Vienna beer and music by the Aloha Alpine Band. Call 599-4877.
Also, the Ala Moana Hotel's 26th annual Oktoberfest offers Bavarian foods, spirits and dance, 5:30 p.m. nightly Tuesday through Oct. 6, Hibiscus Ballroom. Call 955-4811.