‘Cuisines of Sun’
a global experience

Dishes from all over the world will be available this weekend "Cuisines of the Sun" at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel in Hawaii. Sample morsels that are "Out of Africa" while listening to the beat, of the drums, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday on the hotel's Kekaha Lawn. There also will be breads, wine and beer by Sam Choy's Brews.

Sunday brings several native cuisines. "Cut Up, Caribbean-Style," 9-10 a.m. in the ballroom with the James Beard Foundation's 1997 "Best Chef of the Southeast" winner Norman Van Aken. Aken will lead a hands-on workshop teaching participants how to bring the Caribbean to their kitchens.

Following Aken's presentation, Andrew Fielke will take attendees down under in his "Beating Around the Bush" cooking class, 10:30 a.m.-noon in the ballroom.

Then, "go native" with Chefs Loretta Barrett Oden of Santa Fe's Corn Dance Cafe; Food & Wine's "Best New Chefs" of 1997 Raphael Lunetta and Josiah Cilrin; and Fielke in a "wild walkabout," 7-9 p.m. on the Oceanside Lawn.

If you're "In the Mood for Soul Food," Monday is the day for you. From 10-11:30 a.m. munch on yummies prepared by Monique King and her pastry chef Lynn Buzza. King's restaurant "Soul Kitchen" was named "best new Chicago restaurant" in Bon Appetit.

Wine lovers will enjoy "Secrets From the Cellar," 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the ballroom with Food & Wine's "Best New Chef" Mark Peel preparing items to complement each glass.

Tuesday and next Wednesday has chefs teaming up and improvising meals to "beat the clock," a drink contest, another "walk on the wild side" and a culinary expedition.

The week-long event costs $850 per person for all events or $650 for hotel guests who want to attend five evening receptions, brunch and dinner. For information call 1-888-424-1977. Reservations required.

Desserts from Ryan's Grill: Pastry chef John Tagupa demonstrates how to make his creations at home, 9:30-11:45 a.m. Saturday in the Lyon Arboretum's Upstairs Classroom. Cost: $12-$22. Register at 988-7378.

"Kaiseki Cuisine": Chef Hiroshi Fukui teaches his special techniques, 3:30-6 p.m. Sunday, L'Uraku Restaurant. Cost: $45. Reserve at 956-6824.

Party with the mangoes: Ka'u Outdoor Circle's fourth annual Ka'u Mango Festival will be held noon Sunday at the Pahala Community Center on Hawaii. Enjoy jam, pies, chutney, ice cream, sorbets and other mango yummies while walking through a grove of 108 mango trees. There also will be face painting, a "Green Thumb Booth" with plants, flowers, vegetables, arts and crafts, environment educational materials, plate lunches and more. Entertainment will be provided by Bosanova Boggie Band, Ka'u, Mystic Moves and several dance groups and local entertainment. For information, call Halimah Shabazz at 1-808-928-8270.

Pass the beer: Which beer tastes better-international or domestic? Decide for yourself at 3660 On The Rise's Beer and Food Fest, 6-8:30 p.m. Monday. There will be food stations with ethnic "beer" food including a "Superb Sushi" bar. Cost: $35. Reserve at 737-1177.

What can you do with a tomato?: Muir Glen Organic Tomato Products is looking for the "best" tomato-based recipe for its "First Annual All American Organic Tomato Recipe Contest." Winners could receive, $1,000, $500 or $250 cash. To enter, call 1-800-832-6345. Deadline to submit recipes is July 31.

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