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Dining around the islands
Help Make-A-Wish with wacky comic Rip Taylor
Comedian Rip Taylor will scoop ice cream for the benefit of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Coldstone Creamery on Kalakaua Avenue.Taylor will be offering samples as part of the second annual World's Largest Ice Cream Social, a nationwide benefit sponsored by Coldstone Creamery. Customers will make a donation to Make-A-Wish in exchange for their ice cream.
Taylor, who's appeared on Broadway and as a regular guest on "Hollywood Squares," is starring in the film "Alex & Emma," directed by Rob Reiner, and on television in "Adventures with Bonnie."
Call 923-3866 for more information.
Lessons in kaiseki
The Japan-America Society of Hawaii plans an exploration of the refined Japanese tradition of kaiseki with a fund-raising dinner on July 30 at L'Uraku restaurant.Kaiseki is a multicourse meal of small plates that reflects the seasons, artistically and in terms of the ingredients featured. The courses are traditionally served with sake.
The society, given its mission of strengthening ties between the United States and Japan, plans seven Pan-Asian courses, to be paired with wines.
The cost is $250, and proceeds will benefit the society's educational programs.
Call 524-4450 for more information or e-mail ayoshiko@jashawaii.org.
Acacia tasting
Steve Van Horn from Napa Valley's Acacia Winery hosts a tasting from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Formaggio Wine Bar.The cost is $20 for a flight of five wines, including chardonnay and single-vineyard pinot noirs. Call 739-9463 for more information.
Summer wine festival
Wineries that feature women as CEO or winemaker will be showcased during a casual grazing event at 6 p.m. July 28 at Meritage Restaurant in Restaurant Row.The wines, from California and Italy, come from Harrison and Iron Horse vineyards, Antinori, Tormaresca, Crocker & Starr and Domaine Carnero.
They will be served alongside a buffet of Rock Shrimp with Wild Mushrooms, Lamb Bourgignone, Eggplant and Smoked Mozzarella Cakes, Cheese Raviolis with Garlic Sausage and Sea Scallop and Salmon Skewers.
The cost is $35, including tax and gratuity.
Call 529-8686 for information or reservations.
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