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RESTAURANT REPORT
Brunch at Plumeria Beach House marks Waffle Day
Plumeria Beach House at the Kahala Resort celebrates National Waffle Day (yes, there is such a thing) next Sunday, expanding the usual brunch buffet with waffles and a special selection of condiments.
Choose from such toppings as Roasted Apple Banana Tiramisu, Fresh Berries with Chambord & Mint, Peach Melba, Chocolate Macadamia Nut Butter, even fresh honeycomb, not to mention several ice creams.
Jams in tropical flavors will also be offered, along with liquor-infused chocolate sauces and compotes made of Kula strawberries, blueberries and lemon, sugar loaf pineapple and thyme.
Brunch hours are 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost is $42, $21 children.
HOKU'S
Chef Wayne Hirabayahi won't be serving this pineapple-shaped waffle, but putting it together got him in the spirit for National Waffle Day next Sunday.
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Cooking class focuses on taro
Shanghai Bistro's March cooking class will focus on taro, with chef Chih-Chieh Chang demonstrating how to make deep-fried taro, taro mochi and crab meat in taro baskets.
The class takes place at 10 a.m. Saturday at the restaurant in Discovery Bay Center. Cost is $35, which includes brunch. Call 955-8668.
Have an 'eccentric' dinner with wine
Brasserie Du Vin hosts a wine dinner at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow themed "Eccentric Array."
Chef Scott Nelson's menu includes Shrimp Etouffée (with Chimay Belgian Ale and Hanzell Vineyards Chardonnay), Bouillabaisse (with Domaine Ligneres Cabanon de Pascal) and Humbodltfog Goat Cheese Soufflé (with Cascinetta Vietti Moscato d'Asti).
Cost is $65. Call 545-1115. The restaurant is at 1115 Bethel St.
