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Dueling chefs
Six guys with knives will go at it Saturday, the aim being culinary supremacy, which is much less frightening than the alternatives. And you can watch.Three episodes of a new television show, "Paradise Chef Duel," will be taped at Restaurant Row. The program is modeled after the Japanese cult hit, "Iron Chef," which airs on the Food Network. In fact, Food Network stalwart David Rosengarten will host the "Paradise Chef" competition.
In each show, two local chefs will compete to create the best dishes using a secret ingredient, to be chosen by chef Alan Wong.
Battling will be D.K. Kodama of Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar vs. Russell Siu of 3660 on the Rise, Peter Merriman of Merriman's vs. Philippe Padovani of Padovani's Restaurant & Wine Bar, and Göran Streng of the Hawaii Prince vs. Randall Ishizu of Ihilani Resort & Spa.
Shooting runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at a new "Paradise Chef" Duel Kitchen Theater across from Ruth's Chris Steak House. Seating is open to the public.
The program will air Saturdays beginning Aug. 17 on KGMB.
The vegan way
Classes on vegan cooking will be offered Sundays through August at the Manoa Seventh-Day Adventist Church. All classes are free and begin at 2 p.m. For reservations call 263-5400.Aug. 4: "Anti-Aging Nutrition and Longevity Secrets," with recipes for Moist Brown Rice, Vegetable Curry, Country-Style Cole Slaw, Homemade Takuan and Strawberry Banana Shake. Speaker is John Westerdahl, director of Wellness & Lifestyle Medicine and Nutritional Services, Castle Medical Center.
Aug. 11: "The Good Carbohydrate Revolution," features a Japanese menu of Barazushi, Tofu Salad, Namasu, Stir-fried Asian Vegetables and Almond Float with Fruits. Speaker is Terry Shintani, founder of the Hawaii Health Foundation.
Aug. 18: "The Healing Heart Diet" features teen favorites such as Pecan Burger, Tasty Potato Salad, Colorful Vegetable Sticks, Mock Cottage Cheese with Fruits and Oatmeal-Carob Cookies. Speaker is Neal Pinckney, founder and director of the Healing Heart Foundation.
Aug. 25: "Shopping, Cooking and Meal Planning for a Vegan Lifestyle" offers holiday recipes for Scalloped Potatoes, Bittermelon Salad, Stir-fried Pele (Edible Hibiscus), dressing, gravy and pumpkin pie. Speakers are John and Doris Westerdahl.
More classes
A Taste of Puerto Rico: Laura and Julie Robley will demonstrate the making of traditional dishes, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Windward Mall. The event includes entertainment, foods and sale of the cookbook, "Recipes from the Heart of Hawaii's Puerto Ricans." Call 941-5216.Rosès: Brian Cronin, director of education for Southern Wine & Spirits of Hawai'i, teaches an appreciation for "pink" wines, 6 p.m. Aug. 8 at Kapiolani Community College, Ohia 118. Cost is $25. Call 734-9211.
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