Sub-Zero/Wolf draws a crowd whenever it holds an event and guests are always full and smiling when they depart. Thursday's party, held to introduce Sub-Zero's new built-in refrigeration series to prolong the freshness of stored foods, was no exception.

Jean Nakanishi

To highlight the “;Fresher Foods”; event, organizer Jean Nakanishi brought in some of Hawaii's top food people to offer their products. They included: Dean Okimoto of Nalo Farms, D.K. Kodama of D.K. Restaurants, and Brooks Takenaka of United Fishing Agency. D.K. had large chunks of fish before him and was cutting them up for a sashimi dish. Sub-Zero chef Carol Nardello prepared a special menu featuring food from the aforementioned suppliers as well as from North Shore Cattle Co. What's more, wine expert Chuck Furuya was there with a fine selection of wines. Chuck also served as emcee. It wouldn't be a Sub-Zero party without Chuck. Riggs Distributing President and CEO Bob Riggs and his wife Rita attended. Bob distributes Sub-Zero products. He welcomed guests after Chuck introduced him. Cupcakes from Cupcake Couture in Aina Haina wound up the tasty evening ...

Peter Mondavi of the famed winemaking family will be on hand at Ruth's Chris at Restaurant Row Oct. 22 when the steak house continues its series of winemaker dinners. Wines of Charles Krug winery, operated by the Mondavi family, will be poured. Cost is $85. For reservations call 599-3860 ...

Chuck Furuya

Mountain Apple has inked an agreement for distribution of its “;Christmas Aloha: From Our Ohana To Yours,”; release at local Wal-Mart stores statewide. The album features performances by Kealii Reichel, the Brothers Cazimero, Willie K and Amy Hanaialii. They will be in very good company as Wal-Mart has recently launched products by artists such as the Eagles, Journey and Carrie Underwood. “;We are delighted to join Wal-Mart in providing its customers with this phenomenal Christmas CD by Hawaii's finest artists,”; Mountain Apple whip Jon de Mello said ...

The Contemporary Museum is celebrating its 20th anniversary on Oct. 22 with a variety of tours of the historic home and gardens, exhibitions and free cupcakes, courtesy of Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, while supplies last. Entry into the Museum is free throughout October ... The public is invited to join Emme Tomimbang as she discusses “;The Making of ... Mabuhay with Aloha; The Hawaii-Filipino Experience 1906-2006,”; Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Hawaii State Library ...