A Maui Restaurant, PULEHU, AN ITALIAN GRILL, KICKED OFF SUMMER AND THE FESTIVAL SEASON WITH THE GRAPES OF SUMMER
at The Westin Kā‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas
Featured: Jim Hansen, restaurant manager and sommelier, Pūlehu, an Italian Grill
THE GRAPES OF SUMMER:
On Wednesday, June 10 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.wine enthusiasts were invited to kick off summer and Maui’s festival season with The Grapes of Summer at Pūlehu, an Italian Grill! Guests enjoyed a night of thoughtful food and wine pairings with music provided by a DJ and danced next to the koi pond. The menu at this open seating event featured freshly prepared action stations, a cheese and charcuterie station, passed dishes and dessert. Wine complemented the tasting menu and included selections from around the world.
Cheese and Charcuterie Station
Round 1
Passed
Smoked Burrata grilled local mango, fig balsamic, Hawaiian pink sea salt
Poached Prawn Shot horseradish panna cotta, tomato water pipette, micro chive
Hot Stations
Sumac Crusted Scallop poha berry jam, micro shiso
Free Range Turkey Involtini foie sausage, fregola & arugula salad, maple sherry gastrique
Round 2
Passed
Tuna Poke Cone squid ink cornet, tobiko aioli
Trifecta Pipette house meatball, warm tomato coulis
Hot Stations
Sous Vide Veal grilled polenta, salsa verde, spiked tomato confit
Molokai Sweet Potato Gnocchi pancetta, spinach, currents, pine nut, onion
Dessert
Warm Sugar Cookie Mousse lychee sorbet, red amaranth
Pūlehu presents classic Italian cuisine perfected and served with a local sustainable twist. Overlooking the koi pond gardens of The Westin Kā’anapali Ocean Resort Villas, the restaurant is famed for its delicious pastas and pizzas prepared in a woodstone oven. The resort’s talented chefs have also partnered with local farmers to present signature touches to the menu that boasts fresh catch and homegrown ingredients. Menu specials include award-winning Molokai Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Duetto of Bruschetta, Poached Kaua’i Prawns, Risotto Crusted Pesce (island catch), Eggplant Caponata and Lasagna. Pūlehu, which means to cook over an open flame in Hawaiian, is highly-popular for its affordable 3-course Menu, extensive wine list and wine pairing dinner events. A private room is available for special occasions. Free self-parking.
For information regarding upcoming events, please call 808-667-3200 x2655.
