Grand Tasting Gala – Food Extravaganza!

Grand Tasting Gala – Food Extravaganza!

Sponsored by Southwest Airlines

Kapalua & Maui’s finest restaurants and friends come together to offer a smorgasbord of treats and eats at the Grand Tasting Gala on Saturday June 8th.

Featured Restaurants and partners will be serving:

Alaloa Lounge – Fresh Carved Tuna Two Ways: Tuna Nigiri & Tuna Carpaccio
Balai Pata – Pistachio Wasabi Pea Crusted Ahi & Garlic Noodles with Kaua‘i Shrimp
Banyan Tree – Mapo Tofu with Braised Kurobuta Pork Belly
Duke’s Beach House – Smoked Pork Loin & Dynamite Lobster Poke
Honolua Store – Crispy Lechon Bao & Shrimp and Veggie Lumpia
Hua Momona Farms – Beetroot Carpaccio & Crispy Pork Belly
Japengo – Lemongrass Shrimp on Cake Noodle & Sashimi Mosaic
Mala Ocean Tavern & Coco Deck – Ahi Bruschetta & Pressed Duck Bao
Merriman’s Kapalua – Slow Braised Short Ribs & Foie Gras Flan with Ali‘i Mushroom Ragout
Montage Kapalua Bay – Moloka‘i Sweet Corn Agnolotti & Chilled Octopus
Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar – Spicy Tuna on Crunchy Rice
Taverna – Carne Cruda & Casarecce Pugliese
The Plantation House – Line Caught Mahi Ceviche & Kapalua Duck Sliders
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua Desserts –
– Mochi Waffle with Burnt Marshmallow Ube Coconut Ice Cream
– Pot de Crème and Port Gelée
Tommy Bahama Wailea – Squid Luau & Braised Short Rib
UHMC Culinary Arts Program – Charsiu Manapua & Ahi Tataki
Guest Chef Thomas Bellec, Culinary Director for Charlie Palmer and Appellation Hotels will be making a special appearance making his specialty Kona Kampachi “Poisson Cru”
Petrossian Caviar’s finest offerings, Maui Gold Pineapple’s Sweetest Fruit, Surfing Goat Dairy’s Goat Cheeses and Specialty Truffles

Don’t miss this signature taste of Maui event!

Silent Auction to benefit local charities

The annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival silent auction will be held Thursday through Sunday raising thousands of dollars for local Maui charities, such as UHMC Culinary Arts Program. It will be located at the registration desk as well as the Grand Tasting.

An array of items from vintners, activity companies, travel experiences, restaurant certificates and much more.

Highlights Include:

Paso Robles Travel Experience with accommodations, VIP wine tastings and more
Winery visits and private tours
Luxury accommodations/stays at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua or Montage Kapalua Bay
Restaurant certificates from Plantation House, Merriman’s, Duke’s, Banyan Tree, Cane & Canoe…
Hua Momona Farms private dining experience with Next Level Chef Zach Laidlaw
Southwest Airlines round trip flight passes

House of Suntory

House of Suntory brands returns with their Ambassador, Johnathon Armstrong

Crafting world-class spirits, inspired by Japanese nature and mastered with Japanese craft, House of Suntory includes luxury brands Yamazaki, Hakushu, Chita and Hibiki, as well as Whisky Toki, Roku Gin and Haku Vodka and will be showcased throughout the weekend.