2014 Taste of Hawaii
Taste of Hawaii will be held on Sunday June 1, 2014 at Smith’s Tropical Paradise. Daniel Lane photo
Here’s an up to date listing of the 2014 Taste of Hawaii participating restaurants, chefs, food and beverages. For more information and reservations, visit the Taste of Hawaii website. For an insider’s look, check out Friday’s edition of The Garden Island newspaper.
Bikers of Kauai
RUSSELL HALUAPO
Smoked Meats, Kim Chee, Steamed Rice
The Bistro, Kilauea
JOHN-PAUL GORDON, Chef
Braised then fried pork belly
Cafe Pesto, Hilo
CASEY HALPERN, Chef de Cuisine
Taaroa Chicken Curry Sweetened With Candy Apple Bananas
Local organic chicken paired with yellow curry and Pahala vegetables
Jake and Erron DePew of The Green Pig. Daniel Lane photo.
Da Kine Foods, Kauai
BOBBY JAMES and STAN HAINESWORTH, Owners
Homemade bread sticks and Koloa Rum Cake
The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui
TYLUN PANG, Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage
Tangled Tiger Prawn with Pineapple Sweet Chili-Garlic Sauce
The Green Pig , Kauai
ERRON STAR DEPEW, JAKE DEPEW, FAITH KINIMAKA LOPEZ
Chef’s Barbecued Open-faced Pork Sliders with Ranch and Fried Mac-n-Cheese
Hawaii Community College, Big Island
ALLAN OKUDA, Certified Executive Chef & Coordinator of Culinary Arts Program
Kiawe and Guava Smoked Island Beef Salad with Portuguese Onion Relish
Holo Holo Paniolo, Kauai
HILDA ‘TIKI’ MORALES, Owner and chef
Holo Holo Paniolo Buck Off
Java Kai owners Sean and Xochitl Garcia. Daniel Lane photo
House of Noodles, Kauai
JITAR LOUNGKAEWAPORN, Chef
Wok-Fried Money Bag
Hukilau Lanai, Kauai
ADAM PHELPS, Chef
Poke Shooter with Red Chili, Black Tabiko Sushi Rice and Yuzu White Soy Reduction
Java Kai, Kauai
CAROLINE MAILE PETTERSON, Chef
Lilikoi Lavender Macaroons
Kukui’s Restaurant at Kauai Marriott Resort
REY MONTEMAYOR, Chef
Okinawan Style Pork Belly, Tofu Scramble
Kawaii Cupcake, Kauai
CHRISTINE ICHIKAWA, Chef and Owner
Cakes and Cupcakes: Blackberry Cranberry, Lychee Rose Water, Yuzu Lavender, Dark Chocolate Green-Champagne Elderflower
Mac Pie Factory, The Big Island
WHITNEY TOGIA, Chef
Mariachi’s , Kauai
GUADALUPE SANDOVAL, Chef
Chili Verde with Flour Tortillas, Chips and Salsa
A straightforward bowl of saimin with fresh opah at Oasis on the Beach. Daniel Lane photo
Oasis On the Beach, Kauai
SEAN SMULL, Chef
Seasonal Fruit Panna Cotta with Caramel Icicles, St. Louis Cut Duroc Pork Rib with Asian Kale Slaw and POG Habanero Jam
Olympic Cafe , Kauai
LEE HAYDEN, Chef
Caesar Salad and Hummus
Paco’s Tacos House, Kauai
PACO and TONY AGUILAR
Fish Tacos
Papaya’s Natural Foods & Cafe, Kauai
Yin Yang Chia
Party Sushi, Kauai
ED “SCOOBY” COLOMA, Chef
Spicy Ahi Wrap, Tempura with Unagi Sauce
Recessions Original Santa Maria Style BBQ, Kauai
JARED DIAZ, Chef
Tri-Tip, Chili, Fresh Salsa, French Bread
The St Regis’ Makana Terrace is the backdrop for the cover of our book. This is executive chef Leanne Kamekona at the 2013 Taste of Hawaii. Marta Lane photo
The Right Slice Bakery, Kauai
SANDY POEHNELT, Owner and Baker
Shepherd’s Menehune Pies, Island Lime Menehune Pie Bites
Rumfire – Sheraton Kauai Resort
ROGER LIANG, Chef and MARK RUIZ, Chef de Cuisine
Chilled Kauai Shrimp Skewers with Avocado Puree and Ghost Chili Pepper Pozu
Hamakua Mushroom and Goat Cheese Arancini with Kula Tomato Jam
Shivalik Indian Cuisine, Kauai
ANOOP MURALI VIJAYA, Chef
Assorted Curries and Rice
St. Regis Princeville Resort – Kauai Grill
MAXIME MICHAUD, Chef and ANTONIO PALOMARES, General Manager
Rice Cracker Crusted Ahi with Citrus Chili Emulsion
St. Regis Princeville Resort – Makana Terrace
ANTWON BRINSON, Chef de cuisine
Char siu glazed pork belly with a kimchee salad and crispy lotus root chips
Sukhothai Restaurant, Kauai
JINTANA ROBERTS, Chef and Owner
Pan-Fried Imported Ono and Sea Bass on a Bed of Lemongrass and Long Beans Topped with Red Curry
Bard Widmer and Tiki Morales – Widmer with their daughter Xochi. Daniel Lane photo
Sushi Bushido, Kauai
VICTOR HERESA JR. Owner and Chef and NEPHI TAKENAKA, Sushi Chef
Oriental Poke Nachos and Chiso ChimChurri Grilled Saba with Asparagus Salad on a bed of sushi rice
Tiki Tacos , Kauai
BARD WIDMER AND TIKI MORALES, Chefs and Owners
Taquitos and Posole (Pork Stew)
Westin Princeville Ocean Resort – Nanea Restaurant and Bar, Kauai
JASON SESSIONS, Executive Chef, ERIC PURUGGANAN, Executive Sous Chef, CODY BUTLER, Sous Chef
Sesame Rice Puff, Kauai Beef Daube, Poi Butter, Ginger Plum Juice, Shiso Mint Pesto and Sangria
Beverages
Stephanie Krieger of Nani Moon Mead. Daniel Lane photo
Beer
- Anheuser Busch
- Kauai Beer Company
- Maui Brewing Co.
- Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
- Kona Brewing Co.
- Redhook Brewery
- Widmer Brothers Brewing
Wine
Sunday, June 1, 2014 at Smith’s Tropical Paradise
Online price: $100 / ticket
Door price: $115 / ticket
Tickets For more information and reservations, visit the Taste of Hawaii website. For an insider’s look, check out Friday’s edition of The Garden Island newspaper.