Event to raise funds for KCC
A scholarship fundraiser for Kapiolani Community College’s Culinary Institute of the Pacific will take place 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Murphy’s Bar & Grill, 2 Merchant St., with pupu and no-host bar.
The event celebrates the life of Christopher Neil, a longtime supporter of the culinary arts and late husband of Star-Advertiser restaurant critic and style editor Nadine Kam.
Tax-deductible donations may be made out to the UH Foundation. Call 529-4775.
Macrobiotic meal at church
Take a break from the kitchen and enjoy a healthful gourmet meal that’s macrobiotic and gluten-free May 15 at Church of the Crossroads.
The menu features a Luscious Lemon Soup; Split Pea Loaf; Light & Colorful Brown Rice Salad; Stacked Kale, Collards & Cabbage with Carrot/Walnut Sauce; and Berry Oat Square.
Cost is $20 advance, $22 at the door. Seatings start at 6 p.m., with last service at 7:30 p.m. To-go meals are also available.
The church is at 1212 University Ave. Reservations are accepted by Sunday at macrocommhi@hawaii.rr.com.
Roast veggies for ono dishes
One way to turn no-veggie folks into veggie fans is to serve them roasted vegetables. Castle’s Wellness Center, which offers classes on vegan cooking, takes that concept one step further in a "Versatile Vegetables" demonstration on May 23.
The hour-long, 6 p.m. class will offer three ways to prepare roasted veggies. Students will taste dishes and take home recipes.
The wellness center is on the Castle campus. Cost is $10. Make reservations at least two days in advance; call 263-5400 or visit castlemed.org.
Chefs to make festival debut
Early birds can start planning which events to attend at the Third Annual Hawaii Food & Wine Festival Sept. 1-9 on Maui and Oahu.
The fest draws a who’s who of international chefs, sommeliers and mixologists. New chefs this year include Grant Anchatz of Alinea in Chicago, Art Smith of Table Fifty-Two (Chicago), Chris Cosentino of Incanto (San Francisco), Richardo Zarate of Mo-Chica (Los Angeles), Anita Lo of Annisa (New York), Floyd Cardoz of North End Grill (New York), Chris Kajioka of Vintage Cave (Honolulu) and Sheldon Simeon of Star Noodle (Maui).
The festival begins on Maui with a dinner at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa in Kaanapali, then moves to Oahu for events Sept. 5-9.
A complete schedule and tickets are available at www.hawaiifoodandwinefestival.com.
Share your story of nuptial bliss on our Weddings page
Save the date and say “I do!” to our new Weddings page, debuting Sunday in the Today section of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. The feature will spotlight newlyweds and share fun and informative articles on romance, relationships and wedding planning.
Couples may submit information and a photo for a free wedding announcement to appear Sundays on a space-available basis.
Just send a completed wedding announcement form within six months of your wedding date, along with a photocopy, PDF file or digital photo of your official marriage certificate (a clear smartphone photo is acceptable).
Forms are available at the Honolulu Star-Advertiser at Waterfront Plaza, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 7-210, and online at staradvertiser.com/weddingform. You can also pick one up at the Hawaii World Class Wedding Expo May 17-18 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.
For more information, email features@staradvertiser.com or call Nancy Arcayna at 529-4808.
For a paid customized announcement, call 529-4700 or email pklein@staradvertiser.com.
