The scene was perfect last night at Ko Olina Resort, where master chefs showcased their culinary talents at the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival's Taste of the Seasons.
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| Chef Grant MacPherson - Scotch Myst Solutions |
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| Chris Cosentino - Cockscomb |
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| Graham Elliot - Graham Elliot Bistro |
Each dish was inspired by the various seasons: the "foliage of autumn, cold of winter, rebirth of spring and the heat of summer."
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| Char Siu Pork and Steamed Buns (Martin Knaubert - Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina) |
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| Charcuterie (Martin Knaubert - Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina) |
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| Fresh Linguicia Sausage - (Martin Knaubert - Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina) |
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| Whole Smoked Porchetta (Martin Knaubert - Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina) |
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| Hawaiian Kanpachi Crudo (Walter Manzke - Republique) |
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| Hawaiian Island Rancher Paniolo Beef Satay (Grant MacPherson - Scotch Myst Solutions) |
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| Hawaiian Ceviche (Drew Nieporent & Shane Lyons - Distilled NY) |
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| Potato Crusted Uku (Josiah Citrin - Melisse) |
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| Hawaiian Wild Boar Laab (Chris Cosentino - Cockscomb) |
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| Macadamia Honey-Glazed Venison (David Burke - Tavern62) |
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| Beet Poke (Graham Elliot - Graham Elliot Bistro) |
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| "Smiling Tiger" Salad (Andrew Sutton - Napa Rose) |
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| Tuna Poke (Michael Ginor - Hudson Valley Foie Gras) |
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| Pacific Lobster (King's Hawaiian) |
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| White Chocolate and Maui Macadamia Nut Bread Pudding (King's Hawaiian) |
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| Melting Chocolate Tropical Mousse (Beverly Gannon - Bev Gannon Restaurants) |
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| Pineapple-Chocolate Bar (Ronald Viloria - Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa) |
Some guests indulged themselves at a five-course VIP dining experience, while all there were able to enjoy live entertainment, refreshing libations, and a phenomenal fireworks show.
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| Pay Pay the Sailor (Anu Apte - Rob Roy) |
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| Gangster's Paradise (Yael Vengroff - The Spare Room) |
It was another fantastic Hawaii Food & Wine Festival event at the gorgeous Ko Olina resort!
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