Last night, in the idyllic setting of Ko Olina Resort, guests gathered to drink, dine, and dance at
Hawaii Food & Wine Festival's Decadence.
About Decadence:
Headlining this night of indulgence is award-winning singer-songwriter Kimié Miner! Escape your daily routine and allow yourself one night of pure indulgence to the strains of “Bamboo” and other soulful songs. As you gaze at the sunset on the sands of the Ko Olina Resort lagoon, twelve world-renowned chefs will be preparing a lavish feast. Winemakers from across the country will transport you to their vineyards through sips of their finest wines and mixologists will mix up your night with haute handcrafted cocktails. Then end the night reveling in the visual decadence of a fireworks extravaganza.
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| Thrilla in Manila - Kevin Diedrich / Pacific Cocktail Haven |
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| Fuzhou Spritz - A-K Hada / PDT New York |
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| Ai Ono - Jason Vendrell / Handcrafted Restaurants |
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| Frank of America - Meaghan Dorman / Raines Law Room / Dear Irving / The Bennett |
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| Prime Thyme - Dave Newman / Pint & Jigger |
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| Maris Garden - Justin Park / Bar Leather Apron |
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| Venison Portuguese Style Sausage - Richard Polhemus / Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina |
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| Venison Pierogi - Richard Polhemus / Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina |
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| Charcuterie - Richard Polhemus / Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina |
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| Venicetta - Richard Polhemus / Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina |
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| Dark Chocolate Fountain and Ice Cream Sandwich - Bert Agor / King's Hawaiian |
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| Bread Pudding - Bert Agor / King's Hawaiian |
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| Hudson Valley Foie Gras Parfait - Michael Ginor / Lola |
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| Kaui Shrimp Ceviche - Neal Fraser / Redbird / Vibiana |
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| The Lobo Lobster "Thai Style" - Marcel Vigneron / Wolf |
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| Chocolate Sesame Tart - Nancy Silverton / Mozza Restaurant Group |
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| Bun Cha - Bobby Chinn |
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| Fresh Ricotta Cavatelli - Hubert Keller / Fleur by Hubert Keller |
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| Confit of Hawaiian Mahi Mahi - Rory Herrmann / Herrmann Hospitality Group |
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| Kunoa Cattle Beef Roasted in Banana Leaves with Kona Lobster, Sun Noodle Broth - Andrew Sutton / Napa Rose |
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| Big Island Abalone - Jason Fox / Commonwealth |
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| Macadamia Nut Honey Charred Hawaiian Pineapple, Kona Dulcey Creme, Chocolate, Macadamia - Rachel Alvarado / Kona Coffee Purveyors |
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| Loco Moco - Kyle Higa / Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa |
Premium VIP Guests experienced a five-course meal by Chefs Trey Foshee, Takeshi Kawasaki, Michelle Lee, Michael Mina, and Niki Nakayama.
Throughout the night, guests mixed, mingled, and moved to live entertainment, including headliner Kimié Miner.
The night of decadence ended with a fabulous fireworks finale.
Events continue today - find your tickets
here.
I was invited to cover the event as media.
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