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Hawaiian Airlines Presents Behind the Cellar Door

Event Date:

Nov. 8, 2024

Event Time:

6:00-9:00 P.M.

Location:

Hawaii Convention Center

Unlock the mysteries of the world’s finest wines at Hawaiian Airlines Presents Behind the Cellar Door, the signature wine extravaganza of the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival. We’re handing you the key to uncover the secrets behind every bottle with celebrated winemakers from across the globe, all within the heart of Honolulu. Join us as we bring together an illustrious gathering of 13 award-winning chefs and more than 20 esteemed wine professionals—from winemakers to master sommeliers—dedicated to showcasing the best of Hawaii-grown ingredients alongside varietals from vineyards near and far.

Savor world-class wines and rare vintages from renowned cellars as you swirl your exclusive Hawaii Food & Wine Festival Riedel wine glass and engage with luminaries of the wine world to reveal the secrets behind every sip. Elevate your experience with the artistry of top mixologists who delight your palate with innovative craft cocktails to complement dozens of exquisite culinary creations. Meet some of your favorite chefs from coast to coast including James Beard Award winners, Food & Wine Best New Chefs, Top Chef talents, Next Level Chef stars and so much more. Let your senses soar with every pour and every bite at this wine lover’s oasis! See below for more information:

MORE INFORMATION

  • All guests receive an exclusive Hawaii Food & Wine Festival Riedel wine glass as a keepsake.
  • Priority ticket gives you early entry at 5:00 P.M., an hour before General Admission attendees.
  • VIP includes early entry access at 5:00 P.M. and a reserved seat in “The First Class Lounge”—our VIP experience featuring unparalleled indulgence! VIP guests will enjoy:
    • Chef Roy Yamaguchi’s signature raw bar;
    • Chef Vikram Garg‘s decadent tasting bar of caviar with unique accoutrements;
    • Margotto chef, Shiori Okuya‘s specialty truffle station;
    • Private champagne bar.
  • Event is indoors, smart casual attire.

November 8, 2024

6:00-9:00 P.M.
Hawaii Convention Center

Attire: Smart Casual
Indoors

CAN'T MAKE IT?

If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation to support culinary and agricultural education, sustainability, and cultural programs in Hawaii.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

21 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER

  • No one under the age of 21, including children in strollers accompanied by their parents, will be admitted to Festival events, unless noted otherwise.

ABOUT THE EVENT

  • Ticket includes all food and drinks at event, and inclusive of taxes, fees and gratuity.
  • All sales are final. All events, prices, performances, venues, dates and times are subject to change without notice.
  • Please refer to FAQ for more information.

EAT, DRINK & STAY THE NIGHT

Hawaii Food & Wine Festival resort partners are offering special room rates for HFWF attendees. Click HERE to explore and book. Reservations and room rates are subject to availability.

SUPPORT HFWF

Hawaii Food & Wine Festival is a program of the 501c(3) nonprofit organization, the Hawaii Ag & Culinary Alliance. All proceeds from the Fourteenth Annual Hawaii Food & Wine Festival benefit local aina-based and community organizations which support culinary and agricultural education, sustainability, and cultural programs in Hawaii.

If you are unable to attend an event, please consider making a donation HERE.

PARTICIPATING TALENT

Chefs

Francis Ang

Restaurant Abaca - San Francisco, CA

Nyesha Arrington

Nyesha Arrington

Native by Nyesha - Los Angeles, CA

Chef Rick Bayless Headshot

Rick Bayless

Frontera Grill - Chicago, IL

Michelle Bernstein

Café La Trova - Miami, FL

Ryan Cruz

Ryan Cruz

Hotel Wailea - Wailea, HI

Vikram Garg

Vikram Garg

UMI by Vikram Garg - Honolulu, HI

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Michelle Karr-Ueoka

MW Restaurant & Artizen by MW - Honolulu, HI

Mourad Lahlou

Leila - Honolulu, HI

Keaka Lee

Kapa Hale - Honolulu, HI

Shiori Okuya

Margotto Hawaii - Honolulu, HI

Colin Sato

Mugen - Honolulu, HI

Caroline Schiff

Ridgewood, NY

Jeff Szombaty

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa - Honolulu, HI

Brooke Tadena

Brooke Tadena

Levy Restaurants - Honolulu, HI

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Wade Ueoka

MW Restaurant - Honolulu, HI

Chef Jonathan Waxman

Jonathan Waxman

Barbuto - New York, NY

Roy Yamaguchi

Roy Yamaguchi

Roy Yamaguchi Group of Restaurants - Honolulu, HI

Master Sommeliers

Chris Ramelb, MS

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Hawaii - Honolulu, HI

Winemakers, Proprietors, Professionals

Thomas Rivers Brown

Rivers-Marie - Napa Valley, CA

Reynaud Delille

Domaine Terrebrune - Provence, France

Alain Pascal

Le Domaine du Gros' Noré - Provence, France

Nirvan Rougeot

Domaine Tempier - Provence, France

Matt Brown

Huneeus Wines - Napa Valley, CA

Knox Clendenen

Au Bon Climat - Santa Barbara, CA

Scott Flory

Boars' View - Sonoma Coast, CA

Agnes Henry

Domaine de la Tour du Bon - Provence, France

John Kapranopoulos

John Kapranopoulos

Rhys Vineyards - Santa Cruz, CA

Joy Lindholm

Joy Lindholm

Skurnik Wines - Denver, CO

Sonja Madgevski

Clementine Carter Wines - Historic Los Alamos, CA

Lara Mancini Bond

Château d'Issan - Margaux, Bordeaux, France

Dana Manison

Fortunate Son - Napa Valley, CA

Matthew Milton

Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy - Honolulu, HI

Jenniffer Monge

Silver Oak Wine Cellars - Alexander Valley, CA

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Mike Officer

Carlisle Wines - Sonoma County, CA

Tanya Pringsheim-Evans

Champagne Henriot - Reims, Champagne, France

Larry Stone, MS

Lingua Franca - Willamette Valley, OR

Matt Trevisan

Linne Calodo - Paso Robles, CA

Chris Vitiello

Wagner Family of Wines - Napa Valley, CA

Mixologists

Jen Ackrill

Real del Valle Tequila - Honolulu, HI

Samantha Casuga

Temple Bar - New York, NY

Holly Graham

Tokyo Confidential - Tokyo, Japan

Christine Kim

Service Bar - Washington, D.C.

LP O’Brien

LP Drinks Co. - Washington, D.C.

Shauna O’Neil

Vice Versa - Miami, FL

Mixologist Tuda Sarian

Tuda Sarian

Halekulani & Halepuna Waikiki - Honolulu, HI

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Andy Seymour

Liquid Productions - New York, NY

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