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
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
Native by Nyesha - Los Angeles, CA
Rick Bayless
Frontera Grill - Chicago, IL
Michelle Bernstein
Café La Trova - Miami, FL
Ryan Cruz
Hotel Wailea - Wailea, HI
Vikram Garg
UMI by Vikram Garg - Honolulu, HI
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
Levy Restaurants - Honolulu, HI
Wade Ueoka
MW Restaurant - Honolulu, HI
Jonathan Waxman
Barbuto - New York, NY
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
Rhys Vineyards - Santa Cruz, CA
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
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
Tuda Sarian
Halekulani & Halepuna Waikiki - Honolulu, HI
Andy Seymour
Liquid Productions - New York, NY