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Recent Releases
Hawaii Gas Presents Localicious® Recipe Contest Announced
Keiki Can Submit a Healthy, Original Recipe with Local Ingredients August 19 to September 13, 2019 HONOLULU, HI (August 19, 2019)—Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival (HFWF) is taking submissions for its annual Hawai‘i Gas Presents Localicious® Recipe Contest. Now...
Keiki in the Kitchen® Family Sunday Returns to Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival 2019
Family Fun Provided by Buddy Valastro of “Cake Boss” & Duff Goldman of “Ace of Cakes,” Treat Street Trick-or-Treating, Chef Appearances and More! HONOLULU, HI (July 19, 2019)—Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival (HFWF) celebrates its ninth year with two free...
Hawaii Food & Wine Festival Celebrates Honolulu Pride 2019 with Drag Appetit Brunch
Serving Up Fierce Fashion & Food at Blue Note Hawaii at Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort on October 27 HONOLULU, HI (June 27, 2019)—Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival (HFWF) and EFFEN Vodka presents Drag Appetit on Sunday, October 27, 2019, from 10:30 a.m. to...
Hawaii Food & Wine Festival Hosts Girls’ Night Out at International Market Place
Experience Fashion, Food and Cocktails on July 26 To Celebrate July’s Mixology Month Series HONOLULU, HI (June 10, 2019)—Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival (HFWF) presents Girls’ Night Out on Friday, July 26, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in culmination of...
Talent Lineup and Calendar of Events Announced For Ninth Annual Hawaii Food & Wine Festival
Tickets On Sale Now To Experience Distinguished Chefs, Winemakers, Mixologists At #HFWF19 HONOLULU, HI (April 29, 2019) – One hundred seventeen world-class chefs, 40 winemakers, and 30 mixologists will bring their talents together in paradise for the ninth...
Hawaii Food & Wine Festival Announces New Appointments
New Leadership in Special Events, Public Relations and Culinary Coordination Roles HONOLULU, HI (April 12, 2019) – Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival (HFWF) kicks off its ninth annual year welcoming new talent in the positions of Special Events Manager, Public...
Hawaii Food & Wine Festival Donates $384,750 To Community Organizations
Total Giving Reaches Nearly $2.5 Million HONOLULU, HI (March 11, 2019) – Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival announced yesterday that it donated $384,750 to local culinary, agricultural, and community organizations statewide at a Mahalo Reception held at Neiman...
Hawaii Food & Wine Festival Welcomes Chef Rick Bayless As Its Second Culinary Hero
Seven-time James Beard Award winner makes his Oʻahu debut HONOLULU, HI (March 7, 2019)- Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival (HFWF) will honor the seven-time James Beard Awardee and the winner of season one of Bravo’s Top Chef Masters, chef Rick Bayless, as the second...
Chef Rick Bayless is Hawaii Food & Wine Festival’s Second Culinary Hero at Launch Event April 25 + 26
In his O‘ahu debut, Bayless will cook his award-winning Mexican cuisine for an intimate sit-down dinner and a grand tasting WHAT: Culinary Heroes Honoring Rick Bayless, Culture: One Plate at a Time WHEN: Thursday, April 25, 2019, 5:30 p.m....
Two Young Hawaii Chefs Receive Grants From Ment’or For Advanced Training
The prestigious program fosters next generation culinary talent across the country Honolulu, HI (March 4, 2019)—Thanks to the prestigious Ment’or BKB Foundation and the Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival, two young Hawai‘i chefs are headed to stages—or...
