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 annual Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival (HFWF). The premier epicurean event in the Pacific will highlight Hawai‘i as a culinary destination for its cuisine and culture via a star-studded lineup over three-weekend program.  The Festival will host 20 events on Island of Hawai‘i, Maui and O‘ahu from October 5 – 27, 2019, showcasing first-time and returning talent at HFWF’s highly-attended signature events and delectable tastings.

 

“Hawai‘i Food and Wine Festival brings top chefs from around the world for the largest food and wine event in the state,” says HFWF Chief Executive Officer Denise Yamaguchi. “Attendees from the U.S. mainland and abroad develop an appreciation of Hawai‘i’s unique culinary scene, offerings and traditions, and in return, we get to experience their culture through food and wine.”

 

The Festival celebrates the bounty of locally caught, grown and raised ingredients by inviting culinary masters to create dishes from a list of 100 local products. Co-founded by two of Hawai‘i’s own James Beard award-winning chefs, Roy Yamaguchi and Alan Wong, HFWF19 will attract more than 100 internationally-renowned culinary personalities including: Nyesha Arrington, Mike Bagale, Michael Chiarello, Dean Fearing, Kwang Sic Jeon, Raphael Lunetta, Michael Mina, Masaharu Morimoto, Ming Tsai, Jonathan Waxman and Lee Ann Wong.

 

Winemakers from abroad, as well as from wine regions in the U.S., have confirmed their participation, pouring world-class vintages from France, Italy, Hawai‘i, California and more to perfectly complement the delectable dishes from our chefs.

 

Featured mixologists include local star Justin Park of Bar Leather Apron and Jen Ackrill of SKY and Top of Waikiki, along with returning festival favorites Francesco Lafranconi (Mr. Coco, Las Vegas) and Julie Reiner (Clover Club and Leyenda, New York City).

 

Now in its ninth year, HFWF has expanded from a 3-day festival with 30 chefs in Waikīkī to the state’s largest food and wine event with more than 150 international and resident talent featured across three islands during the month of October.

 

The 2019 Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival event schedule takes place October 5 – 27, 2019.

 

Island of Hawai‘i: October 5

 

From Portugal to Spain: An Iberian Feast

Saturday, October 5, 2019 | 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

 

Maui: October 18-20

 

Roy’s 22nd Annual Golf Classic

Friday, October 18, 2019 | 11:30 a.m.

Kā‘anapali Golf Course

 

Wicked Cocktails, Wicked Plates

Saturday, October 19, 2019 | 6 to 9 p.m.

Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa

 

Whalers Village Presents Keiki in the Kitchen® Kā‘anapali

October 20, 2019 | 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Whalers Village

 

Pasta la Vista

Sunday, October 20, 2019 | 6 to 9:30 p.m.

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa

 

O‘ahu: October 23-27

 

The Howard Hughes Corporation Presents Brews & BBQ

Wednesday, October 23, 2019 | 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Ward Village

 

Crazy Rich Cocktails

Thursday, October 24, 2019 | 6 to 9 p.m.

‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

 

Hawaiian Airlines Presents Swirl

Friday, October 25, 2019 | 6 to 9 p.m.

Hawai‘i Convention Center

 

Fiesta 24/7

Friday, October 25, 2019 | 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa

 

Life’s a Beach

Saturday, October 26, 2019 | 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Ko Olina Resort with Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa and Four Seasons Resort O‘ahu at Ko Olina

 

HMAA Presents Keiki in the Kitchen® Family Sunday

October 27, 2019 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Victoria Ward Park

 

EFFEN Vodka Presents Drag Appétit

October 27, 2019 | 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Blue Note Hawaii

 

Saks Fifth Avenue Presents Halekulani Culinary Masters Gala: Michelin Stars

Sunday, October 27, 2019 | 5 to 10 p.m.

Halekulani

 

To purchase tickets and view the complete schedule and chef lineup, visit www.HFWF.me. An estimated 10,000 people are expected to attend HFWF19. Since its 2011 launch, HFWF has raised nearly $2.5 million for the State’s agricultural and culinary programs. Stay connected with the Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival via www.HFWF.me or follow HFWF on Twitter/Instagram @HIFoodWineFest and Facebook at hawaiifoodandwinefestival. #HFWF19

 

About Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival

The Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival is the premier epicurean destination event in the Pacific. The Festival features a roster of more than 100 internationally renowned master chefs, culinary personalities, and wine and spirit producers. Co-founded by two of Hawai‘i’s own James Beard award-winning chefs, Roy Yamaguchi and Alan Wong, the Festival will showcase wine tastings, cooking demonstrations, one-of-a-kind excursions, and exclusive dining opportunities with dishes highlighting the state’s bounty of local produce, seafood, beef and poultry. Proceeds support local beneficiaries committed to sustainability and cultural and educational programs in Hawai‘i.

 

 

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