Hawaii Food & Wine Festival's Taste of the Seasons

The scene was perfect last night at Ko Olina Resort, where master chefs showcased their culinary talents at the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival's Taste of the Seasons.

Chef Grant MacPherson - Scotch Myst Solutions

Chris Cosentino - Cockscomb

Graham Elliot - Graham Elliot Bistro

Each dish was inspired by the various seasons: the "foliage of autumn, cold of winter, rebirth of spring and the heat of summer."

Char Siu Pork and Steamed Buns (Martin Knaubert - Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina)

Charcuterie (Martin Knaubert - Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina)

Fresh Linguicia Sausage - (Martin Knaubert - Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina)

Whole Smoked Porchetta (Martin Knaubert - Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina)

Hawaiian Kanpachi Crudo (Walter Manzke - Republique)

Hawaiian Island Rancher Paniolo Beef Satay (Grant MacPherson - Scotch Myst Solutions)

Hawaiian Ceviche (Drew Nieporent & Shane Lyons - Distilled NY)

Potato Crusted Uku (Josiah Citrin - Melisse)

Hawaiian Wild Boar Laab (Chris Cosentino - Cockscomb)

Macadamia Honey-Glazed Venison  (David Burke - Tavern62)

Beet Poke (Graham Elliot - Graham Elliot Bistro)

"Smiling Tiger" Salad (Andrew Sutton - Napa Rose)

Tuna Poke (Michael Ginor - Hudson Valley Foie Gras)

Pacific Lobster (King's Hawaiian)

White Chocolate and Maui Macadamia Nut Bread Pudding (King's Hawaiian)

Melting Chocolate Tropical Mousse (Beverly Gannon - Bev Gannon Restaurants)

Pineapple-Chocolate Bar (Ronald Viloria - Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa)

Some guests indulged themselves at a five-course VIP dining experience, while all there were able to enjoy live entertainment, refreshing libations, and a phenomenal fireworks show. 

Pay Pay the Sailor (Anu Apte - Rob Roy)

Gangster's Paradise (Yael Vengroff - The Spare Room)

It was another fantastic Hawaii Food & Wine Festival event at the gorgeous Ko Olina resort!