Hawaii Food & Wine Festival Heart & Soul Event + #HFWF18 Tickets Now On Sale

On Friday, Hawaii Food & Wine Festival presented the Heart & Soul - Local Ingredients Event, which kicked-off the Eighth Annual Hawaii Food & Wine Festival.

World-renowned chef, Jeremiah Tower, made a special appearance, as some of Hawaii's acclaimed culinary superstars showcased locally-sourced ingredients in a variety of dishes.

Chef Jeremiah Tower, Chef Roy Yamaguchi

Andrew Le / The Pig & the Lady - Kona Abalone

Andrew Le / The Pig & the Lady - Hamakua Ali`i Mushrooms

Lee Anne Wong / Koko Head Cafe - Kalo and Pumpkin Croquette

Lee Anne Wong / Koko Head Cafe - Sichuan-Lehua Honey Niihau Lamb Meatball

Ed Kenney / Mud Hen Water - Smoked Ahi Belly

Kevin Lee / Pai Honolulu - Carrots and Grains

Kevin Lee / Pai Honolulu - Pork and Squid Luau Torchon

Mark Pomaski / Moon and Turtle - Hamakua and Shiitake Mushroom Terrine

Mark Pomaski / Moon and Turtle - Kaunamano Farms Berkshire Pork Trotter Terrine

Raymond Locquiao / Herringbone Waikiki - Heart of Palm Poke

Raymond Locquiao / Herringbone Waikiki - Poisson Crudo

Wade Ueoka / MW Restaurant - Ahi & Foe Gras Torchon

Wade Ueoka / MW Restaurant - Small Kine Farms Mushroom Salad

Vikram Garg / TMG Hospitality - Beef Pepper Fry, Rice Pancake

Daisuke Hamamoto / Arancino Ristorante Italiano - Raviolone alla Fonduta con Tartufo

Daisuke Hamamoto / Arancino Ristorante Italiano - Tortellini ai Funghi

Wayne Hirabayashi / The Kahala Hotel & Resort - Lilikoi Chiboust

Prior to the event, the stellar line-up of chefs, wine makers, and mixologists who will be showcasing their talents at some of the most beautiful resorts in Hawaii for the Eighth Annual Hawaii Food & Wine Festival was announced.

The Hawaii Food & Wine Festival begins on October 6 on Hawaii Island with Under the Tuscan Sun, continues on Maui October 19-21, beginning with Roy's 21st Annual Golf Classic, and finishes up on Oahu October 24-28 with a number of fantastic events, including the family-friendly HMAA Presents Keiki in the Kitchen, which will take place at the Hawaii Convention Center this year.

For a complete lineup of events, click here. Tickets are now on sale! Get yours before they sell out!