The 2nd Annual
Mauna Lani Culinary Classic took place over labor day weekend at the Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection. I was fortunate to have experienced it as a participant through Naʻau, and was also able to enjoy a few events as a guest thanks to the generosity of the coordinators.
The Mauna Lani Culinary Classic, a partnership between Blue Ribbon Restaurants and the Malaʻai Culinary Garden at Waimea Middle School, spanned 4 days, with events featuring acclaimed chefs from Hawaiʻi and elsewhere around the world.
We participated in the Pāʻina Mauna Lani Lūʻau, which was one of the most authentic luau experiences in terms of food. There was dried fish, fern salad, squid lūʻau, pipi kaula, and so much more.
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| Poke Chip (Chef Brian Hirata) |
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| Squid Lūʻau (Chef Brian Hirata) |
A few events I attended as guest included Chef Demo: The Perfect Chicken, Chefs on the Beach, and The Culinary Classic Dinner.
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| Chefs Jonathan Waxman and Tiffany Derry |
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| Chef Jonathan's chicken dish |
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| Chef Tiffany's chicken dish |
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| Grilled Big Island Goat Cheese (Chef Allan Nagun) |
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| Hawaiian Garlic Butter Shrimp Dumplings (Chef Lee Anne Wong) |
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| Pork and Beans (Chef Tiffany Derry) |
It was a fabulous weekend of amazing food, drinks, and fun!
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