Five notable chefs host a weekend dedicated to authentic Asian cuisine and culture on and around the Halekulani premises:

Sara Moulton, Gourmet magazine’s executive chef

Vikram Garg, Halekulani’s executive chef

Trinh Diem Vy, chef-owner Morning Glory Streetfood Cooking School in Hoi An, Vietnam

Amit Chowdhury, executive chef, Taj Mahal Hotel in New Delhi

Nobuo Nagumo, executive chef, Myojinkan/ Ryokan Collection

Julie Reiner, master mixologist, Flatiron Lounge, Clover Club -New York

Friday, November 13, 2009

6:00pm-8:00pm A Gourmet Taste of Asia

Opening Welcome Reception

3 Themed Stations (3 Chefs representing Vietnam, Japan, India)

Kai Vodka specialty cocktail greeting, Asian-inspired cocktails.

Location: Hau Terrace

Saturday, November 14, 2009

5:00am Fish Auction Tour & Fish Seminar

Chefs to attend and select fish for demo, hosted by Brooks

Takenaka – United Fishing Agency

Followed by Breakfast at Nico’s -Pier 38

Round Trip Transfers to Fish Auction

11:30am The Art of Keiseki hosted by Chef Nagumo

Co-Hosted by Sara Moulton

Includes Kaiseki sampler Japanese lunch, sake

Location: Garden Terrace

Afternoon At guests’ leisure

6:00pm Indian-Inspired Cocktail Party

Hosted by Chef Chowdhury and Chef Garg

Features cocktails, Indian décor

7:00 pm A Taste of India Gala Dinner

Hosted by Chef Chowdhury and Chef Garg

Features family-style food

Location: Hau Terrace

Sunday, November 15, 2009

10:00am Chef’s Secrets of Vietnam Cuisine

Hosted by Chef Vy, Co-Hosted by Sara Moulton

Features a seminar and Vietnamese brunch

Kai Vietnamese cocktails

Location: Garden Terrace

1:00pm Oahu Culinary Farm Tour

Selected refreshments

Afternoon At guests’ leisure

Evening Halekulani Dine Around: Dining Credit of $200 (per room) for

La Mer, Orchids or Nobu Waikiki