In Tahiti the memory of actor Marlon Brando still looms large, as evidenced by The Brando, a French Polynesian-themed resort.
Sample the flavors of the resort at a dinner Nov. 9, “An Evening With The Brando,” at La Mer at the Halekulani.
The menu has been crafted by Guy Martin, owner of the Michelin-starred Le Grand Vefour Paris, and will be prepared by Brando chef Bertrand Jeanson.
The menu: Ravioli de Foie Gras, Roasted Pigeon de la Dombes, and a chocolate heart filled with honey and sorbet made with lemon citron from The Brando’s orchard.
Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. and costs $235, including Champagne and French wines paired to each course. Call 923-2311.
Dining, Poipu style
The five-day Poipu Food & Wine Festival begins today at The Shops at Kukuiula, benefiting the culinary arts program at Kauai Community College. Events:
>> Today: KCC students host a 5 p.m. cooking demonstration as part of the shopping center’s weekly Kaua‘i Culinary Market. Free.
>> Thursday: Hands-on cooking classes, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with chefs at Merriman’s Fish House, Eating House 1849 and Tortilla Republic. Cost is $50. Register at poipu foodandwinefestival.com.
>> Friday: A street food-style fair, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., with cooking demonstrations by chefs including Roy Yamaguchi. Free (buy food).
>> Saturday: Buy a festival glass for $25 and sample wine poured at various shops, 6 to 8 p.m.
>> Sunday: Outdoor brunch, 8 to 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $75.
Call 742-7444.
