Everyone knows Eric Okamura and Windy Aubrey of Baja Style Food Truck can cook up mean Mexican fare, but next week, fans can enjoy a different set of culinary creations by the duo at "Latin Nights," a pop-up restaurant in Kakaako.
The pair is presenting this six-course tapas lineup:
» Quesada con Camarones (toasted cheese topped with shrimp) and Mussels Sabrosa (green-lip mussels on the half shell).
» Ensalada Tropical (arugula topped with fresh fruit).
» Campenchana de Mariscos (seafood cocktail), Atun Ahumado (smoked ahi tuna with poblano chili and crema mexicana) and Chicharones Cubana (citrus- and garlic-infused, roasted pork belly with crispy skin).
» Barbacoa de Biria (slow-baked goat in a mild red chili rub, topped with pickled onions), Nopales Salad con Tapenade (marinated cactus paddles topped with olive tapenade) and Pescaditos (deep-fried whole baby smelts).
» Tamale con Huitlacoche y Pollo (corn truffle and kiawe-smoked chicken steamed in corn masa), Papillote de Pescado (baked fish layered with herbs and spices) and Calamare Relleno a la de Ajos (baked whole baby squid in garlic sauce).
» Flan de Coco (coconut egg custard), Kahlua Trifle (cakes and cream laced with Kahlúa liqueur) and Cafe de Canela (cinnamon coffee).
The pop-up, a benefit for the Make-a-Wish Foundation, will take place in a warehouse transformed into a multisensory experience with classical Spanish dances and entertainers.
Tickets are $75. Seatings are 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9 to 11 at Auahi Business Center, 683 Auahi St. Purchase tickets at streetgrindz.eventbrite.com.
Make-a-Wish grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. Food truck event organizer Street Grindz teamed with Make-a-Wish to present the event.
