Those who enjoy okonomiyaki, dorayaki and matcha latte can learn to make their own in a class at Whole Foods Market Kahala. Instructors from ABC Cooking Studio in Japan will lead the way.
Space is limited, but students have five days to choose from — Monday to March 11 — with classes running 9:30 to 11 a.m. each day. Fee is $30. Register at 808ne.ws/ABCclass.
Children ages 12 and older must be accompanied by a paid adult.
Half of all ticket sales will be donated to Whole Planet Foundation, which addresses poverty in communities where Whole Foods sources products.
Can’t make the classes? Free cooking demonstrations will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. during the week, to focus on Japanese and local favorites using Hawaii-grown ingredients. Whole Foods Market is in Kahala Mall. Call 738-0820.
Fundraiser will feature fine food
Foodies with an eye toward giving can merge their interests March 11 when Assets School holds its annual fundraiser with a cast of all-star chefs and their cuisine. Illumination: The Sixties, at the Hawai‘i Convention Center, is headlined by Kevin Hanney (12th Ave Grill), Wade and Michelle Ueoka (MW Restaurant) and Goran Streng (Tango Contemporary Cafe).
William Bruhl and Keith Kong (Duke’s Waikiki), Eric Leterc (Pacific Club), Elmer Guzman (Poke Stop), Ron Amasol (Tre Gourmet), Kevin Nagata (Hawai‘i Convention Center) and Michi Watarai (Cooking Fresh) will also present signature food from their venues.
But the hidden gem will be the live auction. Hanney and master sommelier Roberto Viernes will put up for bid a wine dinner featuring six 2006 selections from Vintage Wine Cellars. Viernes also will pour Champagne at the meal for eight to 10 guests, to take place at 12th Ave Grill’s private dining room, with dishes provided by Hanney. The value of the pairing dinner is placed at $4,000.
The benefit runs 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the convention center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave. Tickets are $175; table sponsorships are available.
Visit 808ne.ws/assetsevent. Call 423-1356.
Assets’ curriculum is geared toward students in kindergarten to grade 12 who have dyslexia and other learning differences.
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The Pieology Pizzeria chain opened its first Hawaii location Sunday, introducing its concept of build-your-own pies with a single price for unlimited toppings. An 11-1/2-inch pie sells for $10.95 no matter how much you pile on. The Aina Haina Shopping Center restaurant is to be the firstof 15 to 20 locations in Hawaii.
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