The number is growing, but as of Tuesday 3.7 million viewers had watched chef Andrew Le at The Pig & the Lady make pho on an episode of “Worth It,” a BuzzFeed web series that judges one type of food at three price levels to determine which is the best value.
Hosts Steven Lim and Andrew Ilnyckyj were in Hawaii for an episode on fish (posted two weeks ago; 5.4 million views so far) when they caught up with Le. His $16 bowl was added to this week’s pho feature at the middle price range. He’s bookended by a $7 Houston pho and a $68 bowl from Las Vegas.
Catch the episodes on both fish and pho on YouTube.
HALEIWA JOE’S MARKS 20 YEARS IN HALEIWA
Haleiwa Joe’s celebrates 20 years in business Monday with VIP treatment for diners who choose to stop by to mark the milestone.
A VIP tent will offer appetizers and other treats for diners awaiting their tables, and a gift goes to everyone at the end of the night.
The restaurant also will recognize the four employees who’ve been there since the beginning.
Haleiwa Joe’s — founded in 1998 by Joe Lazar, Steve McGillin and Moe Lerner — is known for its focus on fish bought directly from North Shore fishermen.
The restaurant is at 66-011 Kamehameha Highway, open for lunch and dinner daily, and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Call 637-8005.
GO EAST FOR A GLOBAL FOOD TOUR
The East Honolulu Food Festival takes as its theme “World of Flavors,” 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday at Mary, Star of the Sea Church and School in Kahala.
Restaurants to be featured include Agu A Ramen Bistro, Big City Diner, Cafe Julia, Da Spot Health Foods & Juices, Il Gelato, Kakaako Kitchen, Kona Brewing Co., Maile’s Thai Bistro, NOSH Hawaii, The Rice Place and Ted’s Bakery.
Tickets are $70 in advance; $80 at the door. Children’s price is $25. Food and drinks are included, as well as dancing, a silent auction and children’s activities. Go to starofthesea.org or call 734-0208.
A CELEBRATION OF CHOCOLATE
If you’re headed to the Big Island, tickets remain for the Big Island Chocolate Festival, Friday and Saturday, based at the Hapuna Beach Resort.
Highlights are a chocolate and tequila pairing session, 5 p.m. Friday ($40) and Chocolate Around the World, a dining gala, 5 p.m. Saturday ($85).
Other events include farm tours, cacao seminars and chocolate culinary demonstrations. A one-day pass for Saturday ($145) includes three demonstrations and the gala. Proceeds benefit a number of nonprofits.
For tickets and a full schedule go to bigislandchocolatefestival.com.
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