Pasta, ramen, saimin, pho … the second-annual Noodle Fest Hawaii celebrates all things noodle-licious, 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Victoria Ward Park at Ward Village.
Twenty restaurants will serve noodle dishes from around the world.
Just a taste: garlic shrimp pasta from Big City Diner, pork adobo teriyaki garlic noodles from Burgers on Bishop, truffle ramen from Goma Tei Ramen and Parmesan garlic noodles from Gyozilla.
Even the sweets will have the noodle spirit — Noodle Crunch cookies from Nori’s Saimin & Snacks in Hilo, for example, and ramen-looking rolls of ice cream from Sweet Creams.
Eating contests and entertainment will also be part of the festival.
Admission is free; pay as you eat. Donations of food and cash will be taken for the Hawaii Foodbank.
For information, including a list of foods to be sold, go to noodlefest hawaii.com.
Festival of brews
Thirsty? Choose from among more than 130 craft beers at Honolulu on Tap, Saturday at the Neal Blaisdell Center.
More than 75 breweries from across the country will be pouring, among them Deschutes Brewery, Belching Beaver Brewery and Modern Times Beer, joined by more than a dozen Hawaii breweries.
Food will be provided by Ahi Assassins Fish Co., Taco Cartel, Olay’s Thai Food and more.
Tasting sessions run from 1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $40. For a full list of participating breweries and to buy tickets, go to HonoluluOnTap.com.
Indian meal takes it slow
Slow Food O’ahu is hosting an Indian cooking class and dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
“Incredible India: Comfort Foods,” will be taught by Gita Kar, a cooking instructor and food consultant who has worked with chefs and traditional cooks in many parts of India.
Kar will share recipes learned from her mother, grandmother and mother-in-law, along with family and cultural stories. Her menu includes rajma chawal, a vegetarian dish made with kidney beans; sesame potatoes with mustard seeds and turmeric; and a cucumber-lime salad.
Cost is $75, $65 for Slow Food members. The class will be held in a private Kailua home. Register at eventbrite.com (search for “Incredible India”).
Dinner benefits school
Central Union Church’s tiniest parishioners will be the beneficiaries of Dazzle 2019, April 5 at the Sheraton Waikiki.
The dining affair funds scholarships and programs for the church’s preschool and kindergarten, which is 90 years old this year.
The theme is “From Farm to Preschool,” and the event brings together more than 20 chefs preparing dishes highlighting local ingredients.
Participating restaurants include: Chef Mavro, DB Grill, MW Restaurant, the Pig and the Lady, Pai Honolulu, Roy’s Waikiki, Senia, Town, Vino and XO Restaurant.
The 6 p.m. event includes entertainment and a live auction. Tickets start at $200, which includes wine and cocktails. For tickets: 808ne.ws/dazzleme or call 946-4025.
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