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For Sunday, October 5, 2008

By Associated Press

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Oct 05, 2008

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RESTAURANT REPORT

Menu honors mom of chef Alan Wong

Chef Alan Wong is throwing one heck of a birthday party for his mother, Terry Yamamoto, on Wednesday.

"A Tribute to Mama" brings staff from Wong's Pineapple Room restaurant to his King Street flagship, Alan Wong's, for the dinner.

Yamamoto has been a fixture in Wong's kitchen, often working with young chefs not just on cooking, but also on responsibility and discipline.

The menu reflects her taste and teachings: Somen Salad by Barbara Stange, manager, Pineapple Room; Oden by Gary Matsumoto, general manager, Pineapple Room; Miso Soup with Okara, by Lance Kosaka, executive chef, Pineapple Room; Beef Stew with Ginger, by Wade Ueoka, chef de cuisine, Alan Wong's; and Strawberry Shortcake by Michelle Karr, pastry chef, Alan Wong's.

Cost is $75, $105 with wine pairings. Seatings begin at 5 p.m. Call 949-2526.

2 events open Hyatt restaurant

Umalu, a new restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, opens with a pool party Friday followed by a Food and Wine Festival next Sunday to benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

Miss Hawaii Nicole Fox will appear at the pool party from 4 to 9 p.m., which also will include a fashion show by Market Advantage and a Polynesian fire-knife dance. Cover charge is $35.

The festival, from 6 to 10 p.m., will feature traditional Hawaiian fare and dishes from the resort's other restaurants and will showcase the Hyatt's signature wine by Michael Mondavi, Canvas. Tickets are $75.

Call 667-4727.

Special events

"Belgian Inspiration": Belgian and Belgian-style beers will be featured at this month's Hops & Grinds tasting, 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Willows, 901 Hausten St. Tickets are $25 in advance, available at the Willows, Liquor Collection, Wine Stop, Tamura's Kaimuki or by calling 952-9200. Tickets are $30 at the door. Includes Belgian buffet. Must be 21 or older.

Anniversary offering: Ruth's Chris Steak House at the Shops at Mauna Lani on the Big Island celebrates two years in business with a fixed-price dinner for two through Oct. 31. The menu: appetizer choice of Corn and Crab Chowder, Caesar Salad or Steak House Salad; entree choice of Petite Filet, New York Strip, a nightly fish special or Stuffed Chicken Breast; and selection from the dessert menu. Cost is $99. Call 887-0800.

A new location: The Rusty Harpoon on Maui celebrates its move to a new site overlooking the 18th hole of the Kaanapali Golf Resort with a grand-opening benefit for the Lahainaluna High School Foundation on Oct. 17. Favorites from the menu will be served at food stations. Cost is $75, with all proceeds going to a cookbook library in honor of chef-owner Suzzette Metcalfe's parents, Jerome and Sharon, and for a culinary scholarship to Maui Community College. Call 661-3123.

RESTAURANT REPORT

Menu honors mom of chef Alan Wong

Chef Alan Wong is throwing one heck of a birthday party for his mother, Terry Yamamoto, on Wednesday.

"A Tribute to Mama" brings staff from Wong's Pineapple Room restaurant to his King Street flagship, Alan Wong's, for the dinner.

Yamamoto has been a fixture in Wong's kitchen, often working with young chefs not just on cooking, but also on responsibility and discipline.

The menu reflects her taste and teachings: Somen Salad by Barbara Stange, manager, Pineapple Room; Oden by Gary Matsumoto, general manager, Pineapple Room; Miso Soup with Okara, by Lance Kosaka, executive chef, Pineapple Room; Beef Stew with Ginger, by Wade Ueoka, chef de cuisine, Alan Wong's; and Strawberry Shortcake by Michelle Karr, pastry chef, Alan Wong's.

Cost is $75, $105 with wine pairings. Seatings begin at 5 p.m. Call 949-2526.

2 events open Hyatt restaurant

Umalu, a new restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, opens with a pool party Friday followed by a Food and Wine Festival next Sunday to benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

Miss Hawaii Nicole Fox will appear at the pool party from 4 to 9 p.m., which also will include a fashion show by Market Advantage and a Polynesian fire-knife dance. Cover charge is $35.

The festival, from 6 to 10 p.m., will feature traditional Hawaiian fare and dishes from the resort's other restaurants and will showcase the Hyatt's signature wine by Michael Mondavi, Canvas. Tickets are $75.

Call 667-4727.

Special events

"Belgian Inspiration": Belgian and Belgian-style beers will be featured at this month's Hops & Grinds tasting, 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Willows, 901 Hausten St. Tickets are $25 in advance, available at the Willows, Liquor Collection, Wine Stop, Tamura's Kaimuki or by calling 952-9200. Tickets are $30 at the door. Includes Belgian buffet. Must be 21 or older.

Anniversary offering: Ruth's Chris Steak House at the Shops at Mauna Lani on the Big Island celebrates two years in business with a fixed-price dinner for two through Oct. 31. The menu: appetizer choice of Corn and Crab Chowder, Caesar Salad or Steak House Salad; entree choice of Petite Filet, New York Strip, a nightly fish special or Stuffed Chicken Breast; and selection from the dessert menu. Cost is $99. Call 887-0800.

A new location: The Rusty Harpoon on Maui celebrates its move to a new site overlooking the 18th hole of the Kaanapali Golf Resort with a grand-opening benefit for the Lahainaluna High School Foundation on Oct. 17. Favorites from the menu will be served at food stations. Cost is $75, with all proceeds going to a cookbook library in honor of chef-owner Suzzette Metcalfe's parents, Jerome and Sharon, and for a culinary scholarship to Maui Community College. Call 661-3123.

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Alan Wong is throwing a party for his mother, Terry Yamamoto.





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