GALA KICKOFF DINNER
Showcasing a menu created with cacao and coffee including libations. Local agriculture featured in this event. A benefit for the Hanapepe Economic Alliance. $195
Thursday, October 13, 2022 ~ 5:30 pm
Dinner to be held at Japanese Grandma's Cafe in the Blu Umi Garden, Hanapepe, Kaua'i
By Chef Roel Faber
First course
Kaua’i shrimp Escabeche with local citrus and white chocolate, avocado mousse, Thai basil, shaved Imua coffee beans
Cordially Yours
Kaffir Lime and Lilikoi Cacao Cordial with Thai Basil and Champagne
Second Course
Locally grown greens salad, thinly sliced seasonal vegetable crudité, pickled onions, cacao and honey vinaigrette, edible garden flowers
French Chardonnay
Domaine Oliver Morin Chitry Bourgogne Blanc
Third Course
Seared Kauai coffee rubbed catch of the day, carrot-ginger purée, potato angel hair, pea shoots, white chocolate beurre-blanc
French Pinot Noir
Domaine Oliver Bourgogne, Burgandy
Main Course
Achiote braised short ribs, buttermilk ulu mousseline, roasted local vegetables, dark chocolate in a coffee demi-glace
California Red Blend
The Pessimist by Daou, Paso Robles
Dessert
Dark chocolate beet cake, candied beet frosting, coffee and caramel stracciatella gelato, dark chocolate and coffee anglaise
After Midnight Martini
Kaua'i Coffee Infused Red Wine, Vermouth,
Sweet Star Anise, Chocolate Bitters
Entertainment by Paul Tokioka
We hope you can join us!