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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

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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!