Ko Olina Resort to Host Hawaii Food And Wine Festival Finale: "It's a Food World After All" Featuring Superstar Lineup of Globally Renowned Chefs & Culinary Personalities
Ko Olina, Oahu, Hawaii (PRWEB) May 19, 2014 -- Ko Olina Resort, featuring Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa and JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa, will host the finale of the 4th Annual Hawaii Food and Wine Festival, “It’s a Food World After All,” on Sunday September 7, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The event will feature internationally renowned chefs and culinary personalities from Hawaii, U.S. Mainland, and around the world.
"It’s a Food World After All” will take place on the beach at Ko Olina, a stunning setting located on the leeward (western) coast of Oahu. Sixteen celebrity chefs will showcase their culinary talents, connecting the world through food and culture. Tickets are priced at $200 per person; $500 per person for VIP seating.
Ko Olina’s chef line up includes:
• Kevin Chong, ‘AMA‘AMA – Ko Olina, HI
• Josiah Citrin, Mélisse – Santa Monica, CA
• Cat Cora, Cat Cora Inc. – Los Angeles, CA
• Stephen Durfee, Culinary Institute of America – St. Helena, CA
• Dean Fearing, Fearing’s – Dallas, TX
• Jason Fox, Commonwealth – San Francisco, CA
• Jason Kina, JW Marriott Ihilani – Ko Olina, HI
• Raphael Lunetta, JiRaffe – Santa Monica, CA
• Mark Noguchi, LUNCH BOX – Honolulu, HI
• Naomi Pomeroy, Beast Restaurant – Portland, OR
• Art Smith, Table fifty-two – Chicago, IL
• Andrew Sutton, Napa Rose – Anaheim, CA
• Vivian Wu, Alan Wong’s – Honolulu, HI
• Sang Yoon, Lukshon – Los Angeles, CA
• Toshi Yoroizuka, Toshi Yoroizuka – Tokyo, Japan
• Eric Ziebold, CityZen – Washington, DC
Hawaii Food & Wine Festival guests can also enjoy special room rates at Ko Olina properties:
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa: Uniquely designed for families and inspired by the wonders and traditions of Hawaii, Aulani is a family paradise with a touch of magic. Aulani offers kids, adults and families Hawaiian vacation experiences that combine the beauty and spirit of the Hawaiian Islands and culture with a special magic that only Disney can create.
Take the elevator home with a special rate for Sunday, September 7th: Island Garden View Room, $272 per night (plus 13.962% tax); no resort fee. For reservations, call 407-939-4686 and reference Code G0667074.
JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa: The luxurious JW Marriott Ihilani offers 387 spacious guest rooms, including 36 suites, which have been completely transformed to feature a residential resort look-and-feel and upgraded amenities.
Stay the weekend at a special rate of $249 per night (plus 13.962% tax). Guest room availability is limited so book early at ihilani.com. (Enter your arrival date in the box at the top of the page. This will direct you to the Find & Reserve page. On the right side, expand the box “Special Rates & Awards” and enter “ER5” in the “Corporate/Promotional Code” field. Click “Find” to complete your room reservation).
About Ko Olina Resort
Ko Olina is a 642-acre master-planned resort community on the western shore of the island of Oahu. Resort partners include the iconic JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa at Ko Olina, Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club, Marriott’s most successful vacation club product in the world, Ko Olina Beach Villas Resort, Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Disney’s first family destination resort outside of its theme park developments, Ko Olina Golf Club, Ko Olina Station retail center and the state-of-the-art Ko Olina Marina. The resort, known as Oahu's premier vacation destination, also features seven pristine oceanfront lagoons connected by 1.5 miles of shoreline pathways, access to a diverse selection of ocean and outdoor activities and the island’s best weather. For more information, visit http://www.koolina.com.
Sweetie Nelson, Sheila Donnelly & Associates, http://www.sheiladonnelly.com, +1 8089494131, [email protected]
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