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Culinary calendar
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SPECIAL
FOODS FOR ACTIVE BODIES food tour, co-sponsored by Fitness Together Studio, a grocery tour of foods recommended for health, nutrition, wellness and energy; 6 p.m., April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, Whole Foods Market, Kahala; free; reservations, 738-0820.
"TASTE OF SCOTLAND," featuring Scottish food, beer and entertainment — and welcoming party for the Hawaiian Scottish Festival — one of the continuing series of "Hops & Grinds" beer-tasting events; 5-9 p.m. April 3 The Willows restaurant; (attendees invited to wear kilts); $30 at door ($25, advance sales and Willows Beer Club members); reservations, 952-9200.
SILVERADO VINEYARDS FIVE-COURSE DINNER, with wine pairings; 6:30 p.m. April 3, The Colony restaurant, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa; $79; reservations, 237-6140.
"DESSERT WITHOUT GUILT ... CHOCOHOLIC RESCUE," cooking class on the healthy benefits of cacao; 1:30-3 p.m., April 4; The Green House, Pauoa Valley; $25; required registration, 524-8427, www.thegreenhousehawaii.com.
WHOLE FOODS MARKET VALUE TOURS of shopping on a budget; 11 a.m., April 4, 11, 18 and 25; Whole Foods Market, Kahala; free; reservations, 738-0820.
"PICNIC ON THE LANAI," friends-and-family-style dinner, featuring several courses, including braised beef and 'opakapaka (bring your own wine, champagne, beer and wine opener; glasses provided); 6:30 p.m. April 5, Kaka'ako Kitchen; adults, $28, children (under 10), $12; reservations, 596-7488.
"MOMMY & ME MIXER," workshop on decorating and dying eggs naturally, using herbs grown at home; 11 a.m. April 7; Whole Foods Market, Kahala; 738-0820.
"RAW FOOD" class on the benefits of eating raw foods, with gourmet raw food chef and instructor, Chef Sharynne; 6:30 p.m. April 7 and 13; Whole Foods Market, Kahala; 738-0820.
MARKETS
Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays; Hawaii Kai Towne Center; free; 396-0766.
Waikiki Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays; Waikiki Community Center parking lot; free; 923-1802.
FARMERS MARKET, with fresh Island cuisine and local natural/organic produce, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., first and third Tuesdays monthly; Bank of Hawaii Waikiki Center (formerly Kalakaua Business Center/Mitsukoshi Building); free; 924-2155.
TOURS, TASTINGS & CLASSES
A Cook's Tour of Chinatown, Walter Rhee leads a tour of Downtown markets, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays; meet near Hawaii National Bank, between King and Smith streets; $20. Also: CHINATOWN EATERIES TOUR, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturdays; meet at same location; $69. Information: www.waltereatshawaii.com; reservations: 391-1550, walter@waltereatshawaii.com.
FREE WINE TASTINGS, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Saturdays, R. Field Wine Co., Foodland Shopping Center, Kailua; 261-3358.
WHOLE FOODS MARKET VALUE TOURS, with focus on shopping on a budget, 11 a.m. most Saturdays; Whole Foods Market, Kahala; free; 738-0820.
WEEKLY WINE EVENTS: Brasserie Du Vin, 1115 Bethel St.; limited seating, reservations required; 545-1115:
COMPLIMENTARY WINE TASTINGS, with different themes every week, 1-5 p.m. Saturdays; and Pau Hana Wine & Cheese TastingS, 4-8 p.m. second and third Fridays; The Wine Stop; free; 946-3707.
MONTHLY RECIPE CONTEST, offered by Don Ho's Island Grill, Aloha Tower Marketplace, each month on a different theme; winning recipe (must be original with an "Island flair" matching restaurant's menu) will be featured as a monthly special. Entry: drop off typed recipe, name, address and telephone number at the restaurant; information: 528-0807.
