Hoku's at The Kahala Hotel & Resort has launched local-style "Mixed Plate" dinner specials, to be served Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through June 25. Choose any two from a menu that includes Chinese house roast duck, braised short ribs, salt-crusted rack of lamb, braised kurobuta pork, Maui chip-crusted chicken, various seafood dishes and a vegetable curry. With fried rice and wok-fried vegetables, the tab is $28. All that and a view! Reservations: 739-8760.

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FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL COMING IN MAY

Just when it seemed as though the days of big-production food festivals were waning, the Hawai'i Food & Wine Paradise festival announces its second annual event, "Field of Dreams," May 21-24 in various sites around West O'ahu and Waikiki. Events will include a sort of foodie pro-am golf tournament at Ko Olina Golf Club, pairing chefs and wine experts with attendees; a grazing event at historic Lanikuhonua, a private estate at Ko Olina; a wedding and honeymoon-themed fashion show; a beach barbecue; a closing banquet and a Sunday brunch at Halekulani. Ticket prices: $150 (fashion show) to $500 (golf tournament) for individual events; $1,750 and $750 packages also are available.

The event is the work of D. Keola Lloyd, who created Taste of Kapolei, Kapolei Uncorked and Kapolei Chef Showcase. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to local charities; last year, contributions to local nonprofit organizations came to $150,000. Information: www.hawaiifoodandwineparadise.com; 722-9892.