The Friendship Gala is an exciting event featuring wonderful cuisine and cultural performances.



The objective of the Gala is to promote friendship and international goodwill between the people of Hawaii and the Pacific Rim region. Festival participants are offered a unique insight into the cultures of the region through dance, song and regional cuisine by some of Hawaii's most famous chefs and restaurants. Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto will bring the elegant cuisine to you this year!

Entertainment :
- Sushi Demonstration, Shokudo Restaurant
- Hoku Zuttermeister, Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winner (Hawaii)
- Hawaii United Okinawa Association (Hawaii)
- Dai Hirai, Ukulele Player (Japan)
- SUGAREN, Yosakoi Dance (Koch, Japan)
- Sonoda Gakuen High School, Dance Performance (Hyogo, Japan)


[  Date  ]  Saturday, March 12, 2011 7:00pm-9:00pm
[ Venue ]  Hawaii Convention Center (1801 Kalakaua Ave.)
               Kamehameha Exhibit Hall 1
[ Ticket ]  Local Selling Price $85 ($35 tax-deductible) include all meals


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Chef: Masaharu Morimoto	Morimoto Waikiki http://www.morimotowaikiki.com Steamed Bun with Kakuni (10 Hour Braised Pork Belly)
Chef: Marc Anthony Freiberg	Mariposa at Neiman Marcus Mustard Seed Crusted Nairagi(striped marlin), Steamed Clams, Braised Greens, Golden Tomato & Caramelized Fennel, Roasted Beet & Rhubarb Chutne
Chef: Roy Yamaguchi	Roy's Hawaii Kai http://www.roysrestaurant.com Satay Shrimp with Luau Leaf Curry
Chef:Leighton Miyakawa	Ruth's Chris Steak House http://www.ruthschris.com Ruth's Seared Tenderloin Served with Potatoes au Gratin
Chef: Russell Siu	3660 on the Rise http://www.3660.com Sake Marinated Salmon, Spicy Yuzu Ginger Sauce
Chef: Johan Svensson	BLT Steak Grilled Hanger Steak on a Bed of Jalapeno Mashed Potatoes Topped with Grilled Pineapple
Chef: Nobu Matsuhisa	Nobu Waikiki http://www.noburestaurants.com Lobster Miso Soup
Chef: Eiji Kato	Shokudo http://www.shokudojapanese.com California Roll with Live Demonstration (Avocado, Crabmeat, and Cucumber wrapped in sushi rice and nori topped with masago)
Chef: Steve Hessenflow	The Cheesecake Factory http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/ Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake (Layers of Flourless Godiva Chocolate Cake and Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake, Topped with Godiva Chocolate Mousse)
Chef: Akiko Kimura	La Palme D'or Patisserie http://www.lapalmedor-usa.com Lemon Tarte or Panna Cotta

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