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The 19th Annual Honolulu Festival

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.

Anuhea

Entertainment :
- Halau Hula Olana (Hawaii)
- Anuhea, Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winner (Hawaii)
- Sonoda Gakuen High School (Hyogo, Japan) / Dance
- Youth Theatre Japan (Hyogo, Japan) / Dance
- SUGAREN (Kochi, Japan) / Yosakoi Dance

[ Date ] Friday, March 1, 2013 6:30pm-8:30pm
[ Venue ] Hawaii Convention Center
Kamehameha Exhibit Hall 1
[ Ticket ] $90 / $70 those for those under 21 years of age.
Includes food and one beverage.
*FREE admission for those under 6 years old. Does not include food and beverage.

*Tickets are to be picked up at the reception desk on THE DAY.
When picking up your tickets you must bring a copy of "Order Confirmation Email"or provide the email address and name used to purchase the tickets.

Participating Restaurants & Menu

Exe Chef: Christopher Garnier	Roy's Hawaii Kai http://www.roysrestaurant.com Braised Short Rib & Morel Mushroom Dumpling with Bordelaise Sauce, Potato Puree & Parsley Salad

Exe Chef: George Mavrothalassitis	Chef Mavro http://www.chefmavro.com Seared Catch on Bulgur Wheat Tabbouleh, essence of parsley

Exe Chef: Kevin Hanney	12th Ave. Grill http://www.12thavegrill.com Lamb & Local Root Vegetable ragout over soft polenta

Exe Chef: Marc Anthony Freiberg	Mariposa http://www.neimanmarcushawaii.com/restaurant.aspx Hawaiian Butterfish black Thai rice, coconut-chili vinaigrette, pickled jalapeno salad

Exe Chef: Leighton Miyakawa	Ruth's Chris Steak House http://www.ruthschris.com Tenderloinserved with garlic mashed potatoes enhanced with an au poivre sauce

Exe Chef: Nicolas Chaize	Nico's at Pier 38 http://nicospier38.com Ahi Limu, Ahi Shoyu, Spicy Ahi with a flare of smoked Ahi

Exe Chef: Ronnie Nasuti	Tiki's Grill & Bar http://tikisgrill.com/ Paniolo beef short ribs, smoked taro puree, luau leaf demi glaze, lomilomi hau'ula tomatoes

Master Chef: Masami Shimoyama	Hakone http://www.princeresortshawaii.com Salmon Inari Sushi seasoned aburage Stuffed with rice, ogo, fresh salmon sesame oil and pickled ginger garnish

Exe Pastry Chef/Owner: JJ Luangkhot	JJ's Bistro & French Pastry http://www.jjfrenchpastry.com Double Chocolate Mousse Cake with chocohaupia sauce

Exe Pastry Chef: Roger Meier	Honolulu Coffee Company http://www.honolulucoffee.com Strawberry & Cream Cake Gourmet Coffee

*Tickets are to be picked up at the reception desk on THE DAY.
When picking up your tickets you must bring a copy of "Order Confirmation Email" or provide the email address and name used to purchase the tickets.