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What Is Taste of Hawaii? |
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Taste of Hawaii – the Ultimate Sunday Brunch –
is a food and drink
festival of the highest order. For one admission ticket you can enjoy food prepared
by 50 of Hawaii's best chefs, imbibe at any or all of our 15 beverage stations (beer,
fine wines, water, soft drinks, coffee and specialty coffee drinks and smoothies),
listen to 13 musical groups perform throughout the afternoon and shop our large silent and live auction. All set within the beautiful park-like grounds of Smith's Tropical Paradise, the 2008 event is our 20th annual!
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When Is It? |
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Taste of Hawaii is always on the first Sunday in June. For 2008,
that's June 1. Gates open at 11:30 a.m. and close at 4 p.m.
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Where Is It? |
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Taste of Hawaii is held at Smith's Tropical Paradise located right
on the Wailua River on the east side of Kauai. For directions,
click here.
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Why Should I Attend? |
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Voted Best Community Event on Kaua`i
for four years running, Taste of Hawaii is an extraordinary, upscale culinary garden
party and also a fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Kapaa, a volunteer, non-profit
group of business people dedicated to the motto "Service Above Self." Net
proceeds from this event go back into our community to help worthy non-profit groups
and to fund scholarships for high school and community college students. A portion
of the funds go abroad where, working in partnership with Rotary clubs in Third
World countries, we help fund basic necessities of life such as water wells to provide
clean drinking water and toilet and hand-washing stations for rural schools.
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Here's what The Garden Island newspaper said about Taste of Hawaii
in citing the event as the "Best Community Event":
"It's Kaua`i's favorite day to eat, drink and be merry. Once a year, the Rotary
Club of Kapa`a sponsors a feast for the senses on the 35-acre grounds of Smith's
Tropical Paradise in Wailua. The event has been voted the best community event
several years running by The Garen Island readers. The event is dubbed "the
ultimate Sunday brunch" and has served up big smiles and full stomachs for almost
20 years. It is also a fund-raiser to help carry out the Rotary Club's various
projects and fund scholarships for deserving students."
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What Kind of Food is Prepared? |
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You are in for a treat! Taste of Hawaii chefs represent upscale restaurants and hotels
throughout the state of Hawaii. They go above and beyond for you – cooking everything
from shrimp, scallops, beef, delectable desserts and more. Sample dish titles from
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For a sampling of dishes prepared and recipes for prior years,
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Scallop and Shrimp Gyoza with Tempura Shimeji mushrooms, Kekaha Corn Edamame Relish
and Miso Sapporo Pepper Sauce |
Kalua Pork Sandwich with Habanero Chili Pepper BBQ Sauce, on a Taro Roll with Maui
Gold Pineapple Salsa |
Chocolate Bomb with Lilikoi |
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Note: All food must be consumed on premises.
No doggie bags, boxes, trays etc. allowed.
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What Do Tickets Cost? |
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Tickets are $85 in advance, $95 at the door, all
inclusive (if available). Children under 2 years of age are free. A portion of your ticket is tax-deductible.
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Where Can I Buy Tickets? |
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Tickets may be purchased BEGINNING February 1, 2009. |
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Where Do I Park? |
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We recommend parking at our auxiliary parking lot at Coconut Plantation (see map),
and taking our shuttle buses to the event. Shuttles run continuously beginning at 10
a.m. from the grass field between ResortQuest at Maka`iwa (diagonally across south of Foodland
Waipouli) as well as from the Kauai Coast Resort on Aleka Loop Road off Kuhio Hwy 56. While parking at Smith's Tropical Paradise is not available to general
attendees, a drop-off at the gate is permitted.
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What Should I Wear? |
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Typically, it's a warm day! Wear sunscreen, hats and sunglasses.
Aloha attire requested – something nice but comfortable. Shirts and shoes required
at all times. Ladies: you'll be walking on grass – sandals will be more practical
than high heels.
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What Special Events are Included? |
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In addition to continuous live music on three stages, there are silent and live
auctions
located in the pavilion featuring hundreds of items from art to jewelry, restaurant
certificates and other unique and intriguing items. To donate, call Auntie Vicky at 822-1746 or 822-4704.
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What Accessibility Assistance is Available? |
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Special parking and wheelchairs are available. Please call us in advance to arrange:
Marty 808 652-7297. While parking at Smith's Tropical Paradise is not available to
general attendees, a drop-off at the gate is permitted.
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What If I Have a Question Not Answered Here? |
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Use our "Contact Us" form and one of our Kapaa Rotary members will see to it that your question
or concern is promptly addressed:
Contact Us
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