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Fresh off of last June’s Kahala Food & Wine Classic, chef Emeril Lagasse returns this spring for another soon-to-be-sold-out Kahala foodie extravaganza. The Kahala Hotel & Resort welcomes back the beloved star-chef of New Orleans cuisine, and will also feature wine selections from the award winning Schrader Cellars and cigars from Davidoff.
Chef Lagasse is the chef/proprietor of thirteen award-winning restaurants, including three in New Orleans (Emeril’s, NOLA and Emeril’s Delmonico). He is a national TV personality and best-selling author of 14 cookbooks, including Emeril’s New New Orleans Cooking, which introduced the world to his creative take on Creole cuisine, and his latest book, Emeril 20-40-60: Fresh Food Fast. His new, hour-long primetime television series “The Emeril Lagasse Show” will debut on March 28 on ION Television. He was the featured chef at the last Kahala Food & Wine Classic in June 2009.
The Kahala Food & Wine Classic featuring the Best of Emeril’s Kitchen includes these events:
E Komo Mai, New Orleans Opening Night Dinner
Friday, April 9
6 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Registration and Reception
7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Outdoor dinner, Kahala o Ke Kai Lawn
By the shores of The Kahala, Chef Emeril, paired with the majestic red wines of Schrader Cellars, will present Spring’s freshest local ingredients and flavors of the Pacific. A night influenced by Hawaii, yet inspired by New Orleans. Cigars from 10 p.m. to midnight.
Cooking Demo: Emeril Live
Saturday, April 10
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Maile Ballroom
The stage is set for a culinary showcase; up close and personal with Emeril Live, just like the TV show. Be entertained by Chef Emeril, the heart and soul of New Orleans cuisine, as he highlights the magic of the Pacific. Emeril will be available to answer questions from the audience following the demonstration.
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Wine-ology Wine Tasting
Saturday, April 10
2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Waialae Ballroom
Wine tasting with Napa Valley vintner Fred Schrader and winemaker Thomas Brown of Schrader Cellars. The tasting will also feature paired tapas.
The Art of Blending and Tasting: A Cigar Lesson with Michael Herklots
Saturday, April 10
1 p.m. – 2.30 p.m. Kainoa Terrace
Dissect the science of cigars with the finest tobacco blends. Join Davidoff’s Michael Herklots for a lesson where all the secrets of the cigar are divulged, from plant to puff.
Emeril’s Kama’aina Affair: Final Night Dinner
Saturday, April 10
6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Registration/Reception
7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Plumeria Beach House
Come feel the love of New Orleans, highlighted with the flavors and produce of Hawaii. Prepared by Chef Emeril, and paired with the award winning wines of Schrader Cellars. The food, wine and celeb-appeal of Chef Emeril offer a truly unique Big Easy experience.
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Mississippi Smokin’ (After Hours)
Saturday, April 10
10 p.m. – 12.30 a.m. Koko Head Lawn
Guests can enjoy the elegance and pleasure of Davidoff Cigars with “stickman” Michael Herklots and a glass of liquid gold.
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