L'ulu Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Annual Leeward Culinary Arts Gala
Leeward Community CollegeThe tenth anniversary of L'ulu is themed as "A Feast for the Senses," as guests indulge their senses with the delectable cuisines of Hawai‘i’s finest chefs alongside the Culinary Arts Program’s instructors and students. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 6, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Exceptional entertainment and a silent auction, complimented by an array of wines, beers, spirits, and specialty coffees and teas complete the festive atmosphere and extraordinary ambiance of dining amid the Culinary Arts Program’s dining and kitchen facilities. Rounding out the evening are the sounds of Sonya Mendez & Chica Tropica, and Noel Okimoto & Dean Taba, and a special trunk show by Project Runway finalist Ari South.
For its 10th anniversary this year, the college is proud to feature 10 program alumni who have careers in some of Hawai‘i’s top restaurants! These alumni come back to Leeward as proud graduates to support the next generation of industry professionals.
L'ulu continues to feature the partnerships between chefs and farmers that seek to manage our natural resources and environment in a sustainable manner and shape the local market. Guest can enjoy the mouthwatering contemporary cuisines, meet the chefs and alumni, and talk-story with the farmers who supply the restaurants with fresh nutritious products!
L’ulu, Leeward Culinary Arts Gala, is an annual opportunity to support Hawai‘i’s culinary students and the leaders of Hawai‘i’s food sustainability initiatives. General admission grazing tickets are $100 through April 30; $125 from May 1. For more informaiton and ticket purchses, call 455-0300.
Restaurant/Chef Leeward Alumni
Alan Wong’s Camille Cadiz
Alan Wong Assistant Sous Chef
BLT Market, Ritz Carlton Tory Ann Nakayama
Johan Svensson Junior Sous Chef
Eating House Randy Bangloy
Roy Yamaguchi Executive Chef
Halekulani Hotel Shaden Sato
Banquet Chef
Moku Kitchen Tish Koyanagi
Peter Merriman Sous Chef
Fish House, Eric Oto
Four Seasons Ko Olina Sous Chef
Martin Knaubert
Plantation Tavern Ashley Shickan
Adam Gilbert Sous Chef
Sansei Seafood Restaurant Axelrod Colobong
& Sushi Bar Executive Chef
DK Kodama
Stage Ron DeGuzman
Ron DeGuzman Executive Chef
Underdog Jensen Hirota
Jensen Hirota Chef Owner
Aulani, A Disney Resort
Jeff Wind, Ron Villoria
REAL, a Gastropub
Troy Terorotua
The Pearl
Chris Garnier