Do you wonder what will be the cuisine extraordinaire in 2001? Or what glorious dishes will survive this century to become history in the next…and why? Find out at the tenth anniversary "Cuisines of the Sun" culinary extravaganza, July 24 - 28, 1999 at the AAA Five Diamond Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows in Hawaii.
Imagine the ultimate four-day Hawaii vacation: Being one of the select few to sample world-class cuisine, sip superb wines, and mingle with the world's most famous chefs and winemakers in one of the most beautiful tropical settings in the world – Mauna Lani Resort.
This year's extravaganza, themed "As Good As It Gets: Culinary Marvels for the New Millennium" will feature lively cooking demonstrations and oceanside feasts prepared by reigning superstars Lidia Matticchio Bastianich (Felidia, New York City), Fran¨ois Payard (New York's Payard P‰tisserie & Bistro)
Ming Tsai (Blue Ginger, Wellesley, MA), Jeremiah Tower (Stars, San Francisco and Seattle), Lee Hefter (Spago, Beverly Hills), Michael Mina (Aqua, San Francisco and Las Vegas), Todd English (Olives, Boston and Las Vegas), Roy Yamaguchi (Roy's restaurants worldwide), and Alan Wong (Alan Wong's, Honolulu). Sip such superlative wines as California's Au Bon Climat, and Justin Vineyards & Winery, Germany's Weingut Gunderloch, and bubbly from France's chic boutique champagne house, Billecart-Salmon. Each year, "Cuisines" is coordinated and hosted by Janice Wald Henderson, one of the country's most prolific food and travel journalists. Master Sommelier Chuck Furuya serves as host of the "Cuisines" wine seminars.
It is often said that in order to know the future, you must understand the past. "Cuisines of the Sun" 1999 will showcase some of the most memorable dishes of the past century, brilliantly tweaked for today's taste buds. "Cuisines" will also enthusiastically explore the direction dining will be taking as we move into the next millennium. The schedule includes such hot events as opening night's "Back to the (Gastronomic) Future," a celebration of signature dishes from the past century, and a spectacular final night gala that takes us on a voyage to the future. Themed "2001: A Culinary Odyssey," the chefs and winemakers answer the question, "What direction will cuisine and wine be taking into the next millennium?" It'll be a tasty ride as our star chefs create a repast unlike any other, preparing dishes they feel will be the wave of the future.
The all-inclusive "Cuisines of the Sun" package is priced at $2,215 single occupancy or $3,204 double occupancy, with taxes, including four nights in a luxurious Ocean View room at the AAA Five Diamond Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows and attendance at all "Cuisines of the Sun" events. "Cuisines" is also offered at $950 per person (excluding room) for the full four-day program or $700 for guests wishing to attend the evening events only (excludes the cooking demonstrations, classes and wine tasting). Special room rates are available at $275 per night, single or double occupancy, both pre- and post-"Cuisines of the Sun." Events may be purchased a la carte as well.
In honor of the event's 10th anniversary this year, Mauna Lani offers an exclusive $20,000 Cuisines Platinum Package, including:
Four nights in one of the hotel's five exclusive 4,000 sq.ft. bungalows Attendance for two at "Cuisines of the Sun" July 24-28, 1999 Twenty-four hour butler service Limousine transfers to and from the Kona International Airport Premium alcoholic libations, continually refreshed in the bungalow Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily for two in either Bungalow private dining or in the hotel's famed restaurants (exclusive of alcoholic beverages, Inclusive of all taxes and gratuities)
Mauna Lani Bay is pleased to announce the participation of the following sponsors of "Cuisines of the Sun:" Continental Airlines, the official airline sponsor (1-800-523-3273), Aloha Airlines, the official neighbor island airline sponsor (1-800-367-5250, Chefwear U.S.A., the Chicago-based designer chef clothing company; All-Clad cookware; Valrhona Chocolate; and Harney & Sons Fine Teas.
The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows is part of the 3,200-acre Mauna Lani Resort, located 25 minutes north of the Kona International Airport on the expansive Kohala Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. Mauna Lani Bay is operated by Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts, and is a member of the prestigious Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide hotel group.
For more "Cuisines of the Sun" information or reservations, call the toll-free "Cuisines Hotline" at 1-888-424-1977. On the internet, www.maunalani.com
