Pineapple Grill, Kapalua, to Host Top Young Chef's Dinner

Pineapple Grill, one of my favorite Kapalua restaurants, will host the Top Young Chef's Dinner on Thursday, June 11th, during the world famous Kapalua Wine and Food Festival. Cocktails will be served at 6 pm, with dinner to follow at 7 pm.

~First Course~Executive Chef Ben Klein, Mala Ocean Tavern
Five Spiced Dusted Day Boat Scallops,carrot-ginger emulsion, macadamia nut & orange infused croutons, crème fraiche, vanilla bean brown butter 2006 Morlet Family Vineyards ‘La Proportion Doree', Sonoma County

~Second Course~Chef de Cuisine Ryan Urig, The Banyan Tree, Ritz Carlton, Kapalua
Hawaiian Ahi & Kona Kampachi Coconut Ceviche,pickled green papaya salad 2007 Morlet Family Vineyards, ‘Ma Douce' Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 2007 Peay Vineyards Estate Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast

~Third Course~Executive Chef Ryan Luckey, The Pineapple Grill at Kapalua"
Duck a Trois"Confit of Duck & Makawao Oyster mushroom Ravioli, Pan Seared Foie Gras,Opal Basil lacquered Crispy Duck Breast, celery root puree, upcountry Kula rhubarb & strawberry compote 2007 Peay Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast

~Fourth Course~Chef de Cuisine, Rich Hinojosa, Tropica Restaurant, Westin, Kaanapali
Grilled Australian Lamb Loin,Tuscan white beans, roasted tomatoes, Mediterranean olives, arugula & red onion 2006 Peay Vineyards Estate "La Bruma" Syrah, Sonoma Coast

~Cheese Plate~Imported Cheese Selections, Island Fruit and accompaniments, Mignardes of Chocolate, Maui Grown "Private Blend" Coffee, Decaf or Premium Hot Tea Selections

$140 per person all inclusive of tax and tip. Seating is limited. Please contact the Pineapple Grill for information to confirm reservations.