Makena Beach & Golf Resort to Host Education Series

Malena Beach & Golf Resort Executive Chef Kurt Lesmerises conducts a food demonstration. Courtesy photo.

Makena Beach & Golf Resort’s first food and wine tasting of 2016 features Napa Valley’s B Cellars Winery. The resort will host the Food & Wine Education Series event on Saturday, Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Molokini Bar & Grille.

The three B Cellar wines are accompanied by three dish pairings that include lobster, scallops and steak. The event also offers wine commentary by B Cellars co-founder Duffy Keys and a food demonstration by Makena Beach & Golf Resort Executive Chef Kurt Lesmerises.

• FIRST COURSE
  Wine Pairing: Maldonado Vineyard Chardonnay 2013
  Molokai Potato Fried Lobster
  Blueberries, Edamame, Avocado, Baby Tomatoes, Maui Onion, Baby Greens, Vanilla Citrus Vinaigrette
• SECOND COURSE
  Wine Pairing: Blend 23, Chardonnay/Sauvignon Blanc/Viognier 2013
  Macadamia Nut Crusted Diver Sea Scallops
  Kumu Farms Carrots, Green Pea Mash, Bacon Lardons and Hollandaise Sauce
• THIRD COURSE
  Ehrlich Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
  Wagyu New York Strip Steak
  Brandy & Peppercorn Sauce with Bistro-Style Pomme Frites

The event is offered at $60 per person, plus tax and gratuity, and includes live entertainment and free parking. Reservations are required. To reserve a spot or get more information, visit here or call (808) 875-5888.