More than 500 foodies recently flocked to Something New, a culinary event that fosters the connection between local chefs, farmers and food lovers.
The inaugural event presented by Kamehameha Schools and Frolic Hawaii took place at the M Nightclub where the three groups had a chance to mingle, meet and eat.
Nine celebrity chefs were challenged to prepare unique dishes showcasing a specially selected ingredient grown by farmers on Kamehameha lands. An array of products were featured at the event, from grass-fed beef and beets to ʻawa and arugula.
“With a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation and the Hawaiʻi Agricultural Foundation, we hope this event will grow to support more organizations that are passionately striving to boost the local food industry,” said Sydney Keli‘ipule‘ole, KS agricultural land assets director.
“With more than 80 percent of our food being imported, we’re looking to support and partner with farmers who have the same vision to increase a sustainable local food production industry for Hawai‘i through events like Something New.”
If you like to eat amazing and unique food, then this event is for you. Keep your eyes open for next year’s Something New.
To learn more about Kamehameha’s agricultural initiatives, sign-up to receive KS’ monthly Endowment newsletter here, and stay in the loop!
Photos by Darryl Watanabe Photography and Tracy Chan from Frolic Hawaii.
Buddha's Cup farmer Manny Ochoa grows his award-winning Kona coffee on KS land on the slopes of Hualālai.
Buddha's Cup Kona Coffee was an ingredient in Chef Will Chen's culinary creation: a honey, walnut and shrimp dumpling with Kona coffee-walnut “sand,” and lehua honey mayonnaise.
Hawaii Lowline Cattle Co. provided the beef for the event - from tongue to tail! Above, owners Rick and Haleakala Sakata, and Dwayne and Tammie Cypriano gather on their Honokaʻa farm.
KS Senior Land Asset Manager Kalani Fronda, Brandon Askew of Street Grindz and Josh Arango of BOMI Enterprises pause between bites.
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