What You’ll Feast On At the 2024 Hale ‘Aina Celebration
Bring your appetite for our biggest foodie event of the year, Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Royal Hawaiian Resort.
HONOLULU’s biggest event of the year is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at the Royal Hawaiian Resort. Attendees can look forward to an elevated foodie experience coupled with a VIP red carpet treatment at this year’s Hale ‘Aina Celebration presented by First Hawaiian Bank Priority Destinations® World Elite Mastercard. This year’s theme is Vintage Circus, and we’ve spent months planning the greatest show for you under the stars. Expect award-winning bites, flowing drinks and plenty of entertainment to delight as you devour.
During the event, you’ll be treated to exclusive dishes from nine Hale ‘Aina Award-winning restaurants from past and present, plus beer, wine and specialty cocktails. Here’s what’s being served this year:
Izakaya 855-Aloha (VIP Hour Only)
Big Eye Tuna Tataki – Foie Gras Mousse, Shiso Zu, Shiso Oil
The Inspired Chef at ChefZone
Butter-Poached Pesto-Glazed Coho Salmon with Sea Asparagus Salad w/ Citrus Vinaigrette
Cino
Andouille Sausage Arancini with Saffron Aioli
Pai Honolulu
Chilled Corn Crab Soup – crab, sweet corn, pickled grape, Mari’s Gardens microgreens
Paris Baguette
Dessert – TBD
Pint + Jigger
Quinoa Cakes with Ratatouille (vegan)
Kapa Hale
J Ludovico Lemongrass Chicken Stew
MARA Restaurant & Bar
Short Rib and Spanakopita Wellington – Braised Beef Short Rib, Crispy Filo, and Feta Cheese
Orchids
Marinated Ahi with Smoked Shoyu, Umeboshi Rice, Ikura and Crunchy Garlic Furikake
Azure from The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki
Lamb with polenta, pipian sauce, macadamia nut, miso
