590 Farrington Hwy
Kapolei
Hawaii


This event is sponsored by Amex publishing, 4 Copas Organic Tequila, Bacardi and Grey Goose, Chef Tim Love from Lonesome Dove Bistro and Love Shack, Chef Roy Yamaguchi of Roy's fame and DK Kodama of Sansei all kick off the celebration with culinary masterpieces using local and indigenous ingredients. 4 Copas Tequila will provide the organic margaritas to help promote and draw awareness to the green/sustainable aspect of the festival.
Please, read the Press Release below.

 

 

American Express Publishing Corporation is Title Sponsor of

Hawaii Food & Wine Paradise

 

 

Kapolei, Hawaii—D. Keola Lloyd, chair of HFWP LLC, parent company of the multi-day Hawai‘i Food & Wine Paradise gourmand festival, is proud to announce American Express Publishing Corporation as its title sponsor. American Express Publishing, a subsidiary of American Express Company, publishes luxury lifestyle publications such as Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, Departures, Travel + Leisure Golf, among other titles, products and services.

 

“The ability of Hawai‘i Food & Wine Paradise to secure a national sponsor of the stature and breadth of American Express Publishing Corporation speaks volumes about this enterprise and Hawai‘i as a competitive destination, “declared Mayor Mufi Hanneman. “The City & County of Honolulu is proud to support the activities of Hawai‘i Food & Wine Paradise and recognizes the fortuitous timing of this sponsorship during a challenged economy.”

 

This year’s Hawai‘i Food & Wine Paradise takes place September 11-13 at the Ko Olina Resort area of O‘ahu, Hawaii. Proceeds generated will fund college scholarships and educational programs for Leeward O‘ahu youth through the festival’s charitable beneficiary—the Kapolei Rotary Foundation. 

 The three-day fest offers a number of tantalizing and entertaining options for residents and visitors alike including:

 

Hawai‘i Food & Wine Paradise

 

• Paradise Golf Tournament (September 11) – A sixty-player tournament at the eighteen-hole Ted Robinson designed Ko Olina Golf Club. Players enjoy gourmet eats, libations and cigars during and after play.

• Paradise Spa Experience (September 11) – A day at the Ihilani Spa is “heaven on earth” and thirty Hawai‘i Food & Wine Paradise guests enjoy discounted spa treatments for an afternoon.

• Kapolei Chef Showcase (September 11) – Guests may choose from a sit-down winemaker’s dinner with Chef Roy Yamaguchi at Roy’s Ko Olina or a variety of grazing and wine stations at Azul at the J.W. Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa with Chefs Blaine Wilkinson of Azul, Peter Pahk of Silverado Resort and Thad Lyman of Napa Valley Grille.

• Kapolei Uncorked (September 12) – The private oceanfront estate of Lanikuhonua is host to 450 guests enjoying the gourmet creations of top chefs from Hawaii and the mainland U.S., premium wines, a Ketel One martini bar and a live auction with one-of-a kind offerings.

• Paradise Grand Finale (September 13) – Oceanside at Ko Olina Resort, 300 guests experience the best that Hawai‘i and its visiting guest chefs, winemakers and entertainers have to offer under the stars. An evening that showcases the top talent in the world of food and wine for a real taste of paradise!

 

“Hawai‘i chefs have gained world-wide recognition for their inspired combinations of ingredients and flavors that reflect the ethnic diversity of our people and our location as a crossroads to the Asia-Pacific region,” said Governor Linda Lingle. “Hawai‘i Food & Wine Paradise promises to build on this tradition of sharing by bringing together some of our state’s finest chefs, winemakers and vineyard owners with those from the mainland. We look forward to welcoming residents and visitors to the beautiful Leeward Coast of O‘ahu for the very best of Hawaiian hospitality.”

 

"Being aligned with Hawai‘i Food & Wine Paradise is a wonderful opportunity for us to reach a sophisticated audience of epicurean and golf enthusiasts in beautiful Hawai‘i.  We're thrilled to be a part of this exciting three day event celebrating life's greatest pleasures," commented Ed Kelly, president and chief executive officer, American Express Publishing.

For more information or to purchase tickets for Hawai‘i Food & Wine Paradise, visit www.hawaiifoodandwineparadise.com.  For more information regarding sponsorship purchases, please call D. Keola Lloyd at (808) 722-9892.

About American Express Publishing Corporation

American Express Publishing Corporation is an authoritative content company primed to deliver lifestyle expertise that informs choices, enriches perspective and empowers affluent and accomplished people -- and the businesses that serve them -- to make decisions and lead extraordinary lives.  A wholly owned subsidiary of American Express Company, American Express Publishing brands include Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, Departures, Travel + Leisure Golf,and Executive Travel magazine.  The company also produces a variety of travel, cooking, wine, time management, and financial books and products, creates online content, operates luxury-marketing events and creates custom print and online programs for clients.  

 

 About HFWP LLC       

HFWP LLC is a Hawai‘i -based limited liability corporation wholly owned by D. Keola Lloyd to produce premium gourmand festivals in the state of Hawai‘i. Mr. Lloyd is the creator of several food and wine productions including Taste at Kapolei, Kapolei Uncorked and Kapolei Chef Showcase. These events have raised over $1 million to benefit Leeward O‘ahu scholarship and education programs through the Kapolei Rotary Foundation since they were begun in the year 2000.

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