Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i - Inspired Food – The Roots of Hawai‘i Cuisine: Brunch & Talk Story with Chef Alan Wong & Arnold Hiura - Kaimuki

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Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i - Inspired Food – The Roots of Hawai‘i Cuisine: Brunch & Talk Story with Chef Alan Wong & Arnold Hiura
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Type: Special Event
Date: Saturday - 4/27/2013
Time: 10:00am - 1:30 pm
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Japanese Cultural Center
Of Hawaii
Manoa Grand Ballroom
2454 South Beretania Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96816
Phone: (808) 945-7633
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Inspired Food -- The Roots of Hawai‘i Cuisine: Brunch & Talk Story with Chef Alan Wong & Arnold Hiura
A special tribute to moms at this culinary experience to benefit the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i"s programs and services

The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i (JCCH) is proud to present a very special culinary event just in time for Mother"s Day. Inspired Food -- The Roots of Hawai‘i Cuisine Brunch & Talk-Story with Chef Alan Wong & Arnold Hiura will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2013, 10:00 a.m. -- 1:30 p.m. in the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i - Manoa Grand Ballroom.

Join Chef Alan Wong and author Arnold Hiura for a morning filled with stories of their mothers who inspired the books and careers of these two men as well as a look at the roots of Hawai‘i cuisine. This unique and special event is limited to 200 guests. Individual tickets are $125 per person or you may reserve table seating for eight (8) for $2,000.

Following their presentation and demonstration, the morning will also feature tasting stations by Chef Wong and his culinary team, the Pagoda Floating Restaurant, Nalo Farms, an assortment of gourmet chocolates by Choco Le‘a, gourmet coffee by Pavaraga Coffee and more. As a special gift, each guest will also receive a choice of Chef Alan Wong"s The Blue Tomato: The Inspirations Behind the Cuisine of Alan Wong book OR Arnold Hiura"s Kau Kau: Cuisine & Culture in the Hawaiian Islands.

This event is a benefit for the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, a nonprofit organization, that strives to educate the diverse community about the evolving Japanese American experience in Hawai‘i.

A founding chef and renowned master of Hawai‘i Regional Cuisine, Alan Wong is known the world over for his creative, cutting-edge cuisine. A 1996 winner of the James Beard Award, he is a tireless ambassador for Hawai‘i Regional Cuisine and a leader in America"s farm-to-table movement. Chef Alan has served as a judge on the Top Chef television show and made guest appearances on the Food Network, the Travel Channel and the Public Broadcasting System. He worked previously at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, Lutèce in New York City and The CanoeHouse on the Big Island of Hawai‘i. In 1995 he opened Alan Wong"s Restaurant--now Alan Wong"s Honolulu--and, in 1999, The Pineapple Room by Alan Wong, also in Honolulu. Chef Wong also owns and operates Alan Wong"s Amasia in Maui in the Grand Wailea Resort and has license operations with the Watabe Wedding Company for the Honu Kai Lani Reception Facility in Ko‘Olina.

In December 2010, Wong released his newest cookbook "The Blue Tomato - The Inspirations Behind the Cuisine of Alan Wong" (Watermark Publishing), which was recognized in 2011 with the Ka Palapala Po‘okela Book Award for Excellence in the Cookbooks category and in 2012 with the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Cookbook Award in the Chefs and Restaurants category. More than a decade after publishing his much-acclaimed first cookbook, Alan Wong"s New Wave Luau, Hawai‘i"s master chef has new stories to tell and fresh recipes to share. The Blue Tomato: The Inspirations Behind the Cuisine of Alan Wong features 70 memorable dishes representing the best of Chef Alan, his innovative menus and the creative chefs and staff members who make up the next generation of the Alan Wong"s Restaurants family. With stunning food photography and more than 200 individual recipes, The Blue Tomato reveals a glimpse into the inner workings of the award-winning chef"s restaurants and philosophies. Here are updates of time-proven favorites, inventive new ideas and contemporary twists on the multi-ethnic dishes of Hawai‘i.

Author Arnold Hiura is an independent writer, editor and media consultant based in Honolulu. He is a partner in MBFT Media, which provides communications and creative services to Hawai‘i companies and community organizations. He previously served as editor of the Hawaii Herald and curator for the Japanese American National Museum. Born and raised in the sugar plantation town of Papa‘ikou, about five miles north of Hilo on the Big Island of Hawai‘i, he spent several years researching Hawai‘i"s culinary traditions to compile Kau Kau, which received the Hawai‘i Book Publishers Association"s Ka Palapala Po‘okela Award of Excellence in Cookbooks.

In Kau Kau (the traditional all-purpose pidgin word for Island food), author Arnold Hiura explores the history and heritage of food in Hawai‘i, with little-known culinary tidbits, interviews with chefs and farmers, more than 70 recipes ranging from local plantation classics to Hawai"i Regional Cuisine, and a treasury of rare photos and illustrations. Hiura also co-wrote Chef Alan Wong"s cookbook, The Blue Tomato.

This event is limited to 200 attendees. Individual tickets are $125 or you may sponsor a table for $2,000 and receive reserved seating at the event for a party of eight (8). Call Audrey Muromoto at (808) 945-7633 or via email at info@jcch.com to purchase tickets or for more information.

The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, a nonprofit organization, strives to strengthen our diverse community by educating present and future generations in the evolving Japanese American experience in Hawai‘i. Founded on May 28, 1987, the Center celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2012. The Cultural Center has more than 4,800 members and annually connects to more than 50,000 residents and visitors through its programs and events. The Cultural Center features a historical museum, an exhibition gallery, library/archive center, the Kenshikan martial arts dōjō, the Seikōan Japanese teahouse, and a Gift Shop. For more information call (808) 945-7633, email info@jcch.com or visit the website at www.jcch.com.

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About Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i (JCCH)

The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i (JCCH), a non-profit organization, strives to share the history, heritage and culture of the evolving Japanese American experience in Hawai‘i. Located at 2454 South Beretania Street in Mō‘ili‘ili, the Cultural Center features a Community and Historical Gallery, Resource Center, Kenshikan martial arts dōjō, Seikōan Japanese teahouse and Gift Shop. The Cultural Center presents various programs, festivals and exhibitions throughout the year.

Motto
Honoring our heritage. Embracing our diversity. Sharing our future.

Vision
We aspire to co-create a society where a deeper knowledge of one's heritage and a profound understanding of oneself will enable enlightened connections among all people.

Mission Statement
To be a vibrant resource, strengthening our diverse community by educating present and future generations in the evolving Japanese American experience in Hawai‘i. We do this through relevant programming, meaningful community service and innovative partnerships that enhance the understanding and celebration of our heritage, culture and love of the land. To guide us in this work we draw from the values found in our Japanese American traditions and the spirit of Aloha.

History

The seeds of thought and planning which had since developed into the solid concrete of Phase I and the working committees of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i were sown over two generations ago. Minds and hearts of Issei and Nisei (first and second generations) forebearers set themselves to the tasks of survival, later to national heroism, and later still to the responsibility of restoring the concept of cultural pride in themselves and their community. Emotions generated by the Kanyaku Imin (125 Years of Japanese In Hawai‘i) celebration in February of 1985 spurred the devotion of major Japanese groups in the community to initially conceptualize the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i.

In 1986, The Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce (HJCC) initiated the Japan-Hawaii Cultural Center project, "The Dream," for the purpose of bringing together related organizations in Hawai‘i to work in a common effort to preserve the legacy and history of the pioneers who came to Hawaii from Japan, and whose sacrifices and contributions made it possible for the younger generations to become integral members of American society. It was planned to be a legacy where future members of our community could look back and be fully conscious of their roots. The Center would also foster relations by promoting harmony and mutual understanding between Japan, Hawai‘i, and the United States.

The Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce was willing to accept the enormous responsibility of immortalizing and cultivating the legacy of the Japanese in Hawai‘i by making a commitment to plant and nourish the seedling. Many community organizations supported the creation of a Japanese cultural center, as indicated by a survey to assess the need and expectations for a center.

Courses of action plans were implemented to create Ad Hoc Committees composed of the various Japan related organizations, and to organize a fund-raising organization to raise funds from the community within the State of Hawai‘i as well as in Japan. Committees set in motion to carefully plan, develop, and research in establishing the Cultural Center. The inception of some committees were: Steering, Planning, Public Relations, Historical Research Program, Program, Membership and Property Management. A schedule of "Milestone" tasks for these committees were implemented to prepare for the tremendous work that lay ahead in the formation of the Cultural Center.

On May, 28, 1987, the birth of a new direction and a new step toward the dreams of our forefathers emerged as the Cultural Center was incorporated under the laws of the State of Hawai‘i as a non-profit corporation to develop, own, maintain, and operate a Japanese cultural center in Hawai‘i. As an independent entity, the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i would play a most crucial role in perpetuating the cultural heritage we inherited from our Issei forefathers into the lifestyles and values of our children's children.

Revamped, Revved and Ready... the Cultural Center Boards and staff moves forward with great aspirations
The Board of Directors consists of 15 community leaders from O‘ahu, Maui, Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i counties who lead the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i by establishing policies and strategic direction. Each Director either chairs and /or is a member of the Executive Committee, Governance Committee, Membership Development Committee, Fundraising Committee, Facilities & Operations Committee, and Budget & Finance Committee. The Board members are elected by the membership as a whole.

The Board of Governors currently has forty (40) members who advise and make recommendations to the Board of Directors, and oversee the implementation of programs and activities of the Cultural Center. The Board of Governors also assist and maintain the fiscal well-being of the Center by supporting its fundraising activities. The Board of Governors are appointed by the Board of Directors.

The staff of nine full-time and two part-time employees is led by the President & Executive Director who administers the day-to-day operations of the Cultural Center.

The Board of Directors, Board of Governors and the staff, and volunteers work in unison to carry out the many exciting plans at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i. When put together these individuals, though all unique in their background, create a dynamic, capable and passionate group who are dedicated to the Cultural Center's mission of sharing the history, heritage and culture of the evolving Japanese American experience in Hawai‘i.

HOURS
Community & Historical Gallery and Gift Shop: Tuesday -- Saturday, 10 a.m. -- 4 p.m.
Resource Center: Wednesday -- Friday, 10 a.m. -- 4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Office: Monday -- Saturday, 8 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m.

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