Lei
Day for Japan’ is a benefit fundraiser
for earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear
disaster victims in Japan
The
event was presented by Hawaiian Airlines
and hosted by some of Hawaii’s
most revered names in entertainment
and cuisine
ENTERTAINERS:
Keali‘i Reichel
Patrick Makuakane featuring Na Lei Hulu
I Ka Wekiu
Jake Shimabukuro
Natalie Ai Kamauu
Top Hawaii Chefs Share Cuisine Specialties
FEATURED CHEFS:
12th Ave Grill – Kevin Hanney
Alan Wong’s – Alan Wong
Azure – John Matsubara
The Beachhouse at the Moana Surfrider
– Rodney Uyehara
Café Laufer – Cyrus Goo
Chai’s Island Bistro – Chai
Chaowasaree
Chef Mavro’s – George Mavrothalassitis
DK’s Steak and Sansei Seafood
– DK Kodama
Don Ho’s Island Grill –
Matt Nelson
Eggs ‘n Things – Lawtene
Angelias
Gate Gourmet – Aldo Romero
Indigo – Glenn Chu
JJ Bistro and French Pastry –
JJ Luangkhot
Kauai Grill Culinary Concepts by Jean-Georges
– Colin Hazama
Le Bistro – Alan Takasaki
Mariposa at Neiman Marcus – Marc
Anthony Freiberg
Michel’s at the Colony Surf –
Eberhard Kintscher
Morimoto Waikiki – Masaharu Morimoto
Morton’s The Steakhouse –
Andy Degamo
Nori’s – BethAn Nishijima
Ola at the Turtle Bay Resort –
Fred DeAngelo
The Pacific Club – Eric Leterc
Poke Stop – Elmer Guzman
Roy’s – Roy Yamaguchi
Ruth’s Chris Steak House –
Leighton Miyakawa
Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa –
Bryan Ashlock
Side Street Inn – Colin Nishida
Singha Thai Cuisine – Joy Chaowasaree
Tango Contemporary Café –
Göran Streng
Master Sommelier Chuck Furuya will
provide wine selections for the dining
enjoyment of guests. The evening’s
beverages are being provided by Southern
Wine & Spirits, Primo Beer, World
Sake Imports, Pavaraga Coffee, and Hawaiian
Springs Water.
