This year’s Taste of Hilo will feature Kona abalone from Big Island Abalone.
This year’s Taste of Hilo will feature Kona abalone from Big Island Abalone.
Prepared by sushi chef Donald Nakamura of Sansei Restaurant, Kona abalone promises to be a tantalizing treat for attendees.
The 17th annual Taste of Hilo is scheduled for 1-3 p.m. Oct. 18 at Sangha Hall in Hilo.
Big Island Abalone produces Kona abalone, a premium stock of Ezo (Japanese northern) abalone. Kona abalone are the result of more than 15 years of research, intensive study and experiments by the founders of the company.
From the outset, the company’s objective was to develop ways to simulate the positive elements of the natural ocean environment in which abalone flourish. The experiments and research led to important findings about abalone habitat, innovations in farm feeding practices and a patented algae.
Taste of Hilo annually features more than 35 restaurants, chefs, dessert patisseries and beverage distributors who provide their talents, ingredients and staff to make this annual event a success.
Come and discover what your favorite restaurants will be featuring at this year’s Taste of Hilo.
Tickets are $50 presale and $65 at the door, subject to availability. Tickets can be ordered by calling the Japanese Chamber of Commerce office at 934-0177 or emailing jccih@jccih.org.
A portion of event proceeds go to support Hawaii Community College.