For those of you who have ever had the pleasure of sharing a yard with a mango tree will know the conundrum of generating fresh ideas for preparing the delicious fruit for consumption when it comes time for harvest. If you love growing mangoes and eating them, the Moana Surfriders annual event is for your delectable delight with plenty of preparation inspiration to enjoy.
The Moana Surfrider Hotel, the first lady of Waikiki has partnered with Makaha Mangoes to celebrate its 7th annual “Mangoes at the Moana” event on Saturday, July 18. Locals and visitors are invited to join in on the festivities from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Included in the day’s Celebration:
• Mangoes at the Moana’s most popular event, "Mango Throwdown” featuring local celebrity chefs in a friendly cooking competition using mango as the main ingredient. Guests are welcome to taste each chef's creation for $6 per script.
• "Mango Cocktail Mixdown" will showcase the talents of cocktail enthusiasts and professional mixologists using mango as the featured ingredient in a mixed drink.
• Mango cooking demonstrations by the Moana's own Executive Pastry Chef, Nanako Perez-Nava.
• Mango Farmer's Market featuring unique mango inspired products and a variety of mango food products. Talk story with farmers and learn how fresh ripe mangoes are grown.
• Silent Auction to benefit the Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Kapiolani Community College.
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Registration: 8:00 am - 9:00 am Judging/Awards: 9:00 am - 11:00 am Ewa Veranda |
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Free & Open to Public: |
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9:00 am - 4:00 pm Lobby |
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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Mango Scones and Mango Curd Ewa Veranda 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Mango Panna Cotta and Spiced Mango Compote Ewa Veranda |
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2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Mango 101: Introduction to Mangoes Grand Salon - beachhouse at the moana 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mangoes for the Seasoned: "How to Make My Mango Tree Productive" Grand Salon - beachhouse at the moana |
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Silent Auction |
11:00 am - 2:00 pm Lobby |
Live Entertainment |
12:30 pm - 7:30 pm Banyan Courtyard |
Paid Events: |
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12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Banyan Courtyard $6 per script OR discounted pre-sale tickets: 10 tickets for the price of 8 ($48) |
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12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Lower Veranda $6 per script OR discounted pre-sale tickets: 10 tickets for the price of 8 ($48) |
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To purchase discounted pre-sale tickets, please call the Mango Hotline 808.923.2811 | |
Mango Throwdown! The 7th Annual Mangoes at the Moana
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