In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Roy’s Hawaii Kai restaurant, two spectacular events in October are planned that will feature twenty-four internationally renowned chefs. The fundraising events will benefit culinary education supporting the Culinary Institute of the Pacific and Culinary Institute of America. 

The CIP has raised about 50% of the funding needed to open a new facility for it's Advanced Degree program at the site of the former Cannon Club on Diamond Head Road. Officials say they hope to breakground in 2010, with construction and opening by 2012.

20th Anniversary Special Walk Around (Grazing) Dinner

Special walk around event featuring world renowned chefs for a maximum of 1,500 guests.
Sunday, October 5, 2008 at Kapiolani Community College, Farmer’s Market Site at 4303 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96816.

5:00 p.m. – Event Begins
8:00 p.m. – Event Ends

Participating Chefs:

• Floyd Cardoz – Tabla, New York
• Tsutomu Ochiai – La Bettola Restaurant, Tokyo
• Josiah Citrin – Melisse, Santa Monica
• “Iron Chef” Hiroyuki Sakai – La Rochelle, Tokyo
• Darryl Fujita – Halekulani Hotel
• Hiro Sone/Lissa Doumani – Terra/Ame, San Francisco/Napa
• Lee Hefter – Spago Beverly Hills
• Ron Siegel – The Dining Room at Ritz-Carlton San Francisco
• Tony Liu – Morandi, New York
• Ming Tsai – Blue Ginger, Boston
• Raphael Lunetta – JiRaffe, Santa Monica
• Yuji Wakiya – Turandot/Wakiya at The Gramercy Park Hotel, New York
• Ronnie Nasuti – Roy’s Hawaii Kai
• Alan Wong – Alan Wong’s
• John Finger/Terry Sawyer – Hog Island Oyster Company, San Francisco

Other Features: Premium Wine and Beer Tasting stations and Live Entertainment

Price: $200.00 per ticket (Guests should check with their tax advisor for tax deduction.)

For ticket purchase, please visit any Roy’s location on Oahu.

www.roysrestaurant.com - More on Roy Yamaguchi

Roy’s Hawaii Kai is open from 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and 5:30 p.m. on weekdays to 9:30 p.m. Located at 6600 Kalanianaole Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96825, phone 396-7697. Free parking.

Roy’s Waikiki is open from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Located at the Waikiki Beach Walk at 226 Lewers Street, Honolulu, HI 96815, phone 923-7697.Valet parking at the Embassy Suites Waikiki, entrance on Beackwalk.

Roy’s Ko’Olina is open from 11:00 a.m. (10:00 a.m. on Sunday) to 9:30 p.m. Located at 92-1220 Aliinui Drive, Kapolei, HI 96707, phone 676-7697. Free parking.

Roy Yamaguchi also just expanded his product line. Da Farmer and The Chef Hawaii is pleased to announce the introduction of three new sauces as part of the Roy Yamaguchi’s Hawaiian Fusion® food product line. New sauces are Signature Misoyaki Marinade and Basting Glaze, Signature Asian BBQ Grilling and Basting Sauce and Island Teriyaki BBQ Marinade and Cooking Sauce.

Previous items launched in October 2007 are Creamy Honey Herb Dressing & Dipping Sauce, Tangy Sweet Onion Vinaigrette & Marinade and Exotic Thousand Island Dressing & Dipping Sauce.

Da Farmer and the Chef Hawaii is the creator and manufacturer of the Roy Yamaguchi’s Hawaiian Fusion® food product line. These products have been masterfully created for consumers to enjoy a taste of Roy’s cuisine in the privacy of their homes and to make cooking easier in today’s hectic lifestyle.

The products are scheduled to be in various retail stores such as Don Quijote, Foodland, KTA Superstore on the Big Island, Star Market, Times, Military Commissaries, select Longs Drugs, and Tamura’s in September.

The current launch consisting of three sauces are manufactured with no artificial ingredients or preservatives and are fat free.

Signature Misoyaki Marinade and Basting Glaze – Since 1988, Chef Roy Yamaguchi has been delighting his guests with his signature Misoyaki Butterfish dish. This marinade and glaze was crafted to perfectly complement and bring out the natural flavors of the fish. Try it on other meats and enjoy the flavorful results. Recommended uses: Delectable on Chicken, Meat, Grilled Vegetables and Fish (especially Salmon and Butterfish), this is the perfect marinade, glaze, finishing sauce or dip. For best flavor, marinate ingredients in the refrigerator for 10 to 30 minutes, then glaze while broiling to a rich caramel color.

Signature Asian BBQ Grilling and Basting Sauce – With its tantalizing mix of spicy and sweet flavors, this Sichuan-inspired sauce has been a favorite at Roy’s since 1988. It will be sire to excite your taste buds and add a delicious hint of Hawaiian Fusion® zing to your cooking. Recommended uses: This BBQ sauce, marinade and basting or dipping sauce works wonders on Chicken, Ribs, Beef, Pork, Lamb or Fish. For best flavor, marinate ingredients in the refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours. Baste while cooking to layer on the flavor.

Island Teriyaki BBQ Marinade and Cooking Sauce – Chef Roy Yamaguchi has captured the warmth and Aloha spirit of Hawaii in this island-inspired teriyaki marinade and cooking sauce. It promises to infuse just the right balance of Hawaiian flavors into your cuisine. Recommended uses: Versatile and easy-to-use, this sauce is great for marinating, grilling, braising, basting and as a finishing or stir fry sauce on Beef, Pork, Chicken, Lamb, Burgers or Vegetables. It is also perfect for dips and spreads! Fore best flavor, marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours. Baste while cooking to layer on the flavor.

Da Farmer and The Chef Hawaii will continue to work with Family Food International as its distributor of the product line.
Future plans include the introduction of three Seasoning Blends, a variety of Hawaiian Sea Salts and much more.

Da Farmer and the Chef Hawaii is based on a brotherhood between Chef Roy Yamaguchi and Hawaii farmer Dean Okimoto. The relationship of these two men started back in the early 1990’s as Roy searched for the freshest Hawaiian-grown farm products and turned to Okimoto who started growing baby greens that he supplied to Roy’s Hawaii Kai Restaurant.

They mutually share the same passion for all things Hawaii and the inspiration that they both find on the islands…Dean’s from the land and Roy’s from the kitchen.

These products are also available to order on-line at www.DaFarmerandTheChef.com, www.gourmetfoodmall.com and through links at www.RoysRestaurants.com, www.Nalo-Farms.com and www.FamilyFoodHawaii.com.

---