Upcoming Classes

The Art of Mezze with Mahasen Katoush

Gather around the table and discover the beauty of Palestinian hospitality through the art of mezze. In this demonstration-style class, we're delighted to introduce home cook Mahasen Katoush as she shares the traditions, stories, and techniques behind one of Palestine's most cherished ways of dining—bringing family and friends together over an abundant spread of vibrant, flavorful dishes.

Saturday, August 15
11:00 am - 12:30pm
Macy’s Ala Moana, 4th Fl. Demo Kitchen

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Past Classes and Events

Simply Donabe with Naoko Takei Moore

Photo by Trang Nguyen

In this hands-on cooking class, attendees discovered fresh donabe meals with Japanese home cooking expert Naoko Takei Moore, the author of Simply Donabe. Naoko shared the ins and out of essential Japanese cooking methods and shared how to create nourishing dinners for loved ones.

Building Flavor the Lao Way with Saeng Doangdara

Los Angeles-based acclaimed personal chef and teacher, Saeng Douangdara, led a hands-on class rooted in the essential aromatics that shape Lao food. This class gave attendees a closer look at the ingredients in Lao cuisine and demonstrated how they’re meant to be layered to create the signature depth of Lao flavor.

Simmer Sundays with Margotto Hawaii

Chef Shiori Okyua of Margotto Hawaii shared her recipe for an umami rich ozoni broth in this class. First, participants flexed their muscle with a hands-on mochi pounding. Then Chef Shiori guided the class through crafting a delicate shoyu-based broth, while demonstrating the art of precisely cutting and arranging ingredients for an elegant presentation. Attendees enjoyed the delicious ozoni soup alongside fresh mochi covered in Margotto Hawaii’s signature black truffle.

Dining With Dad, Ohana Style (First Session)

Inspired by the heartwarming recipes from Ohana Style, chef Sheldon Simeonʻs newest cookbook, this interactive cooking class invites kid-and-dad duos into the kitchen for an afternoon of flavor, fun, and a little friendly competition.

Simmer Sundays with Istanbul Hawaii

Chefs Ahu Hettema and Nili Yildirim of Istanbul Hawaii took participants on an aromatic journey through Turkey in this hands-on class. Attendees assembled their own ras el hanut spice blend from Chef Ahu’s own stash of imported spices. Then, they watched as Chef Ahu and Chef Nili used the fragrant spice to create a delicious brown butter chicken tagine.

Simmer Sundays with RAÍZ Tortillas

In this hands-on class, participants learned the A-Z of tortilla making with chef Ramón Germán of RAÍZ Tortillas. From the nixtamalization process to hand shaping their own tortillas using heirloom corn varietals. Class was rounded out with a roasted salsa and carnitas demonstration and ended with a bite of the flavorful and fresh tacos.