THE PARTY
Hotel Wailea, Relais & Châteaux, welcomed Napa Valley’s revered three-starred MICHELIN restaurant, The French Laundry, for an exclusive nine-course dinner inspired by acclaimed chef Thomas Keller, benefiting The Kokua Foundation.
THE PEOPLE
“We [were] honored to host chef Keller and bring the magic of The French Laundry to Maui for the first time,” says Jonathan McManus, founder of Hotel Wailea and Private Label Collection. “This dinner event [offered] a culinary journey like no other, fusing the flavors of Napa Valley and Hawai‘i for an unforgettable gastronomic experience that benefits our Maui ‘ohana.” Hotel Wailea executive chef Ryan Cruz and The French Laundry chef de cuisine David Breeden led the showcase of culinary artistry, with each course paired with fine wines from Smith-Madrone, Pulido~Walker, Rivers-Marie, Dominus Estate, Massican, Schrader Cellars and Laurent-Perrier.
THE PINNACLE
All proceeds from the historic dinner went to The Kokua Restaurant and Hospitality Fund for Maui, an organization dedicated to supporting Maui in the aftermath of the recent wildfires. —Emma Sahara
Private Label Collection Director of Food & Beverage Chef John Taube, IV, and Hotel Wailea Executive Chef Ryan Cruz. PHOTO COURTESY OF HOTEL WAILEA
Jonathan McManus with his guests. PHOTO COURTESY OF HOTEL WAILE
Hotel Wailea Managing Director Markus Schale being served. PHOTO COURTESY OF HOTEL WAILE
Chef Thomas Keller in the kitchen. PHOTO COURTESY OF HOTEL WAILE
Chef Keller greeting guests. PHOTO COURTESY OF HOTEL WAILE
Oprah's Farm Nasturtium Flowers were plated. PHOTO COURTESY OF HOTEL WAILE
Chef Keller, McManus and Chef David Breeden. PHOTO COURTESY OF HOTEL WAILE
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