Think of it as Iron Chef without the whole “surprise ingredient” thing. Come to watch amateur chefs, professional chefs and culinary students prepare their best original dessert and entrée recipes—all with 100 percent Kona coffee as a key ingredient. (Pictured above, coffee rubbed spareribs.) Stick around till 2 p.m. to sample their Kona-coffee-infused creations after winners are selected. Then check out a variety of made-on-the-Big-Island products including treats such as Kona coffee beer, candies, chocolates, and of course coffee, all available for purchase.

When & Where:

Sun., Nov. 8, 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa, 78-128 Ehukai St., Kailua-Kona
 



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