Four Seasons Resorts Hawaii to Host Culinary Showcase at Platform by the James Beard Foundation in November 2024

Four Seasons Resorts Hawaii is set to make waves at Platform by the James Beard Foundation this November, presenting a weekend of extraordinary dinners at Pier 57’s Market Hall in New York City. This exciting event will spotlight the culinary innovation of chefs from Four Seasons Resort Lanai, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, and Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, offering an immersive taste of the islands’ signature flavours and innovative cuisine.

Throughout the weekend-long event, attendees will experience an array of unique dining experiences, each reflecting Four Seasons dedication to culinary artistry and innovation. This collaboration with the James Beard Foundation not only showcases exceptional dining offerings by Four Seasons Resorts Hawaii, but also underscores the brand’s unwavering commitment to culinary excellence.

The event promises to be a memorable celebration of gastronomy, highlighting the distinctiveness of Four Seasons Resorts Hawaii while fostering a deeper connection with the culinary community. From traditional Italian fare to contemporary Hawaiian cuisine, the event is set to captivate the guests’ palates and inspire the aloha spirit in the Big Apple.

Four Seasons Resorts Hawaii residency at Platform by the James Beard Foundation event schedule:

The Beloved Italian Cuisine of Osteria Mozza

• Featuring Executive Chef Eli Anderson of Four Seasons Resort Lanai
• Thursday, November 14, 2024 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm  
• Tickets: Dining Table USD 170 | Internal Chefs Counter USD 185 | External Chefs Counter USD 150     

Guests at Platform will be treated to a unique preview of the Osteria Mozza Residency, currently delighting diners at Four Seasons Resort Lanai. This on-property restaurant is the brainchild of the acclaimed James Beard Award-winning chef Nancy Silverton, known for her Michelin-starred Osteria Mozza, Pizzeria Mozza, and chi SPACCA in Los Angeles. Executive Chef Eli Anderson, a protégé of Silverton, has curated a multi-course menu that marries traditional Italian cuisine with the vibrant, seasonal ingredients of Hawaii. This exclusive one-night-only event will offer a four-course menu featuring Mozza’s signature dishes, paired with a selection of Old World wines and delivered with the warm hospitality that is synonymous with the Four Seasons experience.

Hawaiian Sushi and Seafood with ‘Ulu and Noio

• Featuring Executive Chef Richard Polhemus, Sushi Chef Nuri Piccio, and Executive Pastry Chef Kalani Garcia of Four Seasons Resort Hualalai  
• Friday, November 15, 2024 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm  
• Tickets: Dining Table USD 170 | Internal Chefs Counter USD 185 | External Chefs Counter USD 150     

The celebrated signature restaurants of Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, ‘Ulu and Noio, are bringing a taste of their immersive Hawaiian-inspired dishes to New York. Set to open in December 2024 at the renowned Five-Star, Five-Diamond Resort on Hawaii Island, this event offers an exclusive sneak peek of their much-anticipated menus.

Executive Chef Richard Polhemus, alongside Sushi Chef Nuri Piccio and Executive Pastry Chef Kalani Garcia, will present a meticulously crafted menu that showcases the rich bounty of Hawaii’s seafood and local ingredients including local Hawaii Island kanpachi by Blue Ocean Mariculture. Diners will be taken on a culinary journey through Hawaii’s deep connections to Asian culinary traditions, with thoughtfully paired beverages including local Kuleana Rum Works rum, Japanese sake, and a special tasting of The Mascot, a Harlan family wine and long-standing Four Seasons partner.

La Dolce Vita from Maui by Ferraro’s Restaurant & Bar

• Featuring Chef de Cuisine Russell Rummer and Executive Pastry Chef Ashish Thalakkat of Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
• Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm  
• Tickets: Dining Table USD 170 | Internal Chefs Counter USD 185 | External Chefs Counter USD 150     

Rounding off the Four Seasons Hawaii residency, Ferraro’s Restaurant & Bar from the iconic Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea will bring its modern coastal Italian cuisine to the heart of New York City.

Chef Russell Rummer’s inventive menu seamlessly blends island ingredients with the bold, vibrant flavours of Italy, offering dishes such as Dragon Fruit Cured Kona Kampachi from Blue Ocean Mariculture and Kauai Prawn Caramelle.  The evening will be enhanced by a curated selection of wines, beginning with Champagne Laurent-Perrier and featuring Pio Cesare Barolo, which pairs exquisitely with Dry Aged Duck Three Ways. To cap off the night, Executive Pastry Chef Ashish Thalakkat will present a show-stopping Stracciatella Semifreddo, garnished with Lilikoi Coulis and Golden Dulcey Sand, promising a sweet end to an unforgettable dining experience that captures the essence of Maui and la dolce vita.

This weekend-long culinary showcase at Platform by the James Beard Foundation is an unparalleled opportunity to experience the diverse and innovative flavours of Four Seasons Resorts Hawaii, presented by some of the most talented chefs in the industry. For more information about Four Seasons Resorts Hawaii or for reservations click here. For Platform by the James Beard Foundation tickets click here.