MAKANA Waipā is an ahupua‘a culinary journey celebrating the Waipā Foundation’s popular “Eat the Invasives” dinner series. Celebrity Chefs from O‘ahu, Maui and Kaua‘i will gather with our team of practitioners, staff and volunteers, and the community, to celebrate the bounty of Waipā and eat the invasives found on Kaua‘i and throughout Hawai‘i.
This years featured chefs are:
Chefs Mark Oyama & Shannon Tomacder – Mark’s Place
Chef Kristene “Banchan” Moon – Pig & The Lady / Piggy Smalls
Chef Alex Amorin – Timbers Kaua‘i
Chef Sheldon Simeon - Tiffany's
Chef Hui & Hāna 'Ohana
Chef Zach Cummings - Kauai Juice Company
Chef Christophe Lebiet - Chef Christophe LLC
Fu-Ornellas 'Ohana
Kenwei and Amber Chong - La Gelateria
Beverage partners:
Kona Brewing Hawaii
Akamai Juice – Cas Schwabe
Kōloa Rum
Entertainment:
Waipā Serenaders
Kainani Kahaunaele
Hi'ipoi & Cuzins
Silent Auction:
Numerous resort stays and gift items