An Evening With Michael Mina Showcases Hawaii Creations

The MINA Group invites guests to finish Grand L?nai Restaurant Week by spending an evening with Restauranteur and James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Mina as he personally walks them through his three current Hawai?i creations: STRIPSTEAK Waikiki, The Street Food Hall by Michael Mina and MINA's Fish House. The experience begins with a reception hosted at 5:30 PM at STRIPSTEAK Waikiki located on the Grand L?nai of International Market Place. Reception small bites will feature items from Little Lafa, Nana Lu, International Smoke and more, while indulging in the infamous "If Can, Can" Signature Cocktail from Kai Poke, all from The Street Food Hall by Michael Mina. The four-course seated dinner beings promptly at 6:00 PM with a Michael Mina signature dish and continues to feature MINA's Fish House and STRIPSTEAK centric courses expertly paired with distinctive wine selections by the sommelier team.

Chef Michael Mina looks forward to sharing a unique and exclusive experience featuring only the best from each of his endeavors, while showing our support for the Hawaii Foodbank. Tickets to the event are $175 and can be purchased at https://aneveningwithmichaelmina.eventbrite.com/?aff=PRHI.

Event Flow:

5:30pm - 6:00pm: Guests Arrive, Reception

6:00pm - 8:00pm/9:00pm: Dinner, Wine Pairing with each course

Event Menu:

Passed Canapés - Chef Bao Tran - The Street

The Ramen Bar: Yakiton

Little Lafa: Harissa Chicken

Mi Almita Cantina: Elotes

International Smoke: Shrimp & Grits

Adam's Nana Lu: Eggplant Parmesan

First Course: Chef Michael Mina

Classic Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Tartare

Second Course: Chef Garrick Mendoza - Mina's Fish House

Broiled Whole Kona Kampachi

- Chinese black bean, ginger, Singapore Street Noodles

Third Course: Chef Jamie Zager - STRIPSTEAK Waikiki

30-day Dry Aged Prime NY Strip

- "All Tops" potato gratin, Stuffed Kahumana Farms Swiss Chard, Smoked Bone Marrow Bordelaise

Dessert Course: Chef Harrison Chernick - Mina Group

Maui Gold Pineapple Flambe (STRIPSTEAK)

- Kohana Koho Agricole Rum, Luxardo Marascino Cherry Ice Cream

Images available:

STRIPSTEAK Waikiki & The Street Food Hall by Michael Mina:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/m2p0qen658kanxy/AAA1hsSQuc9OnmpFwfTFu_5Ia?dl=0

Mina's Fish House:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/y1de5lsx87dtle5/AAD78OGqNAcmfmtCKafl6PGna?dl=0

ABOUT STRIPSTEAK WAIKIKI

Presenting an evocative and modern twist on the classic American Steakhouse, lighter, small plates; healthier seafood options; and sushi sashimi, and poke; complement traditional steakhouse sides. The 8,600 square foot restaurant is located in the newly redeveloped International Market Place on the third level of the Grand Lanai featuring expansive indoor, open-air lanai seating. It has been a hit with tourists and locals alike.

As the third endeavor of his esteemed STRIPSTEAK concept, Award Winning Chef Michael Mina has created a fun and innovative menu, bold in flavor and diverse inspiration. Alongside traditional steakhouse plates, the highly seasonal and ever-evolving menu features the best local ingredients and global flavors the Hawaiian Islands offers. Now with Las Vegas Mina All-Star veteran Robert Villanueva in the fold in the key position of General Manager, the customer experience is second to none from start to finish.

ABOUT THE STREET FOOD HALL, BY MICHAEL MINA

Offering a variety of welcoming dining options, the 6,900-square foot venue is designed as a culinary journey for friends and families to gather for casual meals or festive celebrations. From barbecue to beer and pizza to poke, The Street features 12 different restaurant concepts, each presenting a delicious menu driven by the chefs' passion for the foods they love to cook and eat. Providing the perfect setting for anything from a casual lunch to a late night gathering, the 280-seat space is crafted for open and communal seating.

The Street offers a bustling collection of culinary experiences curated by the James Beard award-winning chef Michael Mina, and proves itself once again as a gourmet gathering place and multi-concept collaboration between a roster of talented chefs.

The restaurant is located at 2330 Kal?kaua Ave., on the ground floor of the International Market Place. Valet, self-parking and parking validation is available. The Street will join MINA Group's contemporary American steakhouse, STRIPSTEAK Waikiki, located on the Market Place's Third Floor Grand L?nai. The Street Honolulu is the first of its kind, while a second one will open in Los Angeles' Beverly Center in 2018.

ABOUT MINA'S FISH HOUSE

Mina's Fish House is committed to delivering the freshest and best seafood from Hawaii's waters as part of its menu. It's also making a commitment to sourcing seafood responsibly so that there are enough fish for future populations to enjoy. To achieve both of these goals, the chefs are working directly with local, longtime fishermen who are intimately familiar with the seasonal nature of fish and fish populations.

ABOUT MINA GROUP
MINA Group is a San Francisco-based restaurant management company specializing in creating and operating upscale, innovative restaurant concepts. MINA Group is led by Chef/Owner Michael Mina whose accolades include James Beard Foundation "Who's Who of Food and Beverage" inductee in 2013, Bon Appétit Chef of the Year, Food Arts Silver Spoon Award Winner, San Francisco Magazine Chef of the Year, and International Food and Beverage Forum's Restaurateur of the Year. Operating since 2002, MINA Group currently manages over 34 concepts across the country. For a complete list of restaurants please visit http://michaelmina.net. Follow Michael Mina on Facebook at Michael Mina, twitter @ChefMichaelMina and Instagram at ChefMichaelMina.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL MARKET PLACE

Located in the heart of Waik?k?, International Market Place is a world-class shopping, dining and entertainment destination featuring a curated mix of upscale and lifestyle brands, and the first Saks Fifth Avenue in Hawai'i. The shopping center is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Operating hours for restaurants and department store will vary. For ease of access, the center provides 700 parking spaces and convenient valet parking. For more information, visit shopinternationalmarketplace.com and in Japanese ja.shopinternationalmarketplace.com.

 

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