Hawai‘i's premier culinary gala to spotlight Moroccan cuisine this September
Held on the Ocean Lawn of The Royal Hawaiian, this year's edition is themed «A Night in Morocco». Guests will step into an immersive Marrakech-style night market, complete with glowing lanterns, spice-colored textiles, and sultry music, writes HONOLULU Magazine on Thursday.
The celebration will blend Hawai'i's award-winning cuisine with Moroccan ambiance, as top local chefs serve signature dishes inspired by the North African kingdom's culinary heritage.
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