Don’t miss this special opportunity for Hawaii Dames to meet Chef Melissa Miranda of Seattle restaurant Musang.
Chef Miranda shares our LDEI passion for philanthropy and will teach two Hawaii Culinary Education Foundation classes at Kapiolani Community College for culinary students. Les Dames d’Escoffier Hawaii is a proud supporter of culinary education and is a donor to these exceptional HCEF programs featuring Chef Miranda. Hawaii Dames inspiring the next generation of chefs!
Who is Melissa Miranda? Melissa Miranda is the chef/owner of Musang, a Filipinx restaurant that opened in Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood in January 2020. She attended culinary school and worked in kitchens in Florence, Italy, before cooking for two years in New York City. After returning to Seattle, she worked as a sous chef at Bar Del Corso while developing Musang. At Musang, she works with her team to craft dishes inspired by childhood memories. Musang also runs a not-for-profit, no questions asked, free meal program through their Community Kitchen, as well as a children’s cooking program called Musang Little Wildcats. Melissa is committed to making Musang not just a traditional restaurant, but a community space that aims to educate the broader public about Filipino food and culture.
When: Tuesday, Feb. 15, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Where: HeyDay at White Sands Hotel (outdoor event / seating / umbrella covering)
431 Nohonani Street (parking available at the International Market Place)
HeyDay by Chef Robynne Maii – Experience Waikiki’s newest restaurant, Heyday! We invite you to step back in time, to an era of playful hospitality where you can sip and savor unforgettable moments at White Sands Hotel. A hidden gem that celebrates the bamboo bar culture of the 60’s and 70’s with laidback atmosphere and chill outdoor vibes that perfectly complement Chef Robynne Maii’s style of cuisine.
Cost is $40 (inclusive tax and gratuity) and includes a selection of pupus to whet your appetite (shrimp toast, vegan lumpia, kalbi meatballs, plus more) and a glass of wine or nonalcoholic beverage.
Register by February 11. Questions? Contact Dame Hayley Matson-Mathes. Due to limited space, attendance is limited to Dames only. If additional space is available, prospective members may be invited to attend.