Culinary Arts Under the Stars returns Feb. 26

Kings’ Shops and the American Culinary Federation Kona Kohala Chefs Association are once again hosting the premier culinary event on Friday, Feb. 26 beginning at 5:30 p.m. All proceeds from the event and auction benefit the Culinary Arts Program at Hawaii Community College-Palamanui. Among the 11 food booths, new chefs participating this year include Chef Allen Hess of Mai Grill, Chef Cary Peterson of Kohala Burger and Taco, Chef Stennis Hirayama of Tommy Bahama Restaurant and Bar and Chef Karl Humphrey of Daylight Mind Coffee Company. Tickets are $45 in advance or $55 at the door, available at Maui Divers Jewelry at Kings’ Shops or online at konakohalachefs.org.