Sample intriguing flavors from south of the border for three nights of food, music, and festivities beginning this Thursday.  HPR’s Noe Tanigawa reports on a foodie popUP to benefit Make a Wish Hawai’i.

Latin Nights will be held at the Auahi Business Center (683 Auahi St, Honolulu, HI 96813).  There will be one seating at 6:30p on Aug 9-11.  The event is BYOB and valet service will be available.  Tickets can be purchased for $75 at www.eventbrite.com. 

Latin Nights popUP

Course One

Quesada Con Camarones

(Toasted Cheese Top w/Shrimp)

Mussels Sabrosa

(Green Lip Mussels on the Half Shell)

Course Two

Ensalada Tropical

(Arugula Topped w/ Fresh Tropical Fruit)

Course Three

Campenchana de Mariscos

(Seafood Cocktail)

Atun Ahumado

(Smoked Ahi Tuna w/ Poblano Chile & Crema Mexicana)

Chicharones Cubana

(Citrus & Garlic Infused Roasted Pork Belly w/Crispy Skin)

Course Four

Barbacoa de Birria

(Slow Baked Goat in a Mild Red Chile Rub Topped w/ Pickled Onions)

Nopales Salad con Tapenade

(Marinated Cactus Paddles Topped w/ Olive Tapenade)

Pescaditos

(Deep Fried Whole Baby Smelts)

Course Five

Tamale con Huitlacoche y Pollo

(Corn Truffle & Smoked Chicken Steamed in Corn Masa)

Papillote de Pescado

(Fish Layered w/Herbs & Spices Baked in Parchment Paper)

Calamare Relleno a la Mojo de Ajo

(Baked Whole Baby Squid in a Garlic Sauce)

Course Six

Flan de Coco

(Coconut Egg Custard)

Kahlua Trifle

(Cake & Cream Laced w/ Kahlua Liquor)

Café de Canela

(Cinnamon Coffee)

audio file: 

lati0807.mp3