Upcoming Classes
Our Summer Reading & Cooking Series is presented by the Moana Surfrider, Celebrating 125 Years of Timeless Elegance. And in partnership with Macyʻs Ala Moana.
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Simply Donabe with Naoko Takei Moore (First Session)
In this hands-on cooking class, discover fresh donabe meals with Japanese home cooking expert Naoko Takei Moore, the author of Simply Donabe. You’ll observe the art of cooking delicious donabe rice with earthy, sweet carrots and briny wakame, then make a versatile vegetable mille feuille nabe and quick pickle featuring shio koji and local veggies. Up your knowledge of these essential Japanese cooking methods and learn to create nourishing dinners to share with loved ones.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Macyʻs Ala Moana, 4th Floor Demo Kitchen
$138, price includes taxes and fees and a signed copy of Naokoʻs newest cookbook, Simply Donabe.
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Book Signing Event with Naoko Takei Moore
Meet with Japanese home cooking expert, Naoko Takei Moore, author of Simply Donabe. Bring in your your book (or purchase one at the book signing event) and questions for Naoko.
This event is open to the public, no registration needed.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Macyʻs Ala Moana, 4th Floor Demo Kitchen
Open to the public, no ticket necessary.
Simply Donabe with Naoko Takei Moore (Second Session)
In this hands-on cooking class, discover fresh donabe meals with Japanese home cooking expert Naoko Takei Moore, the author of Simply Donabe. You’ll observe the art of cooking delicious donabe rice with earthy, sweet carrots and briny wakame, then make a versatile vegetable mille feuille nabe and quick pickle featuring shio koji and local veggies. Up your knowledge of these essential Japanese cooking methods and learn to create nourishing dinners to share with loved ones.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Macyʻs Ala Moana, 4th Floor Demo Kitchen
$138, price includes taxes and fees and a signed copy of Naokoʻs newest cookbook, Simply Donabe.
Dining With Dad, Ohana Style (First Session)
Fire up your appetite and bring your best cooking game, Dad!
Inspired by the heartwarming recipes from Ohana Style, chef Sheldon Simeonʻs newest cookbook, this interactive cooking class invites kid-and-dad duos into the kitchen for an afternoon of flavor, fun, and a little friendly competition.
Working side by side with another duo you will learn how to create a ooey-gooey deluxe cheeseburger mac—rich, comforting, and packed with bold, local-style flavor—paired with a humble broccoli banchan that is so ‘ono, kids will want to eat their veggies. Along the way, you’ll pick-up kitchen tips, teamwork skills, and a few tricks Sheldonʻs picked up over the years to get dinner served quickly!
At the end of class, it’s game on: each team of four will present their finished dishes to chef Sheldon himself for judging. Expect laughs, a bit of friendly rivalry, and maybe even some bragging rights.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Macyʻs Ala Moana, 4th Floor Demo Kitchen
$116, price includes tickets for one dad-kid duo, taxes and fees and a signed copy of Sheldonʻs newest cookbook, Ohana Style.
Book Signing Event with chef Sheldon Simeon
Meet with Japanese home cooking expert, chef Sheldon Simeon, author of Ohana Style. Bring in your your book (or purchase one at the book signing event) and questions for chef.
This event is open to the public, no registration needed.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Macyʻs Ala Moana, 4th Floor Demo Kitchen
Dining With Dad, Ohana Style (Second Session)
Fire up your appetite and bring your best cooking game, Dad!
Inspired by the heartwarming recipes from Ohana Style, chef Sheldon Simeonʻs newest cookbook, this interactive cooking class invites kid-and-dad duos into the kitchen for an afternoon of flavor, fun, and a little friendly competition.
Working side by side with another duo you will learn how to create a ooey-gooey deluxe cheeseburger mac—rich, comforting, and packed with bold, local-style flavor—paired with a humble broccoli banchan that is so ‘ono, kids will want to eat their veggies. Along the way, you’ll pick-up kitchen tips, teamwork skills, and a few tricks Sheldonʻs picked up over the years to get dinner served quickly!
At the end of class, it’s game on: each team of four will present their finished dishes to chef Sheldon himself for judging. Expect laughs, a bit of friendly rivalry, and maybe even some bragging rights.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Macyʻs Ala Moana, 4th Floor Demo Kitchen
$116, price includes tickets for one dad-kid duo, taxes and fees and a signed copy of Sheldonʻs newest cookbook, Ohana Style.
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