# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Taste of Hawaii: Poke, Maki & Haupia
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Bring the flavors of Hawaii to the kitchen in this fresh and colorful hands-on cooking class. Guests will prepare an authentic shoyu ahi poke bowl with cubed tuna, mango, scallions, sesame oil, ginger-teriyaki, and sushi rice. We will also roll a Hawaiian Sunset maki filled with spicy tuna and cucumber, topped with avocado and spicy mayo. To finish, we will create coconut-mango haupia, a smooth Hawaiian coconut milk pudding layered with fresh mango purée.

No experience needed—just bring your appetite and enjoy a taste of the islands.

What We Are Making
Authentic Shoyu Ahi Poke Bowl w/ Fresh cubed ahi tuna tossed with sweet mango, scallion nest salad, shoyu, sesame oil , and a touch of ginger-teriyaki served over a bed of sushi rice) 
Hawaiian Sunset Maki Roll W/ Inside-Out Roll Filled With Spicy Tuna And Crisp Cucumber, Topped With Perfectly Fanned Avocado Slices & Drizzle Of Spicy Mayo 
Coconut-Mango Haupia W/ Hawaiian Coconut Milk Pudding Thickened & Layered W/ Fresh Mango Puree!

Each class provides:
Aprons
All ingredients and equipment
BYOB Drink Station 
Hands on instruction from our expert chef
Water, ice, and iced hibiscus tea
Glassware, bottle openers, wine openers
Meet new friends in a fun, interactive environment
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/itasca/taste-of-hawaii-poke-maki-and-haupia/200030395840618
- **Event Categories**: cooking, workshops, food-drinks, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Itasca
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL, United States, Illinois 60143
- **lat**: 41.98652
- **long**: -88.03244
- **full address**: 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL, United States, Illinois 60143

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Taste of Hawaii: Poke, Maki & Haupia being held?
  - **A:** Taste of Hawaii: Poke, Maki & Haupia takes place on Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm at 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL, United States, Illinois 60143.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Taste of Hawaii: Poke, Maki & Haupia?
  - **A:** Taste of Hawaii: Poke, Maki & Haupia is organized by Cooking Skills & Social.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Taste of Hawaii: Poke, Maki & Haupia is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Itasca, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Taste of Hawaii: Poke, Maki & Haupia sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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