In celebration of all things poke, the I Love Poke Festival returns on Monday, June 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. at a new venue, the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach. The foodie festival and chef competition will feature more than 20 well-known chefs and restaurants offering attendees unlimited tastings of Hawaiian and Asian-inspired dishes.
Traditional Hawaiian plate lunches and offerings will be provided by Hula Girls Shave Ice, Dough Dough's Malasadas, L& L Hawaiian Barbecue Irvine, Snowflakes, Sambazon, King's Hawaiian, Adobo Loco and Manila Sky.
Featured competitors in the culinary battle for the title of “Best Poke will also be available for attendees to sample. A few of the competitors include:
Hapa J's – Chef Justin Shea (Previous I Love Poke San Diego Pokeland winner and first time competitor of I Love Poke Orange County)
370 Common / Primo Beer – Chef James Harris (Previous I Love Poke San Diego Pokeland winner)
North Shore Poke Co. – Chef Shawn Gole
Shades Restaurant & Bar at The Waterfront Beach Resort – Executive Chef Ben La Fleche
Home Chef – Orange County resident Chris Lin
In addition to the battle for “Best Poke” and unlimited tastings from popular chefs and restaurants, the event will also feature a special performance by internationally acclaimed Hawaiian musician and ukulele extraordinaire, Troy Fernandez.
Tickets are now available for $65 per person and can be purchased at ilovemusubi.com/poke
Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort is at 21100 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach.
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