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Naʻau is a concept created by Chef Brian Hirata, based on the Hawaiian definition, "guts; of the heart and mind." Hirata, a 2023 and 2022 James Beard Foundation Award SemiFinalist, who was named one of the 10 change-makers in America in Departures magazine in October 2020 - a year after launching Naʻau, is dedicating his life to preserving Hawaiʻi's food culture while progressing the local cuisine through thoughtful presentations.

Experiences at Naʻau

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    October 2024 - Invasive Species Menu

    Invasive species big and small can destroy ecosystems and foodways. Some invasive species in Hawaiʻi were intentionally introduced without realizing how much devastation they could cause, and other species have found their way here accidentally.In October, our multi-course menu (https://www.naauhilo.com/invasive-species-menu-october-2024 subject to change w/out notice) will highlight invasive species in every course, as eating them is a way to combat them.Note: We do not have access to a bar for beverages during the pop-up. Filtered water will be provided, and you may bring your own wines. BYO wine recommendations can be found on each menu's page via the link above. There will be a $10 per bottle fee for any alcohol brought (we will have glassware and offer to open and chill; alcohol is self-serve), payable the night of the event via cash (please bring exact change) or our Business Venmo. Under state law, consumption of alcoholic beverages at the event is prohibited for guests under the age of 21. A service charge is added to each ticket at check out, 10% of which is allocated to operational fees; the remaining 90% is distributed amongst non-management team members.Cancellations: If you are unable to make your reservation, you may cancel up to 72 hours in advance of your reservation for a refund minus a $10 per person fee. Cancellation requests received within 72 hours of your reservation and no later than 24 hours prior to your reservation are subject to a $50 per person fee. Cancellation requests within 24 hours of your reservation and no-shows are fully non-refundable. Guests who must leave before the dining experience ends will not be entitled to any refund.Email reservations@naauhilo.com, subject CANCELLATION for requests.You can always transfer your reservation or contact us at reservations@naauhilo.com or 8084681164 to see if anyone is on the waitlist.Please see the FAQs for additional information on our pop-ups.

    Multiple dates between Oct 4 and Oct 27, 2024
    5:30 PM
    $180 per ticket

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    9-Course Pop-Up at Whitehaven (through Sept)

    Join us for a multi-course menu by Chef Brian Hirata (tentative menu at https://www.naauhilo.com/dine/whitehavenfarm) at Whitehaven on the Big Island. Due to the pop-up nature of this event, we are unable to accommodate any dietary preferences or restrictions. Hirata, a 2023 and 2022 James Beard Foundation Award Semifinalist, is dedicating his life to preserving Hawaiʻi's food culture while progressing the local cuisine through thoughtful presentations.Note: We do not have access to a bar for beverages during the pop-up. Filtered water will be provided, and you may bring your own wines. BYO wine recommendations can be found on each menu's page via the link above. There will be a $10 per bottle fee for any alcohol brought (we will have glassware and offer to open and chill; alcohol is self-serve), payable the night of the event via cash (please bring exact change) or our Business Venmo. Under state law, consumption of alcoholic beverages at the event is prohibited for guests under the age of 21. A service charge is added to each ticket at check out, 10% of which is allocated to operational fees; the remaining 90% is distributed amongst non-management team members.Cancellations: If you are unable to make your reservation, you may cancel up to 72 hours in advance of your reservation for a refund minus a $10 per person fee. Cancellation requests received within 72 hours of your reservation and no later than 24 hours prior to your reservation are subject to a $50 per person fee. Cancellation requests within 24 hours of your reservation and no-shows are fully non-refundable. Guests who must leave before the dining experience ends will not be entitled to any refund.Email reservations@naauhilo.com, subject CANCELLATION for requests.You can always transfer your reservation or contact us at reservations@naauhilo.com or 8084681164 to see if anyone is on the waitlist.Please see the FAQs for additional information on our pop-ups.

    Multiple dates between Jan 12 and Sep 28, 2024
    5:30 PM
    $209 per ticket

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    7-Course Pop-Up at Whitehaven (through Sept)

    Join us for a multi-course menu by Chef Brian Hirata (tentative menu at https://www.naauhilo.com/dine/whitehavenfarm) at Whitehaven on the Big Island. Due to the pop-up nature of this event, we are unable to accommodate any dietary preferences or restrictions. Hirata, a 2023 and 2022 James Beard Foundation Award Semifinalist, is dedicating his life to preserving Hawaiʻi's food culture while progressing the local cuisine through thoughtful presentations.Note: We do not have access to a bar for beverages during the pop-up. Filtered water will be provided, and you may bring your own wines. BYO wine recommendations can be found on each menu's page via the link above. There will be a $10 per bottle fee for any alcohol brought (we will have glassware and offer to open and chill; alcohol is self-serve), payable the night of the event via cash (please bring exact change) or our Business Venmo. Under state law, consumption of alcoholic beverages at the event is prohibited for guests under the age of 21. A service charge is added to each ticket at check out, 10% of which is allocated to operational fees; the remaining 90% is distributed amongst non-management team members.Cancellations: If you are unable to make your reservation, you may cancel up to 72 hours in advance of your reservation for a refund minus a $10 per person fee. Cancellation requests received within 72 hours of your reservation and no later than 24 hours prior to your reservation are subject to a $50 per person fee. Cancellation requests within 24 hours of your reservation and no-shows are fully non-refundable. Guests who must leave before the dining experience ends will not be entitled to any refund.Email reservations@naauhilo.com, subject CANCELLATION for requests.You can always transfer your reservation or contact us at reservations@naauhilo.com or 8084681164 to see if anyone is on the waitlist.Please see the FAQs for additional information on our pop-ups.

    Multiple dates between Jan 5 and Sep 28, 2024
    Multiple times
    $180 per ticket

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    5-Course Pop-Up at Whitehaven (through Sept)

    Join us for a multi-course menu by Chef Brian Hirata (tentative menu at https://www.naauhilo.com/dine/whitehavenfarm) at Whitehaven on the Big Island. Due to the pop-up nature of this event, we are unable to accommodate any dietary preferences or restrictions. Hirata, a 2023 and 2022 James Beard Foundation Award Semifinalist, is dedicating his life to preserving Hawaiʻi's food culture while progressing the local cuisine through thoughtful presentations.Note: We do not have access to a bar for beverages during the pop-up. Filtered water will be provided, and you may bring your own wines. BYO wine recommendations can be found on each menu's page via the link above. There will be a $10 per bottle fee for any alcohol brought (we will have glassware and offer to open and chill; alcohol is self-serve), payable the night of the event via cash (please bring exact change) or our Business Venmo. Under state law, consumption of alcoholic beverages at the event is prohibited for guests under the age of 21. A service charge is added to each ticket at check out, 10% of which is allocated to operational fees; the remaining 90% is distributed amongst non-management team members.Cancellations: If you are unable to make your reservation, you may cancel up to 72 hours in advance of your reservation for a refund minus a $10 per person fee. Cancellation requests received within 72 hours of your reservation and no later than 24 hours prior to your reservation are subject to a $50 per person fee. Cancellation requests within 24 hours of your reservation and no-shows are fully non-refundable. Guests who must leave before the dining experience ends will not be entitled to any refund.Email reservations@naauhilo.com, subject CANCELLATION for requests.You can always transfer your reservation or contact us at reservations@naauhilo.com or 8084681164 to see if anyone is on the waitlist.Please see the FAQs for additional information on our pop-ups.

    Multiple dates between Jan 5 and Sep 28, 2024
    Multiple times
    $135 per ticket

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    3-Course Prix Fixe Menu

    Join us for a 3-course Prix Fixe menu (please visit https://www.naauhilo.com/dine/whitehavenfarmto view courses on the Prix Fixe menu; note - Prix Fixe portions are larger than tasting Tasting Menu portions). Note: We do not have access to a bar for beverages during the pop-up. Filtered water will be provided, and you may bring your own wines. BYO wine recommendations can be found on each menu's page via the link above. There will be a $10 per bottle fee for any alcohol brought (we will have glassware and offer to open and chill; alcohol is self-serve), payable the night of the event via cash (please bring exact change) or our Business Venmo. Under state law, consumption of alcoholic beverages at the event is prohibited for guests under the age of 21. A service charge is added to each ticket at check out, 10% of which is allocated to operational fees; the remaining 90% is distributed amongst non-management team members.Cancellations: If you are unable to make your reservation, you may cancel up to 72 hours in advance of your reservation for a refund minus a $10 per person fee. Cancellation requests received within 72 hours of your reservation and no later than 24 hours prior to your reservation are subject to a $50 per person fee. Cancellation requests within 24 hours of your reservation and no-shows are fully non-refundable. Guests who must leave before the dining experience ends will not be entitled to any refund.Email reservations@naauhilo.com, subject CANCELLATION for requests.You can always transfer your reservation or contact us at reservations@naauhilo.com or 8084681164 to see if anyone is on the waitlist.Please see the FAQs for additional information on our pop-ups.

    Multiple dates between Oct 11 and Nov 9, 2024
    7:00 PM
    $59 per ticket

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    December 2024 - Kai to 海

    Kai (海) is a word that can translate to ocean in both Hawaiian and Japanese. Although the ocean separates the two island entities of Hawaiʻi and Japan, with one in the South Pacific Ocean and the other in the North Pacific, their respective cultures are connected in numerous ways, including through the foods sourced from the ocean and the dishes made with them.December's menu will highlight ocean foods sourced or produced in Hawaiʻi and incorporated into dishes with roots in Chef Brian's Japanese heritage (menu TBD) . Note: We do not have access to a bar for beverages during the pop-up. Filtered water will be provided, and you may bring your own wines. BYO wine recommendations can be found on each menu's page via the link above. There will be a $10 per bottle fee for any alcohol brought (we will have glassware and offer to open and chill; alcohol is self-serve), payable the night of the event via cash (please bring exact change) or our Business Venmo. Under state law, consumption of alcoholic beverages at the event is prohibited for guests under the age of 21. A service charge is added to each ticket at check out, 10% of which is allocated to operational fees; the remaining 90% is distributed amongst non-management team members.Cancellations: If you are unable to make your reservation, you may cancel up to 72 hours in advance of your reservation for a refund minus a $10 per person fee. Cancellation requests received within 72 hours of your reservation and no later than 24 hours prior to your reservation are subject to a $50 per person fee. Cancellation requests within 24 hours of your reservation and no-shows are fully non-refundable. Guests who must leave before the dining experience ends will not be entitled to any refund.Email reservations@naauhilo.com, subject CANCELLATION for requests. You may also transfer your reservation or contact us at reservations@naauhilo.com or 8084681164 to see if anyone is on the waitlist.Please see the FAQs for additional information.

    Multiple dates between Dec 6 and Dec 28, 2024
    5:30 PM
    $180 per ticket

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    November 2024 - Canoe Plants and Animals Menu

    Early Polynesian voyagers brought with them various plants and animals to Hawaiʻi. Commonly referred to as Canoe Plants and Animals, these plants and animals have played significant roles in shaping Hawaiʻi's food culture. For the month of November, our multi-course tasting menu (https://www.naauhilo.com/canoe-plants-animals subject to change without notice) will highlight Canoe Plants and Animals in every course.Note: We do not have access to a bar for beverages during the pop-up. Filtered water will be provided, and you may bring your own wines. BYO wine recommendations can be found on each menu's page via the link above. There will be a $10 per bottle fee for any alcohol brought (we will have glassware and offer to open and chill; alcohol is self-serve), payable the night of the event via cash (please bring exact change) or our Business Venmo. Under state law, consumption of alcoholic beverages at the event is prohibited for guests under the age of 21. A service charge is added to each ticket at check out, 10% of which is allocated to operational fees; the remaining 90% is distributed amongst non-management team members.Cancellations: If you are unable to make your reservation, you may cancel up to 72 hours in advance of your reservation for a refund minus a $10 per person fee. Cancellation requests received within 72 hours of your reservation and no later than 24 hours prior to your reservation are subject to a $50 per person fee. Cancellation requests within 24 hours of your reservation and no-shows are fully non-refundable. Guests who must leave before the dining experience ends will not be entitled to any refund.Email reservations@naauhilo.com, subject CANCELLATION for requests.You can always transfer your reservation or contact us at reservations@naauhilo.com or 8084681164 to see if anyone is on the waitlist.Please see the FAQs for additional information on our pop-ups.

    Multiple dates between Nov 8 and Nov 30, 2024
    5:30 PM
    $180 per ticket

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