To celebrate the 2020 Hale ‘Ainas, HONOLULU Magazine is launching a series of intimate, collaborative dinners that will feature unique menus only available to a smaller number of guests. The Hale ‘Aina Dinner Series takes place in December with our official Hale ‘Aina Celebration on Dec. 12, plus four dine-in events throughout the month, highlighting past and current winners through one-night-only special menus or collab dinners.

As part of our Hale ‘Aina Dinner Series, you’re invited to an exclusive evening with Mad Bene on Dec. 3. Mad Bene’s featured menu includes the following:

Fritti (canape)

Bomboloni sturgeon caviar

Arancini Italian parsley

Cicchetti hamachi tartare

Tomato Carpaccio

Sourdough focaccia, fresh mozzarella

Crudi

Diver Scallop with black truffle, brown butter

Kauai Shrimp with cocktail sauces

Linguini

Dungeness crab, bottarga

Pork Osso Bucco

Beluga lentils, mint gremolata

Panna Cotta

Local citrus, orange blossom

Seating for the Hale ‘Aina Mad Bene dinner is exclusive at $80 per person and just 50 seats, available in tables of two to 5 people.