The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort is rewriting the script on its classic New Year’s Eve party. This year, the Pink Palace of the Pacific is the setting for “Adventures in Wonderland” at the picturesque Ocean Lawn, Monarch Room and Mai Tai Bar with the best views of the fireworks off Waikīkī Beach at midnight.
The swanky soiree begins at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, and promises to be an upscale, posh celebration in true Royal fashion with a grand chefs’ table buffet, acclaimed deejay Teley, dancers all night long, and beachfront views of the fireworks at midnight. Executive Chef Colin Hazama, Executive Sous Chef Lenny Ushidate, Sous Chef “Mac” Alop and their teams have put together a menu of true opulence and decadence:
FRESH FROM THE OCEAN
Includes a Glass of Sparkling Rose
PIER 38 POKE AND CHILLED OCEAN DISPLAY
Monarch Style Ahi Poke & Rainbow Poke
Citrus Chilled Prawns, Kona Lobster & Fresh Chilled Oysters
FLIGHTS OF CAVIAR AROUND THE WORLD, ONLY AT THE ROYAL
VODKA CURED KANPACHI
Shaved Watermelon radish + Wasabi ikurazuke
LEMON VERBENA SCENTED CHILLED DUNGENESS CRAB
Avocado coconut mousse & Sturia Caviar
CHILLED MARINATED ABALONE POKE
Alii Mushroom, Lemon Ginger, Smoked Trout Roe
SALADS
JA FARMS GREENS
Red Wine Spiced Pear, Candied Walnuts, Prosciutto, Shallot Mustard Vinaigrette
ARTISANAL CHEESE AND CHARCUTERIE
Prosciutto de Parma, Speck, Salami, Truffle Boschetto, Naked Cow Dairy Pink Peppercorn, Triple Crème,
Humboldt Fog, Cured Olives and Glazed Figs
HO FARMS VINE RIPE TOMATOES
Caramelized Orange, Cilagene Cheese, Hawaiian Sea Salt,
Arugula Jus
ROASTED FINGERLING POTATO SALAD
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Chinese Long Beans,
Pomegranate and Thai Basil Cream
CELEBRATION ENTREES
SPICED CHICKEN BREAST
Lemon Brussel Sprout Ragout, Foie Gras Sauce
ONAGA
Vanilla Hearts of Palm Puree, Watermelon Radish Kahuku Sea Asparagus, Truffle Dashi
LAVENDER GLAZED DUCK BREAST
Braised Turnips, Bok Choy, Cherry Jubilee Reduction
KIAWE SMOKED PORK BELY BACON
Gingered Butternut Puree, Pickled Mustard Seed, Roasted Ho Farms Carrots, Lemongrass Soy Glaze
STEAMED KING CRAB LEGS
Drawn Garlic Herb Butter and Lemon
GINGER SCALLION DRIED SCALLOP FRIED RICE WITH RED JALAPENOS
YUKON POTATO AU GRATIN, 3 CHEESE, HERBS
Broccoli Rabe, Roasted Kabocha Pumpkin, Onion Confit, Slow Cooked Ho Farms Tomatoes
CARVED TO ORDER
ROSEMARY SALT CRUSTED SMOKED PRIME RIB OF BEEF
Roasted Garlic Beef Au jus, Creamy horseradish & Dijon mustard
MUSTARD MINT CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB
Fennel Pollen, Hibiscus Port Wine Gastrique
DESSERT
CHOCOLATE DECADENCE BITES
Candied Yuzu
STRAWBERRY HIBISCUS TORTE, CHAMPAGNE GELEE
“PINK PARTY VEREEN”
Raspberry Dragon fruit, Lemon sponge, Yogurt Poppy seed, Pavlova
“CELEBRATION GLITTER CHOCOLATE LOLLIPOP BAR”
CRANBERRY BROWN BUTTER FINANCIER
Pistachio Praline
General admission tickets are $250 for adults and $175 for children. Mai Tai Bar Reserved Table Seating is available for $250 per person, or $350 per person for the Champagne Lanai Oceanfront Terrace. Tickets can be purchased at Honolulu Box Office. A 21 percent service charge, Hawaii state tax and box office fees per ticket will be charged separately.
The ultimate way to enjoy Wonderland on New Year’s Eve at The Royal Hawaiian is with a VIP Cabana in a reserved area, lavish décor, 2 bottles of champagne and the best direct view of the fireworks spectacular. To inquire about VIP Cabanas, contact Erin Shimabukuro at (808) 931-8476, or via e-mail at erin.shimabukuro@marriott.com.