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Photographs from Val and John's kitchen on Maui.

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Photographs from Val and John's events, their tables and their kitchen. The captions describe each dish.

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Table Settings

A white-linen table set with wooden bowls, napkin rings and orchid petals
A white-linen table set with wooden bowls, napkin rings and orchid petals
An outdoor table set for a burger lunch by the pool
An outdoor table set for a burger lunch by the pool
A buffet line of chafing dishes and platters
A buffet line of chafing dishes and platters
A table dressed with a blush runner, white flowers and folded napkins
A table dressed with a blush runner, white flowers and folded napkins
A breakfast table with pastries, fruit and coffee
A breakfast table with pastries, fruit and coffee
A long table laid beside the ocean, set with flowers and white plates
A long table laid beside the ocean, set with flowers and white plates
A long table laid with white linen and shared plates
A long table laid with white linen and shared plates
A long dinner table set for a large group, platters down the middle
A long dinner table set for a large group, platters down the middle

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Recent From the Kitchen

Val's chef jacket with the Val and John logo
Val's chef jacket with the Val and John logo
An Italian charcuterie and cheese platter
An Italian charcuterie and cheese platter
Spaghetti with clams
Spaghetti with clams
Home-made potato gnocchi with butter and sage
Home-made potato gnocchi with butter and sage
Caprese — tomato, mozzarella and basil
Caprese — tomato, mozzarella and basil
Bruschetta with tomato and basil
Bruschetta with tomato and basil
A platter of seared ahi
A platter of seared ahi
Fresh fish crudo on beetroot with citrus
Fresh fish crudo on beetroot with citrus
Ahi poke
Ahi poke
Panko-crusted fresh fish with lemon
Panko-crusted fresh fish with lemon
Mini parmigiana beside grilled asparagus
Mini parmigiana beside grilled asparagus
Seared ahi, sliced
Seared ahi, sliced
Chocolate lava cakes with vanilla ice cream
Chocolate lava cakes with vanilla ice cream
Classic chicken parmigiana
Classic chicken parmigiana
Creamy fettuccine Alfredo with wild-caught shrimp
Creamy fettuccine Alfredo with wild-caught shrimp
Caesar salad
Caesar salad

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Italian

Home-made lasagna
Home-made lasagna
Val's home-made Passatelli pasta with seafood
Val's home-made Passatelli pasta with seafood
Little polenta with cheese and mushroom
Little polenta with cheese and mushroom
Mini parmigiana
Mini parmigiana
Val's home-made lobster ravioli
Val's home-made lobster ravioli
Bruschetta
Bruschetta
Home-made focaccia with cherry tomatoes and caramelized onion
Home-made focaccia with cherry tomatoes and caramelized onion
A table set with a tricolore focaccia board in the colors of the Italian flag
A table set with a tricolore focaccia board in the colors of the Italian flag

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Hawaiian

Hawaiian fish fresh catch of the day Ono panko crusted on one side
Hawaiian fish fresh catch of the day Ono panko crusted on one side
Hawaiian corn on the cob
Hawaiian corn on the cob
Garlic shrimp on the skewer
Garlic shrimp on the skewer
Hawaiian sweet rolls and taro bread
Hawaiian sweet rolls and taro bread
Hawaiian fish fresh catch of the day with sweet potatoes fries
Hawaiian fish fresh catch of the day with sweet potatoes fries
Chow fun noodles with meat and shrimp
Chow fun noodles with meat and shrimp
Organic mixed green salad with John's signature balsamic vinaigrette, Kula strawberries and sliced roasted almonds
Organic mixed green salad with John's signature balsamic vinaigrette, Kula strawberries and sliced roasted almonds
Kālua pig with cabbage, rice and broccoli
Kālua pig with cabbage, rice and broccoli

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Seafood

Mixed seafood paella in the pan
Mixed seafood paella in the pan
Tagliolini with scallops, shrimp and lobster
Tagliolini with scallops, shrimp and lobster
Fresh catch of the day Ono fish
Fresh catch of the day Ono fish
Seared ahi
Seared ahi
Seared Ono
Seared Ono
Johnny's famous poke with Avocado
Johnny's famous poke with Avocado
Steamed mussels with garlic and parsley
Steamed mussels with garlic and parsley
Octopus and seafood salad
Octopus and seafood salad

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Surf & Turf

Grilled filet mignon
Grilled filet mignon
Sliced steak and roasted eggplant on long platters
Sliced steak and roasted eggplant on long platters
Mashed potatoes
Mashed potatoes
Steak and lobster
Steak and lobster
Filet mignon or New York steak With tiger shrimp
Filet mignon or New York steak With tiger shrimp
Potatoes and leeks soup with bread
Potatoes and leeks soup with bread
Carpaccio with microgreens and shaved parmesan
Carpaccio with microgreens and shaved parmesan
Garlic shrimp on the skewer
Garlic shrimp on the skewer

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Thai

Chicken coconut soup
Chicken coconut soup
Thai spicy seafood soup
Thai spicy seafood soup
Papaya salad
Papaya salad
Pad thai with shrimp
Pad thai with shrimp
Sautéed baby bok choy
Sautéed baby bok choy
Laab ground pork chicken or beef with lime toasted rice shallots and mint
Laab ground pork chicken or beef with lime toasted rice shallots and mint
Pad Thai with shrimp and lime
Pad Thai with shrimp and lime
Noodles with sautéed bok choy
Noodles with sautéed bok choy

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Mexican

John's amazing ceviche
John's amazing ceviche
Tacos fish chicken beef
Tacos fish chicken beef
Ahi poke taco
Ahi poke taco
Quesadilla
Quesadilla
Hawaiian burrito pineapple and kālua pig
Hawaiian burrito pineapple and kālua pig
Beef tacos
Beef tacos
Ahi tartare in a halved avocado
Ahi tartare in a halved avocado
Poke on toasted bread with grapes
Poke on toasted bread with grapes

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Japanese

Temaki sushi hand rolls
Temaki sushi hand rolls
Miso soup
Miso soup
Seared wagyu beef with broccoli, rice and soba noodles
Seared wagyu beef with broccoli, rice and soba noodles
Assorted mochi with matcha ice cream
Assorted mochi with matcha ice cream
Rainbow sushi roll on a slate tray
Rainbow sushi roll on a slate tray
Sashimi platter with tuna, salmon and white fish
Sashimi platter with tuna, salmon and white fish
Edamame
Edamame
Home-made gyoza
Home-made gyoza

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Breakfast & Brunch

Omelette with avocado and spinach
Omelette with avocado and spinach
Macadamia nut pancake
Macadamia nut pancake
Bagel with cream cheese smoked salmon tomato avocado
Bagel with cream cheese smoked salmon tomato avocado
Ham and cheese omelette
Ham and cheese omelette
Mixed muffins
Mixed muffins
Breakfast burrito
Breakfast burrito
Fresh fruit platter with melon, pineapple, berries and orange
Fresh fruit platter with melon, pineapple, berries and orange
Fresh fruit platter with dragon fruit, orange, strawberries and melon
Fresh fruit platter with dragon fruit, orange, strawberries and melon

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Desserts

Pavlova topped with whipped cream and fresh berries
Pavlova topped with whipped cream and fresh berries
Mango cheesecake
Mango cheesecake
A slice of mango cheesecake
A slice of mango cheesecake
A 4 oz bag of Cioccolato Amore
A 4 oz bag of Cioccolato Amore
Coconut pudding with chocolate covered strawberries
Coconut pudding with chocolate covered strawberries
Chocolate lava mini cake with organic home-made stracciatella gelato
Chocolate lava mini cake with organic home-made stracciatella gelato
Chocolate-dipped strawberries on mini chocolate cakes
Chocolate-dipped strawberries on mini chocolate cakes
Chocolate truffles rolled in coconut
Chocolate truffles rolled in coconut

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Weddings

Acoustic guitar player
Acoustic guitar player
Cake
Cake
Flowers arrangements and centerpieces
Flowers arrangements and centerpieces
Hawaiian dessert buffet
Hawaiian dessert buffet

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