The Weekly Appetite

Chocolate Festival Roadshow Pamper your loved ones with chocolates, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Get a one-of-a-kind gift to satiate your significant other’s sweet tooth, sample delicious and locally grown chocolates.

Windward Mall, Ceneter Court, 46-056 Kamehameha Hwy.

Sun., 2/12, (11am--3pm) 235-1143

Fresh Oysters and Wine Crank out the oysters and catch some really fresh, succulent dishes. Chef Keith Endo changes it up a bit, preparing oysters raw, panko crusted and fried and one with pasta. Order wines by the glass or bottle.

Vino, Restaurant Row, 500 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite 6 D-1

Sat., 2/11, $11 per order, 524-8466

Gluten-Free Gourmet Attend this macrobiotic community dinner to enjoy a gluten-free gourmet meal, including water-based black bean soup with roasted squash, brown rice with buckwheat, baked ginger tofu, farm fresh blanched greens with tahini sauce, cookie sampler and kukicha tea. This loving meal is provided by chef Kathy Maddux and chef Alyssa Moreau.

Church of the Crossroads, 1212 University Ave.

Wed., 2/8, (6--8pm) $20 per person, $22 at the door. [email: macrocommhi], 949-2220

That’s Amore Bella Mia Pizzeria are celebrating the opening of their third location at the corner of St. Louis Heights and Waialae Avenue, which means $1 slice pizzas. This third site will offer a drive-through window and delivery, as well as table service.

Bella Mia Pizzeria, 2222 S. Beretania St.

Wed., 2/8, (2:30--5pm) 941-4400

Aphrodisiac Afternoon Avoid having a McValentine and go the classier route with sparkling champagne, cocktails and culinary specials. Indulge in aphrodisiac shooters, including oysters, uni, cava, quail egg and caviar, followed by the “french kiss” dish, which includes foie gras stuffed with dates, frisee, guanciale, saba riesling vinaigrette and more. After butter poached lobster, move on to the chocolate terrine finale which includes compressed strawberries, toasted milk and vanilla salt.

SALT Kitchen & Tasting Bar, 3605 Waialae Ave.

Tues., 2/14 $75 (wine pairing $25) open daily 5pm--2am, 744-7567

Romance in France! Since Valentine’s Day falls on a Tuesday, be sure to take advantage of Du Vin’s special Tuesday half-off bottles promotion as the staff gladly guides you to your ideal bottle of wine. A four-course dinner includes red beet bisque with a herb and goat cheese tuile, crusted ahi with a maitake mushroom and soy beurre blanc. After grilled pork tenderloin with roasted potatoes, top off the meal with the chocolate lover’s torte--a rich chocolate mousse made with meringue and buttercream layers.

Brasserie Du Vin, 1115 Bethel St.

Tue., 2/14 $75 with wine pairing, $45 without wine pairing, [brasserieduvin.com], 545-1115

Eat Your Heart Out Chef Wayne Hirabayashi is celebrating Valentine’s with a six-course menu that starts with an amuse bouche. Then the real fun begins when he introduces his other courses titled “Anticipation,” “Flirtation,” “Romance,” “Passion” and, finally, “Sweet Addictions.” Apparently, it is definitely possible for you to eat such emotions.

Hoku’s, 5000 Kahala Ave.

Fri., 2/10--Sun., 2/19, (Open Wed.--Sun., 5:30--10pm; Sun. brunch 10am--2pm) $115, $45 more for optional wine pairing. 739-8780

Macaroni Hearts If you’re looking for somewhere to go at the last minute because you forgot to make a reservation, Romano’s is offering their typical menu, but with a bonus complimentary dessert gift card for any couple coming in on this special night.

Romano’s Macaroni Grill, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. #4240

Tue., 2/14 Regular menu prices. [macaronigrill.com], 356-8300

Omakase: With or Without Sake In Japanese, the word “omakase” means “up to you,” which is the case when you visit his restaurant on Valentine’s Day. An offering of seven-courses determined by whatever the chef feels like making for you--which shouldn’t be too disappointing, given Morimoto’s world-renowned status.

Morimoto, 1775 Ala Moana Blvd.

Tue., 2/14, (5--10pm) $120 per person. 943-5900

Bon Appetit! One of the more expensive options for your Valentine’s dinner... so make sure your date deserves it! A six-course meal starting with poached shrimp and sea urchin sauce, foie gras, poached truffled egg, Keahole lobster and risotto with white asparagus, Colorado lamb with French curry sauce and finally a pavlova served with lychee sorbet for dessert.

Chef Mavro, 1969 S. King St.

Mon., 2/13, Tue., 2/14. $148 ($63 additional for optional wine pairing). [chefmavro.com], 944-4714

Gourmet Globe Trotter If you’re looking for a variety of tastes, you won’t find a wider range of cuisine anywhere else but here. Be pleasantly bombarded with a small portion of each menu item--from Nalo Farms arugula, foie gras mousse and the rare ossetra caviar, to filet mignon, pistachio dijon lamb loin and king and queen lobsters--it’ll be like traveling the world in the quick time frame of just a few hours. If you can’t make the Valentine’s dinner, come back on Friday or Saturday with smaller portions and a lower price.

Bali Steak & Seafood, Hilton Hawaiian Village, 2005 Kalia Rd.

Tue., 2/14, Fri., 2/17--Sat., 2/18. $95. 942-0505