The Feast at Lele

Lele is the ancient name for Lahaina, and this is the beach where the royal family of Maui would feast and entertain. Summon your spirit of adventure as we take you on a musical and culinary journey to Hawai`i, Aotearoa, Tahiti and Samoa.

HAWAI’I

We begin right here in our beautiful island home of Hawai’i with our oli (chant), mele (song), and hula (dance) from the islands of Hawai’i, O’ahu, Kauai, and Maui. We honor the ‘aina (land),
Our ali’i (royalty), and the natural beauty surrounding us.

TRADITIONAL POLYNESIAN STAPLES
Banana & sweet potato chips served w/a tropical ginger & ogo seaweed salsa. (Mai tai’s pictured as well!)

POI Made from the root of the taro plant. (sorry, no photo!)

FIRST COURSE

POHOLE FERN, ASPARAGUS & HEART OF PALM SALAD, Tossed in a light vinaigrette dressing.

SEARED I’A w/ MANGO SAUCE Fresh island catch.

IMU ROASTED KALUA PUA’A, Pork seasoned w/Hawaiian salt, cooked traditional style in an underground oven shredded & served on steamed cabbage.

 

NEW ZEALAND

Kia Ora, welcome to Aotearoa – Land of the Long White Cloud. Presently known as New Zealand, it is home to the Maori people.
It is believed that the Maori migrated to Aotearoa from as far as the Marquesas, Cook, and Society Islands. They have an artistic culture, and are well known for their elaborate artwork. Although the Maori people have a unique culture of their own, their culture shares many similarities to that of other Polynesians.

SECOND COURSE

(sadly, I only have a photo of the steak as we eagerly indulged before I recalled I wanted a photo!) 

RAKIRAKI SALAD w/ POHA BERRY VINAIGRETTE Upcountry greens, duck tenderloin,bean sprouts & carrots. HARORE KUMARA  Roasted mushrooms, sweet potato & onion,
sautéed in soy & garlic. MITI HANGI Hangi cooked steak in kiwi fruit, soy & ginger.

The Maori culture is rich in song and dance, intertwined with strong oratory skills. You will notice their facial tattoos or moko. This was used to symbolize ones genealogy and personal identity. Our dancers perform a Haka, a war dance that was used to intimidate their enemies. Then our women perform an exciting dance using poi balls, which are used to imitate the actions and rhythms in nature.

TAHITI

Come along with us to Tahiti, land of intrigue and romance, capturing the imagination. From the verdant majesty of its mountains rising out of the mist to the starling clarity of color
in its coral lagoons, Tahiti is considered by many as the image of Polynesia, and throughout its history, Tahiti has beckoned explorers from around the world.

THIRD COURSE

MOA FAFA Chicken wrapped in taro leaf, steamed in coconut milk, lemongrass & ginger.

E-IAOTA (POISSON CRU) Raw fish marinated in lime juice &
coconut milk w/ tomatoes, carrots, onions, cucumber & cilantro.

BAKED SCALLOPS On Moloka’i sweet potato & spinach
in a lobster cream sauce topped w/ bread crumbs.

(E-iota on the left, Scallops on the right)

Sit back and enjoy the sensual swing of the hips and pulsing rhythm of the ancient drums, which combine to create a titillating dance performance. Oversized headdresses made of grasses and shells balance the exuberant movements of the hip and hand. Experience the romantic lure of Tahiti as called forth in its lusty dances.

SAMOA

Our eveningʻs journey ends at Samoa, “the cradle of Polynesia,” literally the sacred center of its fiery soul. The islands of Samoa reflect their age in a lush jungle-shrouded paradise. Even today,
thatched grass roof fales can be seen dotting the coastlines, where island homes are open to nature,and the island people open their hearts to you.

FOURTH COURSE

GRILLED GUFE’E Grilled squid with upcountry island herbs sauce. PALUSAMI Breadfruit & squash cooked in young taro leaf
and coconut cream. SHRIMP, AVOCADO & FRESH FRUIT Tossed in a lilikoi dressing.

For the Feast at Lele finale, the energetic and vigorous Samoan dance is punctuated by staccato slapping of legs and feet, and rhythmic clapping of hands. Men wear shredded leaf leggings which emphasize their movements, while women don very finely woven leaf skirts to accentuate their gracefulness.The famed fire knife dance is an important component to their culture and fitting end to our show.

FIFTH COURSE-DESSERT

Caramel Macadamia nut tart Topped w/haupia (coconut pudding). Hawaiian Chocolate Truffles and fresh, exotic tropical fruits.

Drinks

(in addition to having this really long list, they make a wine and beer suggestion for each course on the menu)

COCKTAILS
Mai Tai
Pina Colada
Banana Madness
Lava Flow
Island Iced Tea
Blue Hawaiian
Planters Punch

LIQUORS
Smirnoff Vodka
Bacardi Rum
Gordons Gin
Grants Scotch
José Cuervo Tequila
Jim Beam Whiskey
Christian Brothers Brandy

BEERS
Amstel Light
Coors Light
Bikini Blond Lager (Maui)
Big Swell IPA (Maui)
Longboard Lager (Hawaii)
Steinlager (New Zealand)
Vonu (Fiji)
Becks (non-alcohol)

WINES
Sparkling Wine
White Zinfandel
Moscato
Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Grigio
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Merlot
Cabernet
Port Wine