Sunday, October 25, 2026
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
$165 per person
( !only 16 seats available)
Location:Hana Kitchens
55 Merchant St. Honolulu (old Palominos location)
Parking at Harbor Court, access on N. Bethel St.
Enjoy a private cooking lesson, delicious Mediterranean lunch, includes wine or beer & a special gift
Dietary notes: Gluten-Free, Vegan
RESERVE YOUR SEAT
First come (and paid), first served — then waitlist
Robin Stueber
TEXT: 808.722.5843
eM: robin@robinstueber.com
An experience for your mind and body
ABOUT THIS CLASS
Embark on a culinary journey to the Mediterranean as Chef Hatem Askar instructs you in how to make fresh falafel, hummus, baba ghanoush and baladi salad from scratch.
Enjoy the immersive culinary setting at Hana Kitchens, centered around a fully equipped, professional-grade Show Kitchen. You will sit in the heart of the action where food becomes the focal point.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN AND DO
Take part in the hands-on preparation of Egyptian-style falafel, which has more aromatic and fresh flavors unlike other falafels using a recipe that has been used in Egyptian kitchens for centuries. Learn secrets of perfecting hummus, baba ghanoush, and Baladi salad.
MORE THAN COOKING
Learn how each ingredient used in these recipes nourish and benefit your mind and body. Functional Medicine physician Dr. Nicole Gesik and Robin Stueber a Board-Certified Health Coach, join us to share their knowledge about food as medicine.
About Chef Hatem Askar
Chef Hatem Askar is owner of Middle Eats and a Cairo, Egypt native. “I love Sharing my culture, feeding people delicious food that is vegan but different from what they are used to eating.
See his Hana Kitchens bio
About Dr. Nicole Gesik
Dr. Nicole Gesik, DO is a board certified family practice physician, fellowship trained in sports medicine with additional expertise in osteopathic manipulative treatment and functional medicine. Dr. Gesik feels blessed for the opportunity to provide patients with unique care that focuses on addressing underlying causes of both medical and musculoskeletal problems. Her goal is to help patients address root causes of illness and learn how to live in an empowered way that expresses their highest health potential.
See her full bio at Imua Orthopedic Sports & Health
RESERVE YOUR SEAT
Only 16 seats available: first come (and paid), first served — then waitlist