Rosewood Kona Village Launches Exclusive Culinary Pop-Up Series

Kona Village, a Rosewood Resort has unveiled the schedule for its monthly culinary pop-up series, running June through December. The rotating program highlights visiting chefs and bartenders alongside local Hawaiian flavors, presented across the resort’s dining venues.

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“We believe unforgettable stays begin with unforgettable tastes, and at Kona Village there’s always something deliciously unexpected,” said Daniel Scott, managing director of Kona Village. “This year’s lineup — from seaside pizza to craft cocktails sipped with your toes in the sand — offers guests and the local community opportunities to connect through food and drink. We partner with like-minded culinary and beverage talent to create moments rooted in joy, creativity and shared experience.”

Conrad’s Mai Tai © Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

The resort will present a range of culinary and mixology events each month. Highlights include:

  • June 26–27: Austin-based chef Kevin Fink will feature produce from the resort’s on-site farm paired with locally sourced seafood.
  • July 4: A sunset bar experience with acclaimed mixologist Julie Reiner to celebrate Independence Day.
  • Aug. 28–29: Innovative cocktails with Alex Jump at the Shipwreck Bar and Island Roots.
  • Sept. 18–19: Pasta and wood-fired pizza prepared by chefs Thomas McNaughton and Ryan Pollnow.
  • Oct. 9–10: James Beard Award finalist Rubén Rolón brings travel-inspired cocktails to complement Shipwreck Bar’s sushi offerings.

These pop-ups are designed to showcase local ingredients, seasonal produce and creative beverage programs while offering intimate, memorable experiences for both resort guests and the wider community. Attendees can expect thoughtfully curated menus, collaborative chef and bartender pairings, and settings that range from beachfront lounges to the resort’s signature dining spaces. The series reinforces Kona Village’s commitment to hospitality that celebrates place, provenance and shared dining experiences.