TV personality Emme Tomimbang and chef Alan Wong co-host a culinary special, airing this week, going behind the scenes at the preparation for one of the Islands' many culinary fundraisers, this one the Easter Seals Hawaii's Chefs Du Jour event, which took place June 21 at Tamarind Park in Downtown Honolulu. Five hundred guests enjoyed the teamwork of local chefs and farmers, and this special shows what went into the impressive effort. Footage includes farm visits, kitchen scenes as well as the actual event and an introduction to some of the Easter Seals clients who benefit from Chefs Du Jour.

"Chefs Du Jour Island Moments" airs at 9 p.m. tomorrow on KHON-2 and repeats at 4 p.m. Saturday .

OKTOBERFEST AT GORDON BIERSCH

PARTY HEARTY LIKE A GERMAN MIT FESTBIER UND SCHNITZEL

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant is joining the handful of restaurants that celebrate Germans' beer-centered Oktoberfest. Their celebration kicks off Sept. 16 with the introduction of a new fall seasonal brew, appropriately named Festbier. Master brewer Jeff Liles calls it "a modern-day testament to the beers traditionally served in Germany during the 17 days of Oktoberfest."

You can order the made-on-site beer in a half-liter mug for $5.50 or upgrade to a stein for $11 and, for an additional $11, take home the stein. A special Festbier menu is planned by chef David Saccomanno, including chicken rouladen; sausages and kraut; and Jaegerschnitzel (breaded pork cutlets), served with spaetzle and braised red cabbage. Information: www.gordonbiersch.com. Reservations: 599-4877.

— Wanda A. Adams