France is the pre-Bastille Day topic tomor­row at 7 a.m. (yes a.m.) on the Hawaii chan­nel OC16. Chef Mavro will be talk­ing on these ques­tions and telling sto­ries of course! French Con­sul Pati­cia Lee and oth­ers will also be fly­ing the bleu, blanc, rouge.

What is the National Dish of France or is there one? If not, why?

What makes French cook­ing, French? 

If there were one thing France has given to the world of culi­nary arts,
what would that con­tri­bu­tion be?

What are some of the French ele­ments in your Sum­mer Menu?

Pop­u­lar demand for the Julia Child-inspired menu at Chef Mavro restau­rant con­tin­ues to be huge. The three-course menu ($59) will be avail­able Tuesday-Saturday through the end of Sep­tem­ber.  Lim­ited seat­ing. Reser­va­tions required. 808–944-4714  The restaurant’s Sum­mer Menus of inno­v­a­tive Hawaii Regional Cui­sine (3, 4, 6 or Grand Tast­ing menus) are also available.