Hawaii's iconic luxury hotel, Halekulani, celebrated for its award-winning masterful cuisine and unparalleled personalized service has announced a new, one-of-a-kind dining experience in Hawaii, TABLE ONE.

Surrounded by myriad exotic orchids and overlooking open-air panoramic views of Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach, the elite TABLE ONE, featuring the culinary brilliance of Halekulani's Executive Chef Vikram Garg, is positioned to rival the world's most memorable and compelling dining experiences. TABLE ONE is set to serve August 2009.

TABLE ONE, an exclusive 'restaurant within the restaurant' of award-winning Orchids, will cosset guests on a global journey of remarkable culinary passion and vision, celebrating the art of superior sensorial dining. Paired with Halekulani's legendary and gracious service, TABLE ONE will establish a new pinnacle of sophisticated dining within the world of luxury hotels and resorts.

"Beyond my passion for food itself, it is my guests that truly inspire me to cook," said Halekulani Executive Chef, Vikram Garg. "At TABLE ONE, I will measure and marry their preferences, culinary desires and curiosities to create a memorable and transforming dining experience. In a way, menus themselves can sometimes restrict spontaneous culinary creativity. TABLE ONE will forever transcend any dining restriction."

Located in the atrium of Orchids restaurant adjacent to the Living Room of Halekulani's Historic Main House, TABLE ONE offers a five-course ($95.00 per person) or seven-course ($125.00 per person) tasting menu with additional selections of internationally acclaimed two-tier wine pairings. Each menu, personally designed by Chef Vikram Garg and inspired by his guests, features regionally inspired global cuisine using the finest in local seasonal ingredients. Available for dinner service, Tuesday through Saturday at 6:30 p.m., TABLE ONE accommodates 4 – 6 guests and requires 48-hours advance reservations with lunch service available upon request.

Complimentary valet courtesy of Halekulani. Collared shirts and slacks for gentlemen and evening attire for ladies. Reservations Required at (808) 923-2311, ask for Dining Reservations and TABLE ONE by Vikram Garg. Reservations will be taken starting August 1, with first service, August 15, 2009.