Russell Morin joined some amazing partners to host Hasbro Children's Hospital Heroes Ball, where more than 600 guests immersed themselves in a tropical, Hawaiian-themed experience on the grounds of Rocky Hill Country Day School. The annual event, held in August 2023, raised more than $1.1M to support the hospital’s mission.

Our chefs created a menu that mirrored the theme, featuring a poke bowl station, Honolulu salt block grill, spicy grilled rum shrimp, a pineapple margarita signature cocktail, and more.

Scroll down for photos from the gala and the complete menu.

The Menu

Passed Hors D’Oeuvres

Kalua Pig Quesadilla, Kimchi, Mango Chili Sauce
Fried Brussels Sprouts, Pineapple Compote, Thai Basil
Sweet Potato Tots with Banana Guava Ketchup
Hawaiian Pigs in a Blanket Grilled Petit Beef Hot Dog, Pineapple Mustard, Green Relish, Banana Peppers
Mahi Mahi Taco, Honey Cilantro Lime Slaw, Avocado, Fresh Salsa
Poke Bowl Station: Chilled Sushi Rice, Shredded Mizuna Greens As A Base. Diced Atlantic Salmon, Ahi Tuna, or Island Chicken With Toppings Of Diced Cucumber, Cilantro, Maui Onion, Edamame, Avocado And Sesame Seed Topped With Sriracha Aioli And Sesame Miso Sauce
Honolulu salt block grill
Char Siu Glazed Pork, Mango Chutney, Bao Bun
Hawaiian Crabcakes, Sesame Butter, Sweet Hawaiian Roll
House Made Black Bean Burgers, Papaya Salsa
Sweet Potato Fries With Curry Aioli

First Course

Spicy Grilled Rum Shrimp, Romaine Heart, Diced Heirloom Tomato, Shaved Aged Cheddar, Creamy Cilantro Vinaigrette

Entrées

Slow Braised Short Rib, Tomato Lomi, Black Lava Salt, Hearts Of Palm Gratin, Sugar Snap Mélange
Sesame Crusted Marinated Tofu, Pineapple And Curry Fried Rice , Stir Fry Pea Pods