Filipino Food Week is rolling out across Hawaii with special dishes at 17 restaurants, good news for diners and for Filipino chefs getting a wider audience.

• This year's theme centers on vinegar, a staple used for generations in the Philippines to preserve food before refrigeration.
• Chef Mark Lopez of Chef Chai is serving fusion plates, including house-aged beef pasta and local tilapia from the Big Island.
• Anyone eating at a participating spot can photograph their dish and post it on social media to enter for a trip to the Philippines.
• Events start this weekend and run through the week in Honolulu.

Outlook: Expect packed dining rooms at the 17 participating restaurants as the celebration runs through October.