Maui Food And Dining
Manoli’s Pizza Company Opens in Wailea
Restaurateur Aaron Placourakis will open Manoli’s Pizza Company on Monday, July 23 at the former location of Matteo’s Pizzeria in Wailea.
Merriman’s Restaurants Use Sustainable Seafood Special to Educate
Starting August 1, Merriman’s Restaurants will offer a daily “Sustainable Seafood Special” consisting of a 3-ounce piece of wild Hawaii-caught fish paired with 3-ounces of locally-raised seafood or fish.
Lahaina McDonald’s Grand Re-Opening
It’s not exactly known for its culinary mastery, but nevertheless McDonald’s Lahaina is a popular snack destination for residents and around 100 people turned out for its re-opening.
Revitalizing Wailuku – “One Bite at a Time”
Pop-ups, those whimsical specialty food events that spring up at a moment’s notice are all the rage on the mainland, but until now, they’ve been few and far between on Maui.
Four Seasons Bartender Contends for World’s Best Mai Tai
Last week, Wednesday, several hundred onlookers watched rocker Sammy Hagar judge a Pre Mix-Off Mai Tai competition at the Royal Lahaina Resort on Kaanapali Beach.
Waterfront Restaurant Re-Opens at Maalaea
Now it is official – The Waterfront Restaurant is back. The long awaited re-opening drew a crowd of happy diners to Maalaea.
Paia Fish Market Owners To Open Haiku Restaurant
Paia Fish Market owners have been looking for a spot to open another mouth-watering establishment on the north shore. Now they’ve found their dream location – Haiku.
Fungus DIY at Slow Foods
There are more mushroom growers and wanna-be mushroom growers on Maui than you might think. They hung on every word of Richard Cruse’s recent presentation.
Chef Marc McDowell Wows with Lobster Demo
Marc McDowell, executive chef at the Makena Beach & Golf Resort, gave an inspiring and educational food demonstration May 21.
It’s Restaurant Week in Wailea
May 20-26 is “Restaurant Week Wailea” and 16 area restaurants are participating in this popular event which is also a fundraiser for the Maui Food Bank.
Maui Slow Fooders Sample Fair Trade Products
Mauians sampled recipes made with free trade products at a tasting event hosted by Slow Foods at UH Maui College.
Just Wing It: Maui-Grown Prototype for Franchise
Move over Colonel Sanders, Just Wing It is the new chicken business in Kihei and it’s the Maui-grown prototype for a franchise that its owners hope will spread across the nation.
Chef Simpliciano Demonstrates Kale Risotto
Nutritious kale makes a tasty addition to traditional risotto in a cooking demonstration by Chef James Simpliciano of the Westin Maui Resort and Spa.
Breadfruit – Hawaiian Staple a Surprise Gluten-Free Solution
Ulu could feed the world. A great future is predicted for new uses for the traditional Hawaiian staple.
Lunch at Roy’s New Ka’anapali Location
West Maui favorite Roy’s is now open for lunch in its new location at the Ka’anapali Golf Course Club House.
Visitors Rate Maui Restaurants
Yelp and Trip Advisor, websites used to rate restaurants, show what’s popular with visitors to Maui. Ululani’s, Local Food, Lahaina Grill, Koiso, Ulupalakua Ranch Store and Colleen’s were among the most-rated.
Ka’anapali Chefs Take Kula Maui Onion Challenge
Maui Now samples the creations of Ka’anapali chefs who competed in the Kula Maui Onion Challege, an edible lead up to the Maui Onion Fest next month.
VIDEO: Peggy Sue’s – Throwback to the ’50s and ’60s
“The nostalgia, the throwback to the ‘50s and ‘60s, we grew up in places like this…”
Ag Fest Photos & Contest Results
When you party with the farm crowd, be prepared to have a good time.
Food & Farm Fun at Ag Festival Saturday in Waikapu
Admission is free to the 5th Annual “Maui County Agricultural Festival” at the Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapu on Saturday, April 7th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
