By Erica Garza

Starting March 13th, Humu at Grand Wailea will be featuring farm to table dining in its Localvore menu. Photo courtesy of Grand Wailea.

Humuhumunukunukuapua’a, Grand Wailea’s gourmet restaurant, is celebrating locally grown food in Maui with their Localvore Week dining menu starting Sunday, March 13^th through Saturday, March 19^th.

The menu, designed by Executive Chef Isaac Bancaco, features Maui-grown items from Anuhea, CN, Evonuk, Otani and Waipoli Hydroponic Farms. Indulge in farm-to-table dining in Maui, featuring everything from papaya seed dressing and crisp Kula onions to Olowalu tomatoes and even blue spiced monchong.

Localvore Menu:

Appetizer

“All Grown on Maui” Papaya-Baby Tatsoi Toss

with Papaya Seed Dressing, Red Radish and Crisp Kula Onions

OR

Olowalu Tomato “Martini”

Grape Tomato Concasse, Mozzarella,

Caper Berry Skewer and Basil Drip

Entrée

Kalbi Muscovy Duck Breast

with Spring Pea Tendrils, Blue Lake Beans,

Duck Confit Jasmine Rice and Candied Kumquats

OR

Blue Spiced Monchong

with Blue Crab, CN Farms Baby Spinach, Kula White Corn Grits and Yuzu-White Corn Pico de Gallo

Created by Chef Isaac Bancaco

Dessert

Peanut Crème Caramel

with Local Organic Apple Banana “Brulee”

and Cinnamon Rum Cremeux

Created by Pastry Chef Natalie Wilkinson

The cost is $59 per person, excluding tax and service charge. Call 808-875-1234 x4900 for reservations. The next Localvore menu will be offered at Bistro Molokini March 20th-26^th.

Executive Chef Isaac Bancaco (right) planning the Localvore Menu at a local farm. Photo courtesy of Grand Wailea.

Localvore will continue in the coming months in addition to other ongoing events at Grand Wailea, including the Signature Toast! Series, also devised by Isaac Bancaco, and Spalicious at Spa Grande.

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