Maui Food And Dining

Due to overwhelming demand, The Hua Momona Foundation is bringing the Maui Music & Food Experience to the Continent with a newly announced show in Chicago on Nov. 7 at the Copernicus Center’s Gateway Theater. The concert will bring together renowned musicians and world-class chefs to celebrate the aloha spirit and support the Hua Momona Foundation’s continued work across Maui.

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kā‘anapali has launched a revamped Wailele Lūʻau menu, crafted to reflect the authentic flavors and cultural heritage of Maui. Travelers can also book their complete getaway with the resort’s Lūʻau Package, which bundles accommodations with two lūʻau tickets.

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kā‘anapali has partnered with Lahaina Brewing Company to debut “P.S. Aloha,” a collaborative beer brewed exclusively for the resort. Launching over the Labor Day weekend, the collaboration will be celebrated with special activations, including a community-inspired Trivia Night, live performances by a new line up of Maui musicians, and oceanfront game day specials at Hale Moʻolelo.

Momona Bakery opens its new daily bake stand, bringing one of Maui’s most beloved local bakeries into the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center. Founded by head baker Sofía Prassolo, originally from Argentina, Momona Bakery & Coffee Shop first opened its doors in Kahului just two and a half years ago.

Spoon & Key Market Wailea announced a collaboration with the Maui Arts & Cultural Center (MACC) to offer an auction item at the 27th Maui Calls gala, taking place on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025: an exclusive private dinner for six guests at the Wailea beachfront home of legendary talent manager and culinary pioneer Shep Gordon, featuring a menu crafted by acclaimed Maui chef, Christopher Kulis, co-owner of Spoon & Key Market in Wailea.

The Hawai‘i Ag & Culinary Alliance (HACA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2011, has announced it awarded $143,805 in proceeds from its signature program, the Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival®(HFWF), to support culinary, agricultural, and community organizations across the state. This year’s giving brings HACA’s total community investment to over $5 million since its inception.

Maui Gold Pineapple is on the hunt for the ultimate recipe featuring its famously sweet fruit.

In honor and remembrance of the second anniversary of the 2023 Lahaina wildfires, Sale Pepe Pizzeria e Cucina is donating all proceeds from its Margherita Pizza throughout August to the Maui Pono Foundation.

Wailea Beach Resort, Marriott Maui has appointed Amanda Lindquist as director of culinary experiences & liquid libations while Chef Charles Andres has returned as executive chef.

The evening will feature a specially-curated, multi-course dinner, each dish paired with craft selections from Koholā Brewery, including the debut of a new collaboration beer created exclusively for the resort. A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit Maui United Way in support of Lahaina wildfire recovery.

A mix of culinary arts, creative film, food and environmental stewardship will come together Aug. 23 under the stars in South Maui at the next Huliau Food & Film Festival, an event to benefit the Maui Huliau Foundation, which is dedicated to promoting environmental literacy and leadership among Maui’s youth through community-based educational experiences. This […]

Via! by Sale Pepe, a fresh new concept to Maui’s culinary scene has arrived at Whalers Village in Kāʻanapali. Husband-and-wife restaurateurs Michele and Qiana Di Bari bring a fast casual twist to the Italian flavors that made their Lahaina favorite, Sale Pepe Pizzeria e Cucina, a beloved dining destination.

Lahaina Cannery will host a grand opening celebration on Friday, Aug. 1, for The Dining Lot — billed as Maui’s first indoor food truck dining experience.

Aurum Maui, a new “refined yet approachable” new American dining restaurant led by Chef Taylor Ponte and General Manager Natasha Ponte, has opened at The Shops at Wailea. The Pontes are partners in this new restaurant venture, according to Destination Hospitality Group.

A new dinner show at Maui Ocean Center’s award-winning Seascape restaurant — featuring an international-themed buffet followed by a multicultural dance performance — will start twice-a-week performances beginning Friday, Aug. 1, in Māʻalaea. The show, titled “Migrations,” highlights cultures that have settled in the Hawaiian Islands. Dances range from traditional Polynesian to Asian, Mexican and European influences. […]

Kalei’s Lahaina is opening its doors to hospitality and restaurant professionals for an exclusive Industry Mixer on Monday, July 7, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m. This special event invites local industry staff to experience the new restaurant’s welcoming ambiance, sample signature dishes, and connect with Kalei’s growing team.

The Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival will exclusively source all limes and lemons used in its 2025 events from Mahi Pono as part of a continued effort to support local agriculture and promote sustainability in Hawai‘i’s food and beverage industry.

Banyan Tree, the signature restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, has received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in the publication’s 2025 Restaurant Awards, which recognize top wine programs around the world.

Fairmont Kea Lani has launched a limited-time buffet-style dinner experience near its Serenity Pool while its Kō Restaurant undergoes renovations through late October.

Beloved local favorite Kalei’s Lunchbox is proud to introduce its exciting new branch, Kalei’s Lahaina, bringing tastes and memories to the heart of Lahaina. This fresh new concept offers all the classic local grinds customers know and love — plus new blended flavors. A grand opening launch celebration takes place on June 18 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.