Maui Food And Dining
Taverna Restaurant in Kapalua To Hold Grand Reopening March 27
Taverna Restaurant hosts a grand reopening March 27 for dinner, with full operations beginning March 30 after being closed for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawaiian Airlines Appoints New Executive Chef Team and Featured Chef Members
Hawaiian Airlines appointed husband-and-wife team Wade Ueoka and Michelle Karr-Ueoka, owners of Honolulu’s MW Restaurant and Artizen, as its news executive chefs.
Hawaiʻi Agricultural Foundation to Debut First Food-A-Go-Go “Restaurant Week” on April 5
Hawaiʻi Agricultural Foundation will host its first Food-A-Go-Go “Restaurant Week” from April 5 to 12 to support the local restaurant industry. In conjunction, the “Bid It to Win It for Ag Education” online auction will also run from April 5 through April 30 to support HAF’s K-12 agricultural education programs.
Ramos Promoted at Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate
Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate, Inc. announced the promotion of Meghan Ramos to fulfillment team manager.
Hawaiian Hotels and Resorts Promotes George Gomes Jr. to Regional Executive Chef
Hawaiian Hotels and Resorts has promoted George Gomes Jr. to regional executive chef for the Royal Kona Resort on Hawaiʻi Island and Royal Lahaina Resort on Maui.
Champagne Hale at Cliff House Returns for Reservations in February
Montage Kapalua Bay’s Champagne Hale at Cliff House returns for reservations for select weekends from Feb. 11 – 21, 2021.
Restaurant Group Nā Hoaloha ‘Ekolu Recognized by Adopt-A-Highway Program
The owners of Old Lāhainā Lūʻau, Star Noodle, Leoda’s Kitchen and Pie Shop, and Aloha Mixed Plate were commended by the Department of Transportation’s Highways Division for their employees’ impressive and sustained volunteerism for Maui’s environment.
Bill to Require State Departments to Increase Purchase of Locally Grown Produce Advances
Bill would require state departments to buy locally grown produce in gradually increasing percentages. The goal is 50 percent by 2050.
Down The Hatch Adds Chef de Cuisine Jorge Perez to Kitchen Team in Lahaina
Down The Hatch Maui welcomes Chef de Cuisine Jorge “Nacho” Perez to help manage alongside Executive Chef Alvin Savella at the Lahaina eatery.
Honolulu Restaurant Gets Red Placard for Repeat Mask Violations
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Food Safety Branch has issued a red “CLOSED” placard to Doner Shack at 79 South Pauahi St. in Honolulu due to repeated instances of employees not wearing face masks while working, the department announced.
Māla Ocean Tavern Selects Rob Farrell as General Manager
Māla Ocean Tavern announced the selection of Rob Farrell as its new general manager. Farell joined MĀLA in December of 2018 and since brought much influence that enhanced MĀLA’s internationally inspired menu.
Tommy Bahama Opens New Marlin Bar Concept at 900 Front Street in Lahaina
Tommy Bahama expanded its presence on Maui by opening a new Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar on December 2020 at 900 Front Street in Lahaina.
Kāʻanapali’s Hula Grill Receives Maui’s Adopt-A-Highway Recognition Award
The Department of Transportation’s Highways Division recognized Hula Grill for its commitment to the Adopt-A-Highway public service program – carrying out dozens of clean-ups in West Maui since 2008.
Frustrations Surface Over Maui Restaurant and Bar Rules, and Interpretation for Enforcement
Frustrations Surface Over Maui Restaurant and Bar Rules, and Interpretation for EnforcementFrustrations Surface Over Maui Restaurant and Bar Rules, and Interpretation for Enforcement
Local PR Company Offering Free Consultations to Hawai‘i Restaurants
“In light of the recent results from a survey conducted by the Public Policy Center at UH Mānoa showing that more than half of Hawaiʻi’s restaurants may be facing permanent closures, we want to offer our support by way of consultations with our team of marketing professionals during a time when Hawaiʻi restaurants need more support than ever before,” said Jennifer Polito, founder and creative director of Jenerate PR.
Maui’s Lahaina Gateway Restaurants Partnered with The Salvation Army to Feed 125 Local Families
Teddy’s Bigger Burgers, Da Shrimp Hale and Moku Roots cooked up free meals for 125 Maui families during a holiday event created with a partnership between Lahaina Gateway and The Salvation Army.
Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate Hosts ‘Farm to Bar’ Maui Chocolate Tour
Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate is now welcoming visitors to its Lahaina farm. As of Dec. 21, Maui Chocolate Tour offers a first-hand look at how cacao is grown and harvested on Maui, and then wraps up with a nine-piece tasting among the trees.
New Mayoral Directive Allows Maui Restaurants to Create and Use Outdoor Dining Areas
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino has issued a directive allowing restaurants to create and use outdoor dining areas to allow physical distancing for patrons and employees while retaining as many seats as possible.
Waikīkī Brewing Company at Lahaina at Outlets of Maui Brewing Up Good Times Ahead
The Waikiki Brewing Company Lahaina at the Outlets of Maui is fully certified for onsite brewing and is fully operational for table service. The restaurant and specialty brewpub opened its doors in Lahaina in July of 2020 and have been developing a brewing program that supports the demands of social distancing and safe bar practices.
Maui Seeks Two Week Closure of Bars Amid Rise in COVID-19 Cases
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino is seeking approval from Gov. David Ige to temporarily close bars and bar areas within restaurants for two weeks, or until Dec. 26, 2020, to stem the recent double-digit increases in COVID-19 cases.
