Maui Food And Dining

The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Culinary Arts Program’s Back Door Bake Shop hosts a pop-up bake sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.

The Kapalua Resort Association has announced the revival of Kapalua Restaurant Week, a dining promotion to increase awareness of Kapalua’s world-class dining establishments to guests and residents throughout the island of Maui.

Signature restaurants at The Shops at Wailea are offering seasonal experiences this fall, from a chef’s selections menu at Ruth’s Chris to business lunches at the recently opened location of Aurum.

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikīkī Beach Resort has partnered with Koholā Brewery to launch “Raise a Glass for Maui,” a year-long fundraising initiative supporting Maui wildfire recovery efforts. Through Aug. 15, 2026, the resort will donate $1 from every glass of Rainbow Pale Ale purchased at Tropics Bar & Grill, Tapa Bar, and Hau Tree Bar to Maui United Way.

The Shops at Wailea invites guests to explore Happy Hour offerings across its signature restaurants, featuring tropical cocktails, shareable plates and open-air dining spaces.

Oct. 24 marks a new chapter at Kō, the signature restaurant of the Fairmont Kea Lani. The Maui restaurant welcomes guests with a reimagined menu, refreshed space and new executive chef, Matt Dela Cruz.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui will host its signature fundraiser, Perfect Pairings Maui, on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Fairmont Kea Lani in Wailea.

T S Restaurants invites guests to support Hawaiʻi Foodbank when dining at any of its seven locations across the state from Sept. 22-30. Customers are encouraged to make a donation when visiting Duke’s, Hula Grill, Leilani’s on the Beach and Keoki’s Paradise.

Hula Grill Kāʻanapali has named the late Irmgard Farden ʻĀluli as the recipient of its annual E Ola Mau Ka Mele award for her efforts to preserve and perpetuate Hawaiian culture through song.

Chef Allan Alquisalas Jr. has joined the restaurant as chef de cuisine, while resort veteran Chef Chance Savell has been promoted to executive sous chef. Together, they join Executive Chef Ritchard Cariaga to shape the next chapter of Ka’ana Kitchen, blending innovation with a deep connection to Maui’s rich culinary traditions. 

While the Friday and Saturday events are officially sold out, island foodies still have one last chance to experience the 15th annual Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival on Maui. Tickets are still available for Southern Seafood Sunday, hosted by Mexican-American celebrity chef Aarón Sánchez, a judge on the Food Network, from 11 a.m. to 1 […]

Zippy’s Restaurants celebrated the grand opening of its third location in southern Nevada, according to an announcement by the company Tuesday.

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.