Maui Food And Dining
The Southwestern Connection in Hawai‘i’s Culinary History
Three Texas chefs made an impact here in Hawai‘i many decades ago. They gather for Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival and share their story with us.
On The Menu at Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice
They filter their own water, make their own ice and craft their own syrups. Quality is priority at Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice, and now there’s even more to love in Pā‘ia.
Pizza Paradiso Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Fundraiser
Pizza Paradiso is celebrating 20 years in business on Maui with 20 days of discounts for customers, matched by the Chef, from November 1 to 20.
Talking Story with Chef Sheldon Simeon at Lineage
Renown Maui chef Sheldon Simeon opens his first full-service solo venture on Monday, Oct. 15. We get his thoughts on Lineage at The Shops at Wailea.
Hali‘imaile General Store Marks 30 Years with Fundraiser
HGS Chef/Owner Beverly Gannon celebrates three decades in business here with a community fundraising effort for Boys and Girl’s Club of Maui.
Hook + Knife Debuts at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
The new Hook + Knife dinner series includes a seafood tower, sashimi duo, rack of lamb and more. The menu is offered from 5 to 9 p.m. for a limited time.
Andaz Chef Wins Hyatt Regional Culinary Challenge
Competing with 11 chefs, Andaz Maui’s Jonathan Pasion paired with a chef from The Bahamas to win The Good Taste Series, Hyatt’s regional cooking competition.
Maui Hosts Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival Oct. 19-21
This year, spices and music inspire two Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival events, chef Roy Yamaguchi raises funds through golf and Maui kids get their own event.
Harvest Café Offers “Pay-What-You-Can” Special
Harvest Café in Kīhei is hosting a Pay-What-You-Can day from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28, with a choice of three menu items and two housemade drinks.
6th Anniversary of Fleetwood’s on Front Street
Go Your Own Way and celebrate the 6th anniversary of Fleetwood’s on Front Street
Chef Nabavi Hosts Persian Dinner to Benefit Local Groups
Chef Paris Nabavi will share Persian culinary creations with an intimate group of guests on Sept. 29, to support several local nonprofits.
UHMC Offers Concept-to-Consumer Cohort Course
The Maui Food Innovation Center is bringing an eight-week Concept to Consumer Food Incubator Program to Maui’s growing food “startup” community.
GET Local Video Cooking Contest for Kids Announced
Keiki participants are asked to create a recipe highlighting a local vegetable, fruit, or protein and submit a cooking video with details on the local farmer.
UHMC Announces Details for Noble Chef Gala
The Noble Chef has a new venue at Sheraton Maui, and features culinary students working alongside Maui’s notable chefs with a “Moulin Rouge” theme on Nov. 10.
Down The Hatch Hosts “Beyond the Blaze” Fundraiser
Down The Hatch in Lāhainā has organized a free rock-paper-scissors tournament, and raffle on Sept. 15, with all proceeds for those affected by August 24 fires.
Maui Cookie Lady Makes National Television News
Mitzi Toro, local teacher, Maui Food Innovation Center graduate and The Maui Cookie Lady owner, was featured on Good Morning America for her business start-up story.
Healthy Cooking Demo at QKC Friday
The Blue Zones Project® event features a cooking demonstration by private chef Maja Liotta of Lilikoi Creations on Sept. 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Merriman’s Bowl Debuts at Sweetfin Poke in CA
Chef Peter Merriman has collaborated with Sweetfin Poke on an exclusive, limited-time poke bowl, to be sold at all nine California locations through October 31.
Aloha Thai Fusion Celebrates for Three Days
Aloha Thai Fusion will ring in its new restaurant in Kīhei 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 7 to 9 with free food, live music, balloon animals, clowns and more.
Fork & Salad Secures First Mainland Location
Fork & Salad’s first U.S. mainland corporate store will introduce the brand beyond Maui and serve as a training site for future franchisee operators.
