Maui Food And Dining
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.
Down the Hatch Names New Leader in the Kitchen
Chef Brian Reilly will introduce house-made tortillas and later kitchen times, and will continue to make locally-caught fish a priority at Down the Hatch.
Keiki in the Kitchen Comes to Maui This Fall
Whalers Village in Kā‘anapali hosts a family-friendly day filled with activities and special appearance by YouTube baking star Rosanna Pansino on Oct. 21.
Five Hawai‘i Spots Make 100 Most Scenic Restaurants List
OpenTable’s list is generated solely from more than 12 million verified diner reviews for more than 28,000 restaurants across the U.S.
Andaz Maui Plans a “Party with a Purpose”
In celebration of its 5th year on Maui, Andaz will host a party with top-notch chefs and entertainment on Sep. 2, to benefit Pu’u Kukui Watershed Preserve.
The Traveling Plate Offers Interactive Experience
The Traveling Plate, a statewide culinary tour to benefit Easterseals Hawai‘i, will host a culinary event in Kīhei on Sunday, Aug. 26 with a fun new twist.
Kapena Tequila Wins Gold at Global Spirit Awards
Made with li hing mui, Kapena Tequila was the only infused tequila to receive an award in the competitive tequila category at the awards in Las Vegas.
Down the Hatch Hosts “DTH Circus” in Lāhainā
DTH Circus on Saturday, August 18 features live music and performances all day, along with balloons, face painting and tableside magic.
