Maui Food And Dining
University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa launches exclusive limited-edition Cabernet Sauvignon with Pono Wines
Pono Wines, a premium Napa wine brand inspired by Hawaiʻi, released today the 2021 IMUA Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, made in partnership with the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa (UH Mānoa).
$390,000+ raised for Maui’s restaurant, bar and hospitality workers
More than $390,000 has been raised for the Kokua Restaurant & Hospitality Fund for restaurant, bar and hospitality workers displaced by the devastating Maui wildfires.
Round Table Pizza debuts new Maui location
Pizza chain, Round Table Pizza, has officially rolled out a new location on Maui, at the Maui Mall Village in Kahului.
Fairmont Kea Lani launches oceanfront culinary concept at AMA Bar & Grill
Fairmont Kea Lani, an all-suite and villa luxury resort on Maui, brings an elevated dinner experience to their current oceanfront restaurant, AMA Bar & Grill. AMA’s new evening concept, serving casual elegance paired with exceptional cuisine, debuted on July 14, 2023. This comes following the recent transformation of the resort’s 413 one-bedroom suites and 37 two- and three-bedroom villas.
2023 Maui Calls gala fundraiser returns to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Aug. 12
Tables and tickets are now available for the annual Maui Calls, Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s signature fundraising gala, and food & wine tasting event, which will take place on Aug. 12, from 6-10 p.m.
Maui Country Club welcomes new Executive Chef Doug DeMarco
The Maui Country Club announced the hire of new Executive Chef Doug DeMarco. He joins the Maui Country Club from his most recent position as the Executive Chef at Ruby 360 in Nevada, one of the oldest helicopter ski resorts in the country.
Hula Grill Kāʻanapali marks 29th anniversary
In recognition of its 29th anniversary, Hula Grill Kāʻanapali will make a donation to a local hālau hula, and relaunch its popular bar menu.
Meet the Makers series to feature Maui Nui Venison, Chef Chris Kajioka and Vitalitea Hawai‘i
Mana Up and Hawaiian Airlines announces Season 3 of a live-streamed Meet the Makers series, bringing six new experiences highlighting Hawaiʻi-based companies and their unique products. The series kicks off with an episode highlighting Duke Kahanamoku, plus an episode featuring Maui Nui Venison and award-winning Chef Chris Kajioka.
Grand Wailea debuts newly reimagined dining venue, Olivine
The Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, debuts its newly reimagined dining concept, Olivine, today. Olivine specializes in coastal Italian cuisine prepared with local ingredients, and is located in the oceanfront venue that formerly housed Bistro Molokini.
Exclusive culinary experience at the Whale Trust Benefit Chef’s Dinner
A unique and special Chef’s Dinner, featuring the renowned culinary talents of award-winning Executive Chef, Riko Bartolome will benefit the Whale Trust.
Westin Maui appoints Yoshikazu Kizu as executive chef
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali announced the appointment of Yoshikazu Kizu as executive chef, and April Matsumoto as executive sous chef at the resort. In addition, Neleah Sarmiento has been appointed the resort’s new executive director of food & beverage.
42nd Annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival features return of the Grand Tasting Gala
In addition to the Grand Tasting Gala, a series of interactive experiences will be held over Festival weekend June 8–11, including wine tasting seminars, brunches/lunches and intimate and exclusive winemaker dinners at resort restaurants.
Ritz-Carlton Maui to host Kapalua Signature Winemaker Dinner featuring celebrity chefs
In honor of the Kapalua Wine and Food Festival, the Ritz-Carlton Maui will host the Kapalua Signature Winemaker Dinner on June 9, an event featuring celebrity chefs and unique cuisine.
Maui Brewing Co to host Pint Night benefit for Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project
The Maui Brewing Company Brewpub in Lahaina is set to host a Pint Night for the Birds on May 26 from 6-10 p.m.
Grand Taste and Inaugural Grand Dessert at Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair
The Grand Taste event at Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair just got sweeter, as presenter Maui County Farm Bureau adds on the final course: Grand Desserts. Both culinary events will take place during AgFest on Saturday, June 3, at War Memorial Special Events Field.
Maui Chili Chili Oil turns up the spice! Selected for Mana Up accelerator
Maui Chili Chili Oil is one of 11 businesses selected for the Mana Up accelerator cohort, a six-month program designed to help businesses grow and scale globally.
Four Seasons Maui announces ‘Dos Hombres Cocina’, a Cocktail and Culinary Pop-Up
The Four Seasons Resort Maui invites guests, visitors and residents to experience the ‘Dos Hombres Cocina’ pop-up, a collaboration with artisanal mezcal brand, Dos Hombres, from friends and former co-stars Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston.
Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival donates $380,000 to local causes, surpasses $3.5 million in total giving
The Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival has donated $380,000 to various local organizations, bringing the Festival’s total giving to $3.5 million since its inception.
Grow Some Good connects food, ʻāina and community with Restaurant Week, May 22-28
During Restaurant Week, participating restaurants have pledged to donate a portion of the proceeds from each special sold to Grow Some Good. The funds raised will directly support the organization’s Farm to School and Community Food Systems programs, with a goal of $10,000.
Four Seasons Maui hosts “A Taste of Italy” on May 26
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea hosts “A Taste of Italy,” scheduled for Friday, May 26, at 5:30 p.m.
