Maui Food And Dining
Japengo Receives Top Honors at ‘Aipono Awards
Japengo took home gold for Best Sushi (third year) and Best Asian Cuisine, and silver for Restaurant of the Year at the 2016 ‘Aipono Maui Restaurant Awards.
Brunch and Giveaways at Merriman’s on Mother’s Day
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Merriman’s Kapalua on May 8 with a prix fixe brunch, plus enter to win a Spa Montage gift certificate and Peter Merriman’s cookbook.
Seascape Mā‘alaea Achieves Platinum “Ocean-Friendly” Certification
Maui Ocean Center’s Seascape Mā‘alaea Restaurant has earned a top honor in a statewide movement: platinum certification by Ocean Friendly Restaurants Hawai‘i.
Tap Takeover for a Day at Pailolo Bar & Grill
Koholā Brewery launched its first public event with a one-day Tap Takeover at Pailolo Bar & Grill, which marked National Beer Day on April 7 by supporting the new local business.
New Poke Flights at Cane & Canoe
Cane & Canoe at Montage Kapalua Bay has just launched a new seafood tasting experience known as Poke Flights, which include Ahi, Hamachi and Kim Chee Tako Poke.
Two Mother’s Day Cruises with Pacific Whale Foundation
Pacific Whale Foundation will set sail on May 8 for two special Mother’s Day trips: an afternoon brunch cruise and sunset dinner sail, both leaving from Lāhainā.
Fleetwood’s to Host ‘Master of the Mule’ Competition
To celebrate Ketel One Vodka’s 325th anniversary, Fleetwood’s on Front Street will hold a mixology competition and party on April 28 with appetizers, giveaways and music.
Kapalua Wine & Food Festival Set for June
The 35th-annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival presents an international tribute to fine wines & culinary delights from June 9 to 12, with interactive wine-tasting seminars and cooking demos. #MauiNowDining
Maui Launches Ocean Friendly Restaurants Program
More than 25 Maui and O‘ahu restaurants are taking part in a new initiative to become certified as “ocean-friendly,” in an effort to reduce single-use plastics.
Maui Restaurants & Chefs Honored at ‘Aipono Gala
The 14th annual ‘Aipono Restaurant Gala recognized a number of Maui dining establishments, including three in the same restaurant group.
Three’s Bar & Grill: Food & Friends First
Three’s started as a food truck and evolved into a successful restaurant in Kihei, with breakfast, lunch, dinner, sushi, oysters, drinks, dinner and live entertainment daily.
Spago Maui Features a Dim Sum Sunday Dish
Three special dumplings will be served up at Spago Maui on Sunday, April 17: Mālama Pork Potsticker, Crystal Chive Dumpling and Kauai Shrimp Har Gow.
Japengo Tastemakers Dinner: Cheers to the Beer
Beer takes a turn at the table, as Japengo teams up with Maui Brewing Co. for its April Maui Tastemakers Series, celebrating local producers and great food.
Da Taste of Keokea Features Savory Food and Songs
Culinarians and crafters will be celebrated at Da Taste of Keokea on Sunday, April 17, featuring a garden-to-table theme and star-studded musical lineup.
Sunset Dinner Sail to Celebrate World Chaîne Day
Maui’s chapter of the historic food & wine society Chaîne des Rôtisseurs will set sail on a sunset dinner cruise to celebrate World Chaîne Day on Sat. April 23.
Maui Tastemakers Series Unveils Upcoming Menu
The Maui Tastemakers Series has released its special menu for the April 8 event at Japengo in Kā‘anapali, whose first local partner of 2016 is Maui Brewing Co.
Celebrity Chef Vikram Vij to Host Three Maui Events
Celebrated chef, restaurateur, author and TV personality Vikram Vij brings “Cooking without Borders: The Ring of Fire” to Kā‘anapali from April 12 to 14.
Three’s Bar and Grill Raises $1,038 for Fellow Restaurateur, Maui Pasta Co.
“We know the struggles of operating a new food business, let alone losing a loved one and business partner—so we decided to take action and help her out,” Three’s owners said.
A Blue Note at Fleetwood’s on Front Street
Fleetwood’s on Front Street wasn’t just playing the blues on April 2. The Lahaina restaurant became blue for the night, to mark World Autism Awareness Day.
Chef Sheldon Simeon Opens “Tin Roof” in Kahului
Top Chef alumnus, Chef Sheldon Simeon, has opened his own mom and pop eatery in Kahului. He and his family renovated the place themselves. In this…
