Maui Food And Dining

The Maui Coffee Association will present a day of free coffee sampling, education and entertainment on Sunday, March 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Maui Mall courtyard.

The Hawai‘i Agricultural Foundation (HAF) campaign runs from March 1 through March 31, supporting ag education in public schools through special food sales.

Kai Kanani is setting sail for a sunset cruise on Saturday, March 5 with culinary creations from Chef Chris Kulis of The Market Maui by Capische? in Wailea.

Three’s Bar and Grill will donate 10% of all local resident sales this month to Maui Pasta Company, as part of its “Kamaʻāina Give Back Program.” Maui Pasta owners recently encountered financial and personal hardship.

The Fourth Annual Taste of School Gardens, a garden-to-table event, will be held on Saturday, March 12, on Hotel Wailea’s beautiful Sunset Lawn.

Ron and Patricia Inman opened Maui Pasta Company in Waikapū in July 2015. Patricia recently reached out to the Maui community for help with a personal hardship, after Ron became ill.

Gannon’s in Wailea and Haliʻimaile General Store upcountry are offering a special entrée to support Localious Month and Hawaiʻi’s Veggie U program.

Hank Adaniya, founder of Hank’s Haute Dogs, will visit the Hank’s location at Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa on Feb. 27 and 28 to premiere the Buffalo Bratwurst.

This year, leaplings who celebrate their birthday on Monday at Hard Rock Cafés in Lahaina will receive a free entrée from Hard Rock’s “Leaplings Eat Free” menu.

Locals and visitors can appreciate Maui’s cuisine, whether you’re dining out for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or all three! Here are some spots to keep in mind.

After opening the first Sansei in Kapalua 20 years ago, restauranteur/chef D.K. Kodama expands to Seattle. The seafood restaurant and sushi bar opens Feb. 21.

Spago Maui at Four Seasons Resort in Wailea is hosting a special wine event on Feb. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. It includes a range of appetizers and Spanish wines.

With a colorful lion dance and rows upon rows of food, Mākena Beach & Golf Resort Chinese New Year dinner features traditional dishes from an authentic source. And you may want to enjoy the events and buffets here while you can, with big changes planned for the resort.

Japengo at Hyatt Regency Maui is launching its exclusive 2016 Tastemaker Series with a special kick-off dinner called “Our Roots,” hosted by its own chefs.

HopperMaui, a delivery service that brings food from more than 20 different restaurants to the people and businesses of South Maui, expands into Central Maui. It’s adding Wailuku, Kahului, and Māʻalaea to its delivery area.

Mākena Beach & Golf Resort’s debut Sake Dinner on Feb. 19 at the Molokini Bar & Grille will feature Japan’s finest sakes presented by Young’s Market Hawaiʻi, paired with a six-course menu.

Celebrate with loved ones upcountry with a four-course prix-fixe Valentine’s menu at Haliʻimaile General Store for three nights, between Feb. 12 and 14.

Fairmont Kea Lani shakes things up with a brand new look and concept for its lobby bar, Luana. It offers a taste of Hawaiʻi’s culture through cocktails, cuisine, music and fashion.

Hyatt features a “Japengo Sweetheart Menu” on Feb. 14 at a table for two overlooking the ocean. There’s also a Valentine reception with music, food and drinks.

Mākena Beach & Golf Resort’s popular Chinese New Year Buffet on Feb. 13 begins at 5:30 p.m. and features a five-station buffet, Chinese Lion Dance and Kung Fu Martial Arts show.