Maui Food And Dining

Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa in Kāʻanapali welcomes Jeffrey Rayno as chef de cuisine. He will enhance culinary operations for the resort’s dining establishments.

Chef Bloc Maui, the exclusive dinner series at Ka’ana Kitchen created by Andaz executive chef Isaac Bancaco, returns on Oct. 10 with “career-shaping dishes.”

A chef-tailored, Hawaiian-inspired four-course dinner at Vineyard Food Co. on Oct. 8 and 9 benefits the East Maui Watershed Partnership. You are invited.

A big red truck is making a big impression on the Kahului dining scene. Maui Fresh Streatery is showing Maui how “street food” can go gourmet, and it has the ever-changing menu to prove it.

Local cultural icon Kumu Kimokeo Kapahulehua will be honored with the Hui o Waʻa Kaulua’s Legacy Award at The King Kamehameha Golf Club in Wailuku on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. The event includes dinner, a fashion show, polynesian crafters and a musical performance by Amy Hānaialiʻi Gilliom, Willie K and Steve Grimes.

Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa has unveiled its new beer-pairing dinner menu, inviting beer lovers to celebrate Black Rocktoberfest, on tap Oct. 1 through Oct. 31.

Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort is preparing to launch a new series of Ka’ana Cupboard cooking classes. Starting October 3, each monthly class has its own theme.

Frances Mayes, author of the bestseller, “Under the Tuscan Sun,” was the guest of honor on Wednesday, Sept. 23, during “A Toast to Tuscany” at The Westin Kā‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas. At its award-winning Pūlehu, an Italian Grill, Mayes greeted guests while they enjoyed a four-course dinner prepared by the restaurant’s chef de cuisine, Alvin […]

Hawaiʻi Seafood Month will involve 50+ restaurants and retailers across the state in October, with launch parties, dining events and technology to track your seafood from ocean to plate. Maui played host to the first event this week.

Fleetwood’s on Front Street recently celebrated three years in Lahaina. And it was no small celebration. Owner and rock icon Mick Fleetwood says they’re working to create a restaurant “people will remember.”

ABC Stores’ Island Gourmet Markets has opened its doors at The Shops at Wailea. The stand-alone shop is touted as a lifestyle market for residents and visitors. It’s located near the East Wing stores, and will be open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Two culinary leadership positions at Travaasa Hana, the resort on Maui’s eastern shore, have been filled. Sharon Jahns is joining the team as Director of Food and Beverage.  She served as general manager at Joe’s in Wailea for the last 15 years. Prior to that, Jahns was general manager at Sam Choy’s in Lahaina. Jahns […]

Get a sampling of Latin America without leaving Maui at the Noble Chef benefit on Saturday, Oct. 17, the largest annual event supporting Maui Culinary Academy.

You could say it’s pretty much been “smooth sailing” since Nalu’s opened on July 4th in Kihei, offering local food, healthy options, and a canoe with history.

Chef Alex Stanislaw, with 30+ years of culinary experience on Maui, has been named Executive Chef at the award-winning Sea House Restaurant on Napili Bay.

Families and friends have a new gathering place to celebrate life’s milestones and triumphs with Fairmont Kea Lani’s new private outdoor dining venue.

Chefs at The Westin Kā‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas have crafted the menu for a four-course culinary and wine experience, happening Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m.

Gypsy Maui Food Truck is holding a free, family-friendly grand opening at the Boys & Girls Club of Maui Central Clubhouse on Sept. 20, with food deals, free roller derby and more.

The Leeward Haleakalā Watershed Restoration Partnership (LHWRP) is inviting you to a four-course dinner at 6 p.m. on Friday, September 18 in Wailuku, to help support the coalition. Staff will be on hand to talk about LHWRP’s forest conservation work and project sites.

As part of Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival Kāʻanapali, Roy’s Golf Classic featured a few new twists this year, including gourmet food along the course and an unprecedented matched donation for IMUA Family Services.