Maui Food & Dining

Celebrate the release of chef Peter Merriman’s very first cookbook with a book signing and recipe tasting on Friday, Dec. 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Merriman’s Kapalua. All ticket sales will benefit Hospice Maui.

The 2015 Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival has presented checks totaling $350,000 to 16 local nonprofits, representing a record level of giving for one year.

In celebration of the holiday season, Spago Maui unveils two exclusive events, including a special latke cooking demonstration and several Sunday ‘ohana barbecue nights.

Chef Allain de Leon established GotChefMaui.com after years of resort and restaurant work. Ten years in, his private chef business keeps him busy full-time.

For the first time, Four Seasons Resort Maui is offering a “Turnkey Turkey,” a three-course Thanksgiving dinner to-go. The meals can be picked up hot or cold.

The island of Lāna‘i offers a variety of dining options and unique flavors, from upscale to downhome. Check out the highlights for locals and visitors.

You’ll find Kama Hele Cafe parked under the trees near Haliʻimaile Park. The mobile food truck attracts drivers, bike riders, nearby businesses and residents from morning to afternoon, seven days a week.

Winners of the coveted Kona Coffee Cupping Competition have been announced, following the 45th-annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival in Kona on Hawaiʻi Island.

If you’d like to enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner without having to cook it yourself, there are a few options to consider on the West side on Thursday, Nov. 26.

Hard Rock Cafe Maui is currently looking for volunteers to help distribute free Thanksgiving lunch to the homeless, hungry, or those who have fallen on tough times this year.

The Thanksgiving Thursday turkey dinner will survive beyond the holidays, after becoming the most popular special ever at Leoda’s Kitchen and Pie Shop. For the first time, customers can order one of those per-person plates in advance, to enjoy on Thanksgiving.

Major League Baseball All-Star and Wailuku native Kurt Suzuki will return home to Maui to host two events, including Taste of Hawaiʻi in January with restauranteur and chef Alan Wong.

Dessert fans and music lovers won’t want to miss the 6th annual “Life Is Sweet” event at The Shops at Wailea on Nov. 14th, to benefit Best Buddies Hawai’i.

A pint night from 6 to 10 p.m. on Nov. 27 at Maui Brewing Company in Kahana benefits our native, endangered birds and helps Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project.

Giovanni Steven Cappelli started Casanova with three friends almost 30 years ago. The deli, restaurant and historic dance floor are still booming today.

Ka’ana Kitchen Chef de Cuisine Ritchard Cariaga links with Hana Ranch Provisions Head Chef Gary Johnson on Nov. 21, for a unique “Belly & Snout” dinner theme at Andaz Maui Resort.

Lumeria Maui in Makawao will be hosting a fall-inspired evening and multi-course dinner as part of the FEAST Hawaii series on November 12th from 5:30 to 8:30 PM.

The Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center is combining some of Maui’s finest in food, wine and art for its Wailea Food and Wine Celebration on Nov. 14 at Hotel Wailea. The benefit runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Anuhea Room.

Thousands of people came out to celebrate the 7th and final Lahaina Plantation Days, which recognized nine restaurants and food providers in its food contests.

October marks Hawaiʻi’s first statewide Farm-to-School Month, and community groups Grow Some Good and Maui School Garden Networks are holding a special event at the Lipoa Street Farmer’s Market in Kihei on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. ʻUlu trees and vegetable starts will be available, thanks to local students.