Maui Food & Dining

Maui Now welcomes Kiaora Bohlool to its team of writers as the publication’s feature food writer, culinary scene reporter, and all-around go-to guru of great dining options.

On August 15, a special benefit for Whale Trust Maui features a farm-to-table dinner, selections from Mick Fleetwood’s private cellar and a performance by John Cruz.

Next Saturday, August 15, the Makena Beach & Golf Resort offers a six-course wine-pairing dinner.

Pūlehu, an Italian Grill at the Westin Kāʻanapali Ocean Resort Villas announces a new dessert menu featuring a fresh take on classics with culinary enhancements made by recently appointed chef de cuisine Alvin Savella. The new dessert menu is available beginning Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015.

The Huliau Food and Film Festival, a a farm-to-table celebration of local agriculture featuring local chefs and student films is this Friday, August 7.

Representatives for D. K. Kodama’s Maui Fish & Pasta in Ka’anapali have announced that the restaurant is now permanently closed.

Fairmont Kea Lani has partnered with Napa Valley winery Chateau Montelena for a Winemaker’s Dinner to be held on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 6 p.m. The Winemaker’s Dinner features locally inspired cuisine by Executive Chef Tylun Pang paired with carefully selected wines by Chateau Montelena owner Judy Barrett.

Tomorrow is your one and only chance to sample MauiWine’s three new vintages (chenin blanc, viognier and syrah) for free.

In celebration of summer, Fustini’s Oils & Vinegars will host a Pie and Ice Cream Social on Friday, Aug. 7, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Shops at Wailea.

They say every dog has his day and apparently that’s true of Italian food as well. Get your lasagna on at Pulehu, an Italian Grill through Monday.

Kona Brewing Co. will release Kai Golden Ale, its newest 21st Birthday Makana Series small batch beer, on Saturday, Aug. 8, beginning at 5:15 p.m. at Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapū.

Budding chefs ages 8 to 17 are invited to enter the contest, which features a focus on healthy, simple food made with locally-sourced ingredients.

Tamura Enterprises will open a new Maui location in Kīhei later this year, with additional plans to expand over the next two years on the Valley Isle. The Kīhei location on East Līpoa Street, will be the fourth Maui establishment for the company.

Out of the 33 honorees in Hawaiʻi, 20 of them are located here on Maui. Two of the Maui restaurants also earned the elite distinction as winners of the Best of Award of Excellence, including: Longhi’s Wailea and Nick’s Fishmarket at The Fairmont Kea Lani.

Longhi’s Front Street Kitchen is offering a new menu of contemporary Hawaiian cuisine with an Asian twist.

The first-ever “Rum Scrum” Cocktail Contest is this Saturday, July 25 and the public is invited to attend the event and help judge the winner.

The Hard Rock Cafe Maui in Lahaina celebrates 25 years with a special 25 cent anniversary special on sliders. The 25 cent cheeseburger sliders will be available from 2 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2015, at the restaurant’s new sand bar.

Next Thursday, July 30, the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa continues their Maui Tastemakers Culinary Series with an Ocean Vodka pairing dinner.

Returning to the Makena Resort for the third consecutive year, the Caymus Vineyards wine dinner will feature brands and bottles from the Wagner Family Wine portfolio.

Willie K and his band will perform in the King Kamehameha Golf Club’s Waikapū Ballroom on Thursday nights beginning on July 23.