Maui Food And Dining
Koiso Sushi Bar: Worth the Hype?
Koiso Sushi Bar in Kihei has achieved near-legendary status on this island, if only for being so freaking hard to get into. Is it worth the trouble?
2013 ‘Aipono Restaurant and Chef Awards Announced
This year’s ‘Aipono Award winners include Sheldon Simeon of Star Noodle, Chef Pang’s Ko in the Kea Lani, and Bev Gannon of Hali’imaile General Store.
Plantation House Restaurant Renovated, Reopened
After suffering a fire in late March, the award-winning Plantation House Restaurant has been renovated and reopened its doors.
Archie’s: Unchanged After All These Years
Drive by Archie’s in Wailuku between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and witness the full lot. What’s going on in that nondescript concrete building?
Grand Wailea’s Amasia Now Offering Happy Hour
Alan Wong’s Amasia, the tapas-style restaurant in the Grand Wailea, is now offering a special happy hour menu from 5 to 6:30 p.m. nightly.
Maui Brewing Company Celebrates Spring With New Beer
Maui Brewing Co. recently collaborated with Lost Abbey, a California brewery, to create their latest offering: Lemongrass Saison.
Foodie Events Surround Toronto Chef’s Visit
Chef Jamie Kennedy of Gilead Café in Toronto will be here through April 16. Three foodie events are being held during his visit.
Makena Beach and Golf Resort’s Duckhorn Wine Dinner
This Friday night, Makena Beach and Golf Resort will be hosting their latest wine dinner, featuring Duckhorn Wine Company of Napa Valley.
Make Your Own Pancake Restaurant to Open
Portland’s popular make your own hotcakes restaurant, Slappy Cakes, is slated to open in Honokowai on June 3.
Ag Fest offers ‘Grand Taste’ Event
The Grand Taste Event at Saturday’s Ag Fest pairs twelve Maui farmers with local chefs in a tasting menu/cook off competition the public can enjoy.
What to Expect When You Feast … at Lele
There are many luau opportunities on the island, and Feast at Lele is considered one of the premier offerings. So what makes it stand out?
Maui’s Easter Brunch Offerings
This Sunday is Easter. There are many opportunities to pay homage to the story behind the holiday while eating yourself silly on amazing food.
Ohana Karaoke Cafe’s Authentic Korean Food
If you like Korean food, Ohana Karaoke Cafe & Grill Go Hyang Jip in Wailuku is – for the most part – a real find.
Makena Beach & Golf Wine Dinner Thursday
Take in four courses of fish and meat alongside wines from New Zealand’s Craggy Range winery this Thursday at the Makena Beach & Golf Resort.
Gannon’s: Wailea’s Best Value Happy Hour
Gannon’s in Wailea offers a lovely happy hour option with great prices, good beers, and a truly outstanding sunset view.
Kihei Gains a Restaurant, Paia Loses One
The new Chez Meme Baguette Bistro in Kihei is garnering significant buzz, while Johnny B’s Burger Shack in Paia suddenly closes up shop.
Noodle Shop Grand Opening in Maui Mall Saturday
Oritsu Ramen will be holding its grand opening event from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. with chances to win prizes while eating ramen.
Cinnamon Roll Fair/Place: Maui’s Answer to Cinnabon
Cinnamon Roll Fair/Place in south Kihei is an Mecca of sweet, sticky, doughy goodness. They also make breakfast bagels and a smattering of sandwiches.
‘Empty Bowl Project’ Benefit Planned
Over 300 hand-crafted ceramic bowls will be for sale – and fill-able with noodles – at the second annual Empty Bowl Project benefit at Star Noodle.
Maui Chefs “Grow Some Good”
This Saturday, six local chefs come together to prepare food in order to help raise funds for Grow Some Good, a local non-profit school garden program.
