Maui Food And Dining

The Maui chef had his toughest night yet on last week’s episode. We talked with him to get some insider information before he heads into the finale.

Maui’s own Chef Sheldon Simeon of Star Noodle continues to rock it on Bravo’s Top Chef. We interview him about the show and some other foodie questions here.

Those of you in the throes of lurve and looking for some truly romantic, reservation-only options for the upcoming holiday should click on this link.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s going on inside the decidedly dodgy-looking Sheiks on Wakea in Kahului, we’ve got answers for you.

Maui Chef Sheldon Simeon continues to shine on Bravo’s Top Chef. We ask the questions you were probably wondering while watching the show the last few weeks.

Marc McDowell is the executive chef at the Makena Beach and Golf Resort. We talked to him about cooking, sustainability, and what he’s learned alone the way.

The Grand Wailea inaugural “Chef’s Supper Club” event – “The Pig and Her Pineapple” – starts next Monday the 21st and ends on Saturday, January 26.

Bev Gannon’s Hali’imaile General Store is something of a legend on this island. We attempt to discern whether all the hype is valid…with mixed results.

Foodies and wine snobs may want to dig into a five-course meal featuring pairings with Cakebread wines next Tuesday at the Makena Beach and Golf Resort.

Sometimes you’re looking for exotic fare. Sometimes you just want a decent sandwich. If the latter, Cafe @ La Plage in South Kihei is likely to fit the bill.

There are many superstitions surrounding increasing your odds of good fortune in the coming year and what you put in your mouth. We boil it down for you here.

Pita Paradise in the Wailea Gateway Place offers a smattering of tasty Mediterranean and Lebanese favorites at relatively reasonable prices.

Looking for an opportunity to carbo-load before hitting the New Year’s Eve parties? Several buffets and themed dinners are available across the island.

It’s already been delayed once or twice, but the much-anticipated Nobu located at the Four Seasons Lana’i Resort at Manele Bay officially opens tonight.

Odds are you don’t have to squeeze down any chimneys this Christmas Eve, so go ahead and indulge yourself at one of several holiday buffets being offered around the island.

Ferraro’s Bar e Risorante at the Four Seasons is the real estate agent’s dream: location, location, location. The food, however, is hit or miss.

Cilantro Grill in the Old Lahaina Shopping Center offers a variety of standard and reinvented Mexican fare…and some truly awesome rotisserie chicken.

The inaugural Wailea Wine & Food Festival is happening now. The festival offers a host of wine-tasting and food pairing events from tonight through Sunday evening.

Star Noodle’s Chef Sheldon Simeon continues to compete on this season of Top Chef: Seattle. We talked to Chef Simeon about the show, the experience, and that ubiquitous red hat.

Have a hankering for some creative sushi rolls, a legal card game, and a reason to dress up? The Grand Wailea’s Shared Holiday event tonight meets all those qualifications.