Maui Food And Dining
Outrigger Pizza – Best Pizza Ever?
Outrigger Pizza Company is a food truck (soon to be two trucks) on the move between Kihei, Lahaina, and Pukalani five days a week.
Monkeypod Kitchen in Wailea, Some Menu Changes
Some changes to Monkeypod’s menu prompted a visit by Maui Now, and the results we found were both mixed and interesting.
Bubba’s Gourmet Dog Shack – Beach Snacking
There is a certain distinctive pleasure to introducing the world to a hidden gem. Mostly – let’s get real – the thought biting into a pork and pineapple corn dog was equally, if not more, irresistible.
Kula Beans Best Coffee on Maui 2012
Kula Beans from Tambra Gardens in Kula won “Best Coffee on Maui” at the Hawaii Coffee Association’s 17th Annual Conference in Waikapu on Saturday.
Manoli’s Pizza Company Opens in Wailea
Restaurateur Aaron Placourakis will open Manoli’s Pizza Company on Monday, July 23 at the former location of Matteo’s Pizzeria in Wailea.
Merriman’s Restaurants Use Sustainable Seafood Special to Educate
Starting August 1, Merriman’s Restaurants will offer a daily “Sustainable Seafood Special” consisting of a 3-ounce piece of wild Hawaii-caught fish paired with 3-ounces of locally-raised seafood or fish.
Lahaina McDonald’s Grand Re-Opening
It’s not exactly known for its culinary mastery, but nevertheless McDonald’s Lahaina is a popular snack destination for residents and around 100 people turned out for its re-opening.
Revitalizing Wailuku – “One Bite at a Time”
Pop-ups, those whimsical specialty food events that spring up at a moment’s notice are all the rage on the mainland, but until now, they’ve been few and far between on Maui.
Four Seasons Bartender Contends for World’s Best Mai Tai
Last week, Wednesday, several hundred onlookers watched rocker Sammy Hagar judge a Pre Mix-Off Mai Tai competition at the Royal Lahaina Resort on Kaanapali Beach.
Waterfront Restaurant Re-Opens at Maalaea
Now it is official – The Waterfront Restaurant is back. The long awaited re-opening drew a crowd of happy diners to Maalaea.
Paia Fish Market Owners To Open Haiku Restaurant
Paia Fish Market owners have been looking for a spot to open another mouth-watering establishment on the north shore. Now they’ve found their dream location – Haiku.
Fungus DIY at Slow Foods
There are more mushroom growers and wanna-be mushroom growers on Maui than you might think. They hung on every word of Richard Cruse’s recent presentation.
Chef Marc McDowell Wows with Lobster Demo
Marc McDowell, executive chef at the Makena Beach & Golf Resort, gave an inspiring and educational food demonstration May 21.
It’s Restaurant Week in Wailea
May 20-26 is “Restaurant Week Wailea” and 16 area restaurants are participating in this popular event which is also a fundraiser for the Maui Food Bank.
Maui Slow Fooders Sample Fair Trade Products
Mauians sampled recipes made with free trade products at a tasting event hosted by Slow Foods at UH Maui College.
Just Wing It: Maui-Grown Prototype for Franchise
Move over Colonel Sanders, Just Wing It is the new chicken business in Kihei and it’s the Maui-grown prototype for a franchise that its owners hope will spread across the nation.
Chef Simpliciano Demonstrates Kale Risotto
Nutritious kale makes a tasty addition to traditional risotto in a cooking demonstration by Chef James Simpliciano of the Westin Maui Resort and Spa.
Breadfruit – Hawaiian Staple a Surprise Gluten-Free Solution
Ulu could feed the world. A great future is predicted for new uses for the traditional Hawaiian staple.
Lunch at Roy’s New Ka’anapali Location
West Maui favorite Roy’s is now open for lunch in its new location at the Ka’anapali Golf Course Club House.
Visitors Rate Maui Restaurants
Yelp and Trip Advisor, websites used to rate restaurants, show what’s popular with visitors to Maui. Ululani’s, Local Food, Lahaina Grill, Koiso, Ulupalakua Ranch Store and Colleen’s were among the most-rated.
