Maui Food And Dining

Tonight marks the second night of a two night collaboration with Kō’s Executive Chef Jonathan Pasion and Lanai Tabura at the Fairmont Kea Lani resort.

Kalei’s Lunchbox has expanded yet again, this time with a brick-and-mortar restaurant at the Maui Lani Shopping Center, anchored by Safeway in Wailuku. This brings to three, the total number of eateries the ʻohana owned business operates.

The “Maui STREET Market,” starts next Tuesday, Feb. 1. This foodie hot spot will be located in the south side of the parking lot at 150 Hāna Highway in Kahului (next to the former 24-Hour Fitness Center) and will be open seven days a week with food trucks setting their own hours.

Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate was named a “Producer of Excellence” and given the Gold Award in the Asia-Pacific Region in the International 2021 Cocoa of Excellence Awards, announced virtually from Rome, Italy, on Dec. 16.

One hundred percent of the revenues from the Anahola Cafe supports its operation and the nonprofit mission of HCDC in affordable housing and job creation on or near Hawaiian Home Lands.

Chick-fil-A pushed back the tentative opening for its $3.87 million Kahului restaurant — the first of at least four locations slated for the Aloha State. Initially scheduled to open late spring, a news release today said the Central Maui restaurant is now set to open mid-2022. The release also announced the names of four operators chosen to helm the Hawaii restaurants. Sean Whaley, of San Bernardino, Calif., was named the franchise operator for Kahului.

Aunty Patty Locey will be retiring from her job as a cashier at Pukalani Superette at the end of the month.

Every purchase contributes to helping the Maui community. That’s because MKEC’s mission is backed by its Chocolate Kuleana—a promise to give back 100% of net profits to Maui nonprofit organizations. As part of its Chocolate Laulima Program, customers can designate a favorite partner charity at checkout, giving 40% of the sale back to your chosen nonprofit. 

Long before they decided to open their popular Satrang food truck in Haʻikū Marketplace, Harpreet and her husband Jason Murthi would play a little food game. “I love to cook and I would ask, ‘hey, would you pay for this,’” she said referring to recipes she would experiment with. Years later, the answer from both locals and visitors is a resounding “yes.”

Elves will commandeer Esters Fair Prospect, a bar in Wailuku, for one week of yuletide spirit from Dec. 18 through Christmas Eve for its “Miracle on Main Street” holiday takeover with a portion of drink proceeds to benefit the nonprofit Love of the Sea.

Montage Kapalua Bay has a host of events planned for December including holiday dining, Champagne by the Bay, and a New Year’s Eve Glow in the Dark celebration.

The Ho’okele site is adjacent to Safeway and is part of the company’s expansion plans for Maui. It is targeted to open some time in the first quarter of 2022. 

To tell the story of the Komoda Store and Bakery is in many ways to tell a tale of more than a century of family, work, ambition and erudition in Makawao. Of immigrants and achievement, of consistent and delicious products lovingly made…

McDonald’s Mariah Menu begins Dec. 12, offering 12 deals for the 12 days of Christmas.

From Nov. 26 to 28, 2021, Wally’s #FSMaui Pop-Up will present open-air wine dinners, an under-the-stars lounge, an indulgent Champagne brunch and more, all curated in collaboration with Wally’s President and Principal Christian Navarro and Executive Chef Ryan Kluver.

Competitors include Pacific’ O, Esters Fair Prospect, Lineage, Luana Lounge, Merriman’s, Spago, Alaloa Lounge and Taverna. Each Team will be tasked with preparing a cocktail using Roca Patron Tequila as the base spirit.

Maui Ocean Center’s 100% certified sustainable Seascape Restaurant is offering a four-course Thanksgiving day feast and ʻohana-style platters throughout the holiday season.

Maui Memorial Medical Center recently celebrated its newly renovated cafeteria, now named Café Laulima, with employees and providers.

Students with the University of Hawaiʻi Culinary Arts program will be busy baking 200 pies, available for the public to order for Thanksgiving.

Moku Roots at Lahaina Gateway will feature special Thanksgiving menus on Thursday, Nov. 25 for dine in or take home.