Maui Food And Dining
Chick-fil-A Kahului expected to hire 100+ team members, hosts hiring events, July 5-8
The first Chick-fil-A restaurant on Maui is looking to hire more than 100 part-time and full-time team members as it gears up to open its Kahului location.
Hungry Coyote eatery on Maui celebrates first year, conducts job training for teens
Hungry Coyote, a local eatery in West Maui, celebrates its first year anniversary and the successful completion of its first teen job training program.
Back Door Bake Shop at UH Maui College returns one last time for summer
One of the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, Culinary Arts Program’s most popular bake sales – Back Door Bake Shop – is happening again this summer…for the last time.
Maui County Farm Bureau distributes “Ag in the Classroom” video and activity booklet
Featuring lessons from local farmers, ranchers, and agriculture educators, the Agriculture in the Classroom program is all about sharing knowledge of local agriculture with second-graders.
Hawaiʻi Food and Wine Festival donates $75K to community organizations in 2022
Proceeds from the 11th annual Festival were gifted to 11 nonprofit partners, including nine ʻāina-based organizations that collaborated with HFWF to provide hands-on volunteer experiences through the Festival’s Mālama ʻĀina program.
Set to open this summer, Maui’s first Raising Cane’s seeks 100-plus staffers
Slated to open this summer in Kahului, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is seeking more than 100 crew members, according to a news release today. The 176 Ho’okele St. location near Lowe’s is Maui’s first Raising Cane’s restaurant.
Countdown to 2022 Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair
Officially within the 30-day mark of the Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair, event presenter Maui County Farm Bureau announces the 12 dishes by the 12 participating chefs for this year’s Grand Taste. The 2022 Grand Taste event takes place from 2 to 4:30 p.m. and is sponsored by Ulupono Initiative.
Korean style Von’s Chicken expands on Maui with new Kīhei location
Von’s Chicken celebrates its grand opening this weekend at its new Kīhei location on Saturday, May 7. The restaurant, which features Korean style chicken, street corn dogs, and the tornado potato, already has a location in Kahului, Maui and six on Oʻahu.
Maui baker wins big on Food Network Canada’s Great Chocolate Showdown
The sweet taste of success is covered with chocolate and lots of aloha. “The secret ingredient is Aloha. I put a lot of love in what I do,” said Maui’s Maile Crewdson, during the grand finale episode of the Great Chocolate Showdown.
Waicoco offers new menu with Moroccan and Hawaiian influence
Chefs Kajioka and Lahlou have worked to create a menu that captures the beauty and culture of Maui through supporting local farms and featuring familiar dishes with a unique twist.
Maui Cookie Lab plans first brick and mortar shop in Kahului
Maui Cookie Lab is preparing to open its first brick-and-mortar store on Monday, May 9 at 10 a.m. at a 1,260 square-foot space located at 140 Hoʻohana St #101 in Kahului.
Kapalua Wine & Food Festival, June 9-12
Tickets are on sale for the 41st Annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival, with master sommelier Michael Jordan as host. The event takes place on June 9-12 at the Kapalua Resort.
Three food system businesses win Kamehameha Schools’ Mahiʻai Match-Up
Mahi‘ai Match-Up is a part of Kamehameha Schools’ commitment to strengthen Hawai‘i’s agriculture industry and food systems for future generations.
Upcountry Maui pizzeria, Marlow, expands menu, adds mobile oven
After opening its doors in August 2021 with handcrafted sourdough Neapolitan-style pizzas, Upcountry restaurant, Marlow adds entrées to its permanent menu.
Lahaina Cannery welcomes Denny’s Diner with Grand Opening
Lahaina Cannery welcomed Denny’s restaurant to West Maui on Monday, April 11 during a grand opening blessing and celebration.
Haole Peños reopens upscale food truck, launches giveback program for Maui’s hungry
Haole Peños, a unique and upscale food truck concept, has just reopened in Kīhei, launching two give-back programs designed to help feed Maui’s hungry.
“Maui Matcha” is first of its kind on Valley Isle
Maui is placing itself firmly on the matcha map with the opening of its first matcha bar, Maui Matcha at Whalers Village in Kāʻanapali.
Pacific’o on the Beach announces new chef, upgrades to menu, concept
Pacific’o on the Beach in Lahaina announced today its new executive chef, Maui’s Isaac Bancaco, along with upgrades to its restaurant space, menu and concept.
Sonic Drive-In restaurant chain plans first Maui location in Kahului
Sonic Drive-In, one of the nation’s largest drive-in restaurant chains, is planning to roll out a Kahului location.
Maui smash-hit burger joint expands to Kahului, set for Upcountry
When Maui native Zach Sato opened his first restaurant, Havens, less than two years ago, he had no idea it would soon popularize smash burgers on the Valley Isle. expanded Havens from its North Kihei flagship restaurant to a food truck in Kahului on Thursday. In the next six months, he expects to open a brick-and-mortar spot in Pukalani, which is already being used for prep work.
