Maui Food And Dining

Maui offers a variety of vegetarian dining options throughout the island and a vegan store full of popular meatless brands.

Incorporating seaweed into your diet might be one of the smartest decisions you can make for yourself this year.

Diners at Java Jazz come face to face with a quirky atmosphere, good coffee and giant omelets.

MauiNow samples some MauiGrown coffee in lieu of the highly-praised Kona variety.

UH Maui College is making plate lunches affordable with the new $5 Pa’ina Plates. The lunch specials, created in partnership between UHMC’s Culinary Academy and Sodexo, offers the fresh, health, affordable specials

Strewn across various menus on all parts of the island, the canned, pink meat once referred to as “mystery meat” in urban folklore has become an unlikely local favorite.

MauiNow tries a cup of Kava in Kahului.

If you love to cook Hawaiian, you already know that having the proper tools and cooking utensils is vital for facilitating your next Hawaiian meal masterpiece. We all know that, in order to punch out a great Hawaiian dish that will impress your guests, you must have the tools and ingredients to accomplish it. Here […]

Banana leaves are commonly used in Asian cooking because of the flavorful additions they offer to a variety of foods. It is no wonder, then, that they are also often used in Hawaiian cooking, as the many recipes and foods there have Asian influences. Aside from being an excellent way to prepare and cook many […]

If you’re picturing yourself on a white sand island with beautiful, azure waters, then you must be thinking of Maui.  Hawaiian drinks are fruity, tropical, and well, classically Hawaiian. Here’s a list of our favorite tropical drinks that are either inspired by the Islands or found at your favorite Hawaiian bar and restaurant! Blue Hawaii […]

If you love the thought of surprising your family with classic Hawaiian fare, but you don’t have enough time to slow cook pork and marinade beef, then you’ll love our list of super simple Hawaiian dishes. Our selection of Hawaiian recipes will put you in the relaxed mood of the Islands without the work in […]

While firecrackers ring in the New Year for many across the nation, mochi pounding is a tradition practiced by many in the Japanese community.

It’s no secret that Hawaii is known for its fantastic array of seafood dishes. After all, when you think of a tropical destination, doesn’t fresh seafood come to mind? Well, you may be in for a bit of a surprise if you visit the Islands and take a look at a traditional Hawaiian menu. Although […]

We tend to think of Hawaiian dishes as being from pork or chicken but, thanks to the many cultural influences found in the food of Hawaii, there are also plenty of great beef dishes to try tonight! You will find that many of these dishes have a Japanese flare, and all of them are quite […]

If you’ve begun planning your holiday recipes and the traditional turkey just doesn’t seem as appealing this year, why not add flare to your holiday menu by giving it a local taste of Hawaii! Take a traditional turkey recipe and infuse it with spices and flavors of the Islands and your guests will applaud your […]

Kabocha squash is a popular vegetable grown on the Islands, as it does well during the fall and winter months, when the rainfall begins to subside. Kabocha squash, which is one of the easiest vegetables to grow in Hawaii, is also one of the most delicious. Unlike summer squashes, which may be prone to fruit […]

If you live on the Islands, you no doubt are more than familiar with the beautiful breadfruit, which is a member of the mulberry family. Breadfruit, often referred to as ulu on the Islands, has been a staple of South Pacific diets for thousands of years. Breadfruit trees are large producers, as it is quite […]

What’s not to love about fruit? Well, in addition to their mouth-watering taste, many of them pack quite a punch when it comes to health benefits. The next time you visit your local farmer’s  market or produce section of the grocery store, take a moment to eye up the fruits that you would normally pass […]

Many of us think of chicken and pork dishes when we think of local Hawaiian cuisine, but there are also many desserts that are enjoyed on the Hawaiian Islands, as well. Make your next luau an even more exciting one by creating one or more of these recipes! Best of all, most of these Hawaiian […]

Nothing says Hawaii like pineapple, so why not make it a pineapple night at your house by trying out one of these fantastic Hawaiian pineapple dishes? You can incorporate this fresh fruit into your Hawaiian recipes for the best flavor! Pineapple is always best incorporated into grilled dishes, and it can also be grilled over […]