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Montage Kapalua Bay re-opens The Hideaway
The Hideaway at Montage Kapalua Bay has reopened as a reimagined indoor-outdoor cocktail lounge overlooking Kapalua Bay. Featuring warm wood finishes and textural details that reflect the surrounding landscape, the newly enhanced space offers an open-air setting for island-inspired cuisine and cocktails at sunset over the Pacific.
Celebrity chef Todd English to headline Kapalua Wine & Chef Series on Jan. 10
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua will welcome chef Todd English, a five-time James Beard Award winner, for a special installment of the Kapalua Wine & Chef Series on Saturday, Jan. 10.
Sale Pepe adds Sunday service and seasonal menu; Via! by Sale Pepe introduces beer and wine to-go
The husband-wife duo behind the Italian restaurants Sale Pepe Pizzeria e Cucina and Via! by Sale Pepe has announced expanded hours, new menu items and additional service offerings in Lahaina and Kāʻanapali.
The Shops at Wailea serves up Happy Hour on Maui
The Shops at Wailea invites guests to explore Happy Hour offerings across its signature restaurants, featuring tropical cocktails, shareable plates and open-air dining spaces.
Via! by Sale Pepe now open at Whalers Village in Kāʻanapali
Via! by Sale Pepe, a fresh new concept to Maui’s culinary scene has arrived at Whalers Village in Kāʻanapali. Husband-and-wife restaurateurs Michele and Qiana Di Bari bring a fast casual twist to the Italian flavors that made their Lahaina favorite, Sale Pepe Pizzeria e Cucina, a beloved dining destination.
Kalei’s Lahaina hosts mixer for hospitality and restaurant professionals, July 7
Kalei’s Lahaina is opening its doors to hospitality and restaurant professionals for an exclusive Industry Mixer on Monday, July 7, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m. This special event invites local industry staff to experience the new restaurant’s welcoming ambiance, sample signature dishes, and connect with Kalei’s growing team.
44th Annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival returns in July; Tickets on sale now
The 44th Annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival will return to The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, July 10-13, 2025, featuring a star-studded weekend of world-class cuisine and exceptional wines.
‘Anything But I’a Poke Recipe Contest’ to launch at Canoe Crop Corner, Feb. 7
The February Canoe Crop Corner, held during Wailuku’s First Friday, will kick off the Anything But I’a Poke Recipe Contest.
Fairmont Kea Lani to celebrate Pilina bar and restaurant’s first birthday on Feb. 7
Fairmont Kea Lani is celebrating the anniversary of its Pilina bar and restaurant on Friday, Feb. 7, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The free-entry event will feature musical entertainment, bespoke cocktails, complimentary tastings and culinary surprises for guests to enjoy.
Husband-wife duo to open Koast restaurant alongside celebrity chef Chris Cosentino
Koast, a new restaurant coming to Wailea Village this winter, brings the star power of celebrity chef Chris Cosentino, a Top Chef Masters winner and James Beard Award nominee, to Maui’s culinary scene.
HUI Kitchen opens at The Historic Wailuku Inn
A new lunch spot has opened at The Historic Wailuku Inn, a century-old bed and breakfast in the heart of Wailuku town.
Balai Pata a Filipino restaurant Chef Joey Macadangdang celebrates one year anniversary in Kahului, Maui
Balai Pata, a Filipino restaurant by Maui Chef Joey Macadangdang celebrates its one year anniversary. Located just minutes from the airport in Central Maui, the restaurant pays tribute to the humble beginnings that most Filipino immigrant families experience.
Maui United Way dedicates additional $1M to address food insecurity through new Mā’ona Food Security Grant
Maui United Way announced the launch of its Mā’ona Food Security Grant, a new initiative aimed at addressing the growing food insecurity challenges faced by residents of Maui County.
Aurum Maui set to debut at The Shops at Wailea in early 2025
The Shops at Wailea is months away from a new culinary addition. The debut of Aurum Maui, the latest venture from Destination Hospitality Group, offers a fusion of New American cuisine and local ingredients.
Tajima Ramen opens first Hawaiʻi location at Kukui Mall in Kīhei
Tajima Ramen, a Japanese cuisine restaurant in San Diego and Tijuana, announced the grand opening of its first location in Hawaiʻi on the island of Maui. The new restaurant, located in the Kukui Mall opened its doors to the public on June 10. Restaurant owner, Sam Morikizono and his talented staff, have built a reputation for delivering high-quality handmade dishes, with a commitment to the purity of taste and style.
Kīhei 4th Friday town party features Jason Arcilla on May 24
The May Kīhei 4th Friday town party will take place at Azeka Shopping Center Mauka, the “Heart and Soul” of Kīhei, on Friday, May 24, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Kīhei 4th Friday town party features The Drivers on April 26
The April Kīhei 4th Friday Town Party will take place at Azeka Shopping Center Mauka on April 26 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Nine Hawaiʻi Jersey Mike’s franchises raise more than $76K for Special Olympics
In the state of Hawaiʻi, $76,644 was raised for Special Olympics Hawaiʻi. This included funds raised by Jersey Mike’s franchises in Wailuku (Maui Lani Shopping Center) and Kahului (Pu‘unēnē Shopping Center) during the month of March.
KS Maui celebrates 2024 Hoʻolauleʻa on March 2
The Parent Teacher Student ʻOhana of Kamehameha Schools Maui invites families and friends to celebrate Hoʻolauleʻa 2024 on March 2.
Fairmont Kea Lani launches oceanfront culinary concept at AMA Bar & Grill
Fairmont Kea Lani, an all-suite and villa luxury resort on Maui, brings an elevated dinner experience to their current oceanfront restaurant, AMA Bar & Grill. AMA’s new evening concept, serving casual elegance paired with exceptional cuisine, debuted on July 14, 2023. This comes following the recent transformation of the resort’s 413 one-bedroom suites and 37 two- and three-bedroom villas.
