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Maui United Way bridges gap in growing assistance needs amid decline in donations
A decline in donations this past year has presented significant challenges for Maui United Way; however, MUW continues to work to bridge the gap between available resources and the growing demand for assistance in the community.
Merriman family donates $25K to Maui United Way’s Matching Grant Challenge
Maui United Way is pleased to announce a generous donation of $25,000 from Peter and Victorine Merriman towards the Bendon Family Foundation Matching Grant. This grant, with a potential total of $100,000, enables both new donors and returning donors who haven’t contributed in that capacity to double their contributions to MUW.
Maui chef and restauranteur, Mark Ellman remembered for his culinary legacy
The recent passing of Maui restaurateur, Mark Ellman, has left a void in the culinary community and a legacy of life and love that he poured into his creations.
Monkeypod Kitchen honored for volunteerism in South and West Maui
The popular restaurant founded by renowned Chef Peter Merriman has two locations on the island – in Wailea and Kāʻanapali – as well as two Adopt-A-Highway segments: between mile markers 3.5 to 5.5 along Piʻilani Highway, and from mile markers 16 to 18 along Honoapiʻilani Highway.
Peter Merriman of Maui joins Hawaiʻi Public Radio’s board of directors
Chef and restaurateur Peter Merriman was named a new board member of Hawai‘i Public Radio.
Businesses happy about mask mandate change
A number of businesses are looking forward to the state’s plan to lift mask-wearing requirements indoors on March 26.
Peter Merriman and Koholā Brewery Introduce Newest Brew
Peter Merriman created a customized brew called “Pete’s Island Wheat” that will be exclusively offered at select Merriman’s Hawaiʻi and Handcrafted restaurants. In partnership with Kohola Brewery, a portion of the sales will be donated to the Polynesian Voyaging Society.
Merriman’s Bowl Debuts at Sweetfin Poke in CA
Chef Peter Merriman has collaborated with Sweetfin Poke on an exclusive, limited-time poke bowl, to be sold at all nine California locations through October 31.
Merriman’s Honolulu Opens at Kaka’ako’s Ward Village
The doors open June 23 on Peter Merriman’s first restaurant on O‘ahu, while other island locations, including Maui, mark big anniversaries this year.
Merriman’s Partners with Watershed Preserve
Merriman’s has announced a partnership with the Pu‘u Kukui Watershed Preserve to help protect the pristine native forest located in the West Maui Mountains.
Merriman’s Supports Hawai‘i Land Conservation
Merriman’s Restaurants joins celebrated chefs Sheldon Simeon and Mark “Gooch” Noguchi in hosting two dinners to benefit the Hawaiian Islands Land Trust.
Brunch and Giveaways at Merriman’s on Mother’s Day
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Merriman’s Kapalua on May 8 with a prix fixe brunch, plus enter to win a Spa Montage gift certificate and Peter Merriman’s cookbook.
Merriman’s Cookbook Launch Raises Thousands for Nonprofit
The launch party, book signing and recipe tasting for Chef Peter Merriman’s first cookbook has raised more than $7,300 in donations for nonprofit Hospice Maui.
Merriman’s Recipe Tasting will Unveil Debut Cookbook
Celebrate the release of chef Peter Merriman’s very first cookbook with a book signing and recipe tasting on Friday, Dec. 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Merriman’s Kapalua. All ticket sales will benefit Hospice Maui.
Chef Peter Merriman Debuts Cookbook
Chef and restauranteur Peter Merriman plans to release his first cookbook, “Merriman’s Hawaiʻi, The Chef, The Farmer, The Food, The Islands,” in December. It gives readers a glimpse of Hawaiʻi through the eyes of the chef and restaurateur who has helped shape the cuisine and agriculture of Hawaiʻi for more than 25 years.
Merriman’s Kapalua: “Locavore” for Life
Peter Merriman is known as the “original locavore.” In 1985, he and local producers helped spur the farm-to-table movement in Hawai’i. Thirty years later, Merriman’s restaurants remain true to his mission statement, “Do the Right Thing.”
Maui Featured in Top Chef Season Finale
The episodes, filmed in the South Maui resort area of Wailea, are scheduled to air on Wednesday, Jan. 29 and Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, at 8 p.m. Hawaiʻi time on Oceanic Time Warner Cable channels 40, 560, and 1560.
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.
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman To Expand in 2012
The new Monkeypod Kitchen restaurant in Wailea will be joined by a sister eatery at the Ko‘Olina Resort in the Summer of 2012.
Farm-to-Table in Maui
By: Grace Chen The rich volcanic soil and tropical climate of Maui provide the perfect environment for growing produce and this has allowed Farm-to-Table restaurants to flourish. People argue about the birthplace of this concept, but Hawaii’s own Peter Merriman will tell you he’s been cooking fresh and local fare since before there was a […]
