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Andaz Maui promotes Savell to executive sous chef and appoints Alquisalas Jr. as chef de cuisine
Chef Allan Alquisalas Jr. has joined the restaurant as chef de cuisine, while resort veteran Chef Chance Savell has been promoted to executive sous chef. Together, they join Executive Chef Ritchard Cariaga to shape the next chapter of Ka’ana Kitchen, blending innovation with a deep connection to Maui’s rich culinary traditions.
New upscale Wailea restaurant staffing kitchen with culinary graduates from UH Maui College
Aurum Maui opened in July and the kitchen staff is loaded with University of Hawai’i Maui College culinary program graduates — 10 of 21 kitchen staffers are UHMC graduates.
Aurum Maui opens at The Shops at Wailea
Aurum Maui, a new “refined yet approachable” new American dining restaurant led by Chef Taylor Ponte and General Manager Natasha Ponte, has opened at The Shops at Wailea. The Pontes are partners in this new restaurant venture, according to Destination Hospitality Group.
The Sentry announces ticket options for 2025 PGA TOUR’s opening event at Kapalua
Tournament officials from The Sentry today announced ticket options for the 2025 event when the first signature event of the PGA TOUR regular season returns to the Plantation Course from Jan. 2-5.
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.
‘Maui Chefs Cook for a Cause’ to Benefit Community Leader
Fellow Maui chefs are banding together for “Maui Chefs Cook for a Cause,” a fundraiser on Sunday, July 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. at FOND, Chef Jojo Vasquez’s neighborhood eatery in the Nāpili Shopping Center. All proceeds from the event will go towards the substantial medical expenses facing Chef Riko Bartolome and his ‘ohana.
