CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE 2017 WINNERS.
Click here to see the full list of gold, silver and honorable mentions for the 15th Annual Maui Restaurant Awards—the ʻAipono Awards!
ʻAipono 2017 Special Awards Videos
Celebrate Maui’s culinary stars with us at a party from another world!
On Sunday, April 23, the ʻAipono Awards Gala will transform the Hyatt Regency Maui into a realm from beyond. Join us and indulge in our lively reception, multicourse dinner, and fine wines poured by Chambers & Chambers Wine Merchants. The reception will feature tasty pupu by UH Maui College’s Culinary Arts Program, beer & cocktails, an interactive photo booth, cosmic face painting and fortune readers from beyond.
Sunday, April 23, 2017
Reception 5:30 p.m. — Halona Kai Lawn
Dinner 7 p.m. — Monarchy Ballroom
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa
200 Nohea Kai Drive, Kaʻanapali
Tickets
$235 Individual Ticket
$2,300 Table for 10
$3,500 Sponsor Table
Proceeds benefit UH Maui College’s Culinary Arts Program
RECEPTION MENU
by UH Maui Culinary College’s Culinary Program chefs
Chef Kane Carbonneau
Chilled Corn Soup with Pickled Kauai Shrimp and Crème Fraîche
Panzanella Salad with Focaccia, Cherry Tomatoes, Shaved Courgettes, and Tomato Vinaigrette
Chef Craig Omori
Charred Ginger-cured Kampachi with Shiso Radish
Slaw and Citrus Soy Gel
Confit Yellow Fin Tuna with Kula Tomato and Olive Relish and Black Truffle Aioli
Chef Jake Belmonte
Baby Octopus with Chermoula and Puffed Couscous
Cold-pressed Turmeric Shot with Avocado Ball and Torched Coconut Meat
Chef Tom Lelli
Seared Salmon, Red Lentil Dahl and Harissa Yogurt
Yukon Gold Potato Gnocchi, Chorizo, Swiss Chard in Tomato Shrimp Brodo
Chef Noel Cleary
Sous Vide NY Strip Steak, Confit Potato, Hollandaise, and Herb Caviar
Kauai Shrimp and Pork Potsticker, Sweet Soy, Chive Oil and Sesame
DINNER MENU
Kīhāpai (Garden)
Chef Gregory Grohowski
Roasted Mango & Beet Carpaccio with Fire-roasted Duck Breast
Shaved Red & Yellow Beets, Mango, Watercress, Arugula, Fennel, Mizuna
Surfing Goat Dairy Feta, Coconut Bread Crouton, EVOO
Moana (Ocean)
Chef Jin Hosono
Kauai Sweet Shrimp with Shiso Leaf, Ikura & Kimizu
Kona Kampachi with Yuzu Kazu Jelly, Pickled Daikon
Hokkaido Scallop with Avocado, Uni, Okinawan Sea Grapes
ʻĀina (Land)
Chef Gevin Utrillo
‘Ulu, Sweet Potato Hash, Edamame, Pancetta, Moringa Look Fun, Pohole
Mea ‘Ono (Dessert)
Chef Geoffrey Bogorad
Flaming Piña Colada Crème
Seared Pineapple Rings, Roasted Pineapple Bomb, Coconut Crème, Coconut Chips
Fantastic door prizes…
- 2 nights in the Presidential Suite at the Hyatt Regency Maui, 4 VIP tickets to Drums of the Pacific Lu‘au, Dinner at Japengo + Tour of the Stars
- iPhone from Mobi PCS
- Blue Hawaiian Helicopter Tour for 2
- One night at the Fairmont Kea Lani + dinner for 2 at Ko
- One night at the Four Seasons and breakfast for 2
- Kai Shun Knife provided by Marmac Home & Kitchen
