2018 Maui Chef of the Year
Alvin sets a high standard, developing rich, flavor-infused dishes that have became his trademark.
Friend of Agriculture 2018
Vietnamese culture emphasizes vegetables; Jennifer’s menu prepares them in delicious and enticing ways, helping people to see vegetables as proper dishes, not as an afterthought.
Winning Dishes
They’re the orders that come through the kitchen so often, the line cooks can prepare them blindfolded or sleepwalking. Chefs may curse the repetition, but what can they do when guests threaten never to return if those dishes disappear from the menu?
Excellence in Sustainability 2018
Andaz lends bicycles to guests free of charge, and has placed EV stations on the property, with free charging for employees.
The Few. The Small. The Delicious.
How will Maui’s landscape change, now that Big Ag is gone? The answer may lie with new “boutique” farms that offer the promise of diversity.
Into the Wind
Congratulations to all our winners, and to everyone who paddles into the wind, every day.
Hōkūle‘a Comes Home
After her three-year odyssey around the globe, Hōkūle‘a’s youngest crewmembers prepare to take the helm.
Banana Blossom Buffet
Check out this incredible composite image featuring a cardinal, assorted lizards, and a Japanese white-eye on a banana blossom.


























