After-School Special
Learn what the student chefs are up to at Paia Bay Cafe, a community-funded nonprofit kitchen space.
And the Winner Is . . .
Fourteen Maui restaurants vie for Best of Fest at the Kapalua Wine and Food Festival’s seafood finale.
ʻAhi Tartare
The Grand Wailea's Humuhumunukunukuapua'a takes its name from Hawaii's state fish. So it's no surprise the restaurant's chef de cuisine knows his way around this savory raw dish.
Hana Hou, Chef Ho!
For his many contributions to Maui Culinary Academy, this year's Noble Chef honors Stanton Ho, and shares this recipe created by Teresa Shurilla, who says she was inspired by Ho.
Hot Tamale!
Get the recipe for award-winning corn tamales prepared by Executive Sous Chef Raymond Nicasio.
Monchong with Soba Spaetzle and Curry
This recipe by Chef Joey Macadangdang won Best of the Fest and Fan Favorite at the 2014 Kapalua Wine & Food Festival.
Choosing What Tastes Good
How did a former banker and an anthropology major become accidental restaurateurs? Maybe Choice was Fate all along.
Command Performance
Chef Chris Kulis offers his recipe for the best opakapaka fish dinner — a crispy-skinned fish with a kale-, sorrel-, and bone-marrow emulsion.
Seafood Dumplings? Dive In!
Chef Kristen Dougherty’s disarmingly delicious octopus dumplings won Best of Show at this year’s Kapalua Wine & Food Festival’s Seafood Fest—and did so sans octopi. We print the recipe here in ink.
He’s Got Game
Spago's Chef Cameron Lewark ruminates on what makes undomesticated venison so good—and shares a recipe that meat-lovers will go wild for.
Pho, Glorious Pho
Chef Jennifer Evetuschick shares her recipe for a seafood soup guaranteed to win friends.
The Ultimate Match
For our annual luxury issue, we asked Riko Bartolome, a private chef in Kapalua, to share the recipe for a wonderful dish we had the pleasure of enjoying at a friend’s home.
“Best of the Fest” Recipe
Celebrity Chef Mark Ellman shares his ahi bruschetta recipe, winner of the Kapalua Wine and Food Festival Best of Fest competition.
Chef’s Kitchen
Dining editor Marti Rosenquist samples brand new Maui eatery, 100 Wines, and talks with Chef Lyndon Honda about this latest culinary concept.
The Romantic Pancake
Chef Cameron Lewark, of Spago Maui, reveals his recipe for the ultimate romantic pancake – the perfect way to show some love to your love this Valentine’s Day.
Holiday Test Kitchen 2011
The staff of Maui No Ka Oi get a lesson from Chef Ralph Giles of Catering from Soup to Nuts, and share his recipe for beef Wellington and sides.
Sweet Kula Corn Pudding
Chef Tylun Pang's delicious sweet corn pudding recipe highlights the offerings of Maui farmers.
Holiday Test Kitchen 2009
What would you give for a great island cookbook? Our staff puts local chefs’ recipes to the test.
Island Recipes
Maui Dining & Food Stories
Maui Restaurants
A Passion for Liliko‘i
Lilikoʻi is the Hawaiian word for passion fruit. While lilikoʻi can be eaten raw, its naturally high acidity makes it perfect for blending into baked goods, frozen custards, and drinks.