Dining

Maui Nō Ka ʻOi offers you an insider’s perspective on food in Maui. Read our stories below to discover the diverse and inspiring stories behind Maui’s thriving culinary scene.

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Spirits of the Season

Get into the spirit of the season. We've got the recipes.
Sea Hag cocktail

Attack of the Killer Daqs at Esters Fair Prospect

Get the Sea Hag cocktail recipe from Wailuku's new tiki bar.
Maui chef wedding

A Simply Tasteful Wedding

It started as a harmless Instagram crush... and turned into a lifetime commitment.

Craving Maui

By Carla Tracy, Dining Editor  LARGER THAN LIFE … It’s always been as grand as a modern-day palace. But now Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria...
Aina Gourmet

Grab ‘n Go

These 5 Maui markets make it easy and delicious to take a great meal on the road.
chai tea

Qisa + Chai

Get a recipe for Kashmiri Chai Tea.
mangoes

Mmmmangoes

Mangoes were introduced into the Islands in 1824; today no fewer than fifteen hybrid varieties have taken root.
corn pudding

Sweet Kula Corn Pudding

Chef Tylun Pang's delicious sweet corn pudding recipe highlights the offerings of Maui farmers.
Maui chef of the year 2018

2018 Maui Chef of the Year

Alvin sets a high standard, developing rich, flavor-infused dishes that have became his trademark.
basil cocktail

Herbal Essences

Get a tasty basil cocktail recipe from the Luana Lounge at the Fairmont Kea Lani.
Maui venison

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.
Market Fresh Bistro

Market Fresh Bistro

Makawao gets a sophisticated bite to eat at it's newest bistro.

From Sea to Shining Sea

A pioneer of Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Chef Mark Ellman opens a new seafood restaurant whose cuisine hails from two U.S. coasts.
lilikoi passionfruit

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.
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Traveling Companions

This issue features finding the perfect wine to accompany your travels.
mango paloma cocktail

Fire and Ice

Locally grown Hawaiian chili pepper spikes up these icy, spicy drinks.

5 Fabulous Filets: Maui Steaks

Our team of faithful taste testers seek out the finest steak filets on Maui.

Craving Maui

Maui's Latin American restaurants will have your taste buds dancing the salsa. By Carla Tracy, Dining Editor “Liquor is quicker down in Costa Rica” crooned blues...
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Japengo: Sneak Preview

Chef Jay Ledee dishes up Kona abalone sashimi at the Hyatt Kaanapali's new restaurant Japengo.
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Sizzling Summer Whites

Our sommelier speaks of sizzling summer whites
herb mix

Multi-purpose herb mix

When prepping for dinner at Il Teatro in Wailea, Chef Kulis personally harvests herbs from the restaurant’s garden.

Side Dish: Extreme Chef

Miz G swoons over French macaroons and Extreme TV.
Maui Gold Cocktail

High Spirits

Enjoy these cocktail recipes to keep your holidays bright!
cameron lewark

L’eau tomate (tomato water)

Introducing tomato water by Chef Cameron Lewark.
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Tequila & Mezcal 101

The pros who tend our island's bars are wizards at balancing flavors—and generous about sharing what they know.
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A Second Look at Organic Wines

It wasn’t that long ago that organic wines weren’t taken seriously.

Side Dish: Lap of Luxury

Sometimes life on Maui is simply that luxurious.

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