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.

Fork & Salad

Where freshness meets flavor on Maui By Savy Janssen                    When most people think of “farm to table,” they think of fine dining: candles and white linens,...
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Stuck on Kiawe

Our thanks to Sunny Savage for sharing her recipe for this kiawe cooler.
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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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Sweet Complexity

Wine expert Charles Fredy talks about the flavors and complexity of sweet wines and how to chose the perfect pair, whether dining out or eating in.

Dining with the Stars

A Maui restaurateur entertains at home.
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An Appetite for Class

Study up with Gourmet Gurus.
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Kā‘anapali Connoisseur

New restaurants at Kā‘anapali Beach Resort.
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Southern Charm

Advanced Sommelier Charles Fredy explores wines from the Southern Hemisphere, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina and Chile.
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What’s Your Taste in Wine?

Advanced Sommelier Charles Fredy explores fashions in wine, why some grow or decline in popularity, while others remain timeless.
Sea House Poketini

The Short and Savory List

Need something to tide you over until dinner?

ʻAipono Winners

Congratulations to all the winners of the 2018 Maui Restaurant 'Aipono Awards.
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Sangrita Grill & Cantina

Iranian-born chef Paris Nabavi brings south-of-the-border tastes to West Maui.

Side Dish: Lap of Luxury

Sometimes life on Maui is simply that luxurious.
Herb and Mustard Crusted Chateaubriand

Holiday Test Kitchen 2020

What are Maui chefs’ favorite holiday dishes?
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Three Chefs to Watch

These Maui chefs are hungry for success.
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Kitchen Startup

Maui’s new Food Innovation Center offers entrepreneurs recipes for success.
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Indulgence!

Over-the-top dining at Maui's posh resorts.
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The Joy of Healthy

5 venues that put the "Yum!" in what's good for you.
Cafe Kapalua

Cafe Kapalua

Kapalua Resort's new cafe offers inspired daily specials, organic veggies, pasture-raised eggs, biodynamic wines and local beers.
The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea

Treated Above the Treetops at The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea

Check out this special dining experience!

Eco-friendly Kitchen Cleaners

Who really wants to eat off of a plate that’s been scrubbed down with toxins?
Japengo Maui sushi

Raw Talent

Meet the chefs behind Hyatt’s stellar sushi and seafood.
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A Very Vegan Holiday Test Kitchen

Savor the flavor with delectable vegan holiday dishes + recipes from Moku Roots.
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The Skinny on Holiday Cocktails

Get 5 delicious cocktail recipes for the holidays.
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Making a Good Home for Wine

Storing wine can be challenging in a climate like Maui’s, where few homes have cellars that can keep bottles naturally cool.
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Chefs Gone Wild

Sunny Savage's knowledge of wild, edible plants, and their oftentimes off-the-beaten-path locations, turns island foraging into an adventure.
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Fit the Wine to the Mood

In his wine-and-spirit advice column, master sommelier Charles Fredy sheds light on the connections between wine and romance.

ʻAipono Archive