ʻAipono Icon 2018
In 1974, Erdman established, of all things, a winery. Read more about this patron of Maui's agriculture and culinary scene.
Excellence in Sustainability: Fairmont Kea Lani
Congratulations to Fairmont Kea Lani, winner of Pacific Biodiesel’s Excellence in Sustainability Award.
2017 Maui Restaurant Awards
2017 Maui Restaurant Awards Gala will be Sunday, April 23, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa.
ʻAipono Winners
Congratulations to all the winners of the 2018 Maui Restaurant 'Aipono Awards.
Aipono Winners 2022
Maui Nō Ka ‘Oi Magazine presents the 2022 ‘Aipono Restaurant Award Winners
What’s in a name? In Hawaiian, ai means “to eat,” and pono means...
Special ‘Aipono Awards
Each year, ʻAipono honors a few individuals and companies chosen by industry professionals. Here are the 2016 winners.
2015 Chef of the Year: Jeff Scheer
Chef Jeff Scheer builds strong relationships with local farmers, ranchers, and fishermen.
Special ʻAipono Awards for 2017 (VIDEOS)
Each year, ‘Aipono honors a few individuals and companies chosen by industry professionals.
Broke da Mouth! Best of Maui Dining 2017
Here are a few of our readers’ favorite ‘Aipono-winning restaurants on Maui.
Winning Ways
Island flavors, a corker of a wine list, and a Haiku eatery that's pure poetry ... ʻAipono 2014 winners arrive at excellence by many an innovative path.
2013 Chef of the Year: Sheldon Simeon
For the first time in ‘Aipono’s eleven-year history, Maui’s chefs elected one of their own to a second reign as Chef of the Year.
Dee-lish: 5 Winning Restaurants
Our food editor Becky Speere dishes on the Maui dishes she loves.
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.
2019 Chef of the Year: Kyle Kawakami
Mahalo, Chef Kyle, for all the food adventures you’ve taken us on . . . and for your boundless generosity.
2016 Chef of the Year: Mike Lofaro
Discover why Humuhumunukunukuāpua‘a's chef Mike Lofaro was voted as Maui's 2016 Chef of the Year by his peers.
2015 ʻAipono Special Awards
Each year, the Aipono Restaurant Awards honors a few individuals and companies chosen by industry professionals.
2020 Chef of the Year: Taylor Ponte
Every year Maui’s chefs vote to elect one of their own the ‘Aipono Chef of the Year, seeking the peer that most inspires them.
2014 Chef of the Year: Isaac Bancaco
Isaac Bancaco is the new generation Hawaiian chef, working to promote Maui as a cultural destination driven by food.
Award-Winning Food: What Makes a Winner?
These four ‘Aipono awardees prove that there’s more than one path to success.
2017 Chef of the Year Jojo Vasquez
As executive chef at The Plantation House, Jojo Vasquez creates light and delectable island-style fare.
2007 Chef of the Year Ivan Pahk
Maui chef of the year Ivan Pahk’s success is due, in no small part, to his generous participation in Maui’s food scene.
2018 Maui Chef of the Year
Alvin sets a high standard, developing rich, flavor-infused dishes that have became his trademark.
Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate: Excellence in Sustainability Award winner
Meet the 2020 ‘Aipono Excellence in Sustainability Award winner: Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate.
2010 Chef of the Year: Cameron Lewark
Cameron Lewark wanted to be a chef since the fifth grade, when he began cooking dinner for his overworked mom.
2012 Chef of the Year: Roger Stettler
Roger Stettler may be the most famous Maui chef the average visitor hasn’t heard of.
Winner, Winner, ‘Aipono Dinner
Maui No Ka Oi Magazine hosted the tenth annual Aipono Awards Gala last month. Join Dining Diva as she dishes all the juicy details about the festivities.
