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.
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.
Special ‘Aipono Awards
Each year, ʻAipono honors a few individuals and companies chosen by industry professionals. Here are the 2016 winners.
2012 Chef of the Year: Roger Stettler
Roger Stettler may be the most famous Maui chef the average visitor hasn’t heard of.
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.
2009 Chef of the Year: Perry Bateman
Unlike many of his colleagues, Chef Perry Bateman didn’t sharpen his knives in culinary school; he was raised in restaurants.
2020 Lifetime Achievement Award
Meet Peter Merriman, the 2020 ‘Aipono Lifetime Achievement Award winner.
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.
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.
2016 ʻAipono Maui Restaurant Award Winners
The ʻAipono Restaurant Awards on Maui took on Sunday April 10, when Chef Mike Lofaro was named Maui Chef of the Year for 2016 and Monkeypod Kitchen was named Restaurant of the Year.
Friend of Agriculture Joey Macadangdang, Joey’s Kitchen
"As a restaurateur, Joey embodies the true spirit of island hospitality."
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.
ʻAipono Awards Run-down
Gossip Gourmet dishes about the 2006 'Aipono Awards, and doles out prizes of her own.
2020 Friend of Agriculture Award
Meet the 2020 ‘Aipono Friend of Agriculture Award winner: Greg Gifford.
2015 ʻAipono Special Awards
Each year, the Aipono Restaurant Awards honors a few individuals and companies chosen by industry professionals.
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.
2017 Maui Restaurant Awards
2017 Maui Restaurant Awards Gala will be Sunday, April 23, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa.
Maui’s Top Restaurants Dish up Plenty of Winning Aloha!
Maui’s Top Restaurants Dish up Plenty of Winning Aloha!
2017 Chef of the Year Jojo Vasquez
As executive chef at The Plantation House, Jojo Vasquez creates light and delectable island-style fare.
ʻAipono Winners
Congratulations to all the winners of the 2018 Maui Restaurant 'Aipono Awards.
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.
Bringing the Best Forward
Our dining editor gets the scoop on three Aipono Award winning restaurants.
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.
2015 Chef of the Year: Jeff Scheer
Chef Jeff Scheer builds strong relationships with local farmers, ranchers, and fishermen.
