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.
2011 Maui Chef of the Year: Sheldon Simeon
Getting not one but two James Beard nominations is every chef’s dream, but Simeon hasn’t let it spoil his humility.
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.
Maui’s Top Restaurants Dish up Plenty of Winning Aloha!
Maui’s Top Restaurants Dish up Plenty of Winning Aloha!
2018 Maui Chef of the Year
Alvin sets a high standard, developing rich, flavor-infused dishes that have became his trademark.
Award-Winning Food: What Makes a Winner?
These four ‘Aipono awardees prove that there’s more than one path to success.
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.
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.
2015 Chef of the Year: Jeff Scheer
Chef Jeff Scheer builds strong relationships with local farmers, ranchers, and fishermen.
ʻAipono Icon 2018
In 1974, Erdman established, of all things, a winery. Read more about this patron of Maui's agriculture and culinary scene.
