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.

Maui Chef Mike Lofaro

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.
Japengo Maui sushi

Raw Talent

Meet the chefs behind Hyatt’s stellar sushi and seafood.

Side Dish: Plantation Cuisine

On Maui, a new Plantation era cuisine trend is really catching fire.
Wine sommelier

The Sommelier’s Test

MNKO's wine expert spills the secrets on becoming an advanced sommelier.
Joey Macadangdang

Friend of Agriculture Joey Macadangdang, Joey’s Kitchen

"As a restaurateur, Joey embodies the true spirit of island hospitality."
star noodle

Star Noodle

Star Noodle in Lahaina unites big-city style and local flavors.
Wine sommelier

Deciphering da Vino Code

Tips on reading wine labels, evaluating ratings, and picking top value vintages.
Wailea food

Eat, Drink & Be Merriman

A founder of Hawai‘i Regional Cuisine adds a branch to the family tree.
ichiban okazu

Ten Great Meals for $10

Shake that ten spot out of your piggy bank—we’ve found ten thrifty meals on Maui for you to choose from.

Savor the Vintage

Chambers & Chambers Wine Merchants proudly presents a distinguished selection of domestic and imported wines from 42 vineyards.

Eco-friendly Kitchen Cleaners

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

Maui’s Moveable Feast

Farmers’ markets and roadside stands let you sink your teeth into the island’s freshest flavors.
Wine sommelier

An Italian Holiday

Buon Natale! Holiday wines with an Italian accent.

Romantic Maui Restaurants

When it comes to romantic dining on Maui, these restaurants are playing your song.
food and wine pairings

The Marriage of Food and Wine

Charles Fredy discusses some of the subtle elements that create great food-and-wine pairings, which you can experience at the Kapalua Wine and Food Festival in June.

Side Dish: Tweeps

Miz G joins Twitter and discovers some culinary wags amid the tweeting foodies.
Wine sommelier

Waiter, There’s a Sock in My Wine!

In this wine-and-spirit advice column, advanced sommelier Charles Fredy explains how various flavors and aromas like end up in a glass of wine.
charred ahi filet

Top Ten Tips from Ivan Pahk

Our 2007 ‘Aipono Chef of the Year shares the secrets to his success--and yours.
beet salad

A Growing Revolution

Why Hawaii Regional Cuisine is more important than ever.
Ivan Pahk

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.

A Passion for Food

For this pair of Maui restaurant critics, the secret ingredient to any great meal is love.

Side Dish: Lunch Truck Round-Up

Gossip gets the goods on Haiku eateries and the Hyatt Kaanapali new sushi restaurant, Japengo.

Side Dish: Extreme Chef

Miz G swoons over French macaroons and Extreme TV.
Wine sommelier

Wines to Please Every Party

How do you pick a wine to bring to a party?

Side Dish: Dim Sum

Gossip Gourmet investigates holiday buffets on Maui and mourns the lack of Far Eastern cuisine.

Side Dish

Gossip Gourmet’s successor gives the rundown on foodie events just past and yet to come.
dessert

The Twelve Days of Pastries

Forget the partridge in the pear tree. Here are a dozen delectable goodies to give to your true love.

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