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.

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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.
Kinaole Maui Food Truck

Side Dish: Carb Rampage

On a carb rampage at some of Maui's hottest new restaurants.
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2008 Maui Chef of the Year Brian Etheredge

The votes are in: Chef Brian Etheredge is named Chef of the Year by his peers.
Joy White

A Joyful Diet

Joy White’s live foods make healthy eating an unapologetic pleasure.
Star Noodle

In With the New

Maui No Ka Oi dining editor, Marti Rosenquist, bestows her own accolades on island restaurants setting the trends that others are sure to follow.
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Luxury Wines

Why spend $500 on a bottle of wine? Find out.
Ahi Tartare

ʻAhi Tartare

The Grand Wailea's Humuhumunukunukuapua'a takes its name from Hawaii's state fish. So it's no surprise the restaurant's chef de cuisine knows his way around this savory raw dish.
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Holiday Test Kitchen 2013

Wrap your hands around this holiday feast: Iberico ham-wrapped pork loin with Hamakua ali‘i mushrooms and Asian pears with Calvados sauce; herbed mascarpone polenta; and a gluten-free, milk-chocolate almond cake.
Lahaina after dark

Late Night Lahaina Side

Where to find the fun on Maui, long after the sun has set.
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A Festival of Great Wine Experiences

How to get the best of the fest.
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Sharing Tradition

"The food I ate, growing up, is different from anyone else’s food. The connection to these flavors sets my ideas apart from others," says MiJin Kang, the new chef de cuisine at Andaz Maui’s Ka‘ana Kitchen.
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To Harvest, Divine!

The 2008 harvest approaches.
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A Look at New and Old World Wines

New World vs. Old World wine challenges to try.
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Waiter, There’s a Jalapeno in My Drink!

Adventurous bartenders have discarded bottled mai tai mixes to build their own flavor profiles with fresh local fruit and locally crafted distillates.
Market Fresh Bistro

Market Fresh Bistro

Makawao gets a sophisticated bite to eat at it's newest bistro.

Side Dish: Plantation Cuisine

On Maui, a new Plantation era cuisine trend is really catching fire.
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Raise Your Glass

The unadulterated truth about organic wine.
Maui onion festival

Side Dish: Onion Festival Judge

Miz Gossip judges the Maui Onion Festival and finds it appealing.
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The Great Steakout

Raise high your steak knives: we’re stalking Maui's best steak.
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Sparkling Wines

Champagne is the epitome of sparkling wines, which is why we often reserve it for special occasions. Choosing one begins with understanding how sparkling wines are made.
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Winning Performance

Tasting the delights of The Banyan Tree at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua.
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Kitchen Chemistry

The Banyan Tree chefs whip up a science lesson no foodie should miss.
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The Nineteenth Hole

After a day driving and putting on the course, smart Maui golfers head to these four spots for refreshment.
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Spanish Wines . . . Ole!

Spain is scoring in the wine world with satisfying, exotic flavors at all price points, from picnic- and party-friendly wines, to adventurous and enticing indigenous varietals.
Three's Bar and Grill in Maui

Three’s Company

A trio of surf-loving chefs is making waves in Maui's dining scene.
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From Farm to Fork

Two delicious Maui dining experiences take us back to our roots.

Eating Local

Maui farms dig up delicious fare for island restaurants.

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