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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An Italian Holiday

Buon Natale! Holiday wines with an Italian accent.

Side Dish: Bikini Blonde or Devout Stout?

Miz G grants her own restaurant awards from Trendiest Washroom to Tastiest Split Personality.
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The Art of Champagne

What makes Champagne special? It requires tremendous care and patience—and you literally have to make it twice.

Side Dish: Lap of Luxury

Sometimes life on Maui is simply that luxurious.
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Side Dish: Susan B. Anthotini

Gossip gets political over bikini martinis.
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Holiday Wines

MNKO's wine expert recommends selections for your holiday event.
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Good From the Inside Out

How Maui’s winning kitchens cook up satisfaction for their guests and staff
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Luxury Wines

Why spend $500 on a bottle of wine? Find out.
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Side Dish: Onion Festival Judge

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

Side Dish: Plantation Cuisine

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

Side Dish: Juicy Rumors

Who won Best Hawaii food blog and Worst Export? Let Gossip tell all...
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Chef Ostini’s Traveling Grill & BBQ Tips

Chef Frank Ostini shared these tips at his cooking demonstration at the Kapalua Wine & Food Festival.
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Side Dish by Gossip Gourmet

Comings and goings in the restaurant world.
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Side Dish: Go Green

When you get to the fork in the road, don't throw it away.

Side Dish: Tweeps

Miz G joins Twitter and discovers some culinary wags amid the tweeting foodies.
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Spirits of the Season

Get into the spirit of the season. We've got the recipes.
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The Perfect Picnic Wine

Perfect pairings for the picnic basket.
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Side Dish: Lambs to the Slaughter

Miz G yaks it up with farmers at the Maui Ag Fest and dishes about the 2009 'Aipono Awards.
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Side Dish: Second Coming

Zippy's opens on Maui. Can a second coming be far behind?
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Raise Your Glass

The unadulterated truth about organic wine.
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Dried Fruits-Rehydrated

Tips for incorporating dried fruits in savory dishes.
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L’eau tomate (tomato water)

Introducing tomato water by Chef Cameron Lewark.
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Finding Aloha in Loire Valley Wines

MNKO's wine expert explores Loire Valley Wines.
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Side Dish: Carb Rampage

On a carb rampage at some of Maui's hottest new restaurants.

Side Dish: Lunch Truck Round-Up

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

If she were queen, the winners would be...
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A Second Look at Organic Wines

It wasn’t that long ago that organic wines weren’t taken seriously.

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