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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The Top 100 Wines

Expert wine columnist Charles Fredy shares his top wine selections of 2013, including his favorite cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, chardonnay, riesling and syrah.

Side Dish: Juicy Rumors

Who won Best Hawaii food blog and Worst Export? Let Gossip tell all...

Fun Maui Restaurant Statistics

Ever stop to figure how much time, energy and love go into the dishes that become our favorites?
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Move over, Bacchus — Jordan’s in the House

Michael Jordan will be lead sommelier for the sixth consecutive year at the Kapalua Wine and Food Festival.
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Side Dish: Onion Festival Judge

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

Side Dish: Tweeps

Miz G joins Twitter and discovers some culinary wags amid the tweeting foodies.
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Weighing In on Eating Out

A food writer’s guide to exploring healthy ethnic food on Maui, including Mediterranean, Japanese, Greek, Thai and Vietnamese food.
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“Best of the Fest” Recipe

Celebrity Chef Mark Ellman shares his ahi bruschetta recipe, winner of the Kapalua Wine and Food Festival Best of Fest competition.
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Destination Delicious

Pineapple Grill and Plantation House team up to make Kapalua the place to eat.
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Side Dish: Carb Rampage

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

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

Way off Broadway, Il Teatro serves up delicious entertainment to rave reviews.
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Winning Performance

Tasting the delights of The Banyan Tree at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua.
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Finding a Favorite Wine

When people ask me to name my favorite wines, I always struggle. I taste wine for a living, so you would think it would be easy. It's not.
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Wines to Please Every Party

How do you pick a wine to bring to a party?
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Bringing the Best Forward

Our dining editor gets the scoop on three Aipono Award winning restaurants.
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Side Dish: Decade of the Celebrity Farm Boy

New categories for the 2012 Aipono Awards—Diva spills the beans.
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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.
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Raise Your Glass

The unadulterated truth about organic wine.

A Hall Mark of Quality

Hall Wine's ultra-premium wines are not inexpensive, but in my opinion, their organic farming enhances the fruit flavors and produces higher-quality wine.
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Three’s Bar & Grill

Three's Bar & Grill in Kihei, Maui blends three cuisines: Southwest, Pacific Rim, and Hawaiian.
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L’eau tomate (tomato water)

Introducing tomato water by Chef Cameron Lewark.
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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.
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The Sommelier’s Test

MNKO's wine expert spills the secrets on becoming an advanced sommelier.
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Spirits of the Season

Get into the spirit of the season. We've got the recipes.

Keep Calm and Hele On

How did Maui restaurants get through the pandemic?

ʻAipono Archive