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.

monkeypod burger

Sun’s Out, Buns Out

Searching for the perfect burger on Maui?
lobster tails with butter

Joy of Cooking

Chef Alex Stanislaw infuses his food with happiness.

From Sea to Shining Sea

A pioneer of Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Chef Mark Ellman opens a new seafood restaurant whose cuisine hails from two U.S. coasts.

Romantic Maui Restaurants

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

Kapalua Uncorks a Winner

The annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival will once again host a three-day celebration of all things wine. Read on to discover what 2012 edition has in store.
delicious maui sandwich

Award-Winning Food: What Makes a Winner?

These four ‘Aipono awardees prove that there’s more than one path to success.
Lahaina after dark

Late Night Lahaina Side

Where to find the fun on Maui, long after the sun has set.
Tin Roof owners

Chef on a Hot Tin Roof

Top Chef finalist Sheldon Simeon and wife Janice are the mom-n-pop behind this new, family-style restaurant.
Ahi Bruschetta recipe

“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.
casanova deli brunch

Tops of the Morning

Here are a few of our favorite taste-bud-pleasing eateries on Maui’s south and north shores, plus one Upcountry.
murder hornet cocktail

Mushroom Buzz: Cocktail Recipe

When challenged to design a mushroom cocktail, Esters Fair Prospect's mixologist created the Murder Hornet.
star noodle

Star Noodle

Star Noodle in Lahaina unites big-city style and local flavors.
maki-su

Maki-su

Add a maki-su, a simple rolling mat of woven bamboo reeds, to your kitchen cache and you’ll be rockin’ the maki rolls in no time.
market Fresh bistro

Locals Know Where to Eat on Maui!

You’ve got a local guide in your corner, with answers to the question, “Where should I eat today?” (Our advice: Try them all!)
japengo maui

Japengo: Sneak Preview

Chef Jay Ledee dishes up Kona abalone sashimi at the Hyatt Kaanapali's new restaurant Japengo.
strawberry dessert

Sabayon & Strawberries Recipe

Lokelani sparkling-wine sabayon lightly garnished with chocolate shavings, Upcountry Maui strawberries, and a chunk of Chef's sensationally crunchy macadamia-nut brittle.
mac nut pasta

Go Nuts!

Chocolate-covered is just the beginning. Macadamia nuts have a shell of a lot more to offer.
George Clooney dreams

Side Dish: Extra Scoop of George Clooney

Gossip Gourmet praises charitable chefs and gets ready for a summer full of foodie festivals on Maui.
raw brownies by Choice Health Bar in Maui

Choosing What Tastes Good

How did a former banker and an anthropology major become accidental restaurateurs? Maybe Choice was Fate all along.
Wine sommelier

Fit the Wine to the Mood

In his wine-and-spirit advice column, master sommelier Charles Fredy sheds light on the connections between wine and romance.
Island Gourmet

The Chef behind the Gourmet

Lloyd Aoki’s ABCs are compassion, knowledge and hard work.
okazuya

Wailuku’s “Number One” Kitchen

It has no seating, and almost nowhere to park. Yet for twenty-seven years, this little, local eatery has had Maui folks lining up for more.
great maui recipes

Holiday Test Kitchen 2014

Chef Sheldon Simeon prepared some amazing dishes for our 2014 Holiday Test Kitchen.
pickling

Obachan’s Pickle

Do you know how to pickle? All you need is a rock.
cameron lewark

L’eau tomate (tomato water)

Introducing tomato water by Chef Cameron Lewark.
wow wow lemonade maui

The Wow Factor

This Maui business has a zest for success.
maui dining

Winner, Winner, ‘Aipono Dinner

Maui No Ka Oi Magazine hosted the tenth annual Aipono Awards Gala last month. Join Dining Diva as she dishes all the juicy details about the festivities.

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