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.
On the Rocks
The perfect accessory for a stunning cocktail ring? A libation created by Freddie Sconfienza, Starwood Resorts’ 2013 starMixologist.
2016 ʻAipono Maui Restaurant Award Winners
The ʻAipono Restaurant Awards on Maui took on Sunday April 10, when Chef Mike Lofaro was named Maui Chef of the Year for 2016 and Monkeypod Kitchen was named Restaurant of the Year.
Move over, Sugar Plums: Maui Desserts
Satisfy your sweet tooth this holiday season with some of the most decadent and delicious desserts on Maui. Here are our favorite places to indulge.
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.
Catch a Cocktail at the Marlin Bar
Stop by Tommy Bahama’s Marlin Bar for a special slice of paradise.
Friend of Agriculture 2018
Vietnamese culture emphasizes vegetables; Jennifer’s menu prepares them in delicious and enticing ways, helping people to see vegetables as proper dishes, not as an afterthought.
And the Winner Is . . .
Fourteen Maui restaurants vie for Best of Fest at the Kapalua Wine and Food Festival’s seafood finale.
A Very Vegan Holiday Test Kitchen
Savor the flavor with delectable vegan holiday dishes + recipes from Moku Roots.
RECIPE: Steak Crudo with Finadene
Hone your culinary skills by recreating a recipe from one of the finest chefs & restaurants on Maui!
Four Seasons, 4 Meals, 24 Hours
Our dining editor lands in Wailea and discovers the right stuff while dining at the Four Seasons Resort.
Prize Catch
Get to know this Maui restaurant built on a history of fine dining and excellent service.
Holiday Test Kitchen 2017
Our Holiday Test Kitchen springs from a treasured collection of family recipes that Chef Tylun Pang wanted to share with the world.
Buddha’s Hand
Meet “Buddha’s hand.” Its white, pithy center isn’t bitter like most citruses, and because it has no juicy pulp, you can use the entire fruit in recipes requiring zest.
Maui Dinner Cruises + VIDEO
These Maui boat tours with catering chefs offer signature plated and buffet fare. Add the occasional sighting of a whale’s tail or two during whale season, and you’ve got an unforgettable dinner show.
Barstool Gourmet at Lahaina Grill, Roy’s, Duke’s & Merriman’s
When eating out, the setting need not be fancy to be delicious. Need proof? Pull up a chair and go gourmet at these four great Maui restaurants.
Special ‘Aipono Awards
Each year, ʻAipono honors a few individuals and companies chosen by industry professionals. Here are the 2016 winners.
2019 Chef of the Year: Kyle Kawakami
Mahalo, Chef Kyle, for all the food adventures you’ve taken us on . . . and for your boundless generosity.
2020 Chef of the Year: Taylor Ponte
Every year Maui’s chefs vote to elect one of their own the ‘Aipono Chef of the Year, seeking the peer that most inspires them.
Winning Dishes
They’re the orders that come through the kitchen so often, the line cooks can prepare them blindfolded or sleepwalking. Chefs may curse the repetition, but what can they do when guests threaten never to return if those dishes disappear from the menu?
Turmeric Tonic Spritzer Recipe
Enjoy this tasty cocktail recipe featuring Hali‘imaile Distilling Company’s Paniolo Blended Whiskey.
