Oceanfront Dining in Kaanapali is spectacular at Tropica. You are practically in the sand. Their recent renovations sound amazing too. This is on my to-do list so I thought I would share it here:

A REFRESHED AND RENEWED EXPERIENCE AWAITS DINERS
AT TROPICA RESTAURANT & BAR
Oceanfront Restaurant at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa

KA’ANAPALI BEACH, MAUI, HAWAII – Situated along Ka’anapali Beachwalk, The Westin Maui Resort & Spa’s signature Tropica Restaurant & Bar recently reopened with a refreshed look and ambience. A traditional Hawaiian blessing ceremony conducted by resort director …

Maui Onion Festival and Beer Pairing Dinner at Hula Grill
Friday April 30, 6pm
The onions growing on the slopes of Haleakala are so coveted they have a trademark to protect them from imposters. There are only a handful of places on the earth that grow a sweet onion, and Maui is one of them.

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We celebrate our world famous produce with a celebration at Whaler’s Village once a year. This year’s blow out Onion party is kicked off with a five course dinner paired with …

Here’s a big old warning: Easter is the last big holiday that is going to come around for a while. There really isn’t a better excuse than a holiday to get together with friends and family to eat sinfully delicious food. Let me direct you to all the best spots to spend Easter morning (and an evening spot) munching on goodies.

Easter Brunch and Fun for Keiki Ka’anapali Beach Hotel
2525 Ka’anapali Pkwy. Ka’anapali HI 96761
The fun begins with an egg hunt for the keiki ages 0-10 …

Despite all of the dreary economic indicators for Maui county plenty of restaurateurs decided to give it a go. After all, everyone must eat! I say bravo to the brave food and beverage entrepreneurs whose spirits weren’t dampened by locations that have yet to hold a successful eatery despite other attempts, or the daunting liquor commission and planning commission hoops to jump through.
1. Best Ethnic Cuisine on the Scene
As of 2009 we have two indian cuisine places in Maui, not just one! Maui’s history with Indian food has been a …

Duke’s Beach House
Honua Kai Resort
130 Kai Malina Parkway
Lahaina HI 96761
808-662-2900
This is the first restaurant media event where I left hungry. Its not that the team at the new Duke’s Beach House in Kaanapali didn’t try to feed me, there was plenty of foood. Like the scrumptous pupu crispy coconut shrimp with lilikoi dipping sauce, fried to perfection with moist shrimp and tart dipping sauce. Or their slow roasted Mango BBQ ribs featuring succulent baby back pork glazed with tangy sauce. But this was the TS Restaurant opening of the year. …