Tag archive for Lahaina

I know how you feel, its late monday. Heck, I am still chained to my desk, and sadly missing happy hour. Here is some foodie news to perk you up. Book your seat now for the Peju Wine Dinner happening next week at Merriman’s, it will …

 
 
It’s time for kama’aina to treat themselves to an exquisite evening of food. The incomparable Lahaina Grill is offering 50 percent off all entrees on the menu every Monday in May. The restaurant is celebrating 22 years of impeccable service, magnificent food and wondrous pairings …

Maui’s triumphant reign over the best damn onion in the world is celebrated at the 23rd Annual Maui Onion Festival in Kaanapali this Saturday, May 5. Of course, we began celebrating our revered sweet white globe way before agri-tourism turned into big business. Now the …

 
The Hard Rock Cafe Maui is at it again, adding new re-imagined American food to their menu. Complacency is not their style, says General Manager Brent Rumph, who has been a mover and a shaker at their new location since arriving last year. While last …

As though you needed another reason to eat great food while sitting at ocean-front tables: Hula Grill will donate a portion of the proceeds from their new Chef’s Tasting Menu to Maui Cultural Lands, Inc. They’ve been doing this with their chef’s menu for quite …

 
If you haven’t made plans for tonight, then let me do it it for you. There are still reservations available for the ‘Aipono wine dinner tonight to benefit Maui Culinary Academy.
“Last year’s event was truly successful and we are looking forward to similar success this …

 
There’s a sweet spot somewhere between four minutes and 210 degrees with a course grind that makes a perfect French press coffee. It’s a spot that Greg Suekoff, the new assistant general manager at Aina Gourmet Market has finessed, since he started working in cafe at age …

I’m just no longer satisfied when merely drinking wine. Each drop must eke out a learning experience for my palate. I guess the guys at Pulehu in the Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas are feelin’ me because they’ve set up a four-course dinner and champagne reception …

Most people associate sake with being a rice wine, but that is not really very accurate. Sake is more like a beer in its brewing process however that differs too, and the alcohol content in Sake sets it appart from its descriptive mates, coming in …

Maui Chef Sheldon Simeon is more than a rising star in food. He’s pretty much on a roll right now when it comes to being nominated and recognized in the industry.
He’s responsible for the amazing menus at Star Noodle and Leoda’s Kitchen and Pie Shop …