I’m 20 minutes into a warm, sunny hike up the slope of Hana Ranch’s organic Hana Farm with Brian McGinness, the operations director of Hana Ranch, and Grant McCargo, the CEO of Bio-Logical Capital and founder of the new plan for the Ranch. In addition to the leafy greens and papayas that provide salads, garnishes and ingredients to the Hana Ranch Provisions restaurant, Hana … [Read more...] about Hana Ranch Provisions Celebrates One Year of Organic Farm to Table
Chef Gary Johnson
Belly and Snout Chef Bloc at the Andaz Maui
This Saturday, Nov. 21, Chef Ritchard Cariaga and Head Chef of Hana Ranch Provisions Gary Johnson invite you to the table for a “Belly & Snout” meal complete with pork belly and crispy pig's ear. It's part of the Chef Bloc series that highlight chef collaborations. November’s “Belly & Snout” Chef Bloc will showcase a six-course dinner menu inspired by ingredients from … [Read more...] about Belly and Snout Chef Bloc at the Andaz Maui
Joe’s Nuevo Latino Closes Its Doors in Wailea
What started with much fanfare has now seemingly ended in flames. When restauranteur and chef Beverly Gannon announced her partnership with Chef Roger Stettler and Greg Shepherd of Island Restaurant Management earlier this year in January, I had dreamy expectations of a new restaurant trifecta on Maui. But as we all know, reality can bite. And today it bit hard, according to … [Read more...] about Joe’s Nuevo Latino Closes Its Doors in Wailea
Joe’s Nuevo Latino, What’s New at Maui’s Newest Restaurant
Joe’s Nuevo Latino, Wailea’s newest hot spot, has some exciting news to go along with their spectacular Latin cuisine. The reincarnation of Joe’s Bar and Grill has a completely new look, bar and menu, just to catch you up. Chef Gary Johnson is at the helm for this thrilling new Latin culinary journey that awaits you. And the bar has the longest list of Spanish drinks this … [Read more...] about Joe’s Nuevo Latino, What’s New at Maui’s Newest Restaurant
Montessori School of Maui invites you to dinner by Chef Gary Johnson
This Friday, Apr. 24, Montessori School of Maui invites you to the dinner table. Guests will be treated to a four-course meal and wine pairing created by Chef Gary Johnson (the former chef of Ka'ana Kitchen and Capische?) and sommelier Greg Shepherd. The evening will feature detailed instruction and ingredient explanation as well as a first taste of Joe’s Nuevo Latino … [Read more...] about Montessori School of Maui invites you to dinner by Chef Gary Johnson