After working in the food and beverage industry for over two decades chef Jojo Vasquez has a distinct vision for Fond, his own Neighborhood Eatery. He wanted to create a full service hub for the community, combining his culinary creativity with a space where family and friends can hang out. After eight months at it, Fond is getting fine tuned, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Fond A Neighborhood Eatery with Chef and Owner Jojo Vasquez
Maui Restaurants
Information on Maui's top restaurants, the best restaurants on Maui and how to find Maui Restaurants with or without Yelp. Restaurants in Lahaina, Kihei, Paia, Kapalua, Wailea and Makawao, Maui. Get insider information on restaurants on Maui and chefs on Maui.
Restaurant Review: Vana in Paia, Maui
Vana Paia got its inspiration from owners Michael Baskin’s and Sarah Spark’s favorite LA restaurants, and you can see some of that trendy California aesthetic seeping into their beautiful patio dining space created at the back of Paia Inn. It has a warm, easy vibe, and has come into its own with chef Sean Ikeda at the helm, and Jesus “Chuy” Vidales as general manager. The space … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Vana in Paia, Maui
Restaurant Review: The Hideaway Montage Kapalua Chill Vibes and Exceptional Food and Drink
Spending time at the Hideaway Montage is good for the spirit. Its elegant and graceful but the vibe is casual enough to feel like you are just hanging out with friends. Hideaway has an excellent eye for quality libations thanks to Resort Beverage Manager Zoe Benrexi, and the menu is superbly done by Robert Barrera, Chef de Cuisine. Barrera says the Lobster Mac and … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: The Hideaway Montage Kapalua Chill Vibes and Exceptional Food and Drink
Restaurant Review: Maui Nata Food Truck, Brandy Franco’s Pastéis de Nata is better than a Malasada
Imagine these little bite size cream tarts with a crisped flaky and sturdy crust and a lightly sweet creamy filling. They are not quite pie, with their laminated pastry crust, but not a puff pastry nor a danish. Its part open face croissant, part creme brulee, but even that doesn't begin to cover it. This elegant little treat is a Pasteis de Nata, very popular in Portugal’s … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Maui Nata Food Truck, Brandy Franco’s Pastéis de Nata is better than a Malasada
Taste of Maui – Your 2019 Guide to Kama‘aina Dining
September is notorious for our post-summer slowdown, but that creates a space for the kama‘aina to come out and dine! The Taste of Maui is MauiTime’s annual food issue that reads like a restaurant month for kama‘aina, and gives readers the heads up on everywhere to eat in September with a kama‘aina or a menu discount. Now get out and eat! #happyopu … [Read more...] about Taste of Maui – Your 2019 Guide to Kama‘aina Dining