It’s a mellow Thursday afternoon and I'm hustling up to Hali`imaile to check out the area's big changes. There are people popping into the distillery, visiting the art gallery and working out around me, but I park under the shade of one of their giant Monkeypod trees and cruise across the street to the Hali`imaile General Store. The lunch hour is just getting started as I chat … [Read more...] about Chef Bev Gannon’s Hali’imaile General Store launches Happy Hour and New Menu Items with Chef Marc McDowell
Chef Marc McDowell
Sushi, Sake and Stevo fundraiser at Makena Beach Resort
Sushi, Sake & Stevo is a special benefit for Makena Beach and Golf Resort Executive Sous Chef Steve Avergonzado who is battling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. It will take place this Friday, Nov. 6 on the resort's Pu`u Olai Lawn. The public is invited to sample an extensive sake inventory, enjoy fresh sushi by Chef Kurt Lesmerises as well as other dishes from chefs … [Read more...] about Sushi, Sake and Stevo fundraiser at Makena Beach Resort
Maui Chefs Raise More Than $28,000 For Victims Of Hurricane Iselle
The culinary fundraiser Project Kokua for Hawaii Island recently raised more than $28,000 to support those impacted by Hurricane Iselle. The fundraiser—held at Maui Tropical Plantation on Sept. 7—was created and organized by Chef Lyndon Honda, owner of Laulima Events & Catering. Honda worked together with Chef Marc McDowell of The Millhouse at Maui Tropical Plantation, Chef … [Read more...] about Maui Chefs Raise More Than $28,000 For Victims Of Hurricane Iselle
This Saturday, Aug. 16: Seed to Cup Festival
The Maui Coffee Association presents the seventh annual Seed to Cup Coffee Festival this Saturday. Coffee enthusiasts are invited to explore the art of growing, pulping, hulling, roasting and brewing. Talk story with the island’s coffee producers as well as this year’s Hawaii State Cupping champions. You can also enjoy live music and UHMC Fashion Technology coffee-inspired … [Read more...] about This Saturday, Aug. 16: Seed to Cup Festival
This Saturday, Oct. 26: Taste of Sonoma @MakenaBeach
Celebrate the fruit of Sonoma County’s labor at Makena Beach & Golf Resort’s Taste of Sonoma. The resort’s Food and & Wine Education series continues this Thursday with Master Sommelier Patrick Okubo. He'll present Alexander Valley’s Roth Estate 2011 Sauvignon Blanc, Red Car’s 2011 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir and Mantanzas Creek Bennett Valley 2010 Merlot. Executive Chef … [Read more...] about This Saturday, Oct. 26: Taste of Sonoma @MakenaBeach