The Boys and Girls Clubs of Maui hosted its fifth annual Little Chef Big Chef gala at the Fairmont Kea Lani on Nov. 15. Seven BGCM "Little Chef" teams under the direction of "Big Chefs" from Maui’s top restaurants competed against each other with their signature pupu for the coveted People's Choice Award. The evening, presided over by celebrity masters of ceremony Kim … [Read more...] about Little Chef Big Chef Raises Over $120K for Boys and Girls Clubs of Maui
Isaac Bancaco
The Dirty Monkey in Lahaina holds its first ever Girls Gameday Cocktail Throwdown
With football season now upon us, The Dirty Monkey in Lahaina decided to have some fun. On the night of Monday, Sept. 4, the bar hosted seven female bartenders from around Maui for its first ever Girls Gameday Cocktail Throwdown. The rules were relatively simple: Each bartender had six minutes to prepare two cocktails–one using Milagros Blanco tequila and one using … [Read more...] about The Dirty Monkey in Lahaina holds its first ever Girls Gameday Cocktail Throwdown
Andaz Maui Resort and Adoboloco team up to develop new hot sauce
What you're looking at is the only known photograph of a new hot sauce created by a new partnership between Maui-based Adoboloco and the Andaz Maui resort. Though announced via a Mar. 15 press release (the sauce itself launched on Mar. 2), the PR firm J Public Relations didn't actually have a photo of the new sauce. So I did what any good reporter would do–I went to the … [Read more...] about Andaz Maui Resort and Adoboloco team up to develop new hot sauce
Huliau Food and Film Festival at Seabury Hall
The Maui Huliau Foundation presents the third annual Huliau Food & Film Festival this Friday, Aug. 7 at Seabury Hall's lower lawn. Enjoy eight farm-to-table pupu stations and two desserts stations by chefs including Isaac Bancaco of Andaz, John Cadman of Pono Pies and Lyndon Honda of Laulima Events and Catering. Locally brewed beer and wine will be available for purchase. … [Read more...] about Huliau Food and Film Festival at Seabury Hall
First Ever James Beard Foundation Celebrity Chef Tour This Weekend
Mix and mingle during Maui’s first ever James Beard Foundation’s Celebrity Chef Tour this Friday and Saturday at the Grand Wailea. Participating chefs include event host Mike Lofaro (pictured), Isaac Bancaco, Chris Kulis and Justin Pardo. On Friday ($50), sip and savor cocktails from tequila ambassador Manny Hinojosa. Then on Saturday ($280), guests are invited to a … [Read more...] about First Ever James Beard Foundation Celebrity Chef Tour This Weekend