"Under the Stars: A Taste of Maui" is happening at Taverna in Kapalua on Saturday, March 14th. In fact, it’s Taverna’s 4th anniversary! All are invited to celebrate with them and enjoy eight chef stations, live music with the Shea Derrick Jazz Trio, tasty libations, a raffle, and a good dose of West Side schmoozing. Featured Maui chefs include Jojo Vasquez, Kevin Laut, Gary … [Read more...] about Under the Stars: A Taste of Maui at Taverna
Jojo Vasquez
Maui Brewing Company brings aboard chef JoJo Vasquez
Award-winning chef Jojo Vasquez has joined the Maui Brewing Company's Kihei restaurant and brewery. After 13 years in the Hawaiʻi food scene, Vasquez brings his passion for cuisine to the brewery with powerful flavors and sophisticated presentation, all while utilizing the finest local produce. MBC anticipates a major summer influx with the arrival of Vasquez, who was voted … [Read more...] about Maui Brewing Company brings aboard chef JoJo Vasquez
Wailuku Town gets new ‘Mural of Hope’
There's a vibrant new mural in the heart of Wailuku Town. The four-story painting on Main Street is dedicated to the launch of UVSC, the mission of which is to bring people together to provide a hopeful future for cancer patients. The “Mural of Hope” celebrates Wailuku Town and features six-year-old Bree Haunani Michie Lau Hee, the daughter of Wailuku residents Ikaika and … [Read more...] about Wailuku Town gets new ‘Mural of Hope’
Annual Oktoberfest Beer Garden at Montage Kapalua Bay
The second annual Oktoberfest Beer Garden will be at the Montage Kapalua Bay on Friday, Sept. 22. Celebrate Oktoberfest with German fare and specialty beers. There will be food stations with Chris Damskey (Chef of Montage Kapalua), Robert Barrera (Chef de Cuisine of Cane & Canoe) and Jojo Vasquez (Chef of The Plantation House). Beers will be made available from Maui Brewing … [Read more...] about Annual Oktoberfest Beer Garden at Montage Kapalua Bay
Lahaina students win American Heart Association teen ‘Iron Chef’ competition
A team of high school students from Lahaina–dubbed team Salt and Pepper–has won the the American Heart Association's Iron Chef competition. The competition was a part of AHA's Kids/Teens Cook With Heart program. The students–seniors Joseph Campos, Herzain Cardenas, Renden Dadez, Denilson Riveria and junior Alan Barrios–took the honor during the March 17 competition at … [Read more...] about Lahaina students win American Heart Association teen ‘Iron Chef’ competition