When Lahaina residents boarded up their windows and secured their belongings on the Wednesday before Hurricane Lane, they thought they were prepared for the worst. Then the unexpected happened. While the County of Maui was still under a Hurricane Warning on August 23 and 24, multiple fires were reported. The first fire was reported at 9:45 pm on Thursday, Aug. 24 near Ma‘alaea. … [Read more...] about #LahainaStrong: A community unites after Hurricane Lane-fueled fires bring disaster
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Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa Introduces New Culinary Team
A new culinary team is in place at Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa. The team of three highly experienced chefs includes Lyndon Honda as executive chef, Chris Lederer as executive sous chef and Mitchell Cooper as sous chef. The new culinary team will lead operations for the resort’s multiple dining establishments including Black Rock Kitchen, Cliff Dive Grill, Mai Tai Bar, … [Read more...] about Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa Introduces New Culinary Team
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
Noble Chef fundraiser at the Fairmont Kea Lani
The Maui Culinary Academy (MCA), University of Hawaii Maui College (UHMC), Maui No Ka Oi and the Fairmont Kea Lani are presenting their 19th annual Noble Chef fundraiser this Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Fairmont Kea Lani. It raises money for the Maui Culinary Academy by pairing students with Maui’s most celebrated chefs, then challenging them to create an enticing reception menu. … [Read more...] about Noble Chef fundraiser at the Fairmont Kea Lani
Rum Scrum Cocktail Contest at Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas
It’s going down rum scrum style this Saturday, July 25 at the Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas. Deep Island Hawaiian Rum’s Rum Scrum Cocktail Contest will pit four finalists in a cocktail showdown where a judge of panels, with the help of attendees, will determine the rum champion. The party continues with three culinary chefs–Lyndon Honda, Greg Gaspar and Alvin … [Read more...] about Rum Scrum Cocktail Contest at Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas