“I was told a woman’s place is in the kitchen and the bedroom–not the boardroom,” said Gladys Coelho Basia, a third generation Maui woman who states forthright that she was born in 1940. Women in business have obviously come a long way. But experts predict it may take nearly 100 years for women to achieve […]
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Aipono Restaurant Awards at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort
The 15th annual Aipono Restaurant Awards will take place at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort this Sunday, April 23. The evening will begin with a cocktails and pupus and continue with a multi-course dinner with wine pairings. There’ll be a costume contest, and a portion of the evening proceeds will benefit the students of UH Maui College’s Culinary […]
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. This year’s theme–The […]
2015 ‘Aipono Awards to benefit Maui Culinary Academy
Maui No Ka Oi Magazine presents the 2015 ‘Aipono Restaurant Awards this Sunday, Apr. 26, at the Sheraton Maui Resort. It’s an evening honoring distinguished restaurant and hospitality professionals, with Maui locals and visitors alike having voted on the award recipients (Chef of the Year will be voted on by fellow chefs). The Gala reception will […]
Maui No Ka Oi Magazine culinary Aipono Awards Gala coming soon to Sheraton Maui Resort
We’ll find out who won Maui’s culinary achievement awards at the 13th annual ‘Aipono Awards Gala on Sunday, April 26. The annual Maui No Ka Oi Magazine event will be held at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa’s Ocean Lawn. The Awards gala not only celebrates Maui’s culinary industry, it is a benefit for the […]
This Saturday, Nov. 1: 18th Annual Noble Chef
The Maui Culinary Academy (MCA), Maui No Ka Oi Magazine and the Fairmont Kea Lani presents the 18th annual Noble Chef fundraiser this Saturday. Serving both as a benefit and training opportunity for MCA students, this year’s menu is inspired by the flavors of Italy. MCA students are paired with local celebrity chefs to create the evening’s menu. […]
This Thursday-Sunday, June 12-15: Kapalua Wine & Food Festival
This Thursday marks the start of the 33rd annual Kapalua Wine and Food Festival. It runs through Sunday, June 15. This is Maui’s premiere culinary and wine event. Sample vino trends from New Zealand, Italy, the Pacific Northwest, Russian River Valley and Santa Lucia Highlands. Master sommeliers and guest chefs like Dean Fearing and Andrew Sutton will present various […]
Congrats @LahainaGrill for Best Service (Gold) & Best Wine List (Silver) #AiponoAwards
Alysson Freeland, Fresh Media (@maui_concierge), models with Fran Hill proudly showing off the Best Service and Best Wine list Aipono Award plaques for @LahainaGrill. Congratulations to the hard working staff at Lahaina Grill, because their service is impeccable, and so is the food. Just sitting here thinking about their menu makes me dreamy eyed for […]
Congratulations to Casanova wins best Italian at Maui No Ka Oi Magazine #aiponoawards
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Gorgeous ballroom set up at the #AiponoAwards
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Maui Culinary Academy’s Chef Dean Louie and team dip lobster corndogs at #AiponoAwards
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