Mary Joanna Holler and Joshua Christopher Martin Mary and Josh got married on the beach on Kapalua, with the bride in a swimsuit and sheer pareo and the groom in swim trunks. Mary says they wanted nothing more than comfort, their feet planted in the sand. The relationship blossomed for seven years. During their first […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2016: Best Dining With A View On Maui: Merriman’s
BEST DINING WITH A VIEW Merriman’s Yeah, Merriman’s Kapalua kills it when it comes to dining with a view. MauiTime readers say Merriman’s is the best restaurant with a view on Maui. It’s perched on the tip of a rocky outcropping in Kapalua, overlooking the ocean and the east end of Molokai. Wherever you sit […]
Cruise for a Cause at Plate Lunch
This Saturday, Nov. 14, Plate Lunch in Waikapu invites you to Cruise for A Cause. It’s a benefit for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), and the public is invited to enjoy art, food by Merriman’s and Like Poke ($12) as well as music. Get a kick start on your holiday shopping via the silent auction. 6:30-9pm. Plate Lunch (167 […]
Kurt Lesmerises named new executive chef at Makena resort
Makena Beach & Golf Resort’s Chef De Cuisine Kurt Lesmerises has been promoted to Executive Chef. In his new position, Lesmerises will oversee the resort’s entire culinary and banquet programs. Resort General Manager Declan McCarthy said over the past year, Chef Lesmerises has done a tremendous job of leading the culinary team and elevating the […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2015: Best Dining With A View On Maui: Merriman’s Kapalua
BEST DINING WITH A VIEW ON MAUI Merriman’s Kapalua Ahhhh, the mesmerizing upper Northwest coastline has it all: Kapalua Bay and beach, Molokai up close, sultry sunsets and lava rock jetties. And Merriman’s Kapalua is the perfect place to take it all in. The restaurant has Peter Merriman’s award winning food, great cocktails and wine […]
Pau Hana Pour at Merriman’s
Merriman’s invites you for a Pau Hana Pour oceanfront this Thursday, July 23. The evening will feature Napa’s Grgich Hills Estate wine selection, a seven-time Winery of the Year recipient from Wine & Spirits. Owner Mike Grgich has also been honored by the Smithsonian with an exhibit showcasing his journey as a winemaker. Sip, swirl, sit back […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2014: Best Dining With a View Merrimans
Best Dining With A View Photo credit to Sean M. Hower Merriman’s The panoramic view of Molokai from Merriman’s deck is stunning. Once it gets dark, the ocean breezes and fire pit on the deck still sets Merriman’s a step above the rest when it comes to breathtaking views. It’s an amazing spot to take in […]
This Tuesday, Nov. 12: Dine Out For Hospice Maui
“Dine Out For Hospice Maui” returns for the fourth year this Tuesday with a participating restaurants island-wide. Designed to be convenient for participants with locations in each region and during each meal-time, last year’s event drew more than 5,000 residents island-wide. Each participating restaurant will donate a portion of the day’s meal proceeds to Hospice […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2013: Best Fine Dining on Maui: Merriman’s
Best Fine Dining Merriman’s Chef Peter Merriman’s passion as a forefather of Hawaiian regional cuisine comes through in his Kapalua restaurant, which got big votes for fine dining. The restaurant offers superb service, a modern dining room overlooking Kapalua Bay and the freshest local ingredients. Merriman’s honestly takes an interest in your experience, taking fine […]
Maui Time Annual Food Issue 2013
Photo by Sean Michael Hower. Cover Design by Darris Hurst. Maui is a food mecca. Fresh produce, bounty from the sea and land, farmers markets and some of the best restaurants in the world hold fast on our paradise in the Pacific. There is no better way to share our love and passion for food, […]
Merriman’s Kapalua’s Chef Ricky Sakoda’s Miso Mayonnaise @MerrimansHawaii
Photo by Sean Michael Hower. RICKY SAKODA Merriman’s Kapalua 808-669-6400 Merrimanshawaii.com My Story… I love when I get my deliveries from Wili, our local taro farmer. He has an amazing taro patch that is spring fed and dates back hundreds of years. It feels really special to take part in a rich tradition […]
Thanksgiving on Maui, where to go and what to eat 2012
It’s time to pause for thanks over a feast fit for kings. If you’re not up for cooking a turkey, you’re in luck because there are plenty of places open and ready to make your Thanksgiving meal for you (and clean up afterwards!). Hard Rock Cafe will feed the homeless on Thanksgiving from […]
Merriman’s Inaugural La Paulee Promises Wines that Dance on the Mouth
It turns out Oktoberfest and beer isn’t the only thing Europe has going for it in the fall. The French celebrate the grape harvest in Burgundy with La Paulée de Meursault. It started with a congenial lunch party but soon evolved into an international wine celebration. Merriman’s Kapalua Beverage Director Jeff Groh promises that once […]
Merriman’s Kapalua Happy Hour and Interview with Jeff Groh @MerrimansHawaii
Jeff Groh Merriman’s Kapalua How did you get a job there? I was looking to interview with a restaurant while “visiting” a girl on Oahu so I could write off a trip from the mainland – the relationship with the restaurant has way outlasted the girl. What spirit do you like to work with […]
La Paulee Wine Event at Merriman’s Kapalua Saturday October 27 2012
La Paulée de Meursault is originally a lunch held to celebrate the grape harvest in Burgundy, France. Attendees consist of people who live in the surrounding areas and winemakers. Since then, many other places have started holding their own La Paulée celebrations, and Merriman’s in Kapalua is bringing their own version of the traditional celebration to […]
Rum for your Life: Tiki Party TONIGHT at Merriman’s Kapalua
So many cocktails so little time! Tributes to rum re-discoverers Beachbum Berry and Dale Degroff and the cocktail recipes of the bygone era of tiki drinks will be reconstructed using the remarkable house made ingredients and exquisite distilled rums at Merriman's. Taste a MaiTai like it should be appreciated, nip zombies while you sit by […]