People always ask me what makes a restaurant successful. Is it the food? Is it the service? What's the elusive combination of elements that creates a winning hit for a restaurant? Unfortunately, there's no easy answer. I've been devouring every tasty morsel made on Maui for the last 43 years and writing about it for the last 20, so I know: there's no definitive formula for … [Read more...] about Jen Russo reflects on MauiTime’s 20th anniversary, what makes a successful Maui restaurant
Migrant
Chef Sheldon Simeon and Migrant are moving to Wailuku, Opens Tin Roof in Kahului
Location, location, location! That can make or break you in the restaurant business. That's why Migrant, the wonderful establishment where Chef Sheldon Simeon has created a fine dining menu by elevating local cuisine and flavors, is leaving the Marriott in Wailea next month. "We want to be in Wailuku," Simeon says. "It's important to us to be where locals are, and be a … [Read more...] about Chef Sheldon Simeon and Migrant are moving to Wailuku, Opens Tin Roof in Kahului
MAPA Garden Party and Chef’s Festival
The Maui Academy of Performing Arts invites you for afternoon tea this Sunday, Sept. 13 for their 27th annual Garden Party and Chef’s Festival. It's set on the sprawling grounds of the Yokouchi Estate, and guests are invited to wine, dine, buy and mingle–all of which benefits the academy’s programs. Bid on one-of-a-kind pieces constructed throughout the event, look over a wide … [Read more...] about MAPA Garden Party and Chef’s Festival
MauiTime Best of Maui 2015: Best Chef on Maui: Sheldon Simeon, Migrant
BEST CHEF ON MAUI Sheldon Simeon, Migrant Chef Sheldon Simeon is a brilliant culinary star shining bright from his spot called Migrant in Mala Wailea. Migrant’s fun and modern take on Hawaii’s local favorites has resulted in new best loved eats like Ay Kudesh Garlic Noodles, Bottom of the Plate Lunch, Hand Cut Chow Fun and Mean Kine Saimin. No extra charge for the pidgin … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2015: Best Chef on Maui: Sheldon Simeon, Migrant
MauiTime Best of Maui 2014: Best Chef Sheldon Simeon Migrant
Best Chef Photo credit to Sean M. Hower Sheldon Simeon, Migrant Sheldon Simeon is back as our readers’ top chef. Are these the same folks that voted him Food and Wine Magazine’s People’s New Best Chef of the Pacific Northwest? Perhaps. Either way, we know Simeon has the chops to take local food to the next level at his new restaurant Migrant. 3700 Wailea Alanui Dr.; … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2014: Best Chef Sheldon Simeon Migrant