Just think: Hundreds of years ago, this fertile land grew kalo, niu, kukui, and mai‘a, brought over on canoes by Polynesian voyagers as they settled the Pacific. Even domesticated animals were brought along for the voyage. The Polynesians were isolated on these far-flung islands, but they brought the elements for societal success with them and improvised with what they found. … [Read more...] about Maui Restaurant Issue: How canoe crops and cultural heritage shape Maui’s food scene
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Spago Beer Dinner at Four Seasons Maui
There’s an amazing foodie event going down at the Four Seasons Resort in Wailea this Friday, Sept. 2. Head to Spago for an amazing beer dinner with a special five-course meal prepared by Chef Cameron Lewark and exclusive craft beer tastings with Garrett Marrero of Maui Brewing Company. There will be gorgeous Pacific Ocean views, an incredible South Maui sunset, … [Read more...] about Spago Beer Dinner at Four Seasons Maui
MAPA Garden Party Tickets Now Available
Tickets are now available for MAPA’s Garden Party, scheduled to take place Sunday, Sept. 21 from 1pm to 5pm at the Yokouchi family estate in Wailuku. The event marks MAPA's 40th birthday. The Garden Party will feature gourmet cuisine; fine wines, beers and coffees; a silent and live auction; and live music. Adding a special touch to the elegant afternoon will be one of the … [Read more...] about MAPA Garden Party Tickets Now Available
This Saturday, June 7: Taste of Wailea
Sample Wailea’s best cuisine at the annual Taste of Wailea this Saturday. Fifteen restaurants will set up stations in the Wailea Gold and Emerald Golf Course. The lineup will include Monkeypod, Spago, Duo, Morimoto Maui, Gannon’s, Joe’s, Amasia, Ko, Matteos, Tommy Bahama, Capische?, Mulligan's, Fabiani’s, Mala Wailea and Migrant. And each Taste of Wailea ticket also brings … [Read more...] about This Saturday, June 7: Taste of Wailea
This Thursday to Saturday, May 29-31: End of Restaurant Week Wailea 2014
Restaurant Week Wailea 2014 wraps up with three more nights of culinary delicacy and ends on Saturday, May 31. Twenty-three resort restaurants will offer crafted pre-fixe meals, with each one sold benefiting the Maui Food Bank. The menus will offer options priced at $29, $39 and $49, allowing residents and visitors a chance to enjoy award-winning culinary talent from some of … [Read more...] about This Thursday to Saturday, May 29-31: End of Restaurant Week Wailea 2014