Dining

Maui Nō Ka ʻOi offers you an insider’s perspective on food in Maui. Read our stories below to discover the diverse and inspiring stories behind Maui’s thriving culinary scene.

edible gardens maui

The Edible Landscape

Turn your yard into a garden of eatin’.
skinny cocktails

The Skinny on Holiday Cocktails

Get 5 delicious cocktail recipes for the holidays.
Wine sommelier

Finding Aloha in Loire Valley Wines

MNKO's wine expert explores Loire Valley Wines.

Side Dish

Gossip Gourmet’s successor gives the rundown on foodie events just past and yet to come.
Mick Fleetwood kitchen

Holiday Test Kitchen 2016 + Mick Fleetwood

We cook with Mick Fleetwood! ????
Funky Cold Mahina Cocktail

Cool Brew

Try this coffee-inspired recipe for the Funky Cold Mahina.
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Chef Ostini’s Traveling Grill & BBQ Tips

Chef Frank Ostini shared these tips at his cooking demonstration at the Kapalua Wine & Food Festival.
maui bbq brisket

Smokey & the Bean

Homestyle recipes make this Kihei restaurant smokin' hot.
Peter Merriman Lifetime Achievement Award 2020

2020 Lifetime Achievement Award

Meet Peter Merriman, the 2020 ‘Aipono Lifetime Achievement Award winner.
mac nut pasta

Go Nuts!

Chocolate-covered is just the beginning. Macadamia nuts have a shell of a lot more to offer.
Lahaina Grill Ahi

Two Servings of Green

Isle restaurateurs lead the way to sustainable tables.
aipono awards 2015

2015 ʻAipono Special Awards

Each year, the Aipono Restaurant Awards honors a few individuals and companies chosen by industry professionals.
Three's Bar and Grill

Special ʻAipono Awards for 2017 (VIDEOS)

Each year, ‘Aipono honors a few individuals and companies chosen by industry professionals.
lilikoi passionfruit

A Passion for Liliko‘i

Lilikoʻi is the Hawaiian word for passion fruit. While lilikoʻi can be eaten raw, its naturally high acidity makes it perfect for blending into baked goods, frozen custards, and drinks.
best holiday recipes

Holiday Test Kitchen 2015

The respect and camaraderie these Maui chefs share inspired us to ask them to help us create a holiday test kitchen — the first time we've had multiple cooks in the kitchen.
champagne

Finding a Favorite Wine

When people ask me to name my favorite wines, I always struggle. I taste wine for a living, so you would think it would be easy. It's not.
maki-su

Maki-su

Add a maki-su, a simple rolling mat of woven bamboo reeds, to your kitchen cache and you’ll be rockin’ the maki rolls in no time.
Maui Pineapple Grill

Destination Delicious

Pineapple Grill and Plantation House team up to make Kapalua the place to eat.
maui school gardens program

Growing Some Good

Top Maui chefs are rolling up their sleeves and heading back into the classroom to encourage island students to grow their own garden fresh food.
Fat Daddys BBQ Maui

Wines for a Summer Barbecue

This issue features finding the perfect red wine to accompany summer barbecues.
Maui Executive Catering

2015 Chef of the Year: Jeff Scheer

Chef Jeff Scheer builds strong relationships with local farmers, ranchers, and fishermen.
Maui onion festival

Side Dish: Onion Festival Judge

Miz Gossip judges the Maui Onion Festival and finds it appealing.
Wine sommelier

Hot Tips on Cool Wines

Try as many wines as you can, to get a basis for comparison.
YourBar

Go, Cocktails! (RECIPES)

Maui’s mobile bars bring craft-cocktail services right to your party.
roasted tomato recipe

Lahaina Grill’s Roasted Roma Tomatoes

Get a delicious recipe for roasted roma tomatoes.
Mamas Fish house Cocktails

Bali Hai May Call You

Find a dream world in a cocktail glass at Mama’s Fish House.
beer cocktails

The Great Beer Cocktail

Beer cocktails as luxury drinks? You bet your tankard! The refreshing, ice-cold bubbly from Maui’s craft breweries can stand up to some of the continent’s best craft beers.

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