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.

Craving Maui

Bartender showdowns and an epic wine festival are on the isle agenda.  By Carla Tracy, Dining Editor CHINESE AND THEN SOME... Situated in the Shops at...

Aipono Winners 2022

Maui Nō Ka ‘Oi Magazine presents the 2022 ‘Aipono Restaurant Award Winners What’s in a name? In Hawaiian, ai means “to eat,” and pono means...
mushroom dumplings

Mushroom Dumplings Recipe

Try this recipe for shrimp and wood ear mushroom dumplings.
Maui mushroom dish

The Fungus Amongus

Blewits and cloud ears and turkey tails … oh boy!
murder hornet cocktail

Mushroom Buzz: Cocktail Recipe

When challenged to design a mushroom cocktail, Esters Fair Prospect's mixologist created the Murder Hornet.
year of tiger cocktail

Tiger Balm

Make this fun cocktail to celebrate 2022, the Year of the Tiger, or simply to ring in the weekend!
Hotel Lahaina

An Island Oasis: Lahaina Grill

Our dining editor recounts her relaxing two-night dine-cation at one of Lahainaʻs historic landmarks.
monkeypod burger

Sun’s Out, Buns Out

Searching for the perfect burger on Maui?
mala dessert

A Tree, A Trio & A Treat

Chef Alvin Savella took over as executive chef for Māla over a year ago.
cheeky monkey

Jungle Juice

The Cheeky Monkey transports you to a lazy, gently swaying hammock on Gilligan’s Island.
chai tea

Qisa + Chai

Get a recipe for Kashmiri Chai Tea.
adult shaved ice

Spiked Shave Ice

Breakwall offers a rainbow of grown-up fun.
Huihui Restaurant

Star Power: Huihui Restaurant

Exploring Huihui, the newest dining venue at Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel.
holiday potluck feast

Holiday Potluck

Our annual Holiday Test Kitchen stays close to home this year.
Maui Gold Cocktail

High Spirits

Enjoy these cocktail recipes to keep your holidays bright!

The Quarter-Century Chef

Executive chef Tylun Pang celebrates 25 years at the Fairmont Kea Lani Maui.
bele spinach

Bele Under Wraps

Becky sources fresh bele, aka Tongan spinach, and uses it for breakfast.
opihi

Staycation (All I Ever Wanted)

A gastronomic getaway at the Montage Kapalua Bay.
basil cocktail

Herbal Essences

Get a tasty basil cocktail recipe from the Luana Lounge at the Fairmont Kea Lani.
waking penelope

Waking Penelope

One of Taverna's signature cocktails to make at home.
waicoco

Kā‘anapali Connoisseur

New restaurants at Kā‘anapali Beach Resort.

Keep Calm and Hele On

How did Maui restaurants get through the pandemic?

ʻAipono Winners

Congratulations to all the winners of the 2018 Maui Restaurant 'Aipono Awards.
The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea

Treated Above the Treetops at The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea

Check out this special dining experience!
Fly by night cocktail

Birds of a Feather: The Birdcage Bar & Lounge

No matter what your druthers, the Birdcage Bar and Lounge at Hotel Wailea can deliver.
fish and eggs

Food All Day Wong

At Papa‘aina, chef Lee Anne Wong delights every appetite.
Marlin Bar and Mai Tai

Catch a Cocktail at the Marlin Bar

Stop by Tommy Bahama’s Marlin Bar for a special slice of paradise.

ʻAipono Archive