Experience A Private Maui Chef and create a new unforgettable event and culinary adventure.  “Wow, what can I say?  There’s an old saying in Hawaii, maybe you haven’t heard it but that dinner completely defined it: Lucky You Live Hawaii! Thank you so much for your care and attention to every detail, not just the
amazing food, but also all the touches you and your team provided, it was absolutely seamless!  I loved the table setting, everything looked so lovely, I can’t say enough about the whole execution, “amazing” is the word that keeps coming to mind.” Me Ke Aloha,  Karen Christenson, V.P. Mama’s Fish House  “By far the best food on Maui, fresh from the garden, you can taste it!” Paula Loud Aspen, Colorado  “An amazing, simply mouthwatering Maui culinary discovery that surprises and delights both the eyes and the senses.” Anthony Von Mandl, Proprietor Mission Hill Family Estate Winery Travel & Leisure – Worlds Top 5.

The Grand Wailea Botero Bar – Enjoy delicious cocktails and pupus under the stars amidst million dollars work of art as you listen to live Hawaiian music, nightly from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Grand Wailea. 50 % off well drinks, house wine by the glass and domestic beers from 5 p.m.–6 p.m. Complimentary parking at Grand Wailea resort.
www.wailearesortdining.com

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea -  Hawaii‘s first AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Five-Star Resort, is an elegant property overlooking the ocean. Ferraro’s Bar e Ristorante, Wailea’s only oceanfront restaurant, features live entertainment from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., every evening, adding to your enjoyment of the romantic cucina rustica Italian eatery. Enjoy cocktails and pupus in the Lobby Lounge: Hawaiian music, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., accompanies a nightly hula performance and sunset ceremony. Contemporary music from 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday, Thursday and Saturday. Jazz from 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Tuesday and Friday. Contemporary Hawaiian from 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Sunday. Adult Contemporary from 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Wednesday. 874-8000

The Piano Lounge at Capische? – at The Hotel Wailea “The Piano Lounge at Capische? at the Hotel Wailea is “the place” for entertainment featuring ive jazz by Mark Johnstone on Fridays & Saturdays from 7-10pm. Their award winning master mixologist features his custom hand tailored martinis every night for sunset happy hour from 5:00-6:30pm.
879-2224

Three’s Bar & Grill – in Kihei provides the hottest late Night Entertainment on the island. With live music and dancing almost every night, The V.I.P couch section and late night dining menu, provides you with the comfort and class you have been looking for. Their great nightly drink specials won’t break your wallet.

The Red Bar – at Gannon‘s Restaurant located at the Wailea Gold & Emerald Golf Course hosts Sunset Specials from  3 to 6 pm daily with 50% off their bar food menu and  specials on select beers, wines and cocktails. Check their website for schedules at www.gannonsrestaurant.com

Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar  – in Kihei offers “Maui’s Best Sushi and Best Late Night Dining” with discounts on sushi and appetizers and free Karaoke entertainment Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 10pm to 1am for guests 21 years and older. 808-879-0004

Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar – in Kapalua offers “Maui’s Best Sushi and Best Late Night Dining” with discounts on sushi, appetizers and their award winning late night menu. Guests 21 years and older enjoy free Karaoke on Thursday and Friday evenings from 10pm to 1am and live Island style music on Saturdays. 808-669-6286 (see page 31)

Merriman‘s Kapalua – has music nightly from 5:30-8:30 featuring Mondays-The Benoit Jazzworks, Tuesdays-David Choy on Saxophone, Wednesdays thru Sundays- Ranga Pae
(808)669-6400 (see page 35).

Cool Cat Cafe – located on Front St. has live entertainment nightly from 7:30-10. Monday: Peter Deaquino,Tuesday: Jazz Night
Wednesday: Jordan Cuddy, Thursday: Barefoot Minded, Friday: Johnny Ringo, Saturday: Dave Carroll, Sunday: Justin Phillips(808)667-0908

Karaoke nights at Kobe Japanese Steak House and Oku’s Sushi – Bar located on Dickenson Street in Lahaina is on Friday and Saturday nights from 9:30 p.m. to closing.
667-5555

Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa - Come to Ka‘anapali Beach and visit The Cliff Dive Bar at Sheraton
Maui Resort & Spa every evening for grilled favorites and tropical cocktails. While you are there, be sure to experience the free traditional torch lighting and cliff diving ceremony from Pu‘u Keka‘a

(Black Rock), and enjoy live contemporary Hawaiian music all evening long. On special evenings the Ka‘anapali Sunset Lu‘au at Black Rock offers a memorable journey through the Polynesian islands. A traditional lu’au and feast of Polynesian foods – followed by an exciting show, presented by Tihati Productions. For more information, call (808) 661-0031.

An evening of music is the perfect way to end your day in Maui’s tropical paradise. At The Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas, you can sit back and relax with your favorite cocktail created by world famous mixologists while accomplished local artists perform an amazing repertoire of Hawaiian and contemporary hits. Ocean Pool Bar & Grill offers live evening entertainment on Monday, Friday and Saturday evenings while the oceanfront Pailolo Bar & Grill offers live entertainment on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. For regular updates on the artist line-up and entertainment highlights, visit westinkaanapali.com or become a facebook fan @WestinKorVillas.

Merriman’s Kapalua Merriman’s Kapalua Happy Hour – daily 3pm-5pm Two bars; Choose from the Kapalua bay-side Main Bar, upstairs, or snuggle up by the fire pit at the Ocean-Front Point Bar. Well Drinks at $5.00, $3.00 Draft Beer, $6.00 Mai Tai’s (said to be the best on island) and 25% off Wines by the Glass. The Pupu menu includes Ahi Sashimi, Kalua Pig Quesadilla, Keahole Lobster Salad, Smoked Taro Hummus and Prime Filet/Applewood Bacon Sliders to list a few…

The name may give you some pause, but when you realize that pulehu is a Hawaiian word that refers to cooking over an open flame, especially meats and root vegetables, you can see that this restaurant pays tribute to that style of cooking. Executive Sous Chef Wesley Holder, who oversees Pulehu’s culinary operations, is a master at incorporating old-world Italian cuisine with farm-fresh local products.

The chef explains, “If you think about the history of Italy and its foods, it was the original melting pot of cultures. The Roman expansion brought influences from Africa, the Middle East and beyond. Here, I’m embracing new thoughts and flavors into traditional dishes.”

Chef Wes supports the younger farmers in West Maui who are using sustainable farming practices. He remarks that there are several new farms popping up and he uses their produce almost exclusively. Heirloom tomatoes in vibrant colors, crisp micro-greens, fish and lobsters from Maui waters, and wild shrimp from the cold, deep waters around Kaua‘i are some of the local dishes he places on his menu.

The Local Vine Ripe Caprese salad of red and yellow tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, Kula onions and micro basil drizzled with balsamic syrup is a good example. Chef Wes also makes gnocchi with island sweet potatoes, a new dish that won top honors at the 2012 Ka‘anapali Fresh event.

You’ll find that Pulehu’s menu is replete with choices from antipasti, including Italian deli meats, to zuppa made with roasted tomatoes, wood-fired thin crust pizzas with island grown toppings, and a wide array of signature primi piatti (main plates). Risotto Crusted Pesce offers a new twist to a fresh island fish entree:  the risotto is slightly crunchy and the basil-pesto, citrus butter sauce infuses the fish and roasted veggies with earthy zest.

Desserts are also a highlight of Pulehu’s menu. Chef Wes prepares his dolci (sweet) specialties in-house, like Tiramisu lady fingers with mascarpone, Tahitian vanilla creme brulee, and Waialua Dark Chocolate Tart topped with sea salt and seasonal berries.

Pulehu knows wine and the resort’s Food & Beverage Director Robert Megargle has developed a global list, divided into 15 sections, featuring well-known and unusual wines from the old world and new. You can “quaff with abandon,” as he likes to say, on bold Chilean reds, light pinot grigios from Italy or perennial favorites from California, to name a few.

The chef, management and staff are passionate about the food and wine at Pulehu and they all work in concert to present an unparalleled dining experience that you’ll want to enjoy time and again.

Alan Wong’s Amasia @ the Grand Wailea  Imagine tasting the flavors of Asia in Chef Alan Wong’s unique and impeccable style. Or do flavors from Peru, Singapore, Spain, and other global destinations excite your palate? Amasia captures these taste sensations through the sharing of small plates, offering a global marketplace of different cultures where east meets west in Hawaii.  Amasia features a sushi bar and a robata for grilled delicacies. The bar offers private labels and creative cocktails inspired by its transcontinental menu. Amasia is located at Grand Wailea.

May 24-26, 2013

Great labels. Rare vintages. Renown wine experts and master sommeliers, including Chuck Furuya and Roberto Viernes, will take part in Four Seasons Resort Maui’s Vintage Wine Weekend, part of the resort’s Unforgettable Events series. The three-day event will feature vintners Gary Burke of Costa de Oro; Steve Clifton of Brewer Clifton; Donald Patz of Patz & Hall; Dan Kosta of Kosta Browne; and representatives from Domaine Chérisy.

May 24th: The weekend will commence in the tradition of La Paulée events in Burgundy. Growers, producers and wine connoisseurs are encouraged to get on a guest VIP list to attend this exclusive by invitation only first-night “Private Cellar” event. Guests are asked to bring a magnum of their favorite vintage to share with others attending an exquisite dinner created by the resort’s Master Executive Chef Roger Stettler. For further information, contact Angela.Bliss@fourseasons.com. Price: $195.00 per person plus tax and gratuity.

May 25th: The second night gives guests the opportunity to take part in one of three wine-paired dinners, featuring the wines of guest vintners at each dinner and who will be in attendance. Dinners will be held at the resort’s three celebrated restaurants: Spago Maui with Chef Cameron Lewark, featuring the wines of Patz & Hall; DUO with Master Executive Chef Roger Stettler and the wines of Kosta Browne and Costa de Oro; and Ferraro’s with Chef Stettler, and the wines of Brewer Clifton and Domaine Chérisy. Price: $115.00 per person plus tax and gratuity.

May 26th: The third night is the Oceanfront Gala, a casual attire affair with an exquisite tasting menu created by Chef Stettler and featuring 40 exclusive wines. Action stations, set up across the wide expanse of lawn, will feature local Maui produce, displayed and personally presented by area farmers and fishermen along with the featured vintners. Price: $165.00 per person plus tax and gratuity.
Limited availability. To reserve, please contact concierge.maui@fourseasons.com or call 1(808) 874 2201.

To learn more about Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, please view the e-brochure.

This supreme dining experience requires 48 hours advance reservations, that is, if you are lucky enough to get one of their three private cabanas. Situated atop a grass lawn The Cabanas provide postcard-perfect panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Lanai, Molokini and Kahoholawe islands. A perfect setting for perfect dining!

Chef MIchael Lofaro showcases his passion for creating new flavors with Maui‘s fresh ingredients making this an evening you will never forget. Chef Lofaro,a graduate of CIA.migrated from New York to San Francisco where he gained on-the-job experience from mentor MIchael Mina of Aqua Restaurant fame. From there he came to Maui and has worked with The Grand Wailea where he has been steadily gaining recognition.

“We contact the guests as soon as we receive a reservation to get to know them and tailor a menu that pleases their palates but also their personalities,” says Lofaro. “This also allows us time to connect with our local farmers if they have specific request ensuring we get them the freshest produce, from land and sea. We also have quite a few guests that prefer to be surprised.”

Current selections are Markea Blue Prawns with Kula corn cake, marscapone & red bell pepper, matignon vegetables, Portuguese sausage gravy; spiced natural NY strip with potato puree, grilled asparagus, port wine reduction; Kona Maine lobster duet with butter poached tail, lobster sweet potato hash, yuzu Hawaiian chile water froth Grilled claw, tarragon tomato jam and a Seafood Trio with local ahi sashimi- shiso emulsion, wasabi soy, napa cabbage slaw, Chilled and grilled prawn butter cup- jicama and pepper slaw, truffled lomi lomi tomato soy.

Grand Wailea’s Private Sunset Cabana Dinners are perfect for couples celebrating a special occasion (or just because) and intimate groups, with menus starting at $175 per person. Call 808.875.1234 ext 4900 and simply say you want to experience their Private Sunset Cabana Dinner.