FAIRMONT KEA LANI OPENS PILINA

FAIRMONT KEA LANI OPENS PILINA
Maui’s premiere bar and restaurant opens at the newly transformed resort

Wailea, (Maui) Hawai’i – January 19, 2024 – Fairmont Kea Lani is proud to announce the grand opening of Pilina, Maui’s newest bar and restaurant, where the freshest flavors of Hawai‘i meet the soothing rhythm of the ocean.

 Set amongst swaying palm trees on the edge of the resort’s newly transformed lobby, Pilina’s open-air haven offers an ʻāina-driven journey infused with vibrant island ingredients – paired with panoramic ocean views and soft tropical breezes.

 Sustainably sourced and artfully executed, Pilina’s beverage program encapsulates the essence of Hawai‘i, connecting culture, sense of place, and nature’s bounty, one sip at a time. Partnerships with local brands further elevate the menu, namely a bespoke rum blend created exclusively for Pilina with Kuleana Rum Works and a Pilina Golden Ale brewed by Maui Brewing Company. Featuring 90% local ingredients sourced throughout the Hawaiian Islands, signature libations include the ʻĀinafeaturing Kuleana Rum Works Hōkūlei, grilled Banana Oleo Saccharum, Lāiʻe Vanilla Bean, and Kona Coffee Bean in addition to  the Mauka, comprised of Fy Hawaii Wet Gin, ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Honey, Aliʻi Kula Lavender, Butterfly Pea Flower and Smoked Big Island Bee Pollen.

“The opportunity to create a space that offers not only exceptional views and ambiance but showcases Hawai‘i’s local farmers, ranchers, fishermen, distillers, and brewers is a kuleana that I am grateful to accept” shared Cameron Hall, Pilina General Manager. “Our hope is for Pilina to provide more than just a culinary experience – a sensory escape to paradise, where every sip and bite is a celebration of the breathtaking beauty that surrounds us”.

Beyond the bar, Pilina’s culinary team shines with a selection of exquisite sushi and raw dishes, as well as an interactive hot rock experience highlighting the highest quality proteins and vegetables. Indulge in innovative selections such as the Mauka to Makai Tartare featuring Molokaʻi venison, unagi and seaweed or Pilina’s Poisson Cru with lilikoʻi, whipped coconut, and salted cucumber.

Pilina, a name conceptualized by the resort’s cultural advisory committee, represents the relationship with the ʻāina upon which the venue rests – and connection to the ahupuaʻa of Palauea & the moku of Honuaʻula. Inspired by the hinaʻi of ancient fishing villages that this area was once known for, Pilina weaves the culture, cuisine, and natural beauty of Hawaiʻi into an elevated culinary and cocktail experience.

The highly anticipated opening of Pilina marks the completion of Fairmont Kea Lani’s extensive, multi-year transformation project. The resort recently unveiled a reimagined lobby and immersive cultural center, Hale Kukuna, along with 413 one-bedroom suites and 37 two-story villas, all artfully redesigned to evoke stories of the island’s rich cultural heritage and accentuate the natural beauty of Hawai‘i.

Pilina is open for dinner and cocktails starting at 4:00pm on Friday, January 19, 2024.

Beginning Saturday, January 20, Pilina will be open daily for lunch, dinner, and cocktails from 11:00am-11:00pm.

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