Mala Could Make You a (Temporary) Vegetarian (MauiNow.com)

Mala Could Make You a (Temporary) Vegetarian (MauiNow.com)

Mala Wailea in the Marriot Resort offers a gorgeous view and a surprising range of excellent vegetarian options…alongside some duds. Perhaps knowing what to order before venturing in is the key, so allow us to help with the navigation process. The Quartet of Hummus,...

Chef Geno Sarmiento Talks Passion, Patience (MauiNow.com)

Senior Executive Chef Geno Sarmiento of Sarento’s on the Beach, Nick’s Fishmarket, and Son’z didn’t start out knowing he’d be a chef. Sarmiento was born in the Philippines and moved to Honolulu in 1988. “I was 16 and the culinary industry was just starting to get...

Da Puerto Rican Food Truck Offers Unique Eats (MauiNow.com)

There are a vast number of culinary influences here on Maui. Those familiar with Hawaii Regional Cuisine know it honors the blend of cultures that originally settled this land: Polynesian, Chinese, Japanese, American, Portuguese, Korean, and Filipino predominantly....
Allez Cuisine! Judging “Battle Adobo” (MauiNow.com)

Allez Cuisine! Judging “Battle Adobo” (MauiNow.com)

If you’ve ever watched – or joined a 12-step program to address your addiction to – Top Chef, Iron Chef, or Chopped, chances are you’ve wished you could be one of the judges. You are not alone. Happily, my dream finally came true. Don’t be hating, but it turns out the...
Lilikoi Grill Focuses On Pupus, Pizza (MauiNow.com)

Lilikoi Grill Focuses On Pupus, Pizza (MauiNow.com)

Lilikoi Grill in Haiku has been open less than a year. Many things are good, but one is left with the impression that they have truly mastered one quality: inconsistency. This was gleaned sight unseen from the mixed word of mouth endorsements and caveats. A perusal of...