Archive for July, 2019

july • 2019 keiki cover models

Mahalo to Lena and John Devlin for sharing their daughters this month for our beautiful keiki cover.

Kealohikanoelehua Sophia is heading into 6th grade, and enjoys participating on a Maui dance team. Kaliaonalani Kalilinoe is beginning 4th grade in the fall, and loves playing soccer and archery.

Mom is Lena Devlin, concierge specialist for Westin Maui Resort & Spa, and dad John Devlin is a firefighter at the Lahaina station.

Mom shares, “One of my favorite memories with my girls was last year they went on their first plane ride to Seattle; they were so excited to see snow! My work is about helping guests take on new experiences and living. My children try everything; this inspires me daily!”

banyan tree at the ritz-carlton kapalua: gorgeously reimagined and firmly rooted in local ingredients

The recently transformed Banyan Tree restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua led by new Head Chef Isabelle “Bella” Toland, pays tribute to its namesake by rooting itself in the traditions and ingredients of our ‘aina (land). In ancient Hawaiian culture, land was regarded as the provider of everything: food, shelter over your head, and a place to plant your feet and stand firm. Chef Bella’s vibrant new menu embraces that spirit and invites diners on a journey to discover the roots of the land, ­while incorporating the island’s most unique and sustainable ingredients. And the restaurant’s metamorphosis pays homage to the history of banyan trees in Hawai‘i as a gathering place to meet and share a meal. Continue reading ‘banyan tree at the ritz-carlton kapalua: gorgeously reimagined and firmly rooted in local ingredients’

champagne hale at cliff house returns this summer at montage kapalua bay

Montage Kapalua Bay welcomes back the Champagne Hale at Cliff House, a pop-up bar and lounge for guests and locals to experience the finest Maui sunsets while enjoying a variety of Champagnes perfectly paired with an innovative dining menu. The Summer Champagne Hale dates are Thursdays through Sundays from 4pm to 7:30pm, June 20 – September 1, 2019 (excluding July 25 & August 8).

Set beachfront atop picturesque Kapalua Bay, guests and locals will experience island lifestyle at its finest at Champagne Hale at Cliff House. The Champagne Hale was created to encapsulate the natural beauty of the surrounding area and the spirit of Maui. A historic venue nestled on the cliffs of Namalu Bay, Champagne Hale at Cliff House offers the perfect spot to unwind after a day at the beach or exploring the island; the lounge is filled with greenery and celebrates island living with a Veuve Clicquot twist. Continue reading ‘champagne hale at cliff house returns this summer at montage kapalua bay’

fire it up! grand wailea serves up meats, seafood, bourbon & more july 19-21, 2019

A live-fire food, wine, beer, and bourbon event, Fire It Up! is deliciously curated to showcase Hawai‘i’s bountiful meats, seafood and produce cooked exclusively with fire. Bringing together culinary stars from around the country for a weekend of oceanfront indulgence.

Sea to Fire
Friday, July 19, 2019
6:30pm – 9:30pm

Makai (ocean) inspired live-fire culinary event honoring Hawai‘i’s ancient connection to the ocean and its bounty. Featuring the freshest seafood paired with fine wine, saké & spirits along with live musical entertainment from Makana. Participating chefs: Jonathan Waxman, Michael & Bryan Voltaggio, Xavier Salomon, Tadashi Yoshino, Hubert Keller, Alvin Savella, and Ed Kenney. Continue reading ‘fire it up! grand wailea serves up meats, seafood, bourbon & more july 19-21, 2019’