When: Sunday, April 26
5:30 p.m. Gala Reception
The Chambers & Chambers Wine Experience
7 p.m. Dinner & Awards Ceremony
Contact:
‘Aipono Information & Reservations:
Maui No Ka 'Oi Magazine
Info@MauiMagazine.net
808-242-8331
Where:
Sheraton Maui Resort
2605 Ka'anapali Pkwy.
Ka'anapali, HI 96761
808-661-0031
About the ‘Aipono Restaurant Awards:
Now in their 13th year, the ‘Aipono Restaurant Awards are the first high-profile dining awards devoted entirely to Maui. They are awards of honor and distinction determined by our readers—the residents and regular visitors of Maui. The prestigious Chef of the Year title is decided by peer review—voted on exclusively by Maui chefs.
The annual ‘Aipono Restaurant Awards Gala proudly serves Maui's restaurant and hospitality professionals with a celebratory evening they can call their own. Restaurant owners are encouraged to bring their managers, chefs, and staff to participate in the festivities. The awards presentation is a benefit for the Maui Culinary Academy. Ticket sales generate vital, unencumbered funds for the school, as well as scholarship money. Students enjoy the invaluable experience of working alongside sponsor restaurant chefs in preparation for the gala’s dinner.
Throughout the year, Maui No Ka ‘Oi's ‘Aipono Wine Dinner Series generates additional funds by bringing the industry’s top winemakers to ‘Aipono Award-winning restaurants.
Join us in celebrating 13 years of culinary excellence on
Maui as voted by the readers of Maui No Ka ‘Oi Magazine.
with Maui Culinary Academy's Skills Kitchen Cook-off
• Fine wines from around the world
• Food stations with innovative pupu by Maui Culinary Academy
Formal Dinner & Awards Program
• Superb 3-course menu by Starwood Maui culinary team
• Exquisite wine pairings, courtesy of Chambers & Chambers Wine Merchants
Tickets & Pricing
$3,000 Sponsor Table for 10
$2,100 Table for 10
$205 Individual Ticket
Pupu Menu by Maui Culinary Academy chefs
Grilled Octopus, Lentils, Harissa and Preserved Lemon Yogurt • Grilled Kefta with Carrot Salad
Goat Cheese Pastilla, Honey Compressed Watermelon, Preserved Lemon and Cilantro • Baba Ganoush (Roasted Eggplant and Yogurt Mousse with Cinnamon and Mint)
Casablanca Street Food Pizza with Micro Coriander-Coconut Salad • Tunisian Spiced Shrimp with Chilled Cucumber and Orange-Oregano Juice
Lamb Tagine Skewer with Pomegranate Molasses Vinaigrette and Moroccan Spices • Kalinti (Chickpea Flan with Marinated Tomatoes and Eggplants)
Chickpea Cake, Harissa Yogurt, Lemon Preserve • Berber-Spiced Chicken B’steeya, Tomato Mint Jam
Dinner Menu by Starwood Culinary team
Appetizer
Sumac Dusted ‘Ahi, Saffron Tomato Jam, Spiced Almond and Shiso Purée; Kale, Chickpea and Cured Egg Salad with Preserved Lemon and Organic Honey Dressing
Main Course
Moroccan Spiced Roasted Loin of Lamb, Chermoula Glazed Shrimp, Tunisian Eggplant and Couscous (Vegan option available on request)
Dessert
Almond Biscuit, Medjool Chocolate Supreme, Ras el Hanout Streusel
After Party
Join us for an after party in the Sheraton Maui Black Rock Lounge with music, dancing, and sheikh libation. Sponsors will receive VIP perks.
Sit back, savor and make merry at another fun-filled ‘Aipono Gala!