From O‘ahu to Maui, the dining scene is serving up the best in local flavors.
Carmelle e Granchio Reale on the menu at Ferraro’s Restaurant & Bar in Maui is a feast for the eyes and the palate. PHOTO BY RACHEL OLSSON
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea unveils a spectacular reimagination of its oceanfront flagship dining concept, Ferraro’s Restaurant & Bar. A design transformation by acclaimed Venice, CA-based boutique agency Studio Collective and a dynamic new modern Italian menu direction further strengthens the beloved restaurant’s nearly 30-year culinary legacy. “Our vision for the evolution of Ferraro’s embraces the soul of the island, integrating contemporary sophistication with a welcoming, residential charm,” says Adam Goldstein, partner and design director of Studio Collective. The 192-seat oceanfront concept features locally sourced materials, natural elements, and various dining groupings on the upper and lower decks to maximize sunset views.
Under the culinary direction of executive chef Ryan Schelling and Ferraro’s chef de cuisine Russell Rummer, diners can enjoy a variety of artfully prepared seafood dishes accompanied by an array of handmade pastas and the freshest locally sourced seasonal produce. “The reimagination combines the best of Maui and Italy through an unforgettable culinary experience, where Italian cuisine melds with our aloha spirit,” says Ben Shank, Four Seasons Resort Maui general manager. We suggest enjoying the Festa da Ferraro, which highlights a selection of chef Rummer’s not-to-bemissed dishes served family-style or indulging in the Pesce Intero Alla Piastra, a roasted whole Hawaiian snapper. fourseasons.com/maui/dining/restaurants/ferraros
SWELL Restaurant & Bar’s new menu embraces Hawaiian-inspired small plates. PHOTO COURTESY OF ‘ALOHILANI RESORT WAIKIKI BEACH
Waikīkī’s SWELL restaurant at Alohilani Resort’s iconic infinity pool deck just elevated poolside dining to new heights. Area culinary director and chef Jordan Swiler directed the revamp of the evening menu, which celebrates Hawai‘i’s bounty of locally sourced ingredients in deliciously inventive ways. The new menu embraces comforting yet elevated classics with an island twist, from Hawaiian-inspired small plates to decadent mains. Guests can sip tropical cocktails and nosh on flavorful bites like smoked mahi crostini and Japanese fried chicken. Perched above Waikīkī, ‘Alohilani’s pool deck sets the scene for unforgettable evenings. Live music, fire pits and eye-catching art projections across the sprawling infinity pool complement the mouthwatering tastes. SWELL’s new flavors are the perfect addition to this thriving epicurean oasis. alohilaniresort.com/dining/swell-bar
Japanese-Hawaiian fusion cuisine awaits at Waikiki’s new hot spot Izakaya 855-ALOHA. PHOTO BY CRAIG BIXEL
Waikīkī’s taken an alluring turn with the grand debut of its hottest new hideaway, Romer House Waikīkī. This 179-room adult-only property has launched Waikīkī’s newest culinary hot spot and bar IZAKAYA 855-ALOHA. IZAKAYA 855-ALOHA is a lush reunion of Hawai‘i’s diverse cultures expressed through the lens of acclaimed restaurateur Patric Yumul and TableOne Hospitality. The nostalgic name nods to Waikīkī’s iconic sky-blue payphones that once connected the world. Executive chef Daniel No and Sendai-born chef Shotaro Kamio have crafted an imaginative, approachable menu blending Japanese precision with Hawai‘i’s finest local harvests. Effervescent interiors by IndiDesign feature original artwork celebrating the analog ritual. “IZAKAYA 855-ALOHA embodies our founding vision to create dimensional culinary experiences honoring the sense of place,” notes Yumul, CEO of TableOne Hospitality. Dial into masterful Japanese-Hawaiian fusion cuisine while sipping signature cocktails amid the buzzing social hub… the bar pours late into the Waikīkī night. izakaya855aloha.com
PHOTO BY CRAIG BIXEL
The Shops at Wailea welcome Wolfgang’s Steakhouse’s sizzling menu and expansive wine selection. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE SHOPS AT WAILEA
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener debuted at The Shops at Wailea, Maui’s premier dining and shopping destination. With an expansive outdoor lanai with indoor and outdoor bars, diners can savor impressive cuts like the tomahawk, NY sirloin, ribeye, filet mignon, and lamb and veal chops. Seafood lovers can delight in fresh catches, grilled salmon, seared ahi tuna, and jumbo three-pound lobsters. We suggest German potatoes or lobster mac n’ cheese to complement these premium cuts. Tantalizing appetizers and crafted desserts perfectly bookend the dining journey, complemented by an expansive wine selection and luxurious cocktail menu. A glass-enclosed “wall of wine” houses a thousand bottle collection at the entrance. We are thrilled to bring Wolfgang’s Steakhouse to The Shops,” says Rosalind Schurgin, CEO of The Festival Companies. “Guests can now experience this outstanding American steakhouse fare in paradise.” theshopsatwailea.com
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