Bite of Lahaina: May 6, 2025
Join us in making a difference!
The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset would like to invite you to participate in our upcoming fundraising event on May 6, 2025 to help us continue our mission of serving the West Maui community. Our goal is to raise $15,000 to put towards on-going projects including:
- Scholarships for local graduating high school seniors
- Environmental Projects like the beach rescue tubes and investment in replanting with Treecovery
- Youth Services Projects including school supply drives, teacher classroom donations, dictionaries, school library supplies and financial literacy training for students
Our Participating Restaurants
After years of serving from their iconic Lahaina location, this family-owned and operated restaurant has reopened in Kahana, bringing their island-inspired menu and welcoming atmosphere to the Sands of Kahana beachfront resort.
Featured Bite: Siren's Shrimp sauteed in olive oil, tomatoes, basil, garlic, lemon, white wine, house spices with rice.
Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows have been a mainstay in community since 1962 and was a beacon of hope for the community when they opened their doors to survivors and offered a place of recovery.
Since their grand reopening in August 2024, they have launched a newly remodeled oceanfront restaurant and bar, Lahaina Noon with a reimagined menu.
Featured Bite: Smoked Ahi dip with Tobiko, Pickled Onion, Shrimp Chips (GF)
Kapena's Woodfire Kitchen was founded by Eldon Coon and featured family recipes that made his sailing company, Trilogy, a success with customers for over 48 years.
Although this local eatery was taken from us, Kapena's continues to run Trilogy Excursions and offer some of the best sailing excursions with first class dining.
Featured Bite: Honey Braised Pork Belly w/Guava Glaze, Pink Sea Salt
and Roasted Beet Poke w/Ginger Shoyu Marinade, Shaved Red Onion
Monkeypod Kitchen is passionate about handcrafted food, drink, and merrimaking! We support local and organic farming, ranching, and fishing!
Featured Bite: Bulgogi Pork Slider
A true Lahaina favorite, Penne Pasta Café was located in the heart of Lahaina town, serving Italian classics every day. They've pivoted to a food truck located in Napili and their aloha spirit shines through in all they do,
Featured Bite: Goat Cheese and Beet Salad
Smash Maui, a Lahaina family owned and operated food truck, was a community favorite pre fire from their spot across from Maria Lanakila Church. Like so many, they lost everything in the Lahaina fire when their food truck was destroyed. But the Duque 'ohana is back and rebuilding their business, now serving fresh sushi, poke bowls and new options include shrimp, chicken and pork belly bowls.
Featured Bite: Ahi Sushi Nigiri splashed with Smash Ponzu Sauce, topped with lemon zest and Shiso Leaves.
West Maui Chocolatier Tomoko Nohina will be offering our attendees a Japanese treat called Nama Choco, using ingredients from Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate. Nama Choco is rich, smooth, and moist, with a silky texture that practically melts in your mouth!
Entertainment
Our blessing and entertainment will be provided by Lahaina's own Wilmont Kahai'alii. Wilmont is the owner of Kahai'alii Productions and the found of Malama Maui 'Ohana Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting Maui families affected by the August 8, 2023 wildfires. He currently serves as a board member for both Kahakukahi Ocean Academy in Kapalua and Save Honolua Coalition.
Maui Wildfire Response & Recovery
Since August 2023, our club has sponsored over 100 recovery projects including:
- Implementation of Starlink satellites in public spaces
- Gift cards for wildfire survivors to Longs, Safeway, Walmart, Ace Hardware and others to support immediate needs
- Maintenance of the Lahaina Bypass Memorial and Teardrop of Lahaina including memorial plaques
- Funding for the Kaniikaplia Project, offering ukeleles and lessons to wildfire survivors
- Cultural events like La Davida Malo Day at Lahainaluna High School
- Lahainaluna Prom Pop-Up Store in partnership with Angel Hands Maui
- Assistance to the Ke La’I Ola housing development that will house 1500 survivors
Proceeds from the event will go to the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset for community projects.
Our event will be held on the beautiful rooftop Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate factory in Lahaina.
Fulfillment of auction items and other support has been provided by 5A Storage in Lahaina.
Love for Lahaina has generously provided funding for our chef participants
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