The Hotel Hana Maui has a hot new chef who formerly worked as a high-ranking chef for super chef Daniel Boulud. Robert McCormick graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and has a bunch of other impressive restaurant names under his belt. McCormick is tapping into the locavore Zeitgeist and is sourcing the majority of his fruits, vegetables, meats, and tubers from the islands (starches like rice and pasta are only imported). Seafood comes fresh from small fishermen who live in or around Hana. Beef comes from the Hana Ranch, which resides on the slopes of Haleakala above the hotel. Tropical fruits come from one of my favorites, Ono Farms (which has a great tour, as well). The Hana Harvest Moon event runs three days and looks pretty awesome - who would have ever thought to combine prosecco and poi for a surfside delight. Prices per event run from $55 to $180, not including rooms.

Hotel Hana Maui and Honua Spa
www.hotelhanamaui.com
5031 Hana Highway
Hana, HI 96713
(808) 248-8211

—Alex, 09/17/09