It’s been four years since Hilo-born chef Sheldon Simeon published his first cookbook, “Cook Real Hawaiʻi,” putting local favorites like pork adobo, wok-fried poke and Spam musubi on a culinary pedestal. And he’s been busy. The two-time “Top Chef” finalist, who continues to run Tin Roof in Kahului, Maui, earned a James Beard Award nomination in […]
On an island known for its high prices, finding delicious cheap eats can feel like striking gold. Yet, many of Hawaiʻi’s iconic dishes are the result of creative cooking with humble ingredients. From the simple Spam musubi to no-frills saimin and shave ice (it’s literally just ice!), these foods prove that you don’t need to
Maui is known for its natural wonders, from Wailea’s golden beaches to Haleakalā’s otherworldly terrain. While there’s plenty to see and do, there’s also lots to eat on the Valley Isle. After all, one of the best ways to understand a new destination is through its local cuisine. From bakeries that have stood the test
It certainly feels like summer on Maui, which means eating copious amounts of lychee, shave ice and plate lunches at the beach. While most food can be enjoyed year-round on Maui—aside from in-season fruit—certain dishes just taste a little better on a sweltering summer day. Among these 10 Maui restaurants and eateries are a mix
Just as Maui encompasses beauty in many forms, from the lush jungle along the Hana Highway to the sharp starkness of Haleakala, so too do the restaurants on the island provide excitement in various guises. Some serve food that’s almost universally comforting despite its regional origins, from American to Italian to Hawaiian, and others thrill
Outside of the cozy takeout-style eatery, there’s a line. It’s 1:45 p.m., 15 minutes before chef and owner Sheldon Simeon closes for the day, but there’s still a strong demand for a bowl of his ‘ono comfort-food grinds. Tin Roof is nestled between an art gallery and a payday loan store in Dairy Center, a nondescript
