Lahaina Grill chef/owner Jurg Munch dramatically renovates building
"Green & Clean"
We are excited to announce the completion of a three year project "greening" our historic building at 127 Lahainaluna Road in Lahaina Town, Maui. Owner, Jurg Munch has dramatically improved the energy efficiency of the Lahaina landmark which was originally built in 1938 and houses Lahaina Grill, a contemporary bistro and The Lahaina Inn, which has ten rooms and two suites.
Greening involves the process of assessing the building and the business practices and incorporating 'green' products and processes into the environment, like energy efficiency, recycling, reduction of personal environmental hazards, etc. These are not the type of renovations or investments which guests will see but which are critical to the business' overall impact on the environment. [more...]
Lahaina Grill... From the Cellar
Wines of California
Sundays & Mondays in August — 50% off featured wines of California
Lahaina Grill invites you to imbibe in the great wines of California on Sundays & Mondays in August. With your purchase of two entrees, receive 50% off several of California's most special wines hand-selected by our sommelier, Richard P. Olson III.
Offered: August 3, 4 | August 10, 11 | August 17, 18 | August 24, 25 | August 31, Sept 1
(Don't miss September's Wines of Australia)
Schramsberg, Sparkling Blanc de Noirs 2004
$77 offered at $39 bottle
A distinguished winery producing wine since 1879. Blanc de Noirs (translation is white from black) is primarily from the red grape Pinot noir, this is a complex, medium-bodied, brut sparkling wine. Making a white wine from a red grape requires great care & hand-picked fruit, early morning harvest, optimal fruit maturity and delicate pressing. A balance of bright flavors, crisp acidity and minimal tannins is achieved. 92 points by Wine Spectator, described as "Rich and vibrant, with bold, complex aromas of cinnamon, vanilla, apple and cherry and subtle spice."
Ramey, Chardonnay Los Carneros 2005
$80 offered at $40 bottle
Winemaker David Ramey is widely acknowledged to be among the wine pioneers whose efforts helped raise the bar for all American winemakers and brought California to the forefront of the international wine world. Received 91 points from the Wine Advocate. The 2005 Chardonnay Los Carneros exhibits scents of lemon and lime oil intermixed with orange blossom, quince, and white currant-like notes. Medium to full-bodied with good acidity providing freshness and vibrancy.
Hanzell, Chardonnay 2005
$132 offered at $66 bottle
With only a few thousand cases produced by this Sonoma Valley winery, consider this a unique opportunity to savor this beautiful chardonnay! Glistening and bright with citrus peel (mostly grapefruit) and bread dough aromas of yeast and wet flour. Subtle flower aromas lift the pear and apple scent and the honeyed, oily richness that develops with bottle age is just beginning to emerge upon the wine's release.
Loring, Keefer Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2005
$106 offered at $53 bottle
Wine maker Brian Loring has a strict philosophy about his winemaking, "The fruit is everything!" He strongly feels that what happens in the vineyard determines the quality of the wine, he is extremely picky when choosing his grapes. This wine has a beautiful nose that mixes both blue and red berry fruit aromas nuanced with lovely spice notes and hints of earth and underbrush leading to nicely intense middle weight flavors.
Peay, Scallop Shelf Estate, Pinot Noir 2005
$116 offered at $58 bottle
Peay Vineyards is located in the far northwestern corner of Sonoma County approximately 4 miles from the Pacific Ocean near Sea Ranch. Wine features aromas of Serrano ham and lavender wrap around a cherry core with a hint of orange peel. The palate opens with a high tone pomegranate note harnessed by dried cherry, forest floor and black walnut flavors. Medium weight and structure from soft silky tannins, excellent acidity and fruit concentration but is not fat or fleshy. The finish is very long. 950 cases produced.
Silver Oak, Alexander Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
$132 offered at $66 bottle
Silver Oak Cellars has been crafting extraordinary Cabernet Sauvignon for over 35 years. The 2003 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is an elegant, highly expressive wine that displays great complexity due to the multifaceted climatic conditions of the harvest season. The wine is dark ruby with a purple to red edge. Bright aromas of black cherry, dark chocolate, black tea, allspice and ginger. In the mouth, it offers a full-bodied attack, a round, balanced mid-palate redolent of cherry preserves, brown sugar and caramel and an extremely long finish of savory ripe fruit.
Groth, Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
$150 offered at $75 bottle
This outstanding vintage shows the ultimate character that is expected from GrothÃs estate vineyards. With full, rich aromas and flavors redolent of ripe stone fruit and dark berries, the 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon is a lush wine with a subtle tannin backbone that will allow the wine to become more complex with proper bottle age. Combination of Cabernet Sauvignon 76%, Merlot 24% and is aged in French oak barrels for 23 months, with 50% new oak barrels.
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A "Pearfect" Summer Cocktail Recipe
This cocktail is sure to please your friends this summer, refreshing and crisp!
SIDENOTE: Rachael Ray raved about this drink at our bar while filming her show "Rachael's Vacation" in June! Keep your eyes on Food TV for our segment this fall!
Lahaina Grill 'Pearfection' Martini
1 oz. Grey Goose Pear Vodka
1 oz. DeKuyper Sour Apple Pucker Liqueur
1/2 oz. Prickly Pear Puree
Small wedge of fresh orange
Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with wedge of orange. Mmmm!
Grown here, not flown here!
In an effort to work with local farmers in our community we are proud to announce our recent partnership with MauiGrown Coffee of Lahaina. Kama‘aina and visitors alike have been raving about their smooth estate coffee grown right here in West Maui.
MauiGrown Coffee was established in 2003 by coffee farmer James (Kimo) Falconer (pictured) whose family has lived for many generations in Lahaina. He is a third-generation farmer and is working diligently to keep agriculture in West Maui. [more...]
Best Wine List & Best Service on Maui!
Our entire team at Lahaina Grill is proud to have received the 2008 MAUI NO KA OI Magazine ‘Ai Pono Awards for BEST WINE LIST & BEST SERVICE on Maui. Mahalo to all who voted for Lahaina Grill!
Gourmet Fungal from the Big Island Jungle
Lahaina Grill is excited to be partnering with Hamakua Mushrooms from the Hamakua Coast in Laupahoehoe, on the Big Island of Hawaii. They are providing a broad array of gourmet mushrooms grown in Hawaii. "The quality of these unique mushroom varieties is some of the best I have seen in the world," says Jurg Munch, chef/owner of Lahaina Grill. "We have really enjoyed incorporating the Alii (eryngii), Kea-shimeji and the Pepeiao (wood ear) mushrooms in several of our preparations."
Hamakua Mushrooms uses a growing process which allows them to produce mushrooms without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, hormones or chemicals. Using steam and air filtration to control the growing process, they protect the natural resources available in Hawaii. Using environmentally friendly techniques, Hamakua produces soils and compost that help Hawaii to create a sustainable future.
Summer Specials at Lahaina Inn:
Enjoy the romance of the Lahaina Inn with special discounted rates good through August 31, 2008.
Standard View rooms are offered at $105 per night, Ocean View room $120 per night and Parlor Suite $150 per night.
With Ten rooms and two suites available this charming inn makes you feel like you have slipped back into Lahaina's past. Decorated with authentic, antique furnishings the Lahaina Inn creates an atmosphere of adventure and romance usually reserved for European inns. Owner Toni Johnson has captured the charm and elegance of the past and combined it flawlessly with modern features and amenities that seasoned travelers expect. (Except TV - you won't find any television set in your room at Lahaina Inn.) There's no need - with the history and culture of Lahaina right outside the door.
FODORS MAUI GUIDEBOOK SAID: "This antique jewel right in the heart of town is classic Lahaina - a two-story wooden building that will transport you back to the turn of the 20th century. The 10 small rooms and 2 suites shine with authentic period furnishings, including quilted bedcovers, antique lamps, and oriental carpets. You can while away the hours in a wicker chair on your balcony, sipping coffee and watching Old Lahaina town come to life..."
Visit www.lahainainn.com or call 800.669.3444.
We hope you have a fantastic summer and hope to see you at Lahaina Grill in the near future!
Aloha,
Jurg Munch & the Lahaina Grill 'ohana
