We are beyond elated and humbled to have been awarded first place in three categories and recognized as runner-up and finalists in several others in the prestigious Maui Times - Best of Maui 2023. With overwhelming joy and gratitude, we extend our heartfelt mahalo to each and every one of y’all who voted for Down the Hatch.
"Best of Maui" is BACK!
We are excited to announce that nominations for the prestigious Maui's Best of Awards are now open. If you love us, nominate us!
VOTE For The Best On Maui
It’s that time of year again on Maui! Voting has started for the Maui No Ka Oi Magazine ‘Aipono Awards and will go through January 31st, 2023. Support local businesses and vote for your favorites. We hope we are y’all’s favorite, either way, voting will help a local business. Vote now and show some love for your favorite Maui businesses.
Where Hawaii Eats Features Down The Hatch & Breakwall Shave Ice Co.
Young, Local, and Hungry
Local Flavor, Local Style, Local Chefs.
Maui’s favorite restaurants Mala Ocean Tavern, Down The Hatch and Duckine have an all star line-up of Chef’s and they are all local born and raised. Making their community proud as Executive Chefs, these Lahainaluna graduates are cultivating unique menus and putting an emphasis on young local professionals, promoting the local economy on Maui, Chef Alvin Savella, Chef Naiwi Teruya, and Chef Kalei Ducheneau, are creating a lot of buzz around the island.