Old Lahaina Luau

We are truly heartbroken to have lost a member of our ‘ohana this week. We have been so blessed to have you as a part of our Nā Hoaloha ‘Ekolu family. You will be missed. Rest In Peace Chef Ed 💔❤️

MAUI RESTAURANT HUI MISSION STATEMENT We are a community of restaurants along with the support of our farmers and fishermen that have come together to ensure the success of our industry in an ever-changing landscape. Together, we aim to provide the highest standard of service and hospitality that Maui is known for across the world. Our goal is to unify the Maui restaurant industry by connecting people, ideas, and resources to promote economic growth and the safety and welfare of our community, our families, guests, employees and the local community. AN OPEN LETTER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL JUNE 2020 Maui’s restaurant industry has been devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Even in the best of times, the restaurant industry is a precarious one. Now, we are mostly closed, with landlords and vendors knocking at our door. We have an estimated 10,000 Maui chefs, cooks, kitchen sta , wait sta , and busboys unemployed. The future is bleak for 2020 and 2021 without the reopening of our visitor industry. What we, the Maui Restaurant Hui seek, is a cooperative effort by government and regulators to adjust and modify the rules imposed upon us so that we can adapt to the “new normal” in a way that will help us survive as we move forward. We are asking the Department of Liquor Control for assistance with the following: • Quick and efficient permitting for outdoor areas to accommodate social distancing • All liquor licensee’s should have the ability to allow for satellite bars, dance floors, music, service, and other activities within permitted areas, inside or out, without having to define those areas. Licensees need the ability to change where things are depending on the needs of the restaurant as long as they are within the licensed square footage • Delivery of alcohol with food-to-go orders on a permanent basis • Catering license should be allowed with a simplified notification method • Suspension of liquor fees for restaurants for 2020 and 2021 • Simple renewal of licenses and fees via an electronic system such as used by Oahu • Review and modification of existing rules and regulations to reflect today’s restaurant industry In order for us to endure, we ask that the Department of Liquor Control partner with us by changing and/or modifying some of the rules to adapt to the “new normal”. This would help us through one of the toughest situations in the history of our Island. We would like to be given the opportunity to be a part of the changes that will update and streamline on how we operate for a better, safer food and beverage service industry that is a vital part of the Maui community. We look forward to a response. We in the hospitality industry are anxiously awaiting the opportunity to open our businesses and welcome back both guests and employees. We are fully aligned that a healthy and safe Maui for both our residents and visitors is our primary goal. We also understand our role in driving the economy on Maui and look forward to getting back to whatever the new normal will be. We are anxious for our state to reopen and are ready, willing and able to get back to work.

We could all use a little ocean serenity in our social media feeds at the moment. Sending aloha and wishes of good health from all of us here at #oldlahainaluau

Mahalo nui loa, it was our pleasure to help 💚 #nofoodwasted Jen Mather is with Marisa Utrillo and 3 others. March 20 at 2:12 AM · Mahalo to Aloha Mixed Plate and Old Lahaina Luau for donating their lu'au and breakfast foods to make sure our Lahaina community members are fed and no food is wasted! AMP is open for lunch, to go only. Call in your orders and make sure these guys know we love them. And mahalo to my crew of awesome ladies who came to help me bag and distribute! And Kahu Ānela who always lets me use Waiola Church to BE the church even when our doors are closed. #nahoaloha #LahainaStrong #Waiola

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Nā Hoaloha ‘Ekolu Rummage Sale to benefit the @MauiFoodBank - happening next Friday and Saturday at 286 Kupuohi St! #helpingthehungry

Friendly reminder that our rummage sale to benefit the Maui Food Bank is happening tomorrow and Saturday at 286 Kupuohi St in Lahaina! Please wear a mask and practice social distancing 💚 #helpingthehungry @mauifoodbank Star Noodle October 16 at 2:15 AM · Nā Hoaloha ‘Ekolu Rummage Sale to benefit the @MauiFoodBank - happening next Friday and Saturday at 286 Kupuohi St! #helpingthehungry

The Old Lāhainā Lū’au has prepared our authentic Hawaiian lū’au to welcome back our kama’āina (residents) and malihini (visitors) beginning December 20, 2020. We anxiously await sharing our Hawaiian culture through food, entertainment and hospitality with enhanced safety protocol in our open air beach side setting. Due to our current pandemic requirements and limitations, our seating capacity has reduced significantly, so we recommend that you book your reservations soon. Visit our website for availability and details on our safety protocol at www.oldlahainaluau.com. When you are ready to travel, your ‘ohana (family) at the Old Lāhainā Lū’au will be waiting to create lasting memories with you.

Old Lāhaina Lū‘au Is Now Reopened! http://lnk4u.us/FiUjZDk

Aloha! On December 20th the Old Lahaina Lu'au reopened! Nick, Nicole, TIm, and all of the wonderful employees at your favorite lu'au are excited to welcome you to our beautiful ocean front setting in the Historic town of Lahaina, Maui. We have enhanced our safety protocol to meet government and health expert guidelines. In order to meet physical distancing recommendations we have reduced our capacity so seats are limited. Please visit us on our website at www.Oldlahainaluau.com.

Our `ohana of businesses is seeking a Pastry Chef who will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a Bakeshop. Items include pies, bread, ice creams, cakes, petits fours, desserts, cookies, amenities, and much more for the Old Lahaina Luau, Star Noodle and Leoda's Kitchen and Pie Shop. If you are interested in joining a creative, innovative and energetic team, please send your resume to jobs@oldlahainaluau.com

We appreciate Travel and Leisure including the Old Lahaina Lu'au in this article. Be healthy and safe. https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/island-vacations/visiting-maui-coronavirus-pandemic TRAVELANDLEISURE.COM I Traveled to Maui During the COVID-19 Pandemic — Here’s What It Was Really Like