Andaz Maui - A Dining Experience

Posted by Alex Cortez on Friday, August 16th, 2013 at 10:34pm.

This week, I was fortunate enough to receive an invitation to dine at the new restaurant in the Andaz Maui at Wailea luxury resort. It was a generous offer - and one that I could not refuse. Overseen by Executive Chef Brent Martin, who brings years of experience in high-profile restaurant management at Hyatt, the new Andaz will be a culinary experience rivalled by few others on Maui.

Upon walking down to the 3rd Floor, the first thing that embraces one upon entrance is the open kitchen concept. The bar and kitchen are completely open/exposed so diners can marvel in the process of how such masterpieces are created. First, drinks: Cocktails are strong yet subtle in a perfect mariage of flavors. Now on to the food: Perhaps the menu is still being perfected and may change due to local ingredients available (farm to table is a BIG foundation here), but the menu intermixes appetizers and entrees - to be ordered sequentially - broken down by the local source (i.e. Surfing Goat Dairy). Appetizers included (from my faint memory) ceviche, watermelon salad, ahi blocks, and a few others. The watermelon salad was delicious, with the cheese component really bringing the dish together. Entrees included filet mignon, ahi served a couple of different ways, lobster, and a few other options. The filet mignon was perfectly tender, served medium accompanied with local, fresh vegetable. A perfect harmony of flavors in which to indulge. Of course, a meal is not complete without dessert, and although there were many options, the caramelized custard proved to be magnificent, with a perfect creamy texture and rich dark chocolate foundation. 

Dining at the new Andaz restaurant proved to be much more than a great meal - it proved to be among the best culinary experiences that could be had on Maui. With sweeping views of the Pacific, a perfect fusion of Hawaiiana and modern architecture, and five-star service, it is a must-do for any visitor or local looking to indulge in a phenomenal dining experience with a visionary concept perfectly executed. Andaz IS raising the standard of Wailea luxury living.

Specializing in Makena and Wailea real estate, Alex Cortez is fully dedicated to representing his clients ethically and diligently. Contact him at 808.385.5034 or Alex@MauiRealEstateSearch.com for more information.

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