Who Cut the Cheese in Kihei is busy this month with catering at the MACC, a special Beer and Whiskey tasting paired with select cheeses, and a St. Patrick’s Day Irish Cheese plate special!

The Diva Club hosts a fun filled benefit for “Women helping Women” every third Saturday at David Paul’s Island Grill in Lahiana.

Everyone who lives on or visits Maui is interested in racking up Frequent Flyer awards so we figured What’s Cooking Maui readers would appreciate knowing which restaurants offer triple miles on the AA Advantage Dining program.

O`o Farm’s manager and tour guide tossed the remains of his apple core into a compost heap the size of a yurt before wielding a pitchfork with the same grace he would use later on guitar strings.

It’s so very cool that the Maui County Economic Opportunity bureau is sponsoring a program to encourage local trade, with retailers pitching in to offer special discounts. Here are the deals currently being offered by local restaurants. Dine well; be hearty! Enjoy even more knowing you are making your local economy heartier, too.

Since your wish is Westin’s command, diners with good taste can revel at the exclusive Chef’s Dinner, served every second Thursday of the month to twelve lucky guests by Chef Rich Hinojosa and his staff at Tropica, Westin, Kaanapali.

The news of the demi-menu’s homecoming sent us flying into Lahaina Grill last night as we anticipated satisfying (albeit smaller) preparations of many of our favorite island meals …

Great Dining Deals This Week on Maui – Tropica, Java Jazz, China Boat Saigon Seafood,

A pair of great deals from Westin and Four Seasons and one special event at Tia Juana’s Beach Cantina!

What’s Cooking Maui staff will be out en force this weekend checking out the following restaurants and events. You can expect reports in next week’s edition. Why not try out of a few of these suggestions yourself?