At the special dinner event held March 24 at the Paina facility on the Maui Community College campus, chef instructor and Associate Food Service Professor Chris Speere was honored...

"> The Maui Culinary Academy won two prestigious awards at the annual 'Aipono Awards Gala presented by Maui No Ka 'Oi magazine. The "Best Kept Secret" award, bestowed on the Class Act Restaurant, seeks to identify what De Palma calls Maui's "hidden culinary jewels," such as Maui Culinary Academy's 75-seat fine dining facility with a breathtaking ocean view. At the center of this living classroom is the Exhibition Kitchen, where restaurant patrons can watch up-and-coming chefs as they wield pots, pans, knives and spatulas to prepare cuisine that is unrivaled on Maui. Appetizers, salads, soups, entrees and desserts highlight the Island's freshest locally-grown produce. Tucked into the corner of the restaurant is a beautifully appointed 16-seat private dining room. More information is available by visiting the academy's web site at www.mauiculinary.com or by calling 808.984.3280. Maui No Ka 'Oi magazine is published six times a year with a distribution of 45,000 copies to local and part-time residents as well as visitors and mainland subscribers. For more information, visit the magazine's web site at www.mauimagazine.net or call 808.242.8331. "> At the special dinner event held March 24 at the Paina facility on the Maui Community College campus, chef instructor and Associate Food Service Professor Chris Speere was honored with the Mayor Alan Arakawa "Excellence in the Field of Culinary Arts" Award. The Class Act Restaurant, Maui Culinary Academy's fine dining establishment, was named Maui's "Best Kept Secret."

For the past four years, Maui No Ka 'Oi magazine has published ballots enlisting their readers' choices in 25 culinary categories. The gala dinner event has been held for the last three years as a benefit for the Maui Culinary Academy at Maui Community College.

The Mayor's award was initiated by Mayor Alan Arakawa the first year of the gala, according to Maui No Ka 'Oi magazine associate publisher Sara De Palma. "The mayor is a huge supporter of the culinary industry and is very proud of the Maui Culinary Academy," she said. "He wanted the award to honor someone who continually strives for excellence in the field." Speere is the third recipient, following Tylun Pang of the Fairmont Kea Lani Resort and Robert Santos of the Maui Culinary Academy. "Chris is very deserving of this award," said Santos. "He works tirelessly to make sure our students receive the best possible education and training to become experts in the field."

"> ... with the Mayor Alan Arakawa "Excellence in the Field of Culinary Arts" Award. The Class Act Restaurant, Maui Culinary Academy's fine dining establishment, was named Maui's "Best Kept Secret."

For the past four years, Maui No Ka 'Oi magazine has published ballots enlisting their readers' choices in 25 culinary categories. The gala dinner event has been held for the last three years as a benefit for the Maui Culinary Academy at Maui Community College.

The Mayor's award was initiated by Mayor Alan Arakawa the first year of the gala, according to Maui No Ka 'Oi magazine associate publisher Sara De Palma. "The mayor is a huge supporter of the culinary industry and is very proud of the Maui Culinary Academy," she said. "He wanted the award to honor someone who continually strives for excellence in the field." Speere is the third recipient, following Tylun Pang of the Fairmont Kea Lani Resort and Robert Santos of the Maui Culinary Academy. "Chris is very deserving of this award," said Santos. "He works tirelessly to make sure our students receive the best possible education and training to become experts in the field."

"> The Maui Culinary Academy won two prestigious awards at the annual 'Aipono Awards Gala presented by Maui No Ka 'Oi magazine. The "Best Kept Secret" award, bestowed on the Class Act Restaurant, seeks to identify what De Palma calls Maui's "hidden culinary jewels," such as Maui Culinary Academy's 75-seat fine dining facility with a breathtaking ocean view. At the center of this living classroom is the Exhibition Kitchen, where restaurant patrons can watch up-and-coming chefs as they wield pots, pans, knives and spatulas to prepare cuisine that is unrivaled on Maui. Appetizers, salads, soups, entrees and desserts highlight the Island's freshest locally-grown produce. Tucked into the corner of the restaurant is a beautifully appointed 16-seat private dining room. More information is available by visiting the academy's web site at www.mauiculinary.com or by calling 808.984.3280. Maui No Ka 'Oi magazine is published six times a year with a distribution of 45,000 copies to local and part-time residents as well as visitors and mainland subscribers. For more information, visit the magazine's web site at www.mauimagazine.net or call 808.242.8331. "> At the special dinner event held March 24 at the Paina facility on the Maui Community College campus, chef instructor and Associate Food Service Professor Chris Speere was honored with the Mayor Alan Arakawa "Excellence in the Field of Culinary Arts" Award. The Class Act Restaurant, Maui Culinary Academy's fine dining establishment, was named Maui's "Best Kept Secret."

For the past four years, Maui No Ka 'Oi magazine has published ballots enlisting their readers' choices in 25 culinary categories. The gala dinner event has been held for the last three years as a benefit for the Maui Culinary Academy at Maui Community College.

The Mayor's award was initiated by Mayor Alan Arakawa the first year of the gala, according to Maui No Ka 'Oi magazine associate publisher Sara De Palma. "The mayor is a huge supporter of the culinary industry and is very proud of the Maui Culinary Academy," she said. "He wanted the award to honor someone who continually strives for excellence in the field." Speere is the third recipient, following Tylun Pang of the Fairmont Kea Lani Resort and Robert Santos of the Maui Culinary Academy. "Chris is very deserving of this award," said Santos. "He works tirelessly to make sure our students receive the best possible education and training to become experts in the field."

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For the past four years, Maui No Ka 'Oi magazine has published ballots enlisting their readers' choices in 25 culinary categories. The gala dinner event has been held for the last three years as a benefit for the Maui Culinary Academy at Maui Community College.

The Mayor's award was initiated by Mayor Alan Arakawa the first year of the gala, according to Maui No Ka 'Oi magazine associate publisher Sara De Palma. "The mayor is a huge supporter of the culinary industry and is very proud of the Maui Culinary Academy," she said. "He wanted the award to honor someone who continually strives for excellence in the field." Speere is the third recipient, following Tylun Pang of the Fairmont Kea Lani Resort and Robert Santos of the Maui Culinary Academy. "Chris is very deserving of this award," said Santos. "He works tirelessly to make sure our students receive the best possible education and training to become experts in the field."

"> The Maui Culinary Academy won two prestigious awards at the annual 'Aipono Awards Gala presented by Maui No Ka 'Oi magazine. The "Best Kept Secret" award, bestowed on the Class Act Restaurant, seeks to identify what De Palma calls Maui's "hidden culinary jewels," such as Maui Culinary Academy's 75-seat fine dining facility with a breathtaking ocean view. At the center of this living classroom is the Exhibition Kitchen, where restaurant patrons can watch up-and-coming chefs as they wield pots, pans, knives and spatulas to prepare cuisine that is unrivaled on Maui. Appetizers, salads, soups, entrees and desserts highlight the Island's freshest locally-grown produce. Tucked into the corner of the restaurant is a beautifully appointed 16-seat private dining room. More information is available by visiting the academy's web site at www.mauiculinary.com or by calling 808.984.3280. Maui No Ka 'Oi magazine is published six times a year with a distribution of 45,000 copies to local and part-time residents as well as visitors and mainland subscribers. For more information, visit the magazine's web site at www.mauimagazine.net or call 808.242.8331. "> At the special dinner event held March 24 at the Paina facility on the Maui Community College campus, chef instructor and Associate Food Service Professor Chris Speere was honored with the Mayor Alan Arakawa "Excellence in the Field of Culinary Arts" Award. The Class Act Restaurant, Maui Culinary Academy's fine dining establishment, was named Maui's "Best Kept Secret."

For the past four years, Maui No Ka 'Oi magazine has published ballots enlisting their readers' choices in 25 culinary categories. The gala dinner event has been held for the last three years as a benefit for the Maui Culinary Academy at Maui Community College.

The Mayor's award was initiated by Mayor Alan Arakawa the first year of the gala, according to Maui No Ka 'Oi magazine associate publisher Sara De Palma. "The mayor is a huge supporter of the culinary industry and is very proud of the Maui Culinary Academy," she said. "He wanted the award to honor someone who continually strives for excellence in the field." Speere is the third recipient, following Tylun Pang of the Fairmont Kea Lani Resort and Robert Santos of the Maui Culinary Academy. "Chris is very deserving of this award," said Santos. "He works tirelessly to make sure our students receive the best possible education and training to become experts in the field."

"> ... with the Mayor Alan Arakawa "Excellence in the Field of Culinary Arts" Award. The Class Act Restaurant, Maui Culinary Academy's fine dining establishment, was named Maui's "Best Kept Secret."

For the past four years, Maui No Ka 'Oi magazine has published ballots enlisting their readers' choices in 25 culinary categories. The gala dinner event has been held for the last three years as a benefit for the Maui Culinary Academy at Maui Community College.

The Mayor's award was initiated by Mayor Alan Arakawa the first year of the gala, according to Maui No Ka 'Oi magazine associate publisher Sara De Palma. "The mayor is a huge supporter of the culinary industry and is very proud of the Maui Culinary Academy," she said. "He wanted the award to honor someone who continually strives for excellence in the field." Speere is the third recipient, following Tylun Pang of the Fairmont Kea Lani Resort and Robert Santos of the Maui Culinary Academy. "Chris is very deserving of this award," said Santos. "He works tirelessly to make sure our students receive the best possible education and training to become experts in the field."

"> The Maui Culinary Academy won two prestigious awards at the annual 'Aipono Awards Gala presented by Maui No Ka 'Oi magazine. The "Best Kept Secret" award, bestowed on the Class Act Restaurant, seeks to identify what De Palma calls Maui's "hidden culinary jewels," such as Maui Culinary Academy's 75-seat fine dining facility with a breathtaking ocean view. At the center of this living classroom is the Exhibition Kitchen, where restaurant patrons can watch up-and-coming chefs as they wield pots, pans, knives and spatulas to prepare cuisine that is unrivaled on Maui. Appetizers, salads, soups, entrees and desserts highlight the Island's freshest locally-grown produce. Tucked into the corner of the restaurant is a beautifully appointed 16-seat private dining room. More information is available by visiting the academy's web site at www.mauiculinary.com or by calling 808.984.3280. Maui No Ka 'Oi magazine is published six times a year with a distribution of 45,000 copies to local and part-time residents as well as visitors and mainland subscribers. For more information, visit the magazine's web site at www.mauimagazine.net or call 808.242.8331. "> At the special dinner event held March 24 at the Paina facility on the Maui Community College campus, chef instructor and Associate Food Service Professor Chris Speere was honored with the Mayor Alan Arakawa "Excellence in the Field of Culinary Arts" Award. The Class Act Restaurant, Maui Culinary Academy's fine dining establishment, was named Maui's "Best Kept Secret."

For the past four years, Maui No Ka 'Oi magazine has published ballots enlisting their readers' choices in 25 culinary categories. The gala dinner event has been held for the last three years as a benefit for the Maui Culinary Academy at Maui Community College.

The Mayor's award was initiated by Mayor Alan Arakawa the first year of the gala, according to Maui No Ka 'Oi magazine associate publisher Sara De Palma. "The mayor is a huge supporter of the culinary industry and is very proud of the Maui Culinary Academy," she said. "He wanted the award to honor someone who continually strives for excellence in the field." Speere is the third recipient, following Tylun Pang of the Fairmont Kea Lani Resort and Robert Santos of the Maui Culinary Academy. "Chris is very deserving of this award," said Santos. "He works tirelessly to make sure our students receive the best possible education and training to become experts in the field."