Mala Ocean Tavern Joins Elijah Craig Old-Fashioned Week to Support the Hospitality Community

S’mores Old-Fashioned

Māla Ocean Tavern is proud to take part in Elijah Craig’s Old-Fashioned Week, happening October 10–19. This nationwide celebration honors one of the most iconic cocktails of all time while raising funds for an important cause.

This year’s event supports the Southern Smoke Hospitality Foundation, a nonprofit that provides emergency relief and mental health services to food and beverage workers in need. Their efforts have been a lifeline for countless individuals in our industry, especially through the challenges of the pandemic and the recent Maui wildfires.

To mark the occasion, MĀLA is featuring a S’mores Old-Fashioned, a decadent twist on the classic made with Elijah Craig Bourbon, toasted marshmallow, chocolate, and graham-inspired notes. It’s comfort in a glass, with every sip supporting a greater cause.

Join us oceanfront, raise a glass, and toast to doing good together.

✨ Elijah Craig Old-Fashioned Week
📅 October 10–19
🍸 Featured Cocktail: S’mores Old-Fashioned

MALA Ocean Tavern Nominated for Best of Maui 2025 🌴🌊

For over two decades, MĀLA has been part of the Lahaina coastline, welcoming guests with breathtaking ocean views, island-inspired flavors, and genuine hospitality. This year, we’re excited to share that MĀLA has been nominated in the Best of Maui 2025 awards!

Being included in this celebration of Maui’s finest is a reflection of the incredible community that has supported us year after year. From sunrise brunches with sparkling mimosas to sunset dinners just steps from the water, MĀLA is proud to be a place where unforgettable memories are made.

Now we’re inviting our Maui ʻohana and friends near and far to help us take this recognition home.

👉 Cast your vote for Māla Ocean Tavern once per day, now through October 19.

Mahalos for your support, your votes, and for keeping the aloha spirit alive with us. 💙🧡

🎃 Keiki Halloween with The Addams Family at MALA

This October, the spooky season comes alive at Mala Ocean Tavern! From October 1st–31st, bring the whole family for a frightfully fun celebration with The Addams Family during Brunch (9am–2pm) and Happy Hour (2–4pm).

📸 Snap a photo with ‘Uncle Fester’ from The Addams Family and enter to win a $100 Māla gift card.
✨ Bonus: Show up in costume for an extra entry!
🍬 Enjoy a complimentary treat from Wednesday’s Haunted Box.

To enter: Follow us and tag @malatavern in your story or post.
No purchase necessary. Winner will be announced November 1st.

Gather your keiki, dress up in your Halloween best, and join us at MALA for a spooky month full of fun, treats, and memories!

MALA OCEAN TAVERN Joins the Celebration of A Sense of Home’s 10th Anniversary Gala

Mala Ocean Tavern and Coco Deck Lahaina are honored to support A Sense of Home as they celebrate their 10th Anniversary at the Los Angeles Gala on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Pacific Design Center.

MALA and Coco Deck are honored to take part in the celebration by contributing Brunch for Two at Mala Ocean Tavern and Dinner for Two at Coco Deck Lahaina. These experiences will help raise funds for A Sense of Home and further their mission of creating homes and hope for those in need.

A Decade of Creating Homes and Hope

Since its founding, A Sense of Home has transformed the lives of young people who have aged out of foster care and individuals rebuilding after disasters. The organization recently hit a major milestone with 1,500 homes created through their Former Foster Youth Program and Disaster Relief Program.

Beyond homes, A Sense of Home has been investing in futures. This year marks the third year of their Educational Scholarship program, helping provide up to 18 scholarships of $20,000 each to former foster youth who have had their first-ever homes created by ASOH.

The Gala: A Night of Community and Celebration

Guests at the 10th Anniversary Gala will enjoy a farm-to-table dinner, a special performance by Samantha Ronson, and tributes to honorees Jeremy & Kym Renner and The Change Reaction. Together, the evening will shine a light on the incredible impact A Sense of Home has had in Los Angeles and beyond.

At MALA and Coco Deck, we believe in the power of food to bring people together. By contributing to this year’s Gala, we’re proud to play a small part in helping A Sense of Home continue their mission: turning empty spaces into homes filled with love, dignity, and belonging.

MALA OCEAN TAVERN Joins the 21st Annual Lahaina Town Clean-Up

On Saturday, September 27th, the Lahaina community will once again come together for one of the island’s most meaningful traditions: the 21st Annual Lahaina Town Cleanup, happening from 8 AM – 12 PM at Lahaina Cannery. This year, Māla will be on site serving fresh coffee at our tent alongside our friends at Pizza Paradiso, keeping volunteers fueled as they roll up their sleeves to care for our coastline.

The Lahaina Town Cleanup is held in conjunction with the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup and Mālama Maui Nui’s “Get the Drift and Bag It!” campaign, joining thousands of events around the world during International Coastal Cleanup Month. Since its founding, the movement has engaged millions of participants across more than 150 countries, removing hundreds of millions of pounds of debris from our oceans.

Here in Lahaina, it’s also a teaching moment. As event organizer Tambara Garrick of the LahainaTown Action Committee shared, “This cleanup is not only about protecting our coastline, but also about giving keiki the chance to learn the importance of environmental stewardship and service.”

Volunteers will gather on the mauka side of Lahaina Cannery, near the Starbucks entrance, for registration. Thanks to Lahaina Cannery and Waste Pro Hawai‘i, cleanup supplies and a dumpster will be on site to handle the debris.

And this year, we at MĀLA Ocean Tavern are honored to be a part of the effort, serving fresh coffee at our tent alongside our friends at Pizza Paradiso. Whether you’re grabbing a cup before heading out with your cleanup bag or stopping by for a quick break, we’ll be there to keep the caffeine (and the aloha) flowing.

What to Bring & How to Join

Volunteers will receive the official Lahaina Town Cleanup t-shirt, courtesy of Paradise Lahaina, while supplies last. Please bring:

• A reusable water bottle

• Gloves

• Reef-safe sunscreen

• And plenty of aloha spirit

Cleanup zones will extend from Olowalu to Napili, including beach areas, Lahainaluna Road, and stretches of the highway (with no admittance to closed recovery zones).

To make your efforts count even further, download the Clean Swell App and log the debris you collect. Your data will go into the International Coastal Cleanup’s Marine Debris Database, helping to shape future conservation policy and efforts.

So grab your gloves, round up your friends and family, and join us for this incredible day of service. Together, we can care for our coast and keep Maui beautiful.

📍 Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Registration: Lahaina Cannery (mauka side, near Starbucks entrance)

For more details, visit visitlahaina.com/lahainatowncleanup