Bottle Shock: An Interactive Blind Wine Tasting Competition Benefiting Hua Momona Foundation

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Indulge your senses and support a great cause at Bottle Shock, an exhilarating interactive blind wine tasting competition benefiting the Hua Momona Foundation. Join us on Thursday, June 6th, at the Duckine Building on 1312 Front Street, where the excitement begins as doors open at 7:00 pm, with the event commencing around 7:30 pm.

Ticketed Event: Tickets are priced at $115 per person (Gratuity included), ensuring a delightful evening of wine, food, and fun!

🥂 **What's Included**:

Kick off the evening with a bubbly start. You will be a part of the experience getting to taste alongside professional sommeliers. Master Sommelier Patrick Okubo will be co-hosting and giving the entire audience a wine tasting tutorial. Followed by professional sommeliers displaying their skills and competing during this interactive Blind Tasting. You will be provided with all Blind Tasting Wines, and you will have the opportunity to swirl, smell, taste, and determine the wine you are tasting. Each wine will be revealed. We will provide your tasting cards, along with six 3 oz Pours of Testable Wine Examples for Wine Tasting.: Engage your palate with a variety of wines, perfect for both novice tasters and seasoned enthusiasts.

Enjoy delectable bites to complement your wine tasting experience, with an extensive charcuterie to sample. A portion of the proceeds from the event will directly benefit the Hua Momona Foundation, supporting its mission to empower communities through sustainable agriculture.

🍇 **Interactive Blind Tasting**: Prepare for a captivating journey through deductive tasting as our knowledgeable hosts guide you through the nuances of each wine. Then, brace yourself for an epic battle as our esteemed Sommeliers go into competition! Special mahalos to Brian Clancy with RNDC for secretly selecting the wines.

🎉 **Silent Auction**: Bid on exclusive items and experiences in our silent auction, with all proceeds contributing to the Hua Momona Foundation's impactful initiatives.

🍷 **Meet the Competitors**:

- Caleb Hopkins - CS Mala Ocean Tavern

- Richard Olson - Hua Momona Farms/Cane and Canoe

- Solomon Olea - Merriman's Kapalua

- Aaron Wood-Snyderman - Four Seasons Maui

- Sergio Baltazaar - Longhis

- Jeff Groh - TikeHau Lounge

- Lynn Zhang- Hotel Wailea 

Don't miss this unique opportunity to sip, savor, and support a worthy cause at Bottle Shock! Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable evening of wine and philanthropy.

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Pictured above left to right; Chef Zach Laidlaw of Huamonona Farms with Mala Chef, Huamomona Farms rainbow, Master Sommelier Patrick Okubo.

May 18 Late Night Comedy at Mala

Get ready for a night of uproarious laughter at Mala Ocean Tavern's Late Night Comedy! Join us on Saturday, May 18th, as we bring back the laughter with a stellar lineup of comedians guaranteed to keep you entertained. Doors open at 10:00 pm, with the show kicking off at 10:30 pm. Tickets are available for pre-sale at $25 or $30 at the door. Don't miss out on our late-night menu and drinks available from 10 pm to 12 am to keep you fueled throughout the night!

📅 **Save the Date**: Saturday, May 18th

🕙 **Time**: Doors Open @ 10:00 pm, Show Starts @ 10:30 pm

💰 **Tickets**: Pre-sale $25 | Door $30

🌐 *Purchase online at MalaTavern.com/shop*

🍽️ **Late Night Menu & Drinks**: Indulge in our delectable late-night offerings from 10pm to 12am!

🎤 **Comedy Night Hosted by Angee the Diva**: Get ready for an uproarious night of laughter, hosted by the one and only Angee the Diva! With her raunchy yet relatable comedic stories, this multi-talented entertainer will have you rolling in the aisles! Xpressions Productions

🌟 **Featuring Stellar Performances By**:

- **Ronda Lee Kitts**: Hailing from rural Oregon, Ronda brings her unassuming charm and tongue-in-cheek style to the stage, leaving audiences in stitches!

- **Shane Nelson**: Maui's very own comedic gem, Shane is renowned for his quick wit and engaging stage presence. Get ready for laughs aplenty!

- **Headliner Corky Gardner**: As Maui's reigning comedy champion, Lahaina’s own Corky's quirky and quick-witted style promises an unforgettable performance!

🍸 Don't miss out on our specially curated late-night menu and drinks to keep you fueled and refreshed throughout the show!

🎟️ *Limited Seating Available - Secure your spot now!* 🎟️

MALA Being Recognized For Romance

Mala Ocean Tavern has been receiving awards since 2004, but the excitement for each new recognition is ever present. In 2022 MALA earned accolades for the Best Oceanfront Dining, along with wine, service, and more in the Maui No Ka Oi Magazine ‘Aipono Awards. Mahalos to those who voted! We are honored that so many people support our little oceanfront eatery.

America’s most beloved restaurants

Because of the support and the outstanding reviews that those have taken the time to share, MALA is earning more for 2022 and 2023. At OpenTable, The Diners Reviews Are In: Top 100 of America’s Most Beloved Restaurants have been announced, and Mala Ocean Tavern made the list. Our ohana could not be more thrilled to be recognized alongside some spectacular restaurants across the country and the state of Hawaii. MALA is known for oceanfront dining, but it is the cuisine, cocktails, wine, and most especially the staff that bring people back time and time again. Whether it’s for a lovely brunch on the patio, to enjoy local music during happy hour, or it is to hear the ocean waves on the shore, while sipping on a culinary cocktail during dinner, there are many reasons to make Mala Ocean Tavern the place to stop when you are on Maui and in Lahaina.

Romantic oceanfront dining

Many visitors to Maui come for a romantic getaway, and we always hope that any celebration be had at MALA. Guests come for honeymoons, anniversaries, baby moons, birthday celebrations and more. When you are looking to wine and dine in a romantic setting, look no further than Mala Ocean Tavern. We are getting noticed for our above and beyond service to help create those romantic moments, and we are honored to get notice in the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America.

Best restaurant with a view

When traveling to Maui, most are looking for the ultimate tropical vacation. And while you are on your dream vacation in magical Hawaii, you imagine yourself sitting oceanfront and sipping on a tropical cocktails and a celebratory glass of champagne. Look no further for the perfect restaurant to unwind and discover what paradise feels like. Trips To Discover has named Mala Ocean Tavern one of the Best Maui Restaurants With A View. Whether you are dining with at Mala Ocean Tavern for Brunch, Happy Hour, or Dinner, it is the destination that will help you truly feel like you are on vacation.

We appreciate all that dine with us. Here is a review from The Collection by KCM.

Our gratitude for all of our guests is unmeasurable, and we hope that we see you at Mala Ocean Tavern soon. Reservations are encouraged, but also feel free to stop-by. Walk-ins are welcome! From the MALA Ohana, mahalo nui loa and a hui hou!

VOTE for the best on maui

It’s that time of year again on Maui! Voting has started for the Maui No Ka Oi Magazine ‘Aipono Awards! The restaurant award voting will go through January 31st, 2023. Support local businesses and vote for your favorites. We hope MALA is your favorite, but most importantly, we want you to vote! Either way, voting will help a local business. Vote now and show some love for your favorite Maui restaurants.

The Mala Ocean Tavern Team is proud of the awards that we won in 2022 and we have been working hard to continue to maintain our standards and excellence in serving our community and guests to the beautiful island of Maui. We hope for your support.

2022 - Maui No Ka Oi Magazine ‘Aipono Awards

Best Oceanfront Dining - Gold

Best Business Lunch - Gold

Most Maui-est - Silver

Best Late Night Dining - Silver

Best Service - Silver

Best Wine List - Silver

Our sister restaurants hope for your support too, check them out, Down The Hatch, Breakwall Shave Ice Co. and Duckine! It only takes a few minutes to vote for all of your favorite local restaurants on Maui. There are lots of categories and we’re vying for a few. See the categories that we’re going for on the images below & link straight to the voting. Mahalo nui loa for your continued encouragement and support, we wouldn’t be here without y’all!

WHERE HAWAII EATS VISITs MALA

Mala Ocean Tavern’s Executive Chef Kalei Ducheneau featured on Where Hawaii Eats! Anne Lee hosts special guests from the islands each week to learn about their experiences and get some insight into Hawaii’s extraordinary food scene and culture. Lee stopped by the Best Oceanfront Dining on Maui to talk with Chef Kalei and Mixologist Dennis Day to explore the cuisine and inspiration Maui’s favorite oceanfront eatery. Check out the episodes that aired January 2023.

Where Hawaii Eats presented by Dining Out airs on K5 Hawaii News Now. You can also subscribe to the Where Hawaii Eats YouTube Channel to find other exciting restaurants in the Hawaiian Islands.