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Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine
Ready to celebrate your favorite Maui restaurants? Jump in and vote in the 2026 ʻAipono Restaurant Awards. Vote in at least 10 of 40 categories and you’ll be entered to win a $200 gift certificate (First Prize) or a $100 gift certificate (Second Prize) to an ʻAipono Award-winning restaurant.
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USA Today(Jan 2026)
Koast, located in the Wailea area of Maui, has a motto of "come as you are," and the restaurant's sleek yet laid-back atmosphere is suitable for both casual and formal occasions. Chef Chris Cosentino brings his expertise (he is a former "Top Chef Masters" winner and James Beard nominee) to the eclectic menu that features everything from whole fried fish to innovative small bites like charred octopus toast and crispy calamari with pig's ear.
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Modern Luxury(Sep 2025)
Husband-and-wife duo David and Alicia Soboda partner with Top Chef Masters winner and James Beard Award nominee Chris Cosentino to debut Koast, their first restaurant venture together.
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Ace AAA(Sep 2025)
Celebrity chef Chris Cosentino recently opened Koast in Wailea Village, a shopping complex with galleries, boutiques, coffee shops, and restaurants. The restaurant specializes in wagyu steaks dry-aged in kombu, and its family-style menu focuses on sustainable and island-grown produce.
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Travel Pulse(Sep 2025)
The brand-new KOAST has a Hawaii meets the Hamptons vibe, with beautiful textures, comfortable seating, and a sunny, open-air vibe. Just opened in the past couple of months, KOAST seems to already have hit its stride. Chef Chris Cosentino has a winner with the octopus toast—satisfying with a chili-like kick and perfectly prepared slices of the seafood.
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