Here's What It's Like to Experience a $16,500 Culinary Adventure on Maui

Other courses included this vibrant salad of fresh veggies from the farm that was delicious in its simplicity; an appetizer of zucchini, sweet potato, and taro croquettes with two killer sauces, green tomato chutney and lemon herb chermoula; and a dessert of baked pineapple and ginger crumble with whipped vanilla bean mascarpone.

There were also nondairy and gluten-free options for all the courses, including a chocolate avocado mousse with fresh raspberries that elicited rave reviews.