Nobu Matsuhisa opened a new restaurant in Maui. Courtesy Parker Burr

The grand opening of Nobu in Maui on May 3 got hotter and hotter as the Saturday evening progressed, starting with a sake toast and chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s signature yellowtail jalapeno and ending with an over-the-top Hawaiian fire-dancer performance.

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Matsuhisa, flanked by Nobu co-founder Meir Teper, was there to celebrate and hold court with guests like talent manager Shep Gordon and Top Chef Masters champion Chris Cosentino. He was there to take in the stunning sunset views at his 13,000-square-foot restaurant designed by the Rockwell Group, which crafted the original Nobu in Tribeca that opened in........

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