KAANAPALI – Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa is celebrating its 55th anniversary on Jan. 23 with a special “Then & Now” dinner offering that will be available at the resort’s signature restaurant, Black Rock Kitchen, from Jan. 18-24.

Guests can taste classic cocktails and dishes from the resort’s original Discovery Room and Pool Terrace menus paired with modern interpretations created by talented chefs.

Sample menu preparations include a pupu of curried lobster in papaya shell paired with a lobster salad with papaya, avocado, red onion and vanilla bean lime vinaigrette; an entree of Classic Dover Sole Meuniere with brown butter, capers, Parisienne potatoes and vegetables, and lemon twist served alongside a modernized Island Fresh Catch with brown butter solids, preserved lemon, fried capers, brown butter rice and asparagus.

The dessert course features a Banana Royal with chocolate, bananas, banana pudding and Nilla Wafers paired with a Green Banana Chocolate Pastele with Maui Rum caramelized bananas and chopped Snickers.

Menu selections are a la carte, and all courses on the menu include both the “then” and “now” preparations of the dishes so guests can see the progression from past to present.

Kama’aina are encouraged to join the resort in celebration and share memories and stories of their visits to the resort.

Kama’aina guests will also receive 25 percent off food and beverage.

Reservations can be made via Yelp or by calling (808) 921-4600. To view the menu, visit www.sheraton-maui.com/upcoming-events.