Is it just me or is Indian food as rare on this island as a hot, 30-something bachelor with a job? As a native born Indian, who recently moved to Maui, I was determined to find the best spots for authentic Indian cuisine. I was surprised to discover that in a place like Maui, where the sum of folks know more about Indian deities, chants, and its ancient chakra system, than us … [Read more...] about Road to India A Search for Authentic Indian Food on Maui
E-Cigarettes: Better than the Real Thing?
There’s no way we could pass the topic of smoking for our Mind, Body, and Spirit issue. But don’t fret, this won’t be a finger pointing, holier-than-thou lecture about the harmful effects of cigarettes - you’re well aware of those. We want to bring you some exciting news. It’s called the electronic cigarette, a battery-operated device, filled with liquid nicotine that mimics … [Read more...] about E-Cigarettes: Better than the Real Thing?
Hard Rock Battle of the Bands
When I think of musical battles, I think of the last scene in 8 Mile, when Eminem locks himself in a bathroom before a show in an attempt to restrain his nerves. Onstage, he proceeds to “lose himself” completely to rhyme and rhythm, as he captivates the audience with his lyrical ingenuity. Switch the tune from rap to rock, and Marshall Bruce Mathers III to Maui band, and we’ll … [Read more...] about Hard Rock Battle of the Bands
Maui Kombucha Cafe and Lounge
Maui Kombucha 810 Kokomo Rd. #136, Haiku 10am-5pm, Mon.-Sat. 575-5233, mauikombucha.com It seems like every year, there’s a new latest and greatest health food: acai berries, pomegranate juice, the list goes on. Could this year’s title go to Kombucha, the ancient Chinese beverage known modestly as the Immortal Elixir? Made from fermented, sweetened tea, Kombucha contains … [Read more...] about Maui Kombucha Cafe and Lounge
Maui Kombucha Cafe and Lounge
December 15, 2010 | 01:23 PM Maui Kombucha 810 Kokomo Rd. #136, Haiku 10am-5pm, Mon.-Sat. 575-5233, mauikombucha.com It seems like every year, there's a new latest and greatest health food: acai berries, pomegranate juice, the list goes on. Could this year's title go to Kombucha, the ancient Chinese beverage known modestly as the Immortal Elixir? Made from fermented, … [Read more...] about Maui Kombucha Cafe and Lounge