Occupation: Sierra Club Hawai`i Chairperson Running for: County Council seat representing East Maui MAUI TIME WEEKLY: Why have you decided to run now after all these years of activism on Maui? LUCIENNE DE NAIE: I have been begged for six years now to run for office, and I realized I’m not getting any younger. Right now, I feel like this is the time … [Read more...] about Better Know A Candidate
MauiTime Best of Maui 2006: Best Mexican Food on Maui: Las Pinatas
BEST MEXICAN FOOD Las Pinatas “Duh!” I said to the guy behind the counter when he asked what I wanted. What a silly question—the Kitchen Sink Burrito, loaded with everything that’s good in the world is the obvious choice. But then he fired back an even louder “duh” when I asked for a virgin Pina Colada. Happy hour is from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. for you old people, but … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2006: Best Mexican Food on Maui: Las Pinatas
MauiTime Best of Maui 2006: Best Local Food on Maui: Da Kitchen
BEST LOCAL FOOD Da Kitchen Generous portions and a heart-clogging menu create Da Kitchen’s reputation. Visitors who want a quick route to authentic Hawaiian tastes yet prices from back home, should head straight towards this forever favorite. The only downfall is the sometimes cramped setting. At least customers leave with enough food for two meals. Each lunch plate is … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2006: Best Local Food on Maui: Da Kitchen
MauiTime Best of Maui 2006: Best New Restaurant on Maui: Jack’s Terrace Bar and Grill
BEST NEW RESTAURANT Jack’s Terrace Bar and Grill Visitng the island’s “Best New Restaurant” was quite a trip for me, since I’m a South Maui girl with no car. During the bus ride to Lahaina, I thought, “If these [expletive deleted] readers are [expletive deleted] wrong, they will [expletive deleted] wish they were [expletive deleted] dead.” Lucky for me (and you), you … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2006: Best New Restaurant on Maui: Jack’s Terrace Bar and Grill
MauiTime Best of Maui 2006: Best Snorkeling Spot on Maui: Black Rock
BEST SNORKELING SPOT Black Rock Dividing Ka’anapali Beach in half, this big rock is flooded in coral. But you all know that of course, since you voted for it. Sea turtles aren’t rare out there, which makes the snorkelers very happy. The beach is soft as well, with lifeguards on the outlook. Hawaiian legend says that warriors would jump off this rock to leave the … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2006: Best Snorkeling Spot on Maui: Black Rock