We hadn’t spent too much time sipping our chai teas and making small talk at the Queen Ka’ahumanu Center Starbucks when Archie Kalepa got down to business. “What are your goals here?” he asked. “Because I don’t want this story to just be about me.” I stared at him a moment. About five-foot-seven and possessing the build you’d expect from a world famous big wave surfer, … [Read more...] about A Swell Day
Curry in a Hurry
I rolled up to the shady little bungalow in the Lahaina Square parking lot because I’d heard that’s the place to go for Indian curry. Lori LeeMayne, who owns and operates the take-out cafe with husband and distinguished chef Hans, warmly greeted me. Curry in a Hurry caters to the local population, with a strong contingent of regulars, some who even come twice a day for … [Read more...] about Curry in a Hurry
Pizza Paia
There are few things that unite us in this world. Pizza is one of them. Who doesn’t love three food groups conglomerated into one steaming slab of dough? Whatever genius conceived this made the world a better place. And Paia. Now we have Pizza Paia, with its simple yet alliterate name. It’s nothing more and nothing less than the town’s quintessential pizza place. It fits … [Read more...] about Pizza Paia
Sands of Kahana Terrace Restaurant
Here on Maui, do you ever feel like you’re being beat over the head with the fact that you live in a ravishing wonderland? How many breathtaking sunsets, ocean views and lush landscapes can a person take? If you’re sick of wrapping yourself in such beauty, then you probably shouldn’t go have lunch at the Sands of Kahana Terrace Restaurant. The place is built with blonde and … [Read more...] about Sands of Kahana Terrace Restaurant
Eye-Spy
I’ve begun taking refuge in cool, aromatic cafes to do my writing. Each cafe is a miniature society, a place revealing some funny and disturbingly familiar tendencies in people. I’m quick to snicker at others, but lately I’ve been thinking that all of us—myself included—make case studies on human folly. The average person enters a cafe, quickly drinks up the surroundings to … [Read more...] about Eye-Spy