FOOD & DRINK BEST LOCAL FOOD Da Kitchen Ask my brother (and most men), and he’ll say this writeup needs only word: waitresses. True, Da Kitchen is staffed with bronzed Barbie dolls who are as much pleasant people as their countenance is cute. But there’s more to it than that. Their Kolaa Street location has bookended many a trip to the OGG, and their BYOB policy … [Read more...] about MauiTime BEST OF MAUI 2010: Best Maui Restaurants and Bars, Food and Drink Revealed
Best Maui Restaurants and Bars 2010
MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Local Made Beverage on Maui: Maui Brewing Co
Maui Brewing Co., Beer My only beef with Maui Brew Co. is that they don’t sell more of their awesome concoctions (the ones you can sample from the tap at the Kahana restaurant/pub) at gas stations and grocery stores for convenient pau hana pickup. Admittedly it’s a minor quibble, especially since the three types that are available in eco-friendly six-packs islandwide (Big … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Local Made Beverage on Maui: Maui Brewing Co
MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Barista on Maui: Dean Wong
Dean Wong, Green Banana Cafe Dean Wong is the ultimate host; his astonishing energy radiates throughout Green Banana Cafe (which he owns). And his espressos are perfect. Also, have you been by for the hula show? Te Tiare Patitifa performs every other Thursday at 6pm, offering the perfect blend of Tahitian dancing and coffee. But the proof is in the pudding; no really, Dean and … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Barista on Maui: Dean Wong
MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Server on Maui: Amy Adams
Amy Adams, Cafe Des Amis Cafe Des Amis personifies casual. And at casual restaurants, sometimes the tendency is for the service to get casual too. Not so in this case. Amy, like her cohorts, is professional, friendly and efficient, effortlessly tending to your needs as you enjoy the delicious crepes and wraps that have made this joint a North Shore mainstay. We’re not saying … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Server on Maui: Amy Adams
MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Bar on Maui: Ambrosia Martini Lounge
Ambrosia Martini Lounge The art of mixology is not one to scoff at—it takes delicately balanced chemistry to imbue you with that buzz—and Ambrosia is on the cutting edge of this sweet science. Whether you’re after the latest trendy concoction or an old, favored standby, you’ll find it here, with good vibes and company to boot. Cheers. 1913-H South Kihei Rd., Kihei, 891-1011, … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Bar on Maui: Ambrosia Martini Lounge