Snuggled between a real estate offices, a fabric store, and an interior design store, Maui Coffee Roasters is one of the longest running cafes on Maui. NickyBeans Matichyn has been roasting coffee on Maui since the ‘80s. “We opened as a roastery,” says Matichyn. “There was no food, nothing. Just coffee. People could come in and buy a coffee. But they asked, ‘Do you have … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Maui Coffee Roasters Cafe in Kahului
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Restaurant Review: SixtyTwo MarcKet Restaurant in Wailuku Maui
Although I've been dining in the space at 62 Market Street for years, I'm really excited about its newest rebirth into SixtyTwo MarcKet, a restaurant by chef Marc McDowell and Larry Badua. The menu has excellent options that fill a niche Wailuku doesn't have right now, serving breakfast, lunch, and a brunch buffet. It’s all focused around fresh seasonal cuisine, creatively … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: SixtyTwo MarcKet Restaurant in Wailuku Maui
Restaurant Review: Broth at Alive and Well New Kahului Lunch and Dinner Spot with Chef Noah Schuster
Food is medicine. Many of our shitty first-world ailments could be avoided or improved if we just ate better. Noah Schuster, chef at Alive and Well’s new concept called Broth, is living this philosophy with the menu he and owner Darren Jones created. A former horticulturist and world traveler, this Oʻahu boy has converted the former deli into a counter-service restaurant with a … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Broth at Alive and Well New Kahului Lunch and Dinner Spot with Chef Noah Schuster
Wailuku Coffee Company Opens New Cafe in Haiku
It seems like I am always looking for a sense of community these days. A way to feel connected. One of the ways I stay connected is at my local coffee shop, with fellow coffee, tea, smoothie and other lovers of baked goods. So when Wailuku Coffee Company opened the doors at their new shop in Haiku this past Monday, I was there to check it out. “I’m … [Read more...] about Wailuku Coffee Company Opens New Cafe in Haiku
Tasting Chef Niko’s latest additions to Castaway Cafe in Ka’anapali
Presentation, Freshness, and Flavor Tasting Chef Niko’s latest additions to Castaway Cafe When you think of a great dining experience there are so many factors that can come into play. I headed to Castaway Cafe for a casual Sunday sunset meal and I got so much more than I bargained for in the best way. Chef Niko is fairly new here, coming up on one year soon. His main … [Read more...] about Tasting Chef Niko’s latest additions to Castaway Cafe in Ka’anapali