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
Restaurant Review: From Evonuk Farms to Tommy Bahama’s Table
It’s a Monday morning and Iʻm up early and out the door on a mission to Evonuk farms. Iʻve been buying their herbs at the grocery store for years, but admittedly I don’t know much about the farm. The weather is exceptional, bright and sunny at first, and then a few grey clouds come over with a light drizzle just when I think Iʻm going to melt. I am standing in a field with … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: From Evonuk Farms to Tommy Bahama’s Table
Restaurant Review: Keyakiya Food Truck with Yasu and Yoshie Keyaki
Have you ever tried to save someone a plate of food, only to sneak some bites, and then eat the whole thing? I totally have to come clean: The first time I went by to try Keyakiya, they made me some of their eponymous signature chicken and I tried my hardest to save some for my husband. But before he saw what was in that takeout container, it was long gone. Keyakiya is a food … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Keyakiya Food Truck with Yasu and Yoshie Keyaki