If you're headed to Wailea this week, watch out! California lawmakers–and their attendant lobbyists–are out in force. It's the work of the California Independent Voter Project, and their annual conference is taking place at the Fairmont Kea Lani. Today's Sacramento Bee sets the scene: Just past four on Sunday afternoon, former state Sen. Rod Wright settles in at the lobby … [Read more...] about Lawmakers, lobbyists descend on Wailea for California Independent Voter Project junket
Mai Tai
6th Annual Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai Festival Crowns a New Mai Tai Champ
Photos by Kevin Olson The annual search for the world's greatest Mai Tai has concluded, with the sixth annual Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai Festival crowning Michael Soo from Bar Crudo in Arizona. Soo, who competed with 20 other bartenders from the U.S. at the Royal Kona Resort this weekend, won $10,000. "I felt confident in my ability to create a great cocktail," says Soo. "I … [Read more...] about 6th Annual Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai Festival Crowns a New Mai Tai Champ
Wendy Augustine of Haliimaile General Store is Crowned World’s Best Mai Tai Maker 2013
Wendy Augustine, a bartender at Hali‘imaile General Store, knows Mai Tais. She knows them so well, in fact, that this weekend her special Mai Tai blend won the coveted title of World’s Best Mai Tai, making her the first ever Maui bartender to win such a victory. The Mai Tai is Hawaii's signature drink. This is despite the fact that the Mai Tai isn’t really Hawaiian or even … [Read more...] about Wendy Augustine of Haliimaile General Store is Crowned World’s Best Mai Tai Maker 2013
MauiTime Best of Maui 2013: Best Luau Show: Old Lahaina Luau
Best Luau/Dinner Show Old Lahaina Luau We seem to forget that luaus aren’t just for visitors. Even locals love a good luau. When it comes to which one is best, our readers chose Old Lahaina Luau. This makes sense, given their authentic imu roasted pork, spectacular hula show, bottomless mai tais and incredible staff. 1251 Front St. Lahaina; 808-667-1998; Oldlahainaluau.com. … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2013: Best Luau Show: Old Lahaina Luau
MauiTime Best of Maui 2013: Best Mai Tai on Maui: Monkeypod Kitchen
Best Mai Tai Monkeypod Kitchen Our readers have once again proved their discerning tastes. See, Monkeypod doesn’t just serve any old Mai Tai. Theirs features a honey lilikoi foam that will change the way you think about all things Mai Tai. This modern version of the venerable rum cocktail is, in fact, so good that we’re certain Don the Beachcomber himself would order it. … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2013: Best Mai Tai on Maui: Monkeypod Kitchen