Vana Paia got its inspiration from owners Michael Baskin’s and Sarah Spark’s favorite LA restaurants, and you can see some of that trendy California aesthetic seeping into their beautiful patio dining space created at the back of Paia Inn. It has a warm, easy vibe, and has come into its own with chef Sean Ikeda at the helm, and Jesus “Chuy” Vidales as general manager. The space … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Vana in Paia, Maui
Michael Baskin
Protests at Pa‘ia Inn, owner claims activists spread misinformation
When I first heard about the plans for a Nov. 2 picketing protest at Pa‘ia Inn, I was told the issue was a “huge deal” for Pa‘ia residents. “It’s about how [Michael Baskin, the owner of Pa‘ia Inn] is still running Pa‘ia Inn ILLEGALLY, and keeps harassing the Aarona ohana who is one of the last Hawaiians to own beachfront property, behind [Flatbread Pizza],” the call to action … [Read more...] about Protests at Pa‘ia Inn, owner claims activists spread misinformation
Alexander and Baldwin quietly sells 339 acres of Paia cane land to mainland businessman
Paia Town has a new neighbor–a big one. In December, Alexander & Baldwin quietly sold a 339-acre parcel of land that cups the entire west side of Paia to a California businessman for just $9.9 million, or a little more than $29,000 per acre. Located across the street from the Paia Youth & Cultural Center, the parcel runs along the Hana Highway from the west boundary of … [Read more...] about Alexander and Baldwin quietly sells 339 acres of Paia cane land to mainland businessman