BEST LOCAL ICE CREAM ON MAUI Roselani Roselani is not just the best local ice cream; it’s the epitome. It’s amazing to see how Maui Soda Manager Manuel Nobriga took over Dairymen’s attempted ice cream enterprise in 1932 and blew it up, as demonstrated through the multitude of businesses which serve Roselani in its stores and goodies. Despite its prosperity the … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2015: Best Local Ice Cream on Maui: Roselani
Roselani Ice Cream
Anatomy of Shave Ice
Oh, shave ice—the glorified “snow cone,” as mainlanders sometimes label it. What they don’t understand is that just like ancient Egypt’s social pyramid, there are also levels to shave ice that are essential for its overall function as the ruling dessert amongst Hawaii’s empire of local goodies. So let’s dissect each layer of the icy treat that Japanese immigrants of the 20th … [Read more...] about Anatomy of Shave Ice
Fatburger gets its first Hawaii restaurant in Pukalani Maui
Two years before Ray Croc created the worlds most famous corporate fast food burger Lovey Yancey created the Fatburger, a gourmet burger counter restaurant franchise that was year's before its time. Now that trendy fancy burger eating is all the rage, Fatburger still reigns supreme in its Southern California origins even with plenty of new kids on the block … [Read more...] about Fatburger gets its first Hawaii restaurant in Pukalani Maui
MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Local Ice Cream on Maui: Ono Gelato
Gelato has less fat and a creamier texture than ice cream, which apparently makes a big difference to our readers. Ono Gelato has taken the island by storm after their Paia store went in and we became enamored by their handmade, organic and gourmet flavors. My daughter knows their flavors by heart, and will tell you in great seriousness that Sandy Beach is the best. But that … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Local Ice Cream on Maui: Ono Gelato
MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Local Ice Cream on Maui: Roselani Tropics Ice Cream
Roselani Tropics Ice Cream Ben, Jerry, Haagen and Daz might be the big boys on the ice cream block but it’s the local girl, Roselani, that MauiTime readers really go for. Why? Maybe it’s because they use island ingredients: macadamia nuts, coffee, pineapple, mango, poha berry and a whole host of other flavors. Or maybe because it’s made right here on the island and has been … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Local Ice Cream on Maui: Roselani Tropics Ice Cream