Nobody in lahaina does quality tobacco? They do have a great selection of cigars. Posted via email from jenrusso's posterous … [Read more...] about For the record Sir Wilfreds tobacco headquarters in lahaina carries Nat Sherman yellows no menthol, and lots of gourmet coffee
Archives for December 2010
Collective Resolution: Calm the F#@% Down
We are, by nature, hysterical. I'm not singling out any group -- Americans, liberals, conservatives, religious fundamentalists, 14-year-old girls -- I'm talking about Homo sapiens (which, ironically, is Latin for "wise man"). We gravitate toward hysteria like big hairy moths bashing into a bare porch bulb. Every year offers new proof; this year it was the Tea Party, or at least … [Read more...] about Collective Resolution: Calm the F#@% Down
The Year in Review
Is life like football or is football like life? Let’s see: one involves unnecessary roughness, revolves around money and encourages gambling and excessive drinking—and the other is played on Sunday. Another similarity between life and America’s real pastime (sorry baseball, ratings don’t lie): each is conveniently divided into four quarters. So let’s flip the coin and kick off … [Read more...] about The Year in Review
Places to Eat on Maui New Years Day
Places To Nurse Your NYE Hangover photo credit: Social Geek One of my first lines of defense against a booming, booze-induced headache is a steaming bowl of ramen noodles. Ramen Ya at Kaahumanu Center is open New Year’s Day and offers the best menu combos. Lucky Lahaina dwellers can enjoy Star Noodle for any of their saimin bowls, made with rich pork broth. … [Read more...] about Places to Eat on Maui New Years Day
The Year in the Best Maui Restaurants 2010
It's the end of the year, a time for predictions, reflections and celebration. The food and beverage industry had a promising 2010; despite the recession, statistics showed people are still eating out and spending money on food. That suggests it's not merely about sustenance, but the social aspect of dining. What does this mean for Maui? It's not only visitors who patronize … [Read more...] about The Year in the Best Maui Restaurants 2010