In 2008, after nearly a decade with the Fairmont Kea Lani Resort, Executive Chef Tylun Pang had the opportunity to open a brand new restaurant concept. He decided that it should be a place where locals and visitors alike would enjoy the food traditions of Maui. His approach was groundbreaking, cooking local recipes intact, only adding presentation and the gourmet touches that … [Read more...] about Ko Restaurant New Maui Restaurant Review
Archives for August 2012
Your Horoscope
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) I love embarrassing you, Virgo. I relish the way you blush to the roots of your hair and smile sheepishly as if you feel good all over. You must adore being teased. This week you’re due to receive some of the most euphorically ego-boosting compliments you’ve ever heard—but please give as good as you get. Pretend you’re your friends’ agent, lawyer, or … [Read more...] about Your Horoscope
Fortuitous Injuries And Family Vacation Follies And Drunk Cows
MORE THAN UNUSUAL CUISINE Periodically, News of the Weird reports on foreigners’ cuisines that most Americans find “undelectable.” A June Wall Street Journal story featured a hardy, fun-loving group of New Yorkers (the “Innard Circle”) who dine monthly at out-of-the-way ethnic restaurants in order to sample such dishes as camel’s eyeball (“way different from a goat’s eyeball,” … [Read more...] about Fortuitous Injuries And Family Vacation Follies And Drunk Cows
Stop Being Such a Bad Restaurant Owner
To the restaurateur: You’re not a very good employer. Take, for example, one of the several times you didn’t pay your staff on time. And the dishwasher cried because he didn’t have any money. How do I know? You told us at pre-shift. And you laughed. Or when you had employee times adjusted, and lied to the Department of Labor about it. You have events and call them “benefits” so … [Read more...] about Stop Being Such a Bad Restaurant Owner
Candidate George Fontaine
GEORGE R. FONTAINE Running for: State Representative, District 11 (Kihei, Wailea, Makena) Running against: Kaniela Ing Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA Profession: Incumbent (his official bio lists him as an “energy consultant”) Electoral Win/Loss Record: 1/1 First electoral victory: 2010 Supports: Kihei High School, a memorial for law enforcement Opposes: Raising … [Read more...] about Candidate George Fontaine