BEST CHEF Tie: Phil DeMott/Matteo Mistura I wonder if chefs DeMott and Mistura will celebrate their victory together with white truffle shavings and a rare Napa Valley wine, like the chefs on Bravo’s Top Chef. Maybe they’ll pass on the cuisine and skip right to the groupies. Everyone loves a man who can cook, especially as well as these two. Let’s just hope they hold in … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2006: Best Chef on Maui: TIE Phil DeMott/Matteo Mistura
MauiTime Best of Maui 2006: Best Chinese Food on Maui: Dragon Dragon
BEST CHINESE FOOD Dragon Dragon It’s always a pleasant surprise when the “little guy” wins a category. This one was a real dogfight between working class Dragon Dragon in Kahului and Wailea’s decidedly more upscale Fire Dragon. My guess is that Dragon Dragon took it on the strength of their Mongolian beef, shark fin soup and their old school, lazy Susan-style … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2006: Best Chinese Food on Maui: Dragon Dragon
MauiTime Best of Maui 2006: Best Restaurant on Maui: Stella Blues
BEST RESTAURANT Stella Blues It’s no surprise that Stella Blues is the winner for best restaurant, considering its diverse and impressive menu. Reasonably priced breakfasts and lunches are but a warm-up for their something-for-everyone dinners. You can pair all sorts of salads, pizzas, pastas, meat and vegetarian selections with something from the impressive wine list or … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2006: Best Restaurant on Maui: Stella Blues
MauiTime Best of Maui 2006: Best Steak on Maui: Outback Steak House
BEST STEAK Outback Steak House My wife and I frequent the Kahana Outback and have never been disappointed in the food or friendly service. They have great prime rib, porterhouse and rib eye steaks. They’ll even prepare a steak “Hawaiian style,” with a delicious teriyaki glaze. That said, ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR TREES, PEOPLE? Ruth’s Chris rates a mere second place to you? … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2006: Best Steak on Maui: Outback Steak House
MauiTime Best of Maui 2006: Best Hair Stylist on Maui: Carissa Anderson
BEST HAIR STYLIST Carissa Anderson This category, Best Chef and Best Musician are the only three that honor individual artistic achievement. What, you didn’t know hairstyling was an art form? Have you ever seen Nick Nolte’s or James Brown’s mug shots? Hair stylists are the Michelangelos of mousse, the Cezannes of clippers and the Sargents of shears. They … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2006: Best Hair Stylist on Maui: Carissa Anderson