Standing in the Hula Grill men’s room on a recent Thursday, listening to the music piped through the restaurant’s speakers, I suddenly thought to myself, “This band is really good.” What I didn’t know yet was it wasn’t a band I was hearing; it was Ernest Puaa, a.k.a. “Da Barefoot Warrior,” playing live on the […]
Why Do Women Wear High Heels?
Why do women wear high heels? At first I thought finding an answer to that ancient question was just my editor’s attempt to get his newly single reporter to approach as many women as possible with perhaps the single greatest icebreaker ever devised. But as I proceeded with my “research,” I found myself growing evermore […]
Pa`ina Food Court
The great thing about having gratitude is the realization that things we’d typically consider “not perfect” really are. My lunch last week at Maui Community College’s Pa`ina Food Court started with gratitude, and became one of the most perfect meals I’ve ever eaten. While visiting the food court the week prior, I was struck by […]
A Poor Man’s Guide to the Top Five Albums You’ll Never Hear on Corporate Radio
JOHN FRUSCIANTE “SHADOWS COLLIDE WITH PEOPLE” [EXPERIMENTAL-ROCK] I have to be careful here, because I’m probably in love with this man and could go on about his brilliance for hours. I’ll keep it simple: this album (one of at least eight equally brilliant solo efforts by the Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist) contains 19 of […]
China Bowl
I’m a sucker for China Bowl’s Orange Peel Scallops. I won’t lie to you—I’ve eaten them before, and they were the major motivation behind my seemingly innocent pitch to review the somewhat recent addition to the Fairway Shops in Ka`anapali. Conflict of interest? Perhaps, but that’s a practical matter far less significant than the mystical […]
Fighting the Devil
I grew up in the shadow of the San Francisco Bay, and my depression rolled in gradually, like the fog that city is so famous for. I’ve been through some difficult times—alcohol rehabilitation, two stints in a mental hospital, marital problems and my grandmother’s struggle with breast cancer. But by far the most harrowing battle […]
Better Know A Candidate
OCCUPATION: Owns Kahalawai Coffee Cart at the Mahana Resort RUNNING FOR: Maui County Council seat representing West Maui MAUI TIME WEEKLY: Why should people vote for you? DEIDRE ROCKETT: Because I’m 28 and I’ll be the voice of the next generation. I would like to address the concerns of my generation, including affordable housing and […]
Better Know A Candidate
Running for: 11th District Representative Occupation: Retired MAUI TIME WEEKLY: Why should people vote for you? TONY FISHER: More than anything, because of my many years of life experience. I was in the computer industry my entire career. Not as a techie, but as a sales manager. I was also a Data Processing instructor at […]
Better Know A Candidate
Running for: County Council representative for West Maui Occupation: County Council representative for West Maui MAUI TIME WEEKLY: Why should people vote for you? JO ANNE JOHNSON: I really believe I’ve done the best possible job I could have for the people. I raised issues for council members, even though they’ve been buried in committee. […]
Better Know A Candidate
Running for: County Council seat representing Kahului Occupation: Attorney MAUI TIME WEEKLY: Why should people vote for you? LANCE COLLINS: I’m the only attorney running for city council. I’m young, and have a lot of legal training and education. And I can help envision a future for our children and grandchildren. What’s the biggest problem […]
Better Know A Candidate
Running for: 11th District Representative Occupation: President, Greenways Maui MAUI TIME WEEKLY: Why should people vote for you? JOE BERTRAM III: I’ve lived and been active in the South Maui community for 40 years. I’ve been involved in many of South Kihei’s issues, such as the Kihei Greenway and South Maui heritage corridor. I’ve been […]
Pho Mai Vietnamese Cuisine
Mark, my vegetarian co-worker, is forever recommending restaurants. I wonder if he realizes that I wrote this year’s Best of Maui blurb for “Best Steak.” Regardless, I found his argument for “best restaurant ever” convincing, and went one recent night to Pho Mai, a charming Vietnamese restaurant nestled between the ABC store and the glow […]
Better Know A Candidate: Brian Schatz
NAME: Brian Schatz OCCUPATION: State Legislator representing Tantalus, Makiki and McCully RUNNING FOR: U.S. Congress, 2nd District * MAUITIME: Why should people vote for you? BRIAN SCHATZ: Because I have the energy level and skills to compete in a room full of 435 barracudas! MT: Are you sure about that? BS: Yes, I’m sure about […]
Better Know A Candidate
OCCUPATION: State Legislator representing Tantalus, Makiki and McCully RUNNING FOR: U.S. Congress, 2nd District MAUITIMEWEEKLY: Why should people vote for you? BRIANSCHATZ: Because I have the energy level and skills to compete in a room full of 435 barracudas! Are you sure about that? Yes, I’m sure about that. What’s the biggest problem facing your […]
Joseph Zuiker
OCCUPATION: Personal injury attorney RUNNING FOR: 2nd District Congressional Representative MAUI TIME WEEKLY: Why should people vote for you? JOSEPH ZUIKER: My life experiences are as rich and broad as any of the candidates. As are my abilities to form opinions and make decisions. I worked in Washington, D.C. I was in the Peace Corps, […]
Herb, Heartbreak, Hookups and God
Considering that Versatile was formed in 2001 and have been playing their infectious brand of roots reggae live all over Maui ever since, it’s surprising they’ve managed to keep such a low profile. They also acquired the coveted Monday night slot at the Hard Rock Cafe during the month of August, while Marty Dread was […]