It was an average night at work. I set up for an hour and waited tables for the next six. No, it’s not glamorous, but it does pay the bills. I made a little over $100. Finally, when all the plates were cleared, I ran for the showers and traded in my uniform for a flowing skirt, tank top and slippers. My destination: Tip Ups (formerly Bocalino) in Kihei. There was a booty … [Read more...] about Booty Money
Veg Out
I’m a pseudo-vegetarian. I believe strongly in the many health, earth and animal benefits of being a strict veggie and at one time even headed towards vegan. Unfortunately, I also feel that meat and dairy are sooo good. Though being a vegetarian doesn’t necessarily mean I have to give up cheese and eggs, I do need to put down the Spam musubi and pass on the grilled ono, … [Read more...] about Veg Out
Maui Brewing Co.
I never put anything in my mouth that I know nothing about. This presented something of a problem where upcoming Oktoberfest was concerned, since I don’t know all that much about beer. And as anyone knows, you can’t have Oktoberfest without beer. To find out more, I went to Maui Brewing Co. in Kahana. There, I tried all the locally brewed selections. I found the Bikini … [Read more...] about Maui Brewing Co.
Makawao Garden Cafe
There are only about 10 small tables at the Makawao Garden Cafe, which is tucked in the back of the Paniolo Courtyard, and all of them are outside. This, and the fact that the Sherri Reeve Gallery is next door, makes the place a very pleasant and shady spot to enjoy lunch. After reading the menu board on a recent visit, my friend Gena and I took a seat at a two-top near the … [Read more...] about Makawao Garden Cafe
Freedman and Smith
The Schaefer International Gallery in Kahului has white walls, hardwood floors and high ceilings. There is no music and the room echoes nearly any and every sound. When you walk through the front door, there is a wall a little to the right that has large silver letters assigning the left side of the room to Ron Smith and the right to Stephen Freedman. Smith’s works are all … [Read more...] about Freedman and Smith