For being such a small island, Maui produces epic talent. From big-wave surfers to filmmakers to designers, there is a disproportionate amount of gifted people raised on this little island. One such person is Vince Esquire, Maui’s very own hometown guitar hero. The blues and rock musician started the Vince Esquire Band when he was just fourteen, and Maui watched the prodigy … [Read more...] about Vince Esquire Returns: Maui’s guitar hero to riff on blues-rock fan favorites this Friday at Mulligans
Malama Wao Akua: Experience an informative and diverse exhibition of art inspired by Maui Nui’s unique native species
From the Hawaiian honeycreeper – the scarlet ‘i‘iwi – to the iconic silversword, ‘ahinahina, Hawai‘i is known for its unusual and beautiful native species. Over millions of years, natural selection took the flora and fauna of the extremely isolated archipelago in unique directions. Isolated from all major landmasses and with little competition, evolution became … [Read more...] about Malama Wao Akua: Experience an informative and diverse exhibition of art inspired by Maui Nui’s unique native species
Off the Beaten Track at Island Fresh Cafe: Pa‘ia’s historic train depot is reimagined to give those looking for fresh, local fare a break from the bustle
Pa‘ia Town embodies the old and the new. Its shave-ice colored storefronts hold space for both its deep history and iconic mainstays as well as constant reinvention. Pa‘ia is known for the bustle of diverse humans: from locals, to hippies, to tourists, to surfers cruising the streets. There’s more to Pa‘ia than the town proper, however. A mile up Baldwin Avenue, directly … [Read more...] about Off the Beaten Track at Island Fresh Cafe: Pa‘ia’s historic train depot is reimagined to give those looking for fresh, local fare a break from the bustle
All Things Liliko‘i: Maui’s first liliko‘i festival will celebrate this local favorite with cooking competitions, food trucks, entertainment, and more
Liliko‘i is a fruit that is so Hawai‘i. It’s not from here, but has become a part of Maui food culture, from Hawaiian Sun drinks, to the Polli’s margarita, to wrinkling up in your auntie’s fruit bowl every summer. The English name for the flower is passion fruit, but not because of the drama of the fast-climbing vine or the dedication it inspires in its fans. In fact, the story … [Read more...] about All Things Liliko‘i: Maui’s first liliko‘i festival will celebrate this local favorite with cooking competitions, food trucks, entertainment, and more
Maui Sunday Market: A place to gather and enjoy the best this island has to offer
Sunday evenings in Kahului are usually pretty quiet. Recently, though, a team of food innovators has joined forces to change that. Since July, Maui Sunday Market has gathered food trucks, vendors, and musicians in the parking lot between Burger King and Maui Style Market (the old Ah Fooks). “We're thrilled with how much this event has grown since we first started,” explained … [Read more...] about Maui Sunday Market: A place to gather and enjoy the best this island has to offer