Best Seafood Restaurant Mama’s Fish House No stranger to the winner’s circle, Mama’s Fish House is once again an award recipient for its exceptional food. Mama’s reputation for fresh fish and a professional preparation help set the standard for Maui’s high quality of seafood restaurants. Other standouts include The Waterfront, Nick’s Fishmarket, Pacific’O, Eric’s Seafood […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2001: Best Mexican Restaurant on Maui: Pinatas
Best Mexican Restaurant Piñatas Wind up and take a swing, it’s Piñata time! With the competition from Polli’s, Cafe Navaca, Compadres, Maui Tacos and Mañana Garage breathing down their neck, Piñatas’ loyal following of lunch time eaters (and readers) voted them the cream of the Mexican crop. But, you know, if you can eat the […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2001: Best Italian Restaurant on Maui: Casanova
Best Italian Restaurant Casanova Ah, buona fortuna for our paisano in Makawao! Casanova’s delectable culinary delights from the mother land have struck a chord with Maui’s diners and they responded with their votes. The competition was no wet noodle, however, with Aroma D’Italia, (hey! justa like D’Antonio, eh?), Marco’s, Antonio’s, Mulberry Street, and newcomers Hop […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2001: Best Asian Restaurant on Maui: Thai Chef
Best Asian Restaurant Thai Chef You people like your Thai food! With two locations to please, Thai Chef is satisfying customers island-wide. The Chef maintained an early lead and never looked back. Saigon Cafe and Saeng’s Thai Cuisine both gathered respectable numbers, but our congratulations go out to Thai Chef for the winner in this […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2001: Best Service on Maui: Roy’s
Best Service Roy’s In what could have been a six-way tie, Roy’s in Kahana nosed ahead at the buzzer to take top honors in the Best Service category. The close race was between A Pacific Cafe (Kihei), The Anuenue Room at the Ritz-Carlton, Nick’s Fishmarket, Mama’s Fish House and The Waterfront in Ma`alaea. The folks […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2001: Best Smoothie on Maui: Jamba Juice
Best Smoothie Jamba Juice The whirl of blenders and mashing of wheat grass grinders was music to Maui’s ears in this category. With its’ second location in Kihei, Jamba Juice increases its Smoothie hold on Maui and the California company’s concoctions continue to satisfy the thirsts of Valley Isle residents. Runner ups include Take Home […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2001: Best Shave Ice on Maui: Tobi’s Ice Cream & Shave Ice
Best Shave Ice Tobi’s Ice Cream & Shave Ice People are especially loyal to their favorite shave ice store (believe me, I was pulling for Lorraine’s in Kahakuloa), and Tobi’s faithful customers let us know that this south side spot should get the prize. Several votes came in for Annie’s, Tutu’s Snack Shop on Hana […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2001: Best Plate Lunch on Maui: Aloha Mixed Plate
Best Plate Lunch Aloha Mixed Plate With more than a handful of competitors, the Best Plate Lunch category was going to be a battle. Da Kitchen, Cupie’s, L & L Drive Inn and Honokowai Okazuya made a quick run for the finish, but it was Aloha Mixed Plate who lived up to their name and […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2001: Best Pizza on Maui: BJ’s Pizzeria
Best Pizza BJ’s Pizzeria Some like it deep dish! Lahaina’s BJ’s Pizzeria waded through a sea of pizza delivery kitchens to take top honors in this year’s Best Pizza category. The Chicago Style pizza served above Front St. still holds a special place in many reader’s hearts. The local competition was close behind, however, with […]
BEST OF MAUI 2001: Best Maui Politics, Community and Environment
Best Politics Community and Environment on Maui Best Local Quote Da kine Definately one of the most useful words out there, “da kine” received the most votes, next to “aloha”, “wat, boddah you?”, “dis ain’t da mainland”, “malama pono”, “what, like beef?”, “shaka” and Uncle Boy’s “if things aren’t going right, take it to […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2001: Best Dessert and where on Maui: Chocolate Souffle aft Roy’s
Best Dessert and where Chocolate Souffle at Roy’s Lots of entries on this one, with readers after dinner preferences ranging from the ordinary to the opulent. This year’s winner was a strong competitor and made off with an early lead. Other nominees include Mañana Garage’s Ice Cream Sandwich, cream horns at Stillwell’s Bakery, the Pizookie […]
BEST OF MAUI 2001: Best Maui Sports Activities Parks and Recreation
Best Sports and Leisure on Maui Best Free Activity Beach C’mon, you live in Maui for goodness sake, how could it be anything but? Readers voted the beach their #1 destination for free activities and you don’t need me to tell you why, folks. Lots of votes on this one, with “surfing” and “swimming” […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2001: Best Deli on Maui: Honokowai Okazuya
Best Deli Honokowai Okazuya If the thought of a Lemon Caper Mahi Mahi lunch makes you smile, you probably voted for this west side gem. Honokowai Okazuya packs em in daily, and some diners have given up buying groceries all together. Runner ups include Take Home Maui, Safeway, Mr. Sub, Casanova and Down To Earth.
BEST OF MAUI 2001: Best Maui Businesses, Shops and Services Revealed
Best Businesses Goods and Services on Maui Best Place to Get Married Grand Wailea chapel Just one vote ahead of Makena, the chapel at The Grand Wailea got the award for best place to tie the knot this year. The setting and the views are hard to beat and seldom is heard a discouraging […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2001: Best Coffee Shop on Maui: Starbucks
Best Coffee Shop Starbucks Seattle beans? Not so! It seems that Starbucks offers some of Maui’s finest coffee beans and other local products to our coffee drinking population, and MT readers have shown their support. Second, third and fourth places went to The Coffee Store, Anthony’s, Java Jazz and Maui Coffee Roasters for their impeccable […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2001: Best Burger on Maui: TIE-Kimo’s and Cheeseburger in Paradise
Best Burger TIE – Kimo’s and Cheeseburger in Paradise Who knew? It seems that Maui Time readers knew, and selected Kimo’s and Cheeseburger in Paradise as Maui’s Best Burger recipient. The competition came from all sides, with Bubba Burgers and Johnny’s Burger Joint tied for second place and Pa`ia Fish Market holding onto third place. When […]