BEST SWIMMING BEACH Baby Beach, Lahaina Fabulous! Baby Beach is a safe place for the whole family. The whole family that enjoys swimming, that is. We mean, if you don’t like swimming in the warm, clean Pacific, that’s cool, though we can’t help but wonder if maybe your heads are screwed on straight. Anyway, Baby Beach is conveniently located—for Westside people, that is—and … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2007: Best Swimming Beach on Maui: Baby Beach
MauiTime Best of Maui 2007: Best Local Food on Maui: Da Kitchen
BEST LOCAL FOOD Da Kitchen Da Kitchen has delicious grinds, shockingly huge portions and a fun, laid-back feel. What more do you need to know? In truth, Da Kitchen not only has the best chicken katsu we’ve ever tasted, but also has some of the nicest people. 425 Koloa St., Kahului, 871-7782; 2439 S. Kihei Rd., 875-7782. Runner-up: Aloha Mixed Plate. 1285 Front St., … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2007: Best Local Food on Maui: Da Kitchen
MauiTime Best of Maui 2007: Best Saimin on Maui: Hanafuda Saimin
BEST SAIMIN Hanafuda Saimin Want saimin? Then head down to Hanafuda, where the walls are covered in dollar bills and the saimin is always hot, Hot, HOT! For an added treat, try the fried saimin—packed with bits of fish cake, beef and chives. It’s a massive dish enhanced by, of all things, brown sugar. Yummy! 199 Dairy Rd., Kahului, 877-9033; 1279 S. Kihei Rd., … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2007: Best Saimin on Maui: Hanafuda Saimin
MauiTime Best of Maui 2007: Best Health Food Store on Maui: Mana Foods
BEST HEALTH FOOD STORE Mana Foods Great place. Great food. Great people. Part grocery store, part deli counter, Mana Foods is all good, regardless of whether you’re a card-carrying member of the earth-loving, health-conscious hippie set or not. Mana Foods is the place to go if you’re stocking up for a week or just that trip to Hana you’ve finally allowed yourself to take. … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2007: Best Health Food Store on Maui: Mana Foods
MauiTime Best of Maui 2007: Best Mexican Food on Maui: Las Pinatas
BEST MEXICAN FOOD Las Pinatas MAUI TIME’s readers voted Pinata’s the best place to get great tasting Mexican grub. Who wouldn’t love the relaxing atmosphere and sprawling menu packed with authentic tacos, enchiladas and burritos? And judging by the crowds—just try to get a table between 11 and 2—we’re not alone. 395 Dairy Rd., Kahului, 877-8707. Runner-up: Amigo’s. 41 E. … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2007: Best Mexican Food on Maui: Las Pinatas