This was the year the word "gastropub" was finally added to the Merriam Websters dictionary. Defined as upscale pub grub, this genre of food had more of a stronghold on the mainland where it has dominated for the last decade, but its popularity has not go unnoticed on Maui. Menus have swelled with gourmet burgers, fancy fries, fish and chips, artisan bread, herb … [Read more...] about 2012 Year in Maui Food, Restaurants, Dining and Drinks
Aina Gourmet Market
Solana Tao and Greg Suekoff Join Aina Gourmet Market Maui restaurant review
There's a sweet spot somewhere between four minutes and 210 degrees with a course grind that makes a perfect French press coffee. It's a spot that Greg Suekoff, the new assistant general manager at Aina Gourmet Market has finessed, since he started working in cafe at age 17. It's also a mark I rarely hit with my coffee maker. But Suekoff is a champion barista who's … [Read more...] about Solana Tao and Greg Suekoff Join Aina Gourmet Market Maui restaurant review
Triple butter sandwich and local banana from Kula Fields @kulafields choco peanut butter from Aina Gourmet Market
Todays breakfast pairing goes so great with coffee and tea and travels well too. This sandwich is on whole wheat bread, and has three spreads: organic peanut butter, chocolate peanut butter and almond butter. The peanut butter is kirkland brand I love the flavor of this peanut butter and you can't beat Costco's prices. The dark chocolate peanut butter is from Aina Gourmet … [Read more...] about Triple butter sandwich and local banana from Kula Fields @kulafields choco peanut butter from Aina Gourmet Market
20 for ’11: The Farmer-Chef, James McDonald of Pacific’o, I’o, Feast at Lele, O’o Farms and Aina Gourmet Market @chefjamesonmaui
*** The Farmer-Chef by Jen Russo *** I'o Restaurant, O'o Farm, pacific’O, 'Aina Gourmet Market, Feast at Lele On Twitter @chefjamesonmaui Chef James Facebook Page Pacific'o Facebook I'o Facebook Aina Gourmet Facebook Chef James McDonald had a stellar year by any measure. He welcomed a new baby (number three), and won the Maui Onion Festival recipe contest with his … [Read more...] about 20 for ’11: The Farmer-Chef, James McDonald of Pacific’o, I’o, Feast at Lele, O’o Farms and Aina Gourmet Market @chefjamesonmaui