Best Restaurant when Someone Else is Paying Mama’s Fish House A bottle of your finest! What do you care? It’s someone else’s dime! Nominees for Best Restaurant When Someone Else is Paying are some of the finest (and priciest) dining establishments on Maui. No surprise that voters in this year’s ‘Best of’ awarded this prestigious […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2001: Best Restaurant on Maui for a Family of 4 under $30: Maui Tacos
Best Restaurant for a Family of 4 Under $30 Maui Tacos Oye amigo, trying to make your money stretch? Aren’t we all, and MT readers are budget-savvy when it comes to their restaurants as well. Maui Tacos has been bringing the healthy Maui Mex to the table for years, and now offer their inexpensive grinds […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2001: Best Business Lunch on Maui: Manana Garage
Best Business Lunch Mañana Garage Going for the one-two knockout, Mañana Garage steps back into the ring in the Business Lunch category. Their central Maui location, indoor/outdoor seating and generous lunch menu were the deciding factors in this gold medal. Next in line were Marco’s, Koho’s, Kimo’s, Maui Brews and Lahaina Coolers.
MauiTime Best of Maui 2001: Best New Restaurant on Maui: Manana Garage
Best New Restaurant Mañana Garage Combine Cuban cuisine and a garage theme and they will come! Readers applaud Mañana Garage as the Best New Restaurant (opened in 2000) on Maui. Mañana’s unique menu, pleasant setting and accommodating hours helped propel this new restaurant to the top. Competition came from Merriman’s Bamboo Bistro, Moondoggies, Maui Pizza […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2001: Best Romantic Restaurant on Maui: Mama’s Fish House
Best Romantic Restaurant Mama’s Fish House Sunsets over the Pacific? Sandy stretches of white sand to peruse? Low light and soft music? Add them together and you’ve got the makings of the Best Romantic Restaurant category, going this year to Mama’s Fish House, who’s idyllic setting on Kuau Cove has made many a heart melt […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2001: Best Vegetarian Restaurant on Maui: The Vegan
Best Vegetarian Restaurant The Vegan Bring the Basmati and pass the Braggs, its time to eat healthy. A meatless institution on the north shore, The Vegan is known far and wide for it’s healthy grinds. The competition was stiff, and runners up include Down to Earth, Joy’s Place, Thai Chef and Westside Natural Foods. Best […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2001: Best Sushi Restaurant on Maui: Sansei Seafood & Sushi Bar
Best Sushi Restaurant Sansei Seafood & Sushi Bar Surprised? Me neither. D.K. Kodama’s haven for those with a fondness for raw fish was a strong winner, though Kihei’s Isana Restaurant did gather a respectable number of votes. One visit to Sansei (especially during their frequent 50% off specials) should win over sushi purists and those […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2001: Best Seafood Restaurant on Maui: Mama’s Fish House
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 […]