FOOD & DRINK BEST LOCAL FOOD Da Kitchen Ask my brother (and most men), and he’ll say this writeup needs only word: waitresses. True, Da Kitchen is staffed with bronzed Barbie dolls who are as much pleasant people as their countenance is cute. But there’s more to it than that. Their Kolaa Street location has […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Local Made Beverage on Maui: Maui Brewing Co
Maui Brewing Co., Beer My only beef with Maui Brew Co. is that they don’t sell more of their awesome concoctions (the ones you can sample from the tap at the Kahana restaurant/pub) at gas stations and grocery stores for convenient pau hana pickup. Admittedly it’s a minor quibble, especially since the three types that […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Barista on Maui: Dean Wong
Dean Wong, Green Banana Cafe Dean Wong is the ultimate host; his astonishing energy radiates throughout Green Banana Cafe (which he owns). And his espressos are perfect. Also, have you been by for the hula show? Te Tiare Patitifa performs every other Thursday at 6pm, offering the perfect blend of Tahitian dancing and coffee. But […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Server on Maui: Amy Adams
Amy Adams, Cafe Des Amis Cafe Des Amis personifies casual. And at casual restaurants, sometimes the tendency is for the service to get casual too. Not so in this case. Amy, like her cohorts, is professional, friendly and efficient, effortlessly tending to your needs as you enjoy the delicious crepes and wraps that have made […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Bar on Maui: Ambrosia Martini Lounge
Ambrosia Martini Lounge The art of mixology is not one to scoff at—it takes delicately balanced chemistry to imbue you with that buzz—and Ambrosia is on the cutting edge of this sweet science. Whether you’re after the latest trendy concoction or an old, favored standby, you’ll find it here, with good vibes and company to […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Place To Get Perfect Head Every Time on Maui: Dog & Duck
Dog & Duck Calm down, I’m talking about beer head—as in, the tiny bubbles of carbon dioxide at the top of your draught. Too much ruins the glass, not enough and you feel shorted. At Dog & Duck your head is just right, aesthetically pleasing, releasing the aromas of the quality draught beers they offer. […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Local Coffee House on Maui: Maui Coffee Roasters
Maui Coffee Roasters Maui Coffee Roasters is the favorite coffee house of Maui, serving premium pulled espresso shots and amazing pastries in a classic cafe environment. Located at the crossroads of Kahului, Dairy Road and Hana Highway, the shop is a hub of caffeine-fueled activity. Their breakfast sandwiches are the bomb, but the menu morphs […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Male Bartender on Maui: Dave Bauss
Dave Bauss, Milagros Dave is well-known for his margarita skills, but you may not know he’s our resident tequila expert with over 40 different varities at his bar. His other talents include a sixth sense for when you need another drink, or anything at all for that matter. You’ll find him in starting at 3pm, […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Female Bartender on Maui: Sarah Stern
Sarah Stern, South Shore Tiki Lounge Is it her curls, curves and smile or her quick, professional service? Which is more intoxicating? Either way, Sarah puts a smile in her service and can fix you a drink when one is needed. It helps that she’s stationed at one of the hippest, most popular drinking holes […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Mai Tai on Maui: Lahaina Mai Tai Lounge
Lahaina Mai Tai Lounge Ah, the mai tai—an integral part of the island experience. There’s hula, beautiful beaches and that lovely concoction of light and dark rum and pineapple juice. Right? Not so fast says managing partner Michel Roy and bartender Pepe Nuno of Mai Tai Lounge in Lahaina. A true mai tai has a […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Pau Hana on Maui: Milagros Food Co.
Milagros Food Co. MauiTime readers know a great pau hana spot when they see one. Their famous $3 Sauza margaritas and $3 Kona brew happy hour starts at 11am and takes the edge off the day straight through ‘til 6pm. Add a platter of nachos or a quesadilla on their Paia people-watching lanai and you’re […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Hostess Bar: Saigon Palace
Saigon Palace “Can I buy you a drink?” is always a welcome phrase when you’re surrounded by pretty girls, lavishing you with attention, even when you’re telling them the same tired jokes they’ve already heard a million times. And if getting fawned over by cute girls is your thing (and not having them run screaming, […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Vietnamese on Maui: A Saigon Cafe
A Saigon Cafe Word of mouth counts for a lot in the Maui restaurant community. Just ask regular customers of A Saigon Café. Located in sleepy Wailuku—under a bridge—it has still managed to be on the Best of Maui list multiple times. It probably has a lot to do with dishes like their ever-popular burritos. […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Food Booth at the Fair on Maui: Chow Fun
Chow Fun, Maui County Fair I know chow fun is not considered a gourmet dish; in fact it may even be regarded as simple. But, at the risk of hyperbole, I would argue that the chow fun created by the Wailuku Hongwanji and brought to the Maui County Fair each year is one of the […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Shave Ice on Maui: Local Boy’s Shave Ice
Local Boy’s Shave Ice One word: mochi. Two words: azuki beans. In both these things, I find eternal happiness. The fact that they’re free add-ons to Local Boy’s shave ice is a supernova blow to my munchie mind. Also free are extras like ice cream, gummy bears and li hing mui powder. But it’s the […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Japanese on Maui: Kobe Japanese Steak House
Kobe Japanese Steak House My friends travel thousands of miles to come to Maui and eat at the Kobe Japanese Steak House. We go every year to experience the teppanyaki chef’s wizardry with fire and knives. Japanese teppanyaki-style dining is all about socializing and good food, and Kobe delivers both. After you’re seated, the chefs […]
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