BEST BAND Gomega The name Gomega translates as “to go big,” and this is exactly what the band has been doing since around 2000. Funky beats are mixed with familiar local rhythms to create a fresh, ingenious sound that had been absent from the local scene before this band’s appearance. Gomega’s goal is to escape the trendy expectations of the music industry and produce … [Read more...] about BEST OF MAUI 2008: Best Maui Arts Entertainment and Nightlife Revealed
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BEST OF MAUI 2008: Best Maui Sports Activities Parks and Recreation Revealed
BEST SWIMMING BEACH Big Beach Swimming at Big Beach is like a bad relationship—you think that if you can just get past the break, you’ll be fine. The water at Big Beach is calm and placid…on a flat day. Other days you’ll experience the awesome force of Big Beach’s spectacular shore break. On those days Big Beach is ideal for bodyboarding, skimboarding and even … [Read more...] about BEST OF MAUI 2008: Best Maui Sports Activities Parks and Recreation Revealed
BEST OF MAUI 2008: Best Maui Restaurants and Bars, Food and Drink Revealed
BEST NEW RESTAURANT Wok Star Yeah, yeah, Wok Star has great noodles. I know you can get them in all sorts of configurations from dry mein to ramen, plus plenty of flavor varieties such as teriyaki or curry. But have you tried the peanut butter and bananas? It’s called a Jaffel. Just a pressed sandwich, really—peanut butter, honey and bananas on Hawaiian sweet bread—then … [Read more...] about BEST OF MAUI 2008: Best Maui Restaurants and Bars, Food and Drink Revealed
BEST OF MAUI 2008: Best Maui Businesses Shops and Services Revealed
BEST HAIR STYLIST Wendy Pogni Co-owner of Maui Hair Salon and Spa Soleil Luna Wendy Pogni has been voted at best hair stylist of 2008! With over 17 years of experience in the hair industry and Vidal Sassoon expertise, she will start with an “in the chair consultation” to pick out the perfect hair design that will look good on you. Many women will be happy to know that if … [Read more...] about BEST OF MAUI 2008: Best Maui Businesses Shops and Services Revealed
BEST OF MAUI 2008: Best Maui Politics, Community and Environment Revealed
BEST ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE Superferry The environmental and legal waters became even more turbulent in the year that passed since Hawaii Superferry earned last year’s nod as Best Environmental Issue. And by “Best,” we believe readers of course mean “Worst.” After all, aren’t environmental issues defined as government willingness to let big money projects run rampant over … [Read more...] about BEST OF MAUI 2008: Best Maui Politics, Community and Environment Revealed