BEST SMOOTHIE Jamba Juice A good smoothie should be a simple affair—just toss some fruit and ice into a blender and hit frappe, right? Well, apparently it’s not so simple, because not everyone gets it right. One place that does is Jamba Juice, another major chain that’s managed to win over wary locals with its tastily refreshing concoctions. Pineapple, strawberry, mango, … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2008: Best Smoothie on Maui: Jamba Juice
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MauiTime Best of Maui 2008: Best Fish and Chips on Maui: Alexander’s
BEST FISH AND CHIPS Alexander’s Whenever we think of fish and chips, Alexander’s immediately pops into our minds. Why? Because the fish is deep-fried in a tempura-like, beer batter containing yummy herbs that ultimately results in a delectable creation. On top of that, they don’t mess around with their sauces. The tarter sauce served on the side is the traditional type, … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2008: Best Fish and Chips on Maui: Alexander’s
MauiTime Best of Maui 2008: Best Spotlight to Apply Mascara: Launiopoko
(Edit Pick) BEST STOPLIGHT TO APPLY MASCARA Launiopoko If you’ve ever tried to make a left onto the highway from Lauiniopoko Beach Park and been stuck behind this agonizingly long stoplight you probably know where I’m coming from with this one. Once while waiting for this light to change I managed to comb the salt-water tangles out of my hair, apply mascara and write a … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2008: Best Spotlight to Apply Mascara: Launiopoko
MauiTime Best of Maui 2008: Best Saimin on Maui: Sam Sato’s
BEST SAIMIN Sam Sato’s I could use saimin as a metaphor to describe Maui. Like saimin, Maui takes bits and pieces of different cultures and ethnicities and puts them together to create something wonderful. This phenomenon is something unique to Hawaii. Suffice it to say that the best bowl of something wonderful can be found at Sam Sato’s. Maui Time readers know how good … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2008: Best Saimin on Maui: Sam Sato’s
MauiTime Best of Maui 2008: Best Snorkeling Spot on Maui: Black Rock
BEST SNORKELING SPOT Black Rock It’s hard to say which side of Black Rock is better for snorkeling, the south or the north. On the north side there’s lots more coral and cute little fishes to chase around while you’re trying to avoid getting pummeled into the sharp rocks by big waves. The more sheltered south side, however, has an ample enough supply of sea life and the … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2008: Best Snorkeling Spot on Maui: Black Rock