Dazoo is closing in Paia. But I doubt this is the last we’ll see of the creative cocktails Master Mixologist Jimmy Shoemaker created, though as yet we don’t know where he’ll rise again. In the mean time, get to Paia on and sip your last Mr. Grey or Thyme Warp while you say your goodbyes to Dazoo’s gnocchi, bi bim bap, Maui Cattle Co. flat iron steak and nori puffs. In March, … [Read more...] about Dazoo Paia Closing and Bam’s Pizza in Kihei Close
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Sad Face: Kai Sushi in Wailea closed, Alan Wong’s Amasia will close in November
This is not the kind of welcome sign you want to see when you show up for dinner. We have to say a sad good bye to Japanese cuisine at Kai Wailea Sushi in the Shops at Wailea, which closed Friday, Sept. 12. But the recent tip I got that Alan Wong's Amasia at the Grand Wailea will close on Nov. 10 was even more painful to hear. I enjoyed many a great night of gnoshing on duck … [Read more...] about Sad Face: Kai Sushi in Wailea closed, Alan Wong’s Amasia will close in November
Stella Blues In Kihei Announces It’s Closing
Lease negotiations can be a sad fate for many restaurant and bar business owners in Maui, and now it's happening to Stella Blues in Kihei. This was posted last night on their Facebook page: I'm very saddened to say. After 23 years Stella Blues Cafe is closing it's doors. We have put our landlords in a tough situation and we can't come to terms on a lease moving forward. For the … [Read more...] about Stella Blues In Kihei Announces It’s Closing
Waterfront Maalaea Announces on FB: Closed for Business
Many of us got the sad news today via Facebook.com that the Waterfront Maalaea has closed their doors at their new location in the Maalaea Harbor Shops. I am sure it was a hard decision for the Smith Family that has been running the restaurant for over 22 years and we wish them well. The spot has been a tough one for restaurants, starting off as a Merriman's project when the … [Read more...] about Waterfront Maalaea Announces on FB: Closed for Business
Burger Down! Johnny B’s Closes in Paia
Dispite the burger craze running rampant on the mainland, the burger business is more difficult than it appears here on Maui with Tom and Pam Leary shuttering their gourmet burger joint after just one year. For more photos and info on Johnny B's check our earlier post on MauiDish … [Read more...] about Burger Down! Johnny B’s Closes in Paia