You don’t have to wait ‘til St. Paddy’s day to eat corned beef and cabbage. I recently learned this fact stopping by the Dog and Duck in the Kihei Kalama Village. Most of us know the Dog and Duck to be a great nightlife spot in Kihei’s Triangle for trivia, yum yum shots, DJs, and […]
Eh Brah: Thanks for buying us dinner!
Eh brah, thank you! Though my husband and I don’t know you, you and your partner paid for our dinner the other night. I guess you overheard us telling the server that it was our 33rd wedding anniversary and we were treating ourselves to a nice dinner out. You have no idea how much your […]
Max’s Restaurant at Maui Mall Makes Famous Filipino Fried Chicken
Where do you go when you need a towering stack of magical ube pancakes? Max’s Restaurant, of course. Located in the Maui Mall where Dragon Dragon used to be, Max’s knows ube pancakes and Filipino cuisine. Cathy Ferrer, the restaurant’s manager for operations in North America, told me about Max’s history. “We are a 70-year-old […]
Nalu’s South Shore Grill has Barry Flanagan of Hapa and Eric Gilliom on Saturday Nights
In the two years since it opened, Nalu’s South Shore Grill in Kihei has grown to be a favorite of residents and visitors alike. What’s more, they just launched a new dinner and show concept with Barry Flanagan of Hapa and Eric Gilliom on Saturday nights. They have a winning combination of great food, entertainment […]
Chef Bev Gannon’s Hali’imaile General Store launches Happy Hour and New Menu Items with Chef Marc McDowell
It’s a mellow Thursday afternoon and I’m hustling up to Hali`imaile to check out the area’s big changes. There are people popping into the distillery, visiting the art gallery and working out around me, but I park under the shade of one of their giant Monkeypod trees and cruise across the street to the Hali`imaile […]
Paia Bay Coffee is rolling out their After Hours Dinner Menu
This Wednesday, Paia Bay Coffee will be open for dinner. That may not seem like huge news, but they’re slowly rolling out their dinner hours, and next week will add Wednesday night to their Thursday, Friday and Saturday line up. Dinner at their little bohemian eatery is simple and delicious Mediterranean fare and you can BYOB. […]
Charley’s Restaurant and Saloon in Paia
With all the changes that are going on in Paia, it’s nice to know that Charley’s Restaurant and Saloon isn’t going anywhere. They aren’t planning a huge makeover, either. So far in the three or so years since Jonathan Herman procured the establishment, he’s been making subtle changes to the menu with the idea to […]
The Passion of Gannon’s Chef Bret Pafford
Chef Bret Pafford I’m kind of obsessed with Gannon’s right now. And not just with their new menu, which has quietly rolled out over the last couple of months–it’s the the whole package. The place has become a hotspot for nightlife in Wailea. Chef Bret Pafford shows great passion for fresh fish and all things […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2013: Best Dinner on Maui: Lahaina Grill
Photo Courtesy of Lahaina Grill Best Dinner Lahaina Grill MauiTime’s readers decided that of all the restaurants on Maui, Lahaina Grill is the Best Dinner. Since 1990, the establishment has won awards and accolades from publications in Hawaii and the Mainland for providing some of the finest dining anywhere. From their carpaccio of filet mignon […]
Atamira and The Little Mermaid Jr and Anuheua and Sammy Hagar Rum Pairing
THURSDAY, JULY 18 ATAMIRA – Hailing from Aotearoa are the men and women of the Atamira Dance Company. The first of its kind, Atamira boasts a contemporary dance program rooted in Maori tradition. Inspired by culture, Atamira uses the art of movement to tell the tale of its indigenous people. Fulfilling a need to serve […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2013: Best Fish and Chips on Maui: Mulligan’s on the Blue
Best Fish and Chips Mulligan’s on the Blue In the world of frying flaky fish in beer batter until it’s hot and crispy, MauiTime’s readers choose Mulligan’s over everyone else. Can you blame them? Backed up by their big wedge potatoes and homemade tartar sauce, it’s a taste of Ireland that wins every time. Of […]
Special Mothers Day Events
We know it’s the hardest job in the world, and moms should be honored every day of the year, but Mother’s Day only comes once a year. So what do you do? Here are some great events on Maui to honor your mom. Whole Foods is kicking off Thursday with a Mom-o-Rama 10am-1pm with free […]
New Years Eve Roundup
Start your day by tuning into WiLD 105.5, Best of Maui’s Best DJ J Jay has a New Year’s Eve treat for you in the form of 18 hours of music from DJ’s all over the island, commercial free. Check facebook for the link to their first time streaming live on the internet. 8am-2am, Facebook.com/WiLD1055 […]
FirstLight Returns And Gaudi And Gomega And E Hooulu Aloha
THURSDAY, NOV. 22 FIRSTLIGHT RETURNS – The Maui Film Festival returns for its 14th Annual Celebration of Cinema FirstLight: Academy Screenings and is in fact already underway. The 15 day long festival will begin November 18th through the 25th and December 14th through the 30th. The festival will host 42 films and 30 movie premieres […]
How To Celebrate Thanksgiving On Maui
It’s time to pause for thanks over a feast fit for kings. If you’re not up for cooking a turkey, you’re in luck because there are plenty of places open and ready to make your Thanksgiving meal for you (and clean up afterwards!). Hard Rock Cafe will feed the homeless on Thanksgiving from 10am to […]
Inna Vision And Funkalicious 2 And Red Star Music Festival And Bobby Ingano
THURSDAY, SEPT. 20 ALAN ARAKAWA’S BIRTHDAY BASH – Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa gears up to celebrate his birthday on Thursday, Sept. 20 and you’re invited! The celebration will feature live music, dinner and all the birthday pageantry you’d expect. Maui natives Ekolu, along with rock legend Mick Fleetwood, will serenade the crowd with their cool […]