We’ve seen a lot of attrition in the past few years in nightlife and late night bar entertainment. Seems like every month we’re losing another establishment. But now’s not the time to despair at what we don't have–instead, revel in the lively energy of our existing and new spaces. Enjoy the thrill of legal drinking, or combine it with live music, dancing and dinner for the best … [Read more...] about Maui’s Bar Guide
Freddie Sconfienza
O’o farms and Grey Goose Crop to Cocktail, Field to Bottle exhibition
When you think of Grey Goose vodka it conjures up a great corporate luxury brand of vodka, but rarely does it make you think of a handcrafted farm sourced product. Yet I learned that is the starting point of its luxury recently at O'o Farms where Brand Master Aaron Rodonis explained Grey Goose nuances to a group of Maui chefs and bartenders. If you haven't been to O'o Farms … [Read more...] about O’o farms and Grey Goose Crop to Cocktail, Field to Bottle exhibition
Tropica’s Happy Hour and Interview with Fred Sconfienza @TheWestinMaui
Fred (Freddie) Sconfienza Tropica Restaurant & Bar, The Westin Maui Resort & Spa How did you get a job there? I heard the Westin was hiring, so I dressed well and went to Human Resources to apply. The Director of Restaurants stopped by and saw me with four other applicants. Based upon my past bar experience, I was offered the job later that day. What spirit do you … [Read more...] about Tropica’s Happy Hour and Interview with Fred Sconfienza @TheWestinMaui
Okole Wow is the new cocktail at Tropica @westinmaui
Okole Wow is a new cocktail just released into the wild at Tropica. The drink features Okolehao from Haleakala Distillery, a liqueur that gets its roots from old hawaiian moonshine made with ti plant. The guys over at Tropica, Alex Dreher and Freddie Sconfienza, have been stirring up trouble with Okolehao and have developed the perfect concoction for this 80 proof … [Read more...] about Okole Wow is the new cocktail at Tropica @westinmaui
Tropica Restaurant and Bar Renovates, Innovates and Announces Chef Ikaika Manaku
There is no doubt in my mind that the best way to enjoy Tropica Restaurant and Bar is by staying at the Westin Maui Resort & Spa in Kaanapali. However if that is not in the budget, a close second to staying at the Westin Maui is going to Tropica to enjoy food and drink. They have newly renovated their outdoor dining area with new furniture, new hostess stand, outdoor … [Read more...] about Tropica Restaurant and Bar Renovates, Innovates and Announces Chef Ikaika Manaku