Booze is a tricky thing. We’re living in a kind of Liquor Renaissance, but on Maui we have to tiptoe around the draconian rules of our county Department of Liquor Control. The mixology revival may merely be a backlash against the pre-bottled convenience mixes of the 1970s and ‘80s, or perhaps it ties sustainable farm-to-table practices to bar chefs. Either way, we can now … [Read more...] about 2013 MauiTime Bar Guide
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Get Crabby At Lulus Lahaina and The Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas Pool and Bar
I always feel a little pity for people who don’t eat seafood. But then my selfish side takes over and I think, “Good–more for me.” My latest passion for crab has been fueled by two spots on the Westside that are doing two completely different preparations on the crustacean. Of course, it helps that Dungeness and snow crab are not mercury-saturated or over-fished. LuLu’s … [Read more...] about Get Crabby At Lulus Lahaina and The Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas Pool and Bar
Crosby And Nash and Kamakoa Lindsey Asing and Reggae In The Valley and Alexander Maksik
THURSDAY, AUG. 29 CROSBY & NASH – David Crosby and Graham Nash will be gracing the MACC stage this Thursday in honor of “Ruth’s Ride,” an effort to get a 10-year old access to a wheelchair-accessible vehicle. Talented as individuals, both Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees have proven just as powerful as a duo, with hits like “Wasted on the Way,” “Long Time Gone," “Déjà Vu” … [Read more...] about Crosby And Nash and Kamakoa Lindsey Asing and Reggae In The Valley and Alexander Maksik
How Events Like Kaanapali Fresh Help Stimulate The Growth Of Agritourism On Maui
Ever toured a farm or picked your own strawberries in Kula? That's called agritourism, and on Maui, it's really growing. Statistically, agriculture jobs are on the decline everywhere, and here on Maui they're projected to drop by 12 percent by 2018. But with increasing popular interest in food transparency, self sufficiency, 100-mile lifestyles and agritainment, (that's … [Read more...] about How Events Like Kaanapali Fresh Help Stimulate The Growth Of Agritourism On Maui
Mai Tai Festival Says Wendy Augustine Of Haliimaile General Store Makes The Best Mai Tai In The World
Wendy Augustine, a bartender at Hali‘imaile General Store, knows Mai Tais. She knows them so well, in fact, that this weekend her special Mai Tai blend won the coveted title of World’s Best Mai Tai, making her the first ever Maui bartender to win such a victory. The Mai Tai is Hawaii’s signature drink. This is despite the fact that the Mai Tai isn’t really Hawaiian or even … [Read more...] about Mai Tai Festival Says Wendy Augustine Of Haliimaile General Store Makes The Best Mai Tai In The World