BEST CHICKEN SANDWICH HALIIMAILE GENERAL STORE It’s easy to adore Bev Gannon’s latest incarnation of a chicken sandwich in her Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich–battered chicken thighs with homemade pickled jalapeño slaw and Cholula aioli on a Komodo Bakery bun, accompanied by French fries. And now’s your time to re-visit: this month Hali‘imaile General Store announced […]
Jen Russo reflects on MauiTime’s 20th anniversary, what makes a successful Maui restaurant
People always ask me what makes a restaurant successful. Is it the food? Is it the service? What’s the elusive combination of elements that creates a winning hit for a restaurant? Unfortunately, there’s no easy answer. I’ve been devouring every tasty morsel made on Maui for the last 43 years and writing about it for […]
Italian Wine Dinner at Hali’imaile General Store
There’s an Italian Wine Dinner at Hali`imaile General Store this Friday, April 28. It includes a five-course meal prepared by Chef Marc McDowell and wine pairings from the Tuscan and Piedmont regions of Italy presented by Master Sommelier Patrick Okubo. This is a really special Maui foodie and wine lover event, so make sure to make reservations […]
Westin Maui Resort and Spa promotes Jennifer Evetushick to Executive Sous Chef
Jennifer Evetushick is the new Executive Sous Chef at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa. In her new post, Evetushick will lead the 75-associate team responsible for the resort’s restaurants banquets, catering and in-room dining operations. “Since joining The Westin Maui in 2012 as Chef de Cuisine, Chef Jenn has continued to be the creative […]
Chateau Montelena Wine Dinner at Haliimaile General Store
The Chateau Montelena Wine Dinner will take place at Hali`imaile General Store this Saturday, Oct. 22. The evening will feature award-winning Chateau Montelena wines presented by Master Sommelier Patrick Okubo. Chef Bev Gannon and Chef Marc Powell will prepare a six-course dinner to complement the wines. $150. 5:30pm. Hali`imaile General Store, (900 Hali`imaile Rd., Makawao); 808-572-2666; HGSMaui.com Photo: US […]
HALI’IMAILE’S HAPPY HOUR
Monday-Friday from 3-5:30pm, $5 Maui Brewing Co. beers and well drinks, $6 wines by the glass, $8 well Martinis and cocktail special featuring Pau Vodka by Hali’imaile Distilling Co. $7-10 appetizer menu
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 […]
Pop-Up BBQ at Hali`imaile General Store
Hali`imaile General Store will host a Pop-Up Barbecue this Monday, Aug. 15. It’s a great chance to take advantage of rare BBQ grinds provided by Chef John Sandback’s food truck. The menu is full of “smoke and spice,” which includes smoked prime beef brisket, pulled pork shoulder, dry rubbed chicken, ranch-style beans, pineapple coleslaw, potato salad and maybe a […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2016: Best Service: Hali‘imaile General Store
BEST SERVICE Hali‘imaile General Store The servers, kitchen staff and bartenders work seamlessly at the Hali‘imaile General Store and our readers noticed! Hali‘imaile General Store staff can give themselves a round of applause because they have the best service on Maui. Diners take note: no matter if you’re here for one of Bev Gannon’s iconic […]
New Skyline Eco-Adventures video series showcases Upcountry Maui
Skyline Eco-Adventures recently launched an Upcountry Maui video series that showcases the stunning views, laid back vibes and farm fresh food of the diverse Maui region. The video series highlights several businesses that call Upcountry Maui home; it also focuses on the area’s diverse products and unique visitor attractions. The motivation to produce the video […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2015: Best Lunch On Maui: Haliimaile General Store
BEST LUNCH ON MAUI Haliimaile General Store Whenever you get to gloriously meander through a lunch, it’s a divine affair. The best lunch to be had in this case is at Hali‘imaile General Store. There, Chef Beverly Gannon has created a lunch haven out of this Haliimaile outpost (her original plan was a take-out spot). Gannon […]
This Sunday, April 20: Easter Brunch at Hali’imaile General Store
Polish off your Easter morning with a delicious brunch at a Gannon’s restaurant. Whether you’re up early on the Southside at Gannon’s or basking in the country of Hali’imaile General Store, Bev Gannon and her team have something yummy for you. Gannon’s in Kihei will feature a Champagne Brunch, complete with Omlette Station, Carving Station, […]
This Friday, Mar. 28: Ca’Momi Wine Dinner
Sip and savor a few of Ca’Momi Winery’s best selections this Friday at the Hali’imaile General Store. Translated as “The House of Momi,” Ca’Momi is the product of three Italians’ love for Italy and her fruit. From cabernet to chardonnay, enjoy their wonderful grapes with a five-course, chef-crafted meal. Reservations required. $110. 6pm. Hali’imalie General Store (900 […]
Interview with Wendy Agustin of Hali’imaile General Store
WENDY AGUSTIN Hali‘imaile General Store Hali‘imaile General Store is a charming, old-style plantation store in the middle of an Upcountry pineapple field that serves all fresh culinary cocktails with an award winning wine list and local beers. If I’m sitting at my bar, I’d be ordering the Tai Mai, our award winning Mai Tai and […]
Wendy Augustine of Haliimaile General Store is Crowned World’s Best Mai Tai Maker 2013
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 […]
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 […]