“I think I’m going to close the restaurants today.” Renowned chef Mark Ellman’s voice was filled with emotion as he pondered the announcement he would make to his 140 employees at Frida’s Mexican Beach House and Honu Seafood, his family-owned Lahaina restaurants, Tuesday afternoon. MauiTime’s conversation with the restaurateur preceded Governor Ige’s directive to close all … [Read more...] about Painful Reality Fuels Ellman’s Decision to Temporarily Close Frida’s, Honu
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Under the Stars: Buon Appetito at Taverna in Kapalua
Under the Stars: Buon Appetito will be at Taverna on Saturday, Mar. 24. Join Taverna in celebrating their second anniversary with delicious food, libations, an Italian wine station and live music. The evening will feature chef stations with Gary Johnson of Hana Ranch, Mijin Kang and Takuya Toride of Nattokimshee Maui Private Chef, Kevin Laut of Outrigger Pizza, Chris … [Read more...] about Under the Stars: Buon Appetito at Taverna in Kapalua
Sheraton Maui Resort will no longer offer single-use plastic straws
The Straw Wars have come to Maui. In a major move for marine conservation, the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa has announced that they will no longer offer single-use plastic straws to guests. Instead, resort staff will offer paper straws (like those shown above) by request. “Pu‘u Keka‘a (Black Rock), fronting the resort, is one of the top destinations on Maui to see tropical … [Read more...] about Sheraton Maui Resort will no longer offer single-use plastic straws
MauiTime Best of Maui 2017: Best Seafood on Maui: Honu Seafood & Pizza
BEST SEAFOOD HONU SEAFOOD & PIZZA Just like 2016, the best place for seafood on Maui is Honu Seafood & Pizza in Lahaina. Fabulous views, Green Hawaiian Sea Turtles (honu) on the shoreline and a fantastic menu? Really, how could you go wrong? Here we find island restaurateur Mark Ellman, doing his thing. At Honu, you’ll find that the service is always impeccable and … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2017: Best Seafood on Maui: Honu Seafood & Pizza
How you can help protect nesting sea turtles during nesting season on Maui
It's sea turtle nesting season on Maui and the US Fish & Wildlife Service is asking the public's help in tracking the animals' activities. Hawksbill and green sea turtles began their 2017 nesting season along Maui beaches in June. As endangered and threatened species, the success of their nests is crucial for the survival of these native honu. As sea turtles emerge onto … [Read more...] about How you can help protect nesting sea turtles during nesting season on Maui