It isn't often that you see big money hubris get stopped in its tracks, but that seems to be what happened in Kapalua a few days ago. That's when local activists Kai Nishiki and Tamara Paltin discovered that workers in the exclusive, luxurious Kapalua Resort were in the process of demolishing an 80-year-old rock wall. "When I saw that wall just haphazardly just thrown to the … [Read more...] about Maui officials assessing Kapalua Resort Association’s destruction of historic rock wall
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Annual Celebration of the Arts in Kapalua
The 25th annual Celebration of the Arts happens in Kapalua from Friday, April 14 to Sunday, April 16. Every year, the festival is highly anticipated for residents and visitors alike. It’s a fabulous opportunity to experience authentic Hawaiian culture activities, island foods, live art demonstrations, speaker panels, historic films, traditional music and dance performances. … [Read more...] about Annual Celebration of the Arts in Kapalua
Under The Stars ‘Pigs, Pinot and Pizza’ at Taverna in Kapalua
Under The Stars: Pigs + Pinot + Pizza will take place at Taverna this Saturday, Mar. 18. The event is Taverna’s first anniversary bash, and they’ll be celebrating with the 3 P’s: Pigs, Pinot and Pizza. Attend in resort-casual attire and delight in tasty selections from eight chef action stations. Taverna will also be deputing their signature Private Label Pinot Noir made by … [Read more...] about Under The Stars ‘Pigs, Pinot and Pizza’ at Taverna in Kapalua
Three Maui sushi bars make ‘Top 50 Sushi Bars in America’ list
Maui is known for being the home of exquisite dining establishments – and this year, three Maui restaurants (and one in Oahu) were included on the “Top 50 Sushi Bars in America” list recently published on msn.com. Sushi Paradise in Kihei was named #40 on a list that includes distinguished eateries such as Nobu–one of the world's most recognized sushi bars and restaurants. … [Read more...] about Three Maui sushi bars make ‘Top 50 Sushi Bars in America’ list
Taverna: Italian Treats in Kapalua
It's one thing to say that Italian cuisine is comfort food, and yet entirely another to experience the Italian delights created by Chef Roger Stettler at Taverna. Italiano is inherently comforting, belly-filling pastas drenched in rich cream sauces and meaty marinaras, but Stettler elevates comfort a few notches, adding elegance with the quality ingredients he likes to work … [Read more...] about Taverna: Italian Treats in Kapalua