Aloha Mixed Plate has been a Lahaina favorite since it opened in 1996. Closed for three months for renovations, the restaurant recently reopened for business. I recently sat down with General Manager Nicky Boskoff to see what's changed and what stayed the same. “Structurally, the building hadn’t changed since we opened,” said Boskoff. “The food has gotten more consistent and … [Read more...] about Aloha Mixed Plate in Lahaina: new look, same Aloha
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Barnes and Noble in Lahaina to move to Maui Marketplace in Kahului in March
The saga of Maui's only Barnes & Noble–the only purveyor of new books left on the island–and its hunt for a new, permanent home continues with the company's announcement this afternoon that the company will move its operation from Lahaina to Kahului in March. Here's a statement from Jim Lampassi, Barnes & Noble's Vice President of Real Estate Development, on the … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble in Lahaina to move to Maui Marketplace in Kahului in March
Shucking Haoles oyster and beer pairing in Lahaina
Beer and oysters come together on Saturday, Jan. 6. That's when Kohola Brewing in Lahaina and Shucking Haoles will put on what they are calling the “first of many” oyster and beer pairings. It all starts with Randy Button, who was born and raised in Kihei. His parents owned a seafood wholesale business, importing fresh shellfish and other seafoods from the mainland. … [Read more...] about Shucking Haoles oyster and beer pairing in Lahaina
Prison Street Pizza–New Jersey pies in the heart of Lahaina
Prison Street Pizza in Lahaina is known for its traditional New Jersey-style pies, and its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Owners Charles (Hatch) and his wife Miriam Clarke built their pizzeria in an empty house off Prison Street in Lahaina using the same equipment and techniques used in New Jersey and Staten Island by their Italian relatives. “It’s a retro kind of pizza … [Read more...] about Prison Street Pizza–New Jersey pies in the heart of Lahaina
Eh Brah: How about showing that homeless guy in Lahaina some holiday spirit?
To the concerned citizen in the brand new SUV who told me that you were worried about the homeless man you saw sleeping at the Lahaina Post Office in the rain. How about sharing some of your holiday spirit with him, rather than just talking with me about it. You seem far more capable to assist him than I am. Just saying. Illustration: Ron Pitts … [Read more...] about Eh Brah: How about showing that homeless guy in Lahaina some holiday spirit?