Presentation, Freshness, and Flavor Tasting Chef Niko’s latest additions to Castaway Cafe When you think of a great dining experience there are so many factors that can come into play. I headed to Castaway Cafe for a casual Sunday sunset meal and I got so much more than I bargained for in the best way. Chef Niko is fairly new here, coming up on one year soon. His main … [Read more...] about Tasting Chef Niko’s latest additions to Castaway Cafe in Ka’anapali
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Restaurant Review: The Dog and Duck is Kihei Kalama Village’s Pub
You don’t have to wait ‘til St. Paddy’s day to eat corned beef and cabbage. I recently learned this fact stopping by the Dog and Duck in the Kihei Kalama Village. Most of us know the Dog and Duck to be a great nightlife spot in Kihei’s Triangle for trivia, yum yum shots, DJs, and live music for the last 12 years, but you may not know their kitchen pumps out some of the best … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: The Dog and Duck is Kihei Kalama Village’s Pub
Max’s Restaurant at Maui Mall Makes Famous Filipino Fried Chicken
Where do you go when you need a towering stack of magical ube pancakes? Max’s Restaurant, of course. Located in the Maui Mall where Dragon Dragon used to be, Max's knows ube pancakes and Filipino cuisine. Cathy Ferrer, the restaurant's manager for operations in North America, told me about Max’s history. “We are a 70-year-old brand,” says Ferrer. “The history of that fried … [Read more...] about Max’s Restaurant at Maui Mall Makes Famous Filipino Fried Chicken
Nalu’s South Shore Grill has Barry Flanagan of Hapa and Eric Gilliom on Saturday Nights
In the two years since it opened, Nalu’s South Shore Grill in Kihei has grown to be a favorite of residents and visitors alike. What's more, they just launched a new dinner and show concept with Barry Flanagan of Hapa and Eric Gilliom on Saturday nights. They have a winning combination of great food, entertainment and atmosphere. But that wasn’t always the case for this spot in … [Read more...] about Nalu’s South Shore Grill has Barry Flanagan of Hapa and Eric Gilliom on Saturday Nights
Nourish Health Bar and Cafe Opens in Both Paia and Wailuku with House Made Life Food Burgers and Kombucha
Life Foods has been quietly cranking out veggie burgers and other health food products in their commercial kitchen in Wailuku for the last few of years. In 2016, they finally cracked open the doors to the public by opening two of their Nourish Health Bars, one in Paia and the other in Wailuku. Their original concept of creating a healthy veggie burger with probiotics and local … [Read more...] about Nourish Health Bar and Cafe Opens in Both Paia and Wailuku with House Made Life Food Burgers and Kombucha