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 […]
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Talking story with Matt Lane about the 12th annual Lahaina Town Clean up
Matt Lane works at the Peter Lik Gallery in Lahaina. But 12 years ago, when he was a server at Hard Rock Cafe just up the street, he organized the first Lahaina Town Clean Up. Saturday, Sept. 24 will see this year’s clean up, which has ballooned from a modest gathering of Lane and his […]
Aloha ‘Aina Unity March in Lahaina
The Aloha ‘Aina Unity March is coming to Maui this Sunday, Oct. 18. Dedicated to awareness and education on the issues affecting Hawaii’s sacred sites, cultural landscapes, agricultural land, water and ocean, the march is part of a statewide movement. All are invited to wear red, bring signs and banners, a reusable water bottle and a lei. Mala to […]
Dine Out for Hawaii Kidney Foundation
Dine out for the National Kidney Foundation this Thursday, May 14, at a participating restaurant near you. Load up the ohana and take your pick from some of Maui’s fine establishments: 5 Palms, HONU, MALA, Spanky’s Riptide, Bistro Casanova, Casanova Italian Restaurant & Deli, Maui Brewing Co., Teddy’s, Flatbread Co., Rock & Brews, Ruby’s, Vineyard, Fleetwood’s, […]
Test your luck at this Saturday’s Book Trust Extravaganza–Casino Royale Edition
Test your luck during the third annual Book Trust Extravaganza, Casino Royale edition this Saturday at Mala Wailea. It’s an annual fundraiser for Book Trust Hawaii, and guests can wheel and deal at casino favorites. The evening will feature a menu specially crafted by Sheldon Simeon. All the night’s proceeds will benefit the Book Trust and their […]
This Saturday, Aug. 24 and Wednesday Aug. 28: Chef Sheldon Simeon at MALA & HONU
Hilo native and Maui Community College Culinary Program alumni Chef Sheldon Simeon achieved national fame as a top finalist on the 10th Season of Bravo’s Top Chef. Of course, the 2013 Aipono Chef of the Year Award recipient has had his fork in many projects since then. Catch Chef Simeon on Saturday, Aug. 24 at […]
James Simpliciano, Farmer Simpli-Fresh Produce #Maui #Food @MauiTime
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/mauitime/6841940182/in/set-72157629310393470/] JAMES (KIMO) SIMPLICIANO “My food revolution began in 2007 when I was volunteering my time with a youth at risk program called ‘Alternative Learning Center’ (ALC) at Lahainaluna High School in Hawaii.” Simpli-fresh produce LLC Hawaii Simpli-fresh.com twitter.com/kimosimpliciano twitter Food revolutionist with Chef Jamie Oliver facebook.com/pages/Simpli-fresh-produce-West-Maui-cooperative-Food-Revolution/150372218355287 jamieoliver.com/us/foundation/jamies-food-revolution/news-content/west-maui-food-revolution-community-grou I was always farming or gardening back […]
Pau Hana at Mala Wailea
DESCRIPTION: Mala Wailea is nestled in the Marriott Wailea. You’re in Wailea now, so that means posh resort grounds, but here it’s not over the top. There’s not a lot of polished brass, and the elegance is a bit understated. The architecture is clean and modern. This is also not a pick-up spot, so bring […]
Mala Ocean Tavern and Honu are accepting orders for Amazing Thanksgiving Pies through November 18th
These are no ordinary pies, and even thought I make my own pies through the holidays I am so tempted to just order one to enjoy them! The housemade pastries by Liz McDonald and the Honu Bake Shop are incredible, so forget about baking just drop in and make your order by November 18th. Each […]
Landmark vineyards tasting lunch at Mala discussing oysters, the south, and grape farms
Havent got to steel plow yet. Overlook w bisque, and demaris. Grand detour pinot noir 08 vs 09. Lorenzo coming w gado gado. Seared ahi bruschetta out of this world. – Posted using MobyPicture.com
Maui eats: Mala Ocean Tavern, I spy @julieyakacoco via @melissa808
via nonstophonolulu.com Reading this is making me painfully hungry. I need a round at Mala’s! Posted via email from jenrusso’s posterous
Thanksgiving on Maui
Tryptophanatics rejoice, its turkey time! Choice buffets: Coconut Grill (100 W. Kaahumanu Ave.Kahului, HI 96732, 808-871-8881) is featuring a prime rib and seafood buffet $34.95, kids $15.95 and 4 under free, has a seafood bar with oysters on the half shell and crab legs. More seafood selections from the coconut grill include shrimp and clam […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2008: Best Pupus on Maui: Mala
BEST PUPUS Mala Eclectic is one tried-and-true way of describing the menu here, but there seems to be a method to the way things come together at Mala. Take, for example, seared ahi bruschetta, which takes place on flax seed toast and involves edamame puree. The first-course menu here seems most comfortable speaking Greek, but […]
Interview with Maui Surfer Bob ‘Ole’ Olson – September 30, 1997
If surfing had its own dictionary, then only one word would come to mind, and that would be the name “Ole.” Being a beginner to the surfing world, when I first walked into the “Ole” surfing shop I felt a certain presence. As I listened to him talk I became inspired; I felt like I […]