Wendy Augustine, a bartender at Hali‘imaile General Store, knows Mai Tais. She knows them so well, in fact, that this weekend her special Mai Tai blend won the coveted title of World’s Best Mai Tai, making her the first ever Maui bartender to win such a victory. The Mai Tai is Hawaii’s signature drink. This is despite the fact that the Mai Tai isn’t really Hawaiian or even … [Read more...] about Mai Tai Festival Says Wendy Augustine Of Haliimaile General Store Makes The Best Mai Tai In The World
Maui Food and Drink
Leodas Kitchen and Pie Shop Now Serves Breakfast
In the less than two years that Leoda’s Kitchen and Pie Shop has been open, it’s reached near-legendary status with island pie lovers and has become a favorite for those of us lucky enough to grind there. The little Olowalu outpost has nearly five stars on all its Yelp reviews and makes fans of visitors and residents alike. Now they have something for the early birds to love: a … [Read more...] about Leodas Kitchen and Pie Shop Now Serves Breakfast
We Sample Two Food Trucks On Kahului Beach Road
KALAMA’S If you’ve driven down Kahului Beach Road lately, chances are that you’ve seen the bright blue fish-painted bus that houses Kalama’s Fresh Fish & Lunch to Go! local grinds truck. I seem to see this one the most, at least five days a week from early in the morning until around four or five in the afternoon. They serve a mean breakfast for just $5 and boast an extensive … [Read more...] about We Sample Two Food Trucks On Kahului Beach Road
Gannons New Menu Restaurant Review
I’m kind of obsessed with Gannon’s right now. And not just with their new menu, which has quietly rolled out over the last couple of months–it’s the the whole package. The place has become a hotspot for nightlife in Wailea. Chef Bret Pafford shows great passion for fresh fish and all things made by hand. They recently won Best Restaurant with a View in our Best of Maui issue. … [Read more...] about Gannons New Menu Restaurant Review
Hanzawas Store In Haiku Celebrates Grand ReOpening
It’s a rare occasion when anything changes in Haiku. The mountainside tries to keep its slow school charm by keeping modifications to the minimum. So you may not have noticed the subtle changes over at Hanzawa’s Variety Store from new owner Darren Jones, who began operating the neighborhood store last December. The best time to take notice is by dropping by at their Grand … [Read more...] about Hanzawas Store In Haiku Celebrates Grand ReOpening