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
Maui Restaurant Review
We Dish On Kahului Diners: Sheiks Maui Restaurant Review 2 of 3
SHEIK’S 97 S. Wakea Ave., Kahului 808-877-1021 The menu says they’ve been serving the greater Central Maui area since 1968. This Wakea Street landmark is next to the Ohana gas station and right behind the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center. If you want something fancier you’re in the wrong place because Sheik’s hasn't changed a whole lot in their 45 years and won’t anytime soon. The … [Read more...] about We Dish On Kahului Diners: Sheiks Maui Restaurant Review 2 of 3
Pa`ina Food Court
The great thing about having gratitude is the realization that things we’d typically consider “not perfect” really are. My lunch last week at Maui Community College’s Pa`ina Food Court started with gratitude, and became one of the most perfect meals I’ve ever eaten. While visiting the food court the week prior, I was struck by how my beautiful plate of fresh island … [Read more...] about Pa`ina Food Court
China Bowl
I’m a sucker for China Bowl’s Orange Peel Scallops. I won’t lie to you—I’ve eaten them before, and they were the major motivation behind my seemingly innocent pitch to review the somewhat recent addition to the Fairway Shops in Ka`anapali. Conflict of interest? Perhaps, but that’s a practical matter far less significant than the mystical combination of seafood and … [Read more...] about China Bowl
Honolua Store
I can wake up to this everyday. It could be love at first taste, but, at the very least, a major hook up. After all, scrumptious local eats in West Maui for less than five bucks is a rare catch. The Maui Baldwin Packers built the Honolua Store in the 1930’s. “During the plantation era, it was a place mainly where the working farmers can charge what they need,” says … [Read more...] about Honolua Store