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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Cafe Del Vino, Seafood, Tapas, Pasta and Wine at the Harbor Shops in Maalaea
Guido Hauwaerts has opened a little bistro in the Ma`alaea Harbor Shops called Cafe Del Vino. If Hauwaerts sounds familiar, it's because of the half-century he's spent in the restaurant business. Wondering what he was up to now, I dropped in the other night. “I was at Lobster Cove from '92 to 2005, then somebody from Belgium took it over and stayed a year and a half, then it … [Read more...] about Cafe Del Vino, Seafood, Tapas, Pasta and Wine at the Harbor Shops in Maalaea
Rita’s Maui – The Steak and Seafood Restaurant of Kihei Kalama Village
The story of Rita's, the newest Kihei Kalama Village restaurant, begins with a romantic vacation getaway. It's the vacation owner Steve Warsh took in 2005 that made him decide Maui was the place to be. "It's pretty simple," says Warsh. "My soul belonged here. I'm a Type A personality. Here on Maui is where I can relax." Warsh spent the last 14 years in Las Vegas in another … [Read more...] about Rita’s Maui – The Steak and Seafood Restaurant of Kihei Kalama Village
MauiTime Best of Maui 2013: Best Fish Tacos on Maui: Coconut’s
Photo Courtesy of Coconuts Fish Cafe Best Fish Tacos Coconut’s Fish Cafe Two corn tortillas stuffed with fresh catch sounds simple enough to prepare, but you’d be surprised how difficult it can be to pull off properly. On who does that best, our readers were clear that the answer is Coconut’s Fish Cafe. They top the fish off with plenty of their special recipe France’s … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2013: Best Fish Tacos on Maui: Coconut’s
MauiTime Best of Maui 2013: Best Fish Sandwich on Maui: Paia Fish Market
Best Fish Sandwich Paia Fish Market When you're in need of a fish sandwich, our readers know that only Paia Fish Market will do. So what the Market insists on calling it a “fish burger”–this is their signature item, and they do it better than anyone. You can have blackened seared ahi, salmon, mahi or ono, and it comes garnished with their own recipe coleslaw made fresh daily. … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2013: Best Fish Sandwich on Maui: Paia Fish Market