By the editors at Andrew McMeel DIGITAL COCKTAIL If you visit Dawson City in Canada’s Yukon Territory, you can’t skip one of its famous traditions: sipping on a Sourtoe Cocktail at the Sourdough Saloon. The drink, conceived in 1973, comprises the cocktail of your choice garnished with a pickled amputated human toe. (“You can drink […]
NOTW: Pet alligators, valuable urine and our weird post-truth society
POST-TRUTH SOCIETY In January, the U.S. Court of Appeals finally pulled the plug on Orange County, California, social workers who had been arguing in court for 16 years that they were not guilty of lying under oath because, after all, they did not understand that lying under oath in court is wrong. The social workers […]
The Maui Police Department wants you to have coffee with a cop
Yeah, this week the Maui Police Department will take part in what’s billed as the “first annual Coffee with a Cop Day.” The phrase “first annual” always struck me as a bit optimistic, but who knows. Anyway, here’s your big chance to talk story with an MPD cop over a cup of joe. “On Friday, […]
Eh Brah–thanks for being such a good samaritan!
Aloha! to the good samaritan and his son who not only helped me try to get my car running–which had been stuck in front of Starbucks after I arrived from the airport after a long trip–but then waited until the tow truck came to take it to the dealership. He even put his surfboards on […]
2016 Miss Maui Filipina Amelia Laborte breaks expectations both in her pageant and culture.
Filipinos do not settle for minimalism. The sequins, lace, sparkles and puffy dress sleeves that adorned the three contestants at the 2016 Miss Maui Filipina Scholarship Pageant on Saturday, June 11, 2016 were visual proof of this. Even the paper slips for the onstage question phase were drawn from a zebra print bag. But it […]
We also listened to the secret 2013 recording of Mayor Alan Arakawa’s aides but we just thought it was pathetic
Oh, to be a fly on the wall in Mayor Alan Arakawa’s 9th Floor county office today. You guys saw The Maui News’ huge front-page story yesterday on the dramatic Mar. 5, 2013 meeting at Starbucks in Kahului between then-Maui Film Commissioner Harry Donenfeld (who secretly recorded the meeting because he was worried about his job) […]
Test Your Knowledge Of Oprah’s New Tea and What’s Next For The Giggle Hill Playground
1. This week Starbucks, Teavana and sometime-Maui resident Oprah Winfrey announced that all three would partner on a new tea, known as Oprah Chai Tea. Which of the following ingredients is NOT in the new tea? A. Mint B. Cloves C. Cardamom D. Ginger E. Cinnamon 2. On Mar. 25, the Maui County Council […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2013: Best Barista on Maui: Fasha Puckett
Best Barista Fasha Puckett You can find the Best Barista at the Starbucks in Kihei. There she makes all our caffeine dreams come true. Ironically, Fasha doesn’t abuse coffee like those who voted for her, but she also doesn’t resent those who can’t go a day without their cup of joe. Opening can be brutally […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Barista on Maui: Megan Kanekoa, Wailuku Coffee Company
Owner/operator Megan Kanekoa at Wailuku Coffee Company has created a coffee haven out of the Market Street cafe. Her love of the brewed bean means that strict quality control governs every cup that goes out. Apparently, MauiTime readers perked up and voted. 26 N. Market St., Wailuku; 808-495-0259; wailukucoffeeco.com Runner Up: Fasha Puckett, Starbucks(JR) 1819 South […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2011: Best Barista on Maui: Jesse Wenkoff at Starbucks
BARISTA Jesse Wenkoff, Starbucks 845 Wainee St # 213 Lahaina, HI 96761-1688 (808) 661-5518 Have you seen a writer in the morning before their coffee? It’s not pretty. Jesse graciously handles caffeinated monsters or lack thereof with a quick order and no lip, making him Maui’s favorite barista in the world. Wenkoff was one of […]
Monday coffee update, 15th in line at Starbucks Kaahumanu
But the good news is the line is fast… Sent from my iPhone Posted via email from jenrusso’s posterous
Holy crap line is out the door at starbucks kaahumanu!
Sent from my iPhone Posted via email from jenrusso’s posterous
MauiTime Best of Maui 2007: Best Coffee Shop on Maui: Starbucks
BEST COFFEE SHOP Starbucks The best place to be seen sporting a double, half-caffe, three-pump, iced, white chocolate mocha with whip? MAUI TIME’s readers say they indulge at their friendly neighborhood coffee conglomerate—Starbucks. Here’s a thought: top that cup off with a warm, gooey chocolate croissant or orange-cranberry scone and you’ve got a one-hand-on-the-wheel breakfast […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2006: Best Coffee House on Maui: Starbucks
BEST COFFEE HOUSE Starbucks This world-famous coffee purveyor has taught us that a great morning starts with a rhythmic refrain of exotic cafe jargon and a cup of expensive coffee made exactly how you like it. The addiction only grows once you discover the comfiness of their couches. Starbucks may be the quintessential American corporation […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2005: Best Coffee House on Maui: Starbucks
BEST COFFEE HOUSE starbucks If Starbucks has succeeded at anything, it’s managing to get nearly everyone and their mother addicted to Frappuccinos and Caramel Macchiatos. Okay, maybe not all of them, but certainly our readers. Starbucks’ relaxing atmosphere and comfortable scent that follows with a caffeine high has made the place very popular. Consistency and […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2003: Best Coffee Shop on Maui: Starbucks
Best Coffee Shop STARBUCKS When it comes to picking a best coffee shop, you picture a swanky hip-cat spot with beatnik poets in the corner, a bunch of funky tables and chairs, maybe some mood lighting and the warm smell of coffee filling the air. Oh, how we have evolved. Our world has moved on […]