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) and three key aides to Mayor Alan Arakawa: Managing … [Read more...] about We also listened to the secret 2013 recording of Mayor Alan Arakawa’s aides but we just thought it was pathetic
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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 voted on the First Reading of an appropriation for the Department … [Read more...] about Test Your Knowledge Of Oprah’s New Tea and What’s Next For The Giggle Hill Playground
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 early for her, but Puckett takes it in stride, and says the people she … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2013: Best Barista on Maui: Fasha Puckett
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 … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Barista on Maui: Megan Kanekoa, Wailuku Coffee Company
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 the Kaahumanu Center Starbucks’ most … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2011: Best Barista on Maui: Jesse Wenkoff at Starbucks