STELLA BLUES Not all meatless burgers are created equal. Some places regard them as a throwaway item, something you stick on the bottom of the menu to keep the vegetarians from squawking. Others seize the opportunity to put something exemplary between the buns—something that might even attract the attention of carnivores looking to mix it up. Though it’s not exactly a burger, … [Read more...] about Places to Get Good Burger Alternatives
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Places to Cool Your Spring Fever
Tom’s Mini-Mart It’s finally spring. After being confined to your house for what seems like forever, you decide to venture out and brave the strong winds. On your first expedition, I would suggest you head over to Tom’s Mini-Mart for some of the best shave ice the island has to offer. That’s saying something since Maui has a lot of shave ice to offer. At Tom’s, they don’t skimp … [Read more...] about Places to Cool Your Spring Fever
Flaming Food
Disaronno Meltdown There’s nothing like a little flaming food to get you fired up about eating, and the Melting Pot is the perfect place to get hot and bothered over a meal. Fondue was especially popular back when parties involved house key swapping in fishbowls (wink, wink). Savor its comeback by ordering the Disaronno Meltdown, a mixture of creamy white chocolate imbued with … [Read more...] about Flaming Food
Places to get a ginormous beer
STOPWATCH BAR & GRILL OK, this may seem a bit out of place in an issue dedicated to health and wellness, but come on—even the most fit among us need a big, chilled frothy glass of bad-for-you goodness every now and then. (Plus, it can be plausibly argued that beer at least covers the “Spirit” potion of the Mind, Body, Spirit equation.) Grab a hop-and-barley big gulp at this … [Read more...] about Places to get a ginormous beer
Places to nurse your post-Inauguration hangover
Fran’s Island Grill So you’ve indulged a little too much after the historic inauguration. What’s a person to do? Well, you could always combat that alcohol with a little grease. And nothing is much greasier than the local favorite, loco moco. Sure, loco moco may not look that appetizing, but the night before, you pretty much knew that you were going … [Read more...] about Places to nurse your post-Inauguration hangover