This was the year the word "gastropub" was finally added to the Merriam Websters dictionary. Defined as upscale pub grub, this genre of food had more of a stronghold on the mainland where it has dominated for the last decade, but its popularity has not go unnoticed on Maui. Menus have swelled with gourmet burgers, fancy fries, fish and chips, artisan bread, herb … [Read more...] about 2012 Year in Maui Food, Restaurants, Dining and Drinks
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MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Place to Dance on Maui: Timba
Best Place to Dance Timba I don’t feel qualified to write about the best dance spot, since I can’t dance. My brain gets so embarrassed that I even attempt it, that it shuts down every syntax in my body, stopping me mid-movement. In a sea of beautiful gyrating bodies, I’m feebly trying to raise the roof. Even Timba’s great music, amazing beach view and outright … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Place to Dance on Maui: Timba
Timba Maui Bartender Interview with Jaime Headrick
Hooch Handle Jaime Headrick When are you punching the clock at Timba? Fridays and Saturdays. Why sling booze? Love of Music Libation Likes Patron, Cabernet Savignon and Corona. Moonshine Mixture Uncommon Passion. Personal Poison Vodka soda or Patron. Sweet soused perks Having your days off. Bottle Buzz Kills Keeping the secrets you see happening every night. Tipsy Tips Have a … [Read more...] about Timba Maui Bartender Interview with Jaime Headrick
MauiTime Best of Maui 2011: Best Place to Dance on Maui: Timba
PLACE TO DANCE Timba 505 Front St., Lahaina; 808-661-9873; http://timbamaui.com http://www.twitter.com/TimbaMaui Long ago, our associate editor vowed to never again ink the word “swank” (ugh... so overused!)--unless, of course, it’s in reference to Timba. Located upstairs at the shops at 505--and open only on Thursday through Saturday nights--there’s nowhere else … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2011: Best Place to Dance on Maui: Timba
Drink Pink for a Good Cause at Lahaina’s Timba
The inter-office memo. Not necessarily riveting reading material when you yourself are inter-office, but there's something voyeuristic and intriguing about reading someone else's memos -- especially when it's got interesting things to say. Check out this one, from Timba in Lahaina: To all Timba staff, For every Fri & Sat night in the month of October, our entire staff … [Read more...] about Drink Pink for a Good Cause at Lahaina’s Timba