Oprah’s Open House
Do you ever have those dreams where you’re in a house you’re not supposed to be in, and then you get caught? Or almost caught? Boy, I hope someone says “yes.” I have those dreams all the time–which...
View ArticleEh Brah! Sprays Criticism At An Upcountry Tagger
Illustration by Ron Pitts This goes out to the Upcountry Crip who has been throwing up all the lame tags. Seriously, I know it’s tough representing the mean streets of Kula and you have to let all the...
View ArticleEh Brah: Ban Booty Dancing!
Illustration by Ron Pitts. Does anyone care about what’s going on at these Upcountry youth dances? Booty dancing is the only way they dance. What’s booty dancing, you ask? It’s a standing lap-dance...
View ArticleThis Week’s MauiTime News Quiz Tests Your Knowledge Of Larry Ellison And MECO...
1. According to a Feb. 21 Pacific Business News blog post, Larry Ellison–who bought 98 percent of the island of Lanai in the summer of 2012–has also been buying up resort properties near the Four...
View ArticlePhotos & Video Show Flash Flood Devastation On Maui From Upcountry To Kihei
That was some storm we had this weekend. It wasn’t surprising, given all the flash flood advisories and watches that kept popping up statewide. Anyway, because some MauiTime staffers decided to run...
View ArticleEh, Annoying Helicopter Pilot!
Eh brah, what’s that noise? A Humvee in the sky! Apocalypse Wow! I’m guessing you must be feeling really important. When I saw your black Huey at the movie shoot for Point Break 2 last winter, I...
View ArticleMauiTime Best of Maui BEST HAPPY HOUR: Milagro’s #BOM2013
Best Happy Hour Milagro’s It’s tequila on the menu at Maui’s best happy hour, where they pour some of the best margaritas on the island. Milagro’s sits at Baldwin Avenue and Hana Highway in Paia, and...
View ArticleMauiTime Best of Maui BEST LUNCH: Cafe O’Lei #BOM2013
Best Lunch Cafe O’Lei Whether you’re in Kihei, Kahului or Upcountry, youre sure to find a bustling crowd at Cafe O’Lei. Voted Best Lunch spot for the second time in a row by our readers, Cafe O’Lei...
View ArticleMauiTime Best of Maui BEST ITALIAN FOOD: Casanova #BOM2013
Best Italian Food Casanova This bastion of late night lifestyle in Makawao is also our readers’ choice for the best place on the island to get best Italian food. Open for 26 years, Casanova offers...
View ArticleDazoo Restaurant Maui in Paia: New Restaurant Review
While a North Shore eatery was undergoing a quick facelift recently, it suddenly sported a new name. The place once known as Moana Cafe had been reborn as the far more exotic-sounding Dazoo. The...
View ArticleMauiTime talks story with Giovanni Cappelli on Casanova’s captivating 25...
The restaurant business on Maui can be ruthless. You open, you’re hot, then three months later you’re not and you’re gone. Some go the distance, but not many. This weekend, the Upcountry Italian...
View ArticleOcean Vodka Makers Now Getting Into The Rum Business
First, Maui had its own vodka. Now it will have its own rum, produced and distilled right in Upcountry Maui. Hawaii Sea Spirits, the makers of Ocean Organic Vodka, have announced it will be adding a...
View ArticleThis Tuesday, Nov. 11: Dine Out For Hospice Maui
On Tuesday, Dine Out For Hospice Maui will partner with 36 restaurants island-wide for a culinary benefit with something for everyone. Designed to be convenient for participants with locations in each...
View ArticleMakawao History Museum Releases Cookbook Of Local Recipes
If you love to cook local Maui recipes, then you might want to check out Look What’s Cooking in Makawao, a new cookbook for sale at the Makawao History Museum. It’s a collection of recipes from local...
View ArticleUpcountry, East Maui MECO Customers Lose Power For Days
So that was some storm we had Friday night. Given that it was just a storm–not even close to a hurricane–what amazed me was that nearly 20,000 people lost power. And many lost power for days. Here’s...
View ArticleTaco Tuesdays at Charley’s
BREAKDOWNS = BLESSINGS, WITH BUDDIES, BEER AND TORTILLA-WRAPPED BLISS "Taco flavored kisses! Taco-taco, burrito-burrito!" Sometimes even the shittiest of situations can turn out to be a blessing in...
View ArticleMax to Go Opens in Haiku Today
810 Kokomo Road Haiku, Maui, HI 96708 808-575-7899 Find our Mauitime Dining Listing Guide Info Here John and Cristine Graziano are putting down even more roots in Haiku. I covered their opening in...
View ArticleMoana Cafe’s Succulent Lamb
moana cafe lamb wahi So happy to be eating lunch at Moana Cafe as I have errands to do in Paia. Their lamb wahi wrap is ordered already and I have my eye on some apple strudel. In fact I think I’m...
View ArticleMax To Go
Checked out Max To Go in Haiku this afternoon. In the Haiku town center right around the corner from the main restaurant, they serve sandwiches, pizza and other lunch staples. Seating is limited (hence...
View ArticleThanksgiving on Maui
Tryptophanatics rejoice, its turkey time! Choice buffets: Coconut Grill (100 W. Kaahumanu Ave.Kahului, HI 96732, 808-871-8881) is featuring a prime rib and seafood buffet $34.95, kids $15.95 and 4...
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