Six months ago—on Aug. 8, 2023—wildfires destroyed the historic town of Lahaina on Maui. The fires, exacerbated by dry conditions and ferocious winds, killed at least 100 people and caused widespread damage. Thousands of structures, many of them homes, were burned to the ground. Front Street—the main roadway that follows the ocean—was destroyed, too, along […]
The most recent additions to Maui’s dining scene bring innovation, fantastic flavors and a touch of excitement to the island’s gastronomic landscape. From cultural hubs to inventive takes on classic tastes, these establishments are unveiling a delightful array of culinary creations. Balai Pata View this post on Instagram A post shared by Balai
Our annual Readers’ Choice Awards has a few categories that residents and visitors truly go to bat for, and deciding which of the many amazing banana bread spots on Maui are the best of the best always ends up being a heated battle. The moist, sweet, nut-filled bread is held in high regard on the
I was on Lānaʻi recently, chasing down a few stories when that old familiar feeling struck. I was hungry. Actually, I was starving. Travel can do that to you—you’re so busy running around, not missing your flight, getting your rental car and voila, you’re starving. However, I had no clue where to even look for
There are some restaurants that, for whatever reason, you keep coming back to. Sometimes it’s nostalgia. Sometimes it’s convenience. And almost always it’s because there’s something there that you love: atmosphere, service, sizzling steak bites with onions. That’s how it’s been for me with Tiffany’s Bar & Grill in Wailuku, a family-run neighborhood sports bar
In a space that was once a Christian bookstore, then a vape shop and now a bar, a pleasant scene plays out. In one corner of the establishment, longtime friends reminisce, telling stories and inside jokes only they would understand. A group of visitors pop in for a round of cocktails while a pair of
At an early age, Laura Night understood that cafés connect people. While growing up in Livingston, Montana, her grandfather would take her to a local coffee shop every week and, with that, Night says, “It was ingrained that community equals coffee and coffee equals community.” Reflecting on those coffee shop visits, Night says it’s no
With its spectacular beaches, legendary highway, opulent resorts and flourishing dining scene, Maui is a top destination among travelers to Hawaiʻi. Although there are plenty of crowds, that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to escape the masses to find quiet nooks, old-school businesses and some solitude. Sometimes it just requires traveling a little bit off
For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fleetwood’s on Front Street will be open for lunch. Beginning on Nov. 16, you can enjoy a midday meal at the restaurant, and if you’re lucky, grab a seat on the rooftop lounge. (Let’s be real, you need a reservation to dine upstairs.) READ
With its flamingo pink sign, Tiffany’s has always been impossible to miss on Wailuku’s Lower Main Street. Inside, faithful regulars could be found sitting at the family-run bar or crowded around a table for pau hana (after work) drinks. For nearly 20 years, Tiffany’s has been a beloved Wailuku watering hole. Since the Orite
Under the sweltering Maui sun, there isn’t really such a thing as bad shave ice. However, there are superior shave ice stands. On Lahaina’s famed Front Street, Breakwall Shave Ice Co. takes crafting blocks of ice into ultra-fine powder cones seriously. And of course, it’s also home to the original boozy shave ice. Here,
It is no surprise the beloved Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel’s restaurant is an ode to traditional Hawaiian delicacies and moʻolelo (stories). After all, it considers itself Hawaiʻi’s most Hawaiian hotel. But Huihui is more than just an homage to ancient customs. By weaving traditional wayfarer practices and ingredients into contemporary dishes, Chef Tom Muromoto celebrates
