UP-AND-COMERS . . . With the recent Best of Maui tabloid hot off the press, we don’t have to look very far to get a great meal on island. But more places continue to open as in the case at Napili Shores in the former Iron Imu and Maui Grille locations. “We’re so excited to be on our own ...

A-LIST ISLAND . . . Movie stars, rock legends and top chefs were out in force last week at the home of Shep Gordon, who graciously hosted a political fundraiser and threw a heck of a party with live music and culinary delights. Actor Jim Carrey was friendly and said that his Showtime series, ...

OVERHEARD . . . The chin-wagging was being uncorked faster than the wine at last Friday’s trade tasting at Maui Arts & Cultural Center, hosted by Alan Jahns of Paradise Beverages before the annual Maui Calls event. Visiting winery owner Ernie Pink of the Amalie Robert Estate in Oregon ...

MAUI JUMPING . . . Mana Foods’ raw juice bar keeps bowling people over in its current location in the health-food store on Baldwin Avenue in Paia. The little niche at the front left of the store is called Maka by Mana. “There is a lot of creativity going on in there,” says Mana Foods’ ...

SUNSETS IN SPOTLIGHT . . . From 5:30 to 6:30 tonight and Aug. 24, you may chill down as bartenders shake things up in Black Rock Lounge at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa in Kaanapali. Master distiller and owner Mark Nigbur of Hali‘imaile Distilling Co. and a guest mixologist will be ...

AROUND TOWN . . . Sometimes, I feel as if I’m churning out copy as fast as a Land O’Lakes factory worker agitates cream into butter. But I do know that readers are looking for deals and tasty events during summer and I’ve got some in my pocket, on my email or in my recent memory. If ...