ISLAND HEATING UP . . . Wanna take a culinary journey all the way from South America to Maui? Then buy “passage” for the From Lima to Wailea wine-pairing feast Friday at Spago Maui located lobby level of Four Seasons Resort Maui. Executive Chef Peleg Miron will present appetizers at 6 p.m. ...

THE BUZZ AROUND TOWN . . . Jumping with fresh catch, Japanese fare and karaoke on special nights, Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bars in Kihei and Kapalua are among Maui’s most popular hot spots. Maui partner Tom Alejado says that Kihei will move to a larger location later this ...

LIQUID ASSETS . . . When my husband talks about liquidity, he’s referring to things financial or maybe even boats — but my thoughts propel away from these topics to, well, liquid refreshments. For instance, Plantation House at Kapalua will uncork a four-course wine dinner featuring the ...

ALL OVER THE MAP . . . Someone just mentioned that seniors get $10 kamaaina rates on Expeditions Ferry rides to Lanai from Lahaina. Regular kamaaina fares are also pretty reasonable. From 4 to 6 p.m. today and 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, the public may meet the crew of the world-famous Hokule‘a ...

FOOD FOR THOUGHT . . . Kapalua was jumping last weekend with the 27th annual Celebration of the Arts. As usual, The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua’s Hawaiian Cultural Advisor Clifford Nae‘ole outdid himself with booking top entertainment and educators. Move over Merrie Monarch — hula halau ...

LOVE BEADS AND MORE . . . Bust out your best Nehru jackets, Go-Go boots, mini skirts, baby-doll dresses and tye-dye T-shirts for the ‘Aipono Restaurant Awards kicking off at 5:30 p.m. today outdoors at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa’s Halona Kai Lawn and moving into the Monarchy ...