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COINCIDENCE? . . . “Stressed” spelled backwards is “desserts,” so it’s no wonder that you feel relaxed when you indulge in Maui Macaroons.
Now, you don’t have to fret until the farmers market to get a bite, or two. Maui Macaroons and Artisan Market will celebrate its grand opening at 4 p.m. Wednesday on Market Street in Wailuku.
“Venture into the shop and you will find everything from jams and jellies to books and music by local authors and musicians,” says owner Lori Steer.
Eat icy-cold Shaka Pops, peruse sea-glass jewelry and colorful caps. Shop for lotions and soaps, and feel the stress roll off with free macaroon samples.
“Each artisan rents a bit of the store space, forming a sort of hui,” says Steer, famous for her Salted Heaven macaroons packed with coconut, vanilla chips, toffee brickle bits and sea salt – but no gluten. “They all sell their products at swap meet prices, without the usual retail markup, a great bargain for the customer.”
Gift baskets may be tailored to any event. For more details, call 344-5465.
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BITS AND PIECES . . . Armchair quarterbacks are getting pumped up for their favorite pastime: football. Wear your favorite jersey to Rock & Brews in Paia and receive a free upgrade from a regular beer to a 20-ounce Player’s Pint on select pours.
“Rock & Brews is the perfect football-watching spot with multiple flat screens, delicious American comfort food and a broad selection of international and craft beers,” says Michael Zislis, co-founding partner.
The new Roasted Chiles is impressing diners in its space next to Bank of Hawaii at Azeka’s Mauka in Kihei. Owner Ofir Benitez imported furniture, dishware, glassware and other decor from Mexico.
Faye Kashiwa Otsuka, her husband, Curtis, and friends imbibed in top-shelf margaritas and mojitas and said that the cornbread dessert is “to die for.”
The inaugural Keokea Ho’olaule’a will be packed with food and fun from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Keokea Hawaiian Homestead baseyard. See story, on Page 15.
“The community event will feature daylong entertainment and some six dozen booths offering food, arts, crafts and nonprofit information, plus a keiki play area,” says Karen Park, spokeswoman.
Oh-la-la! You don’t have to travel to Paris to get a whiff of Escoffier. A Taste of France food and wine series will flow at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday at Molokini Bar & Grille in Makena.
“This month’s event features Advanced Sommelier Charles Fredy. He will bring three wine varieties specific to France: Chablis, Beaujolais and Bordeaux,” says Leo Mallari, director of Food & Beverage. “Chef De Cuisine Kurt Lesmerises pairs the wine offerings with three classic French and fusion dishes, and offers a food demo for $45 per person.” Call 875-5888.
A huge lineup of Maui chefs will present a culinary fundraiser to support Hawaii Island in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Iselle.
Project Kokua for Hawaii Island will take place at Maui Tropical Plantation from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7. All proceeds will go toward relief efforts through Rotary D5000 Foundation. Tickets are $50 at Da Kitchen locations in Kihei and Kahului.
Starting Monday, Hawaii will have a new rum in the market: Ultra premium, organic Deep Island Hawaiian Rum from Hawaii Sea Spirits LLC, the makers of Ocean Organic Vodka.
“Within all spirits, rum is the third largest category globally and is one of the top cocktail calls around the world,” says CEO Shay Smith.
Vineyard Food Co. in Wailuku is back on track with a la carte dinners Fridays and Saturdays. Menu items include mahimahi cakes with dill caper aioli; bacon-wrapped beef tenderloin with cherry demi glace; and pineapple upside down cake, to ease stress, of course.