Side Orders • August 18, 2016

August 18, 2016

BITS AND PIECES. . . Pancake lovers get ready to carbo-load from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday.That's when IHOP at Maui Mall in Kahului will offer a short stack of its world-famous buttermilk pancakes for just $1 with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting No Kid Hungry program.With more than 16 million children suffering from hunger nationwide, IHOP franchise understands the need to provide access to the healthy breakfasts they need to grow and thrive. You may donate more now through Sept. 25 at www.IHOP.com.Speaking of restaurants at the Maui Mall, Da Shrimp Hale is now added to its lineup ...

Side Orders • August 11, 2016

August 11, 2016

MOVING MOUNTAINS . . . The motto for a relief benefit coming up is "we all begin to move mountains by carrying small stones."With hurricane season swirling through November, Cafe O'Lei at the Dunes in Kahului will present a dinner-dance benefit for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda, the wicked storm that devasted the Philippines in 2013. Owner Dana Pastula had organized relief efforts helping 51 families with shelter and 450 families with food - and much more help is still needed.So, she and husband and business partner Mike Pastula will present the Dinner Dance with Willie K from 6:30 to ...

Sideorders • August 4, 2016

August 4, 2016

TASTE OF THE ISLAND . . . Looking for a nice, shady spot in Wailuku to enjoy lunch outdoors? From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Maui Fresh Streatery food truck rolls under the Banyan Tree Park in Wailuku with an ever-rotating, international menu.Recently, I savored Greek moussaka and a refreshing and cool mango-coconut panna cotta by chef-owner Kyle Kawakami and his team.The new Pint & Cork in The Shops at Wailea will kick up its heels for its grand opening on Friday with an extended happy hour all day long."We want to let everyone know that we are open," says partner Scott Pacer. ...

Sideorders • July 28, 2016

July 28, 2016

PAUKUKALO FUN . . . Where?! People often ask me that question when I mention the little town near the base of Wailuku River.But those who live in Central Maui certainly know all of the fun that is to be had in the little strip mall behind the Shell gas station from Ray's Deli to Watercress Sports Bar & Grill."On July 1, it was official that we took this place over," says Al Kuehu, a Waiehu boy who bought Watercress with his wife, Isa Kuehu. "I want this to be the hub of music and fun. We put in new carpet, redid the bar, added wall murals and we have eight flat screens for ...

Side Orders • July 21, 2016

July 21, 2016

ISLAND LIFESTYLE. . . Sit back, relax and enjoy the island lifestyle during Aloha Hour at Duke's Beach House in Kaanapali. A new food menu along with drink specials and live entertainment make it happening from 3 to 5 p.m. daily.Grab a bite of buffalo-chicken deviled eggs made with Lahaina farmed eggs, all natural Jidori chicken, blue-cheese crumbles and green onions in spicy sauce; blackened fish sliders made with fresh catch, cabbage-vegetable slaw and aioli; and shrimp gazpacho.Aloha Hour drink specials include draft beers for $4 to $6, barrel-to-glass wines for $6 to $7 and select ...

Side Orders • July 14, 2016

July 14, 2016

AROUND THE TOWN . . . Coming up on its first anniversary, the Island Gourmet Market at The Shops at Wailea is different and bigger than any other ABC store on the island."We pride ourselves in listening to our customers and adapting to their needs and wants," says Perry Gragas, Maui merchandiser and drummer in "Spamalot" for Maui OnStage. "We truly want to be the one-stop shop for Wailea and surrounding communities."Deli supervisor Lloyd Aoki says he makes everything in the vast prepared-foods section in house."We do prime rib on Thursdays and Sundays, Hawaiian plates on Fridays, beef ...