Side Orders • June 25, 2015

June 25, 2015

CH-CH CHANGES . . . Many of us watched as Bruce Jenner slinkily morphed into Caitlyn Jenner. Now, let's look at how the Maui restaurant scene slips into the future, as it continues to reinvent itself.News on the coconut wireless is that the owner of Main Street Bistro in Wailuku will close after business on Friday to enjoy retirement. Owner Tom Selman was chef at the former David Paul's Lahaina Grill and Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar before he opened Main Street Bistro more than 10 years ago.The owners of 808 Deli in Kihei, voted "Best Sandwich" multiple times in another ...

Side Orders • June 18, 2015

June 18, 2015

AS MAUI TURNS . . . Just like a fine cabernet, the 34th Kapalua Wine & Food Festival last weekend was a swirl of complexity (and fun gossip).Ran into Brandon Maeda, food and beverage director of Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas, who says Frances Mayes, author of "Under A Tuscan Sun," will be guest of honor at a Sept. 23 wine event. The resort will also present the Namaste & Chardonnay yoga event from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Bring a yoga mat.Word has it the legendary Diana Ross rented the Cliff House that fronts the Montage Kapalua Bay resort hotel for an intimate family event. ...

Side Orders • June 11, 2015

June 11, 2015

AROUND MAUI NUI . . . It seems like the camera crew was just in Maui County filming. But it was way back in February.Now, season five of the top-rated Emmy and Peabody award-winning CNN original series, "Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown," produced by Zero Point Zero Production, will air Sunday evening."Parts Unknown" follows the world-renowned chef and bestselling author as he travels across the globe to uncover little-known tidbits of food and culture.This season will include excursions to Korea, Miami, Scotland, Madagascar, New Jersey, Budapest, Hawaii and Beirut. But Sunday's episode ...

Side Orders • June 4, 2015

June 4, 2015

WEST SIDE STORIES . . . The benefit kickoff for Make A Wish Hawaii foundation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Outlets of Maui mall in Lahaina, and will continue running Sundays through Sept. 6. Pi Artisan Pizzeria boasts a new menu and will do a brunch special, Hard Rock Cafe will offer happy hour all day, Harley Davidson will rev up with a bike show, and sidewalk sales will appeal to shoppers among us.West Maui residents as well as visitors don't have to head Upcountry to get the freshest Maui produce.Bringing the island's bounty right to Whalers Village shoppers, the Grown ...

Side Orders • May 28, 2015

May 28, 2015

TV HAPPENINGS . . . With all of the talk about the upcoming Maui Film Festival, it's interesting to note that the island will also be in the spotlight with two upcoming television programs.Today, WGBH and Fine Cooking magazine announced the tour schedule for the filming of "Moveable Feast with Fine Cooking" season three on PBS. This award-winning series hosted by Australian celebrity chef Pete Evans will visit some of the most unique locations across the U.S. to inspire home cooks everywhere.Soon to be filmed on Maui are Andaz Maui Executive Chef Isaac Bancaco and Maui Fresh Streatery ...

Side Orders • May 21, 2015

May 21, 2015

OUT AND ABOUT. . . A whirling dervish of activity is coming at us Saturday in the form of the next ArT=Mixx at Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului. The center will pulse with visual projections by Professor LightWAV, music by DJs Prince Valium and Erica-Dee and live dance by Medusa and the Mermaids.Line up to get a cool beverage and then head to the food truck by Three's Bar & Grill."Three's will have its food truck ready to crank out tasty snacks all evening long to help keep your energy up," says Lisa Haole, Food & Beverage co-manager along with Luana Argel. "They'll ...