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The ultimate, romantic beachfront dining experience in West Maui

Pacific’O is a beautifully styled beachfront restaurant in Lahaina. Pink and black marble floors and elegant French doors frame the island of Lanai and the Pacific Ocean as it laps the sand just a few yards away. You may even see whales making their way around our idyllic island. I went ...

Local flavors, quick service found in Kahului at Sheldon Simeon’s Tin Roof

I was kind of scrambling to figure out where to eat in-between the holidays. I was in town, tired and badly in need of food. Fast and good. Sound familiar? Well, have I got the spot for you! Tucked away in the industrial part of Kahului is a culinary treasure created by Sheldon Simeon. ...

New Wailuku restaurant ushers in some sparkle for the New Year

As the holiday fun of dining on Maui continues, let’s enjoy these last days of 2019 and make them count. How ‘bout taking a friend to a stunning new restaurant in Wailuku? SixtyTwo MarcKet, the prize of a lifelong dream of chef and owner Marc McDowell, is right on time to usher in some ...

Acevedo’s cafe a family affair; Christmas dining suggestions

Maui is a tropical oasis in the middle of the ocean and it is quite possible the best vibe on the planet when it comes to the holidays. The spirit of Christmas and aloha together make for the perfect combination to rejoice in the season. The holidays are all about family and I’m so thrilled ...

After 17 years in Makawao, family opens Korean restaurant in Paia

Bap is the name of a new sushi and Korean restaurant in Paia town created by the Kim family. Bap is also a Korean word that essentially means, cooked rice. Rice is the fundamental ingredient on which most Korean dishes are prepared. As a turn of phrase, bap means, “have you eaten?,” rice ...

Tasting the fifth flavor at Star Noodle

When I think of the holidays, I think of Asian food. It’s a city kid thing. We have the obligatory meals with our families, we get over-done on turkey and roasts, and we long for something different. I go mad for Asian food. I love noodles and dumplings with a passion. I can’t think of ...