Molly Jacobson

We Have a Book, Not a Baby: the Romance of Foodie Writers on Maui

by Molly Jacobson

“You always did like a fairytale.” That’s what my mother sighed as I told her about meeting James back in August of 2005. [If this sounds odd, it isn't. My mother has always been a fan of I-had-to-eat-my-own-arm-to-survive stories. For instance, she thinks it's kind of funny -- ironic is probably a better word -- [...]

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Feast at Lele: Lu’au for Two

by Molly Jacobson

When James read yesterday’s post about two perfect meals on Maui for Valentine’s Day 2012, he nodded and said “but what about Feast at Lele? It’s perfect for romance: lu’au for two.” Good idea, J! [Truth told, James is much more romantic than I am. He always knows exactly what to do, when to do [...]

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Valentine’s Day on Maui

by Molly Jacobson

Overpriced Valentine’s Day menus are de rigueur these days all across the U.S. … and Maui is no exception. This most exceptional and romantic island is a magnet for lovers of all ages — and the restaurants know it. So, where would James and I dine, if we were in the mood for a splurge? [...]

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Ask Molly: Where to Watch the Big Game on Maui

by Molly Jacobson

Dave and Pat emailed me the following question this morning: “Where are some good places to take in good food and watch the superbowl? Thanks!” If you’re on Maui and want to watch the Big Game, there are a few places where you can get both decent food and a good view of a screen. [...]

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Reviewing Maui Restaurants: Groundhog Day

by Molly Jacobson

  Groundhog Day is coming up on February 2, and James and I celebrated a little early by watching the classic Bill Murray movie of that name. (If you haven’t seen it in a while, it’s worth re-viewing. I cringe a little at Andie McDowell’s poker-faced performance, but James claims he never noticed before. And [...]

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Ask Molly: New CD Guide to Road to Hana Is Best Yet

by Molly Jacobson

Here’s a question I get a lot from Maui visitors: “Can you recommend a good CD tour for driving the Road to Hana?” Until very recently, the answer was “unfortunately, not really.” That changed about four months ago when we used this new CD guide. Driving the Road to Hana practically defines the adage that [...]

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Hawaiian Airlines Partnering with Jet Blue!!

by Molly Jacobson

More good news from Hawaiian Airlines. Not only are they expanding service with a Maui hub – they are also teaming up with JetBlue for connecting flights. We will be able to fly on both airlines on one ticket – which means we will also be able to earn miles on both airlines for those [...]

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January 24 2012 Is Global Belly Laugh Day

by Molly Jacobson

We’re big fans of laughing in our house. It works you out, releases endorphins, and gives a thorough massage to all the internal organs. Plus, it increases feelings of love and connectedness – and a good dollop of Love is just as important in our marriage as it is in the restaurant ratings we use [...]

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Canadians Threaten to Sue Maui for Post-Paradise Stress Disorder

by Molly Jacobson

A new illness has been diagnosed: Post-Paradise Stress Disorder (PPSD). The symptoms are severe and pernicious: patients suffer from depression, irritability and exquisite sensitivity to local weather patterns, especially cold, wet, or icy ones. Occurring all over North America, it’s been heavily reported in northern climates, including Ontario, Canada, where the disease was first discovered. [...]

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New Hawaiian Airlines Hub on Maui

by Molly Jacobson

Oh, this is gooooooooood news. Hawaiian Airlines has announced that it’s creating a new hub in Hawaii, and it’s right here at OGG in Kahului. The new hub will ease travel statewide, increasing service by 25 percent. This means more and more direct inter-island flights (no more having to fly to Honolulu to fly to [...]

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New Edition of Top Maui Restaurants Available!

by Molly Jacobson

Phew! After months of eating, writing, editing, pruning, editing, and indexing, the new edition of Top Maui Restaurants just hit the bookshelves. This year’s edition is even more organized, more useful, and more complete than ever before. Here’s why: Shannon Wianecki joined us as a contributor for this new edition. Shannon spent eight years as [...]

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