Famous Dave’s is coming to Hawaii, and they’re firing up the barbecue pit in Lahaina. The ribs are “legendary” on the mainland, although our experience is that they’re less memorable than good to very good. We’re not going to be able to get to the restaurant for awhile, but if you visit, please let us […]
This week I surprised Molly for our wedding anniversary and we spent a couple of days on Lanai. While Lanai is still part of Maui county, it feels like a million miles away as the ferry departs Lahaina and we set sail for what we call “the happiest place on earth” (with apologies to Disney […]
I’ve flown a lot recently, which (gastronomically) translates to eating institutional food at overpriced airport restaurants and paying big dollars for little onboard snacks. I identify strongly with the phrase “I live to eat” and not at all with “I eat to live” – so being forced to eat meals only to keep the flight […]
The Shops of Wailea is home to Maui’s newest restaurant: Kai Wailea. It features Izakaya style cuisine which you can think of as tapas: small plates that are meant to be shared by others in your party. Of course there is sushi, but there is also a wide selection of grilled meats, seafood and vegetables […]
This video was taken at the Pineapple Grill during the Kapalua Wine & Food Festival on June 11, 2009. Pineapple Grill’s vice president and managing partner Chris Kaiwi introduces the chefs. These chefs were named top young chefs by Hawaii Hospitality (a trade association magazine). They are: Ben Klein of Mala Ocean Tavern, Ryan Urig […]
