There are plenty of reasons to visit Maui’s scenic Upcountry, from verdant hiking trails, to diverse agriculture tours, to the undisputed splendor of Haleakalā National Park. Now, Upcountry also offers a new opportunity to enjoy a cold, local beer. Mahalo Aleworks, a brewery and taproom in Pukalani, opened its doors in September. The newest addition […]
Along the coasts of Kāʻanapali and Wailea, there’s a colorful culinary scene emerging. Chef-driven restaurants are taking up residency in hotels and resorts, crafting award-winning dining for guests and putting Maui on the map as a culinary destination. Waicoco is one of the most recent and brightest additions. The new restaurant is an eminent piece
Within one month of reviving her caramel apple venture, Angela Bascon maxed out on orders. Customers just couldn’t get enough of her coveted caramel treats. “We call it a good apple addiction,” Bascon laughs, the creator of The Good Apple. And the apples are that good. Tart Fuji apples are covered in Bascon’s specialty
In a small shop in downtown Kahului, Maui, the air is filled with a delectable scent. There are traces of sweet vanilla and notes of warm cinnamon, even a whiff of coconut in the rosy pink store. Stepping into Maui Cookie Lab, customers are met with delicious aromas and stacks of irresistible cookies. After operating
At the corner of Wharf and Hotel Street in Lahaina, there’s a refreshing contrast between historic and contemporary. The Best Western Pioneer Inn, one of Hawaiʻi’s oldest hotels, is home to Papaʻaina. As an inventive and resourceful restaurant, Papa’aina serves a brunch you won’t come across anywhere else on Maui, with hyper-focused ingredients and clever
While brunch is the latest craze, breakfast remains the most important meal of the day. And on Maui, it’s the mom-and-pop restaurants and hidden gems that serve some of the best breakfast plates on the island that will keep you fueled all day. From omelets stuffed with local ingredients to pastries made by hand, these
What better way to celebrate one of Maui’s many marvels than on Feb. 23, National Banana Bread Day. The best loaves are often found at quaint farm and fruit stands in the island’s countryside. Typically, these breads are baked from scratch with locally grown apple bananas and made following instructions from heavily guarded family recipes. The
It’s likely you’ve heard about boba tea and witnessed the craze—you may even be obsessed with it too. Some might say there’s a magic surrounding boba. Not only are you sipping tea, but you’re also chewing on squishy tapioca pearls. “It’s an experience you just have to experience,” Sierra Coullahan says, the co-owner of the
If we “all scream for ice cream,” how are people going to react to this? Donut Dynamite, the Maui shop known for its colorful, flavorful brioche doughnuts, this week debuted its newest creation, the Malasada Ice Cream Sandwich. The pastry-dairy pairing features Donut Dynamite’s deep-fried, sugar-dusted malasadas wrapped around doughnut-inspired flavors of ice cream such
In small batches, Haleakalā Creamery makes one-of-a-kind goat milk ice cream and cheeses. The Maui family business also hosts farm tours so people can meet its friendly goats, learn about local farming, and taste a spread of gourmet goat-milk products. Striving to be a part of the Islands’ farm movement, Rebecca Woodburn-Rist was determined to produce her own food from Maui’s agriculture
It’s “da comeback” many have been clamoring for. Da Kitchen, Maui’s popular restaurant serving local comfort food, has reappeared in Kīhei, along with its signature, heaping plates of chicken katsu and kalbi ribs. After closing its three locations in 2020 amidst the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, a reimagined Da Kitchen Café began operating
Near the intersection of Old Haleakalā Highway and Makawao Avenue, where the towns of Pukalani, Kula and Makawao meet, stands a bright green building. Since 1955, Pukalani Superette has been at this corner serving the Upcountry community. From fresh produce to firewood and lightbulbs, it’s the main convenience store for essentials for residents. Affectionately nicknamed
