Cat and Kevin—your two co-hosts of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast—have planned a double-header for this week’s episode! The first topic of discussion on the card today is Cat’s recent trip to Maui, where she stayed at the recently renovated Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel. Completely transforming its property for a whopping $75 million, its 264 […]
At Marlow, wood-fired sourdough pizzas are the star of the menu, highlighting local broccolini, tomatoes, potatoes and meats. Add the fact that it’s the first eatery from Jeff Scheer, one of Maui’s best known chefs, and you get why the Upcountry Maui spot is drawing buzz just two weeks after opening. View this post
Between local fare and fusion flare, there’s no shortage of food trucks that offer an ‘ono (delicious) meal at an affordable price on Maui. While some local food trucks rotate around the island, many park in the same location every day, building an ever-growing list of regular customers. You can also find designated lots filled
From catching waves to hiking scenic trails, there are endless ways to take advantage of a sunny day on Maui. And after breaking a sweat in the tropical heat, there’s no better way to cool off than with a refreshing treat. From local shave ice to hip açaí bowls to vegan ice cream, Maui has
From her shaded treehouse bakery, Auntie Julia watches the cars roll by. Her establishment is quaint, a small green treehouse perched along Kahekili Highway, located in the hard-to-reach town of Kahakuloa, but her product—succulent loaves of homemade banana bread—is famous. When people ask where the best banana bread is on Maui, Julia’s Best Banana Bread
Shave ice—or ice shave as it’s known on Hawaiʻi Island—is a staple treat here in the Hawaiʻi. Those powdery snowcones drenched with syrups in a smattering of flavors—strawberry, coconut, vanilla and more—all topped with condensed milk, fresh fruits and even mochi balls have become a go-to cure to hot summer days for visitors and locals
On Hawai‘i Island, wooden totems greet you at the entrance to Don’s Mai Tai Bar, the largest open-air oceanfront watering hole in Kona. These tall, carved columns look out over the ocean, just a few feet away from the circular main bar made of wood and stone. Above your head is a thatched grass roof and
Vote now in our 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards! Tell us which beaches, hiking trails, lūʻau, hotels, food trucks and surf spots are your favorites! The results will be printed in our March/April 2021 issue! You’re on vacation. So, of course, dessert! Maui has some of the best bakeries in the state, from old-school shops
“Chocolate is a suspension of particles in cocao butter.” I had to think about that for a minute. Gunars Valkirs is conducting a virtual tasting of his Maui Kuʻia Estate chocolate via Zoom, and I’m listening to him describe, in very scientific terms, what I’m sensing, tasting and feeling when I bite into one of
Looking for great Maui eateries that won’t break the bank? You won’t have to look very far on this island full of ʻono discoveries. Here are some of our editors’ favorites for an affordable, filling island meal. 1. Aloha Mixed Plate A bowl of Sam Sato’s famous dry mein. Photo: Courtesy of Sam Sato This
When people fly out of Kahului Airport on Maui, they usually stop at Krispy Kreme on Kele Street—it’s the only location in Hawai‘i—to snag a box of doughnuts. This Valley Isle tradition is on par with enjoying Ululani’s Shave Ice or Minit Stop fried chicken for most locals. But not for me. Instead, I make
No one ever needs a reason to enjoy chocolate. But Maui Kuʻia Estate Chocolate, which will open its doors to the public in Lahaina next month, is a must-try when visiting Maui. Kapalua resident and former biotech scientist Gunars Valkirs started the company in 2013 with new cacao trees on 20 acres of former sugarcane
