Makawao’s Popular Café Returns in a Colorful New Location as Vida by Sip Me
At an early age, Laura Night understood that cafés connect people. While growing up in Livingston, Montana, her grandfather would take her to a local coffee shop every week and, with that, Night says,...
View ArticleEster’s Fair Prospect is Wailuku’s Newest Neighborhood Bar
In a space that was once a Christian bookstore, then a vape shop and now a bar, a pleasant scene plays out. In one corner of the establishment, longtime friends reminisce, telling stories and inside...
View ArticlePopular Maui Restaurant Gets a ‘Top Chef’ Makeover
There are some restaurants that, for whatever reason, you keep coming back to. Sometimes it’s nostalgia. Sometimes it’s convenience. And almost always it’s because there’s something there that you...
View ArticleThe Best Hawaiʻi Plate Lunch Spot You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
I was on Lānaʻi recently, chasing down a few stories when that old familiar feeling struck. I was hungry. Actually, I was starving. Travel can do that to you—you’re so busy running around, not missing...
View ArticleThe Best Banana Bread on Maui in 2023
Our annual Readers’ Choice Awards has a few categories that residents and visitors truly go to bat for, and deciding which of the many amazing banana bread spots on Maui are the best of the best always...
View Article5 New Maui Restaurants Redefining Island Eats
The most recent additions to Maui’s dining scene bring innovation, fantastic flavors and a touch of excitement to the island’s gastronomic landscape. From cultural hubs to inventive takes on classic...
View ArticleThis Maui Restaurant Miraculously Survived the Lahaina Wildfires and Just...
Six months ago—on Aug. 8, 2023—wildfires destroyed the historic town of Lahaina on Maui. The fires, exacerbated by dry conditions and ferocious winds, killed at least 100 people and caused widespread...
View Article6 Locally Crafted Libations on Maui
In an island paradise known for stereotypical tiki drinks like the mai tai and lava flow, there’s nothing more refreshing than a locally produced libation made with Maui-grown ingredients. Join us on a...
View Article13 Maui Desserts You Can’t Miss
Got a sweet tooth—and love Maui, too? Then this post is for you! We’ve rounded up some of the most popular desserts on Maui right now, from giant stuffed cookies to dreamy cream pies. 1. Da Half Baked,...
View Article7 Hidden Food Finds on Maui
Maui is one of the most beloved—and visited—islands in Hawai‘i, and for good reason. Gorgeous beaches, epic hikes, an array of restaurants and boutiques—it’s truly a traveler’s dream. But the island...
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