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Hawaii’s Mayors Share Their Favorite Neighborhood Joints

Hawaii’s Mayors Share Their Favorite Neighborhood Joints

Posted on September 11, 2009

The following is a guest blog by Melanie Kosaka of Share Your Table.
I always say if you want to get an authentic sense of a destination; eat where the locals go.  Find out from folks who have a genuine love and connection to their community, and what and where they like to eat.  What [...]

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Maui Ocean Center – The Sharks, The Stingrays and So Much More

Maui Ocean Center – The Sharks, The Stingrays and So Much More

Posted on June 19, 2009

The following is a guest post by Liza of A Maui Blog. the original post can be found here and information on Maui Ocean Center can be found here via Maui Information Guide.
Visiting the Maui Ocean Center makes me wanna sing “Under The Sea” with Sebastian from Little Mermaid.  My kids and I have been [...]

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A Nice Cool Dip In The Pacific

A Nice Cool Dip In The Pacific

Posted on June 5, 2009

The following is a guest post by Jim Turner . The original post can be found here.
Captain Tim asked, “Are you with our group?”
“I am,” I said as I looked at my phone to catch my last emails before I got aboard the raft we would be taking to Lanai.
“How much does a boat like [...]

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Maui Massages and Pedicures at Soleil Luna

Maui Massages and Pedicures at Soleil Luna

Posted on June 1, 2009

The following is a guest post by L.P. “Neenz” Faleafine of Alltop. Original post can be found here.
Growing up my older sister had a lot of responsibilities, not only did my parents raise her to take care of herself, but they depended on her to take care of the younger children. For most of our [...]

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Old Lahaina Luau

Old Lahaina Luau

Posted on June 1, 2009

I don’t care who you are. You can’t say you’ve actually visited Hawaii until you’ve been to a luau. We went to a seriously awesome one on our last night in Maui called Old Lahaina Luau. It was a good 45 minute drive from our hotel and I take responsibility for the slight detour by [...]

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Chef Mark Tafoya’s Cooking Demo With Chef D.K. Kodama

Chef Mark Tafoya’s Cooking Demo With Chef D.K. Kodama

Posted on June 1, 2009

While in Maui, Chef Mark Tafoya had the pleasure to tape a cooking demo by renown chef and Hawaiian restaurateur, Dave “D.K.” Kodama. Chef Kodama is the owner of no less than six popular restaurants throughout Hawaii, including Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar, Vino Italian Tapas, d.k. Steak, and Hiroshi Eurasian Tapas, which is [...]

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The Holy Ghost Portuguese Church Festival

The Holy Ghost Portuguese Church Festival

Posted on June 1, 2009

Fifty days after Easter, the Portuguese community of Hawaii celebrates the Holy Ghost Feast, a tribute to Queen Elizabeth of Portugal, who was known as “The Holy Queen.” She was called this in part because of her devotion to the Holy Spirit, but also due to the sacrifices and prayers she gave her people even [...]

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Sansei Seafood Restaurant And Sushi Bar

Sansei Seafood Restaurant And Sushi Bar

Posted on May 31, 2009

On his first evening in Maui,  fellow foodie Melanie Kosaka of Share Your Table flew in from Oahu and whisked Mark away to the Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar. For those who haven’t heard of this famous Maui restaurant:

Contemporary sushi and new wave Asian inspired dishes served in a lively setting is what makes [...]

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Chef Mark Tafoya Visits Maui’s Makawao Mushroom Farm

Chef Mark Tafoya Visits Maui’s Makawao Mushroom Farm

Posted on May 31, 2009

On his first day in Maui, Chef Mark Tafoya had just enough time to drop off his bags at the hotel and head straight to UpCountry Makawao to visit the Makawao Mushroom Farm.
About Makawao Mushroom Farm

The mushroom farm is nestled in UpCountry Makawao with views from Kahului Harbour to Maalaea.  The barns of the old [...]

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Meet Liza Pierce of A Maui Blog

Meet Liza Pierce of A Maui Blog

Posted on May 31, 2009

Can you give us a quick intro to yourself and your connection to Hawaii?

I am a passionate blogger behind A Maui Blog.  I am what they call a “Kamaaina.”  I have been living on Maui since 1994 and consider Maui as my “home.”   I am a 40 something year old mom who likes exploring [...]

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