Ice Cream Truck Fire Sparks Reform Debate (Maui Now)

Editor’s note: The article below is purely for entertainment purposes. (Although an ice cream delivery truck really did catch fire near Launiupoko on Monday.) What started as a favor to Reuben Mattus, the founder of Haagen-Dazs, melted down yesterday morning in frozen...

Ko May Bestow You With Super Powers (Maui Now)

If you have ever wondered what it would be like to be invisible, grab a seat at the bar at Ko at the Fairmont Kea Lani and find out. It could be unfailing bad luck. It could be that the kama’aina deal (50% off food and 25% off drinks) is only offered at the bar and...

Maui Onion Festival Crowns Three Culinary Winners (Maui Now)

Saturday’s 24th annual Maui Onion Festival brought a host of onion-based sights, most notably the recipe drink contest. Three mixologists were given were given 10 minutes to make four margaritas utilizing Sauza Blue tequila and… Maui sweet onions. Ummmm. Say what?...

Mama’s Ribs and Rotisserie: This Ain’t Memphis (Maui Now)

This isn’t Kansas City, the Carolinas or any part of Texas, either. Try to get some collards, hushpuppies, or sweet potato pie, and you’ll quickly realize this is Maui. That stated, Mama’s Ribs and Rotisserie in both Napili and Kihei proudly presents another one of...