by Vanessa | May 6, 2013 | Legacy
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?...
by Vanessa | May 3, 2013 | Legacy
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...
by Vanessa | Apr 26, 2013 | Legacy
Koiso Sushi Bar in Kihei has achieved near-legendary status on this island, if only for being so freaking hard to get into. The tiny restaurant has seating enough for 15. This leads to scarcity and related demand. On Yelp alone, 56 people have noted the tip “make a...
by Vanessa | Apr 21, 2013 | Legacy
Seems the Lahaina Banyan Tree is about to turn 140. How do we know this? Well, legend has it the tree was originally planted by the sheriff on April 24th, 1873 to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Protestant Mission in Lahaina. But is that really...
by Vanessa | Apr 19, 2013 | Legacy
Drive by Archie’s in Wailuku between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and witness the full lot. What’s going on in that nondescript concrete building? What do these patrons know that you don’t? And can it be appreciated if you aren’t already a seeming insider? Archie’s is like an...
