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Results are in for original ‘Best of Maui’

s the No. 1 Island in the World, Maui dishes up a smorgasbord of restaurants, adventure, culture and entertainment. Visitors get just a taste, and even residents may not experience all that the island has to offer.

So what’s a traveler or weekend “staycationer” to do? Grab a copy of the Best of Maui, the original survey of its kind, established in 1992 and relied upon as a guide to Maui County’s top dining destinations, commercial activities, cultural programs, shopping, lodging and discounts. Ballots were accepted on paper and electronically, and the results found here will be posted at www.mauinews.com for nonsubsribers and subscribers alike for one year.

Visitors and residents cast their votes for nearly 50 categories, from Best Bento, Best Seafood and Best Service to Best Air Activity, senior discount and resort. New categories this year include Best Omiyage, or food gift, along with Best Eatery on Lanai and Molokai.

In addition to collecting donations for Maui Food Bank throughout the voting process, The Maui News wanted to show support for the island’s culinary education scene. So it added a special award category for Best Student Chef to honor the most promising student at Maui Culinary Academy at University of Hawaii Maui College.

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MCA students voted in this category, and the winner will receive a special prize from The Maui News.

Along with casting their votes, many Maui News readers from near and far elaborated on their love for the island, expressing their appreciation for its bounty. A few thoughts from readers: “Escape the world and come to Maui and experience the people who practice aloha,” said Irene Smith of Austin, Texas.

“Everything is better on Maui!” says Kathy Marsh of Palo Alto, Calif.

“Maui has the best restaurants for us all to enjoy. Why cook at home when you can enjoy the great eateries Maui has to offer. So many consistent restaurants: TS Restaurants, Mark Ellman restaurants, just to name a couple. Great venues also: Fleetwood’s on Front St., the rooftop and the great new Club Keller with different entertainment options,” said Laurie Lowson of Lahaina.

Exclaims Warren Johnson of Illinois: “Time to get out of Chicago — move to Maui — coming soon.”

“Maui has incredible chefs and restaurants — we are blessed! We need to support our local talent — go out and eat!” says Sue Kanegai of Wailea.

And finally, “Maui no ka oi, what isn’t the best on Maui?” says Joshua Roark of Kahului.

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Congratulations to Best of Maui drawing winners Retired from public health nursing, Anne Salek of Wailuku also worked at Ruby’s Diner for 12 years until it closed. The recent widow and mother of three moved to Maui in 1983 from New Jersey and enjoys going out to eat on occasion.

But she’s taking things slow since her husband passed in December. “His favorite places were Kahului Ale House, Leilani’s on the Beach and Cheeseburger in Paradise and I loved to go with him,” says Salek, who spends time doing volunteer work for St. Anthony’s Church in Wailuku.

Maui County Communications Director Rod Antone filled out his ballot to support his buddy Ryan Piros’ restaurant, Bistro Manila. “They’ve got the

best Filipino food on island and maybe in the state in my opinion,” he says. “Also I just like eating, period. I live in Paia so I mainly stick to Upcountry or Central Maui.

My favorites are Makawao Steak House, Hali‘imaile General Store, Marco’s, Bistro Cassanova, Saigon Cafe, Asian Star and of course, Bistro Manila.

Charley’s has some great sushi now with Ivan Bersamin at the helm. You can’t go wrong anywhere in Paia really.”

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of Maui for Pure Barre Maui. It’s an intense workout and we like to call it the best barre in town. It’s a great activity and a great way to beat stress after a long day. They are super supportive. My favorite restaurant is Monkeypod Kitchen in Wailea.”

I really love Japanese food and Miso Phat is the new sushi hot spot for sure,” “I’m super excited because I never win anything,” says Forster. “I’m a single says Bo Forster, behavioral lady who loves to vote and I will look at the results with consultant for autistic kids interest.” for the Bayada Behavioral Health in Kahului. OriginalKerrissa Aweau, 21, is a ly from Colorado, Forster travels all over the island for full-time college student at her job. “I filled out the Best the University of Hawaii

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Maui College and lives in Wailuku. She previously resided on Oahu and grew up in Pottstown, Pa. “Living in Wailuku, my boyfriend and I mostly eat out at places in town. I love Mo Ono. They have the best acai bowls. They’re really simple, yummy and affordable. Poke Hale Grindz is also right up the street so it’s very convenient. They have ONO food. Their chili bowls are my personal favorite! I love that they carry oldschool candies, too. I’m also really stoked that Maui has a Domino’s Pizza now.

They’re so fast and cheap.

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Kerrissa Aweau must along with their pasta in a bread bowl.”

The active Yelp user likes to write reviews and also works for Hi-Tech Surf Sports and is an assistant manager at Shapers Maui.

“I also enjoy shopping, hence why I work in retail.

Having experienced Oahu surf shops, I truly believe that Hi-Tech is Maui’s No. 1 board store. Their selection is insane, biggest selection I’ve ever seen. They also carry lots of different products. It’s almost like your one-stop surf shop! I am super stoked I won. I love voting and contributing to things!”

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Maui Food Bank works with 120 active agencies, programs t’s easy to focus on the many things that make Maui County a favorite place to live and visit, from its beautiful scenery and exciting activities to cutting-edge cuisine and great shopping. But it’s important to remember that for many, life in the islands is a struggle.

Each month, 10,000 people rely on Maui Food Bank for sustenance, including the working poor, children and youths, seniors, the homeless — anyone who is at risk of going hungry.

“The food bank works with 120 active agencies and programs. This includes Maui’s most remote areas, Hana, Molokai and Lanai,” said Marlene Rice, the food bank’s development director.

According to the food bank, these partner agencies distribute food through pantries and by serving meals at soup kitchens, homeless drop-in centers and

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mobile-outreach programs.

Snacks are also provided for youth programs, and senior citizens receive the support they need on a regular basis.

Whether through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui, local churches, Hospice Maui, Women Helping Women or the dozens of other agencies, Maui Food Bank’s supplies trickle throughout the entire community.

“The Maui Food Bank is Maui County’s primary safety net for hunger relief,” Rice said.

One of the food bank’s top programs is Aloha BackPack Buddies. The program provides elementary school children who are on the free and reduced meal program at their school with a pre-filled backpack on Fridays.

The backpacks each contain six meals that the students take home for the weekend.

Since the program was launched in 2012 at a single

“We will serve 145,000 meals this year through the Aloha BackPack Buddies program,” she said. Feedback for the program has come in the form of thank-you notes from children and parents.

“Dear Maui Food Bank, thank you for giving kids food in the backpacks. Because it is so expensive to live here my mom sometimes doesn’t have money to buy food. The food in the backpacks really helps,” one child wrote.

From a parent: “To Maui Food Bank, mahalo for the special food packages you have provided for my daughter every Friday.

Photo courtesy Maui Food Bank It has really helped me a lot. BeEach month, 10,000 hungry ing a single working mom with people rely on the Maui Food no other outside help, times are hard. Knowing my daughter has Bank for sustenance. good healthy meals on the weekschool, it has grown to serve 22 ends takes away a lot of my worschools, including six schools on ries and stress. Mahalo nui for Molokai, Rice said. helping my family out.”

Of course, the food bank relies on the community for support in return. The organization collects food donations from retail stores, distributors, wholesalers, restaurants, farmers and farmers markets, as well as from individuals and food drives. The donations supplement the additional items that the food bank purchases locally and from the Mainland.

Community members can help through food and financial contributions, or by volunteering at the food bank. Food drives can be held in your neighborhood, and at businesses, community group events, grocery stores, schools and places of worship.

Just like there are many things that make Maui magical, there are many ways to help and prove that what makes Maui truly the best, is its aloha spirit.

For more information, call (808) 243-9500 or visit www.mauifoodbank.org.

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Mama’s Fish House ama’s Fish House retains its annual regal crown as the proud matriarch of all Maui restaurants.

Not only has she birthed Best Restaurant in Hawaii wins in both TripAdvisor and OpenTable, but now she’s nuturing repeat Best of Maui wins with this newspaper for the Best Restaurant Overall, Best Service and Best Seafood. And she has once again born an honorable mention for Best Ambience for her prime spot under a coconut grove in Kuau Cove.

“It’s a love story with the owners Floyd and Doris Christenson,” says longtime Executive Chef Perry Bateman. “Back in the day, they sailed their boat through a South Pacific hurricane to Tahiti with their children onboard. Then they came here and created their dream restaurant. It’s a true mom and pop and everyone is treated like family at Mama’s.”

Yes, Mama’s boasts the whole Maui community as its ohana from fishers to farmers to diners to all of the employees.

“We care about the aunties that sew tablecloths, weave baskets and make flower arrangements and the uncles who sand the chairs and do the gardening,” adds Tami Joslin, general manager.

“There are so many aunties and uncles here,” adds Bateman. “Our relationships are one of the keys of Mama’s success. Our resources are what make us who we are. I’m very appreciative and grateful for our extended ohana.”

Bateman has seen the fishers’ kids buying new fishing boats and now they are the next generation hooking up from ahi to opakapaka to mahimahi.

Not only does Mama’s subsidize its fishers with deep-sea FADs, or fishing aggragate devices, that help them hook up, but loading docks allow them to pull right up in back of the restaurant.

“The fishermen are like family,”

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says Bateman. “It adds to the whole dining experience to open a menu and see the fishers’ names from uku caught by Billy Wakefield as he bottom fished off of blue waters of Kona to opah hooked in local waters by the fishing vessel Lady Luck to onaga hooked in depths of 1,000 feet by Layne Nakagawa, steamed in fresh Hana ginger and sizzling peanut oil.

“It’s so hard to get fish when the weather turns bad. They risk their lives,” says Bateman. “You cannot rely on weekend fishermen.”

When they drop the fish off, “the servers see who brings it in and gets to interact with them,” adds Joslin. “When they see fish eyes so crystal clear with bright orange skin, it gives them confidence to describe exactly to guests that they saw come in.”

These ties run so deep that former Maui fisher Kirk Hardcastle, who now lives in Alaska, ships in fresh Taka Red Inlet salmon from his new environs.

“We support sustainable ways of fishing,” says Bateman. “We use Kona kampachi and Kula trout in addition to wild-caught pelagics and bottom fish.”

Besides fish, Mama’s dishes up local mangos, poha berries, Kula asparagus, Hamakua mushrooms, breadfruit from Hana and much Photos clockwise from top: Veteran Executive Chef Perry more. An exciting new addition Bateman (left) and the latest fish guru Sean Asuncian are stoked are some Niihau lamb and eland to receive at the restaurant’s loading dock and fish-processing items from the privately owned is- room one of the many wild-caught onagas hooked up by Maui land off of Kauai. fishers. Crisp calamari steaks, the freshest carpaccio with an icy “Mama’s prints a daily menu gremolata and succulent Kauai clams in rich broth are all enticing that allows me to be innovative on the award-winning menu that also includes Niihau lamb and and use what is available and what eland and Molokai venison (not pictured). is in peak season,” says Bateman. time experience and they are able “If the local farmers don’t have it, screen cable TV and internet acto make it as memorable as it cess. Their employee meals may then we don’t use it.” gets,” says Joslin. include fresh noodles handmade But the main reason Mama’s is “We laugh together, we cry, we the reigning matriarch of all Maui by Maui Pasta Co. and other degrumble, we sweat,” says Batelectables. restaurants is the attention to de“The staff is happy and so when man. “We raise our children totail, the support of the community first timers come here they look at gether,” adds Joslin. “We’re stickand the treatment of employees. it through their eyes that dining at ing to the original vision of Floyd Yes, staffers rest in a break room, air conditioned with a flatand Doris and staying the course.”

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Best Restaurant Overall Mama’s Fish House 799 Poho Place Kuau • 579-8488 www.mamasfishhouse.com Honorable Mentions Lahaina Grill 127 Lahainaluna Road Lahaina • 667-5117 www.lahainagrill.com Three’s Bar & Grill 1945 S. Kihei Road Kihei • 879-3133 www.threesbarandgrill.com

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eing famous for fabulous pupu is not new for Hula Grill Ka‘anapali. The oceanfront restaurant is a repeat Best Appetizer winner. New creations include ahi katsu and aromatic roasted mussels.

And the venues are as varied as the food choices. At the Barefoot Bar, dig your toes in the sand and savor coconut calamari, crab-and-mac-nut wontons, lobster and scallop potstickers, Hawaiian ceviche, ahi sashimi and ahi poke tacos. Seafood is at the forefront of these top-notch regional starters that evoke the islands. Or relax in the open-air dining room that resembles a plantation-era beach house. Try both of the experiences to appreciate the full range of its options.

In addition, listen to live music day and night and sip cool libations. And now from 3 to 5 p.m. daily, enjoy an additional three pupu as specials during Aloha Hour. It’s a great time to try Chef Charlie Owen’s new creations, while listening to live music and enjoying discounted drinks.

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“I want a TV show similar to ‘Martha Stewart’ meets ‘The Barefoot Contessa’ in Hawaii,” says Stevie-Ray Walker, a recent Maui Culinary Academy grad. “I’d also love a home in Kula with a bi-coastal view.”

he Best of Maui contest has a new category this year and it’s more than just icing on the cake. One student rose like cream to the top at University of Hawaii Maui College’s prestigious Maui Culinary Academy, voted by his peers as having the most promise.

The Best Student Chef is Stevie-Ray Walker. Will he turn out to be a TV star? Or a pastry chef of one of America’s top restaurants?

It all starts with a solid education and that’s just what Stevie-Ray got at the stateof-the-art MCA. Picked by peers as both tenacious and determined, he’s inching up the kitchen ladder to someday command wide respect in the industry.

“I graduated in May with a culinary arts degree as well as a baking degree,” says the tall and striking pastry chef from Seattle. “I moved here three years ago because I just wanted a fresh start. I was tired of the same old bad weather and wanted some sun.”

Stevie-Ray currently bakes at Spago Maui in Wailea and is rising like dough from pastry line cook to pastry production to pastry sous chef with hopes to be pastry chef next year.

“Spago sent me to Vegas to work at Wolgang Puck’s CUT restaurant to learn from its pastry menu. It was so cool,” says Stevie-Ray, who was one of only four UH Maui College’s 300 graduates to get the prestigious Regents Award.

“My parents were ecstatic. They flew in from Seattle. The graduation was on May 12 and I got married on May 14. It was a whirlwind. I even made my own wedding cake. It was a white-chocolate sponge cake with a strawberry and creme brulee insert.”

Stevie-Ray’s ultimate goal is to someday appear on TV. “I want a TV show similar to ‘Martha Stewart’ meets ‘The Barefoot Contessa’ in

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Hawaii,” he says, dreaming big. “I’d also love a home in Kula with a bi-coastal view.”

In his spare time, Stevie-Ray gardens and fiddles with classic cars such as his 1983 280SL Mercedes roadster.

“Food, cooking, cars, gardening and entertaining, it’s all there. I’m super stoked and super honored and proud that my peers voted me as the Best Student Chef.”

“Out of all the students, Stevie-Ray is the most talented, skilled and knowledgable in what he does,” says third-year student Ciana Ruidas. “He encourages me to know that I also have it in me and to find it in myself.”

“Stevie-Ray is someone that deals with problems head on and doesn’t even break a sweat about it. He is such a leader in and out of the kitchen and someone I will always look up to. I’m so proud of my little French boy!!!” says classmate Allison Poirier.

“I have had the distinct pleasure of engaging with many students over the years, some who go above and beyond the course expectations and inspire me to also be better,” says MCA program coordinator and pastry chef instructor Teresa Shurilla.

“Stevie-Ray Walker was one of those students. I had a chance to work with him closely in the baking and pastry classes in the two years he was here. We did chocolate sculptures and wedding cakes and a great sugar sculpture for Women Helping Women, all done at the very top performance level.

“He has inspired me, his fellow students, and the newer group of up-and-coming students. You always look for that as a teacher, and when it happens, well that’s magical. In my opinion, Stevie-Ray will be a great asset to our industry, and I feel lucky that I had a chance to see the beginning of his journey.”

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Cool Cat Cafe has a 1950s-style diner theme.

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rom sushi to steaks, pasta to pork ribs, Maui Flavors Catering offers a variety of menus to choose from for your next event.

Born and raised in the restaurant business, Chef Will Bailey kicked off a lifelong dream when he and wife Lani bought the catering business in Waikapu and started Bruddah Willy’s barbecue company about a decade ago. The chef can now be found serving contracted clients yearround as well as weddings, birthday parties, company receptions and community events. Bailey is renowned for his ribs and hopes to open a takeout restaurant location in Wailuku next year.

“Every day I am humbled by the professionalism and hard work my employees show when doing their work,” he said.

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hill out in the air conditioning, enjoy some nostalgia in the 1950sthemed setting and sink your teeth into 6.5 ounces of 100 percent certified Angus beef.

Cool Cat Cafe, located at the Wharf Cinema Center for 13 years, knows how to serve a burger, the Best Burger on Maui, as

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it happens. The restaurant, which also features a large, outdoor lanai overlooking the Banyan Tree and Pioneer Inn, offers 14 specialty burgers, all made with neverfrozen, handmade patties and garnished with a special blend of herbs and spices, cooked to order.

Fresh buns delivered daily and gardenfresh vegetables put these burgers over the top. And don’t forget to check out the special burger of the month.

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Matteo Mistura ith an Italian accent as thick as his ragu, Matteo Mistura is not only this year’s Best Chef on Maui, his restaurant, Matteo’s Osteria, won as Best Italian Restaurant on the Valley Isle.

Born and raised in Sarzana, in the Cinque Terre area of Liguria Italy, little Matteo grew up in the his parents’ hotel and restaurant, Laurina in Sarzana. The apartment was on the third floor, hotel rooms on the second, and the restaurant at ground level, so he had to walk through it to get outside.

“I was shy, so I liked the back of the house, the kitchen. I learned to entertain. Pretend to play the dustpan like a guitar. I cut bread, polished glasses, washed dishes and peeled potatoes. I grew up in the industry,” he says.

His mother, the restaurant chef, instilled passion into her son and Matteo knew cooking would be his destiny. He attended culinary school in Lerici, Italy, for five years, cooked professionally in his homeland for 15 more years and followed it with another five years abroad at the finest restaurants from Jakarta to Philadelphia to his award-winning post as the chef at Ferraro’s Ristorante and Bar at the Four Seasons Resort Maui in Wailea.

Now, with experience, talent, polish and the full understanding of what it takes to be a true host, Matteo runs his namesake osteria,

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or “place that serves simple food,” with his wife and business partner, Gianna, offering a selection of the finest regional dishes and wines for their island menu. Filled with family stories, anecdotes of local specialties, days spent on Italian vineyards with generations of winemakers and many wine tastings later, Gianna and Matteo are thrilled to welcome diners to Maui’s first Italian osteria and wine bar for an authentic Italian experience.

Tucked away, it’s below the new Residence Inn by Marriott in the Wailea Town Center.

“We just got back from Italy to see my mother,” he says. “I also go there to keep studying and learn more about regional cuisine.

It’s a chef’s responsibility to know what people like to eat. To know what is trending. I’ve traveled in every region throughout Italy besides Calabria.”

Every Friday, Matteo features regional specials from Campagna to Naples.

Of course, Matteo’s Osteria is acclaimed for having the biggest wines by the glass in Hawaii, with 64 ready to pour and 180 wines by the bottle. Sip from Bisson Bianco of Cinque Terre or Pinot Grigio Nals Margrid of Trentino Alto Adige.

“At Matteo’s, we only choose fresh, local, farm-sourced natural and organic produce, and directly imported Italian specialties, to

Best Chef Matteo Mistura of Matteo’s Osteria Wailea Town Center 161 Wailea Ike Place A107 Wailea • 891-8466 www.wp.matteosmaui.com Honorable Mentions Sheldon Simeon of Tin Roof Maui 360 Papa Place, Ste. Y Kahului • 868-0753 The Maui News / CARLA TRACY photos

“It’s a chef’s responsibility to know what people like to eat,” says Best Chef on Maui Matteo Mistura, who delights with squid ink pasta and clams. serve wholesome and delicious food of the highest quality,” says the pono chef.

Happy hour runs from 3 to 6 p.m. Mondays to Fridays with $8 pizzettes, cocktails, martinis of the day and wines. Other fun pupu are bruschetta, calamari and polpette,

an open-face meatball sandwich.

Beers are $4.

“We call our happy hour ‘otto’ for eight,” says Matteo. “It’s doing very well. The best way to try our restaurant if you haven’t yet come in. I am very pleased and honored to be named Best Chef this year.”“

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Merriman’s Kapalua ostcard perfect, Merriman’s Kapalua boasts a prime spot on the tip of a black-lava finger, with Pacific ocean currents clipping past at so many knots. Combined with magnificent sunsets, views of the Neighbor Islands of Molokai and Lanai, frequent rainbows and up-close whale watching in season, the panorama can’t be beat.

Then again, off to the side is pristine Kapalua Bay with sparkling white sand beaches and bikini action. And The Point, the restaurant’s ample outdoor deck and oceanfront lounge with cushy furniture, an herb garden, shady umbrellas and firepits, takes it over the top.

Merriman’s Kapalua embodies pure relaxed elegance and it offers an awardwinning menu by Hawaii Regional Cuisine Chef Peter Merriman with 90 percent of the ingredients locally grown or caught with sustainable methods. Drink in the views and savor day boat fish spe-

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cials, pan-seared diver scallops, Hawaii ginger ahi poke and housemade cavatelli pasta.

Best Ambience Merriman’s Kapalua 1 Bay Club Place Kapalua • 669-6400 www.merrimanshawaii.com Honorable Mentions Mama’s Fish House 799 Poho Place Kuau • 579-8488 www.mamasfishhouse.com Ferraro’s Bar e Ristorante 3900 Wailea Alanui Drive Wailea • 874-8000 www.fourseasons.com

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Tin Roof Maui ast year, Aria’s Restaurant & Catering reigned as the newbie king. Before that, Koa’s Seafood Grill and Alan Wong’s Amasia ruled the roost and now they are both out of business, showing just how fickle the Maui restaurant world is.

Now, the talk of the town is the humble Tin Roof on Dairy Road in Kahului that opened in April.

Humble yes, but its chef-owner is world famous. Sheldon Simeon was first catapulted to stardom on the Bravo Channel’s “Top Chef” as a fan favorite in recent years and diners from literally all over the planet now track him down on social media.

“Sheldon was one of my alltime favorites on ‘Top Chef,’ says Portland visitor Teng Xiong, who found Tin Roof right off the plane. “I’m a little star struck right now. This is one of my must trys.”

“We may have to come back again,” says Portland pal Phil Parker, after Simeon graciously posed for a pic with them.

Ashley Henning of Santa Barbara watched him on “Top Chef” and dined there three times fresh off the plane.

Haiku resident Anna Kim comes in twice a week, at least.

“A lot of the dishes are organic and full-flavored and it’s affordable, not like some other Kahului restaurants.”

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While his reputation is big, Tin Roof is a small, family-owned affair open for lunch only from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Just a handful of bar stools line a shallow eating shelf, so most people order takeout.

“Phone orders are recommended but the best way to order is the Mo’ Fast Pass online at www. tinroofmaui.com,” says Simeon.

“You order, pay online and after that you just come in and grab your to-go bag with your name on it.”

The menu remains pretty consistent, but the ingredients may change. For instance, fish of the day ranges from furikake salmon to opelu kala, a reef fish rarely seen on menus that is stir fried.

“The poke bowl is rice topped with fresh aku to spicy smoked tako,” says Simeon. “And our ban chan sides, which are pickled Korean vegetables, also change daily.”

On a recent visit, Simeon pickled chayote squash vines from his backyard and he also wowed with daikon kim chee.

“It’s so fun to own a small spot like this. It’s like when you go home and ask Mom, ‘what’s for dinner?’ ” says Simeon about his hands-on approach. “I want to thank the Maui community for the support. I’m most proud that we are already so integrated into the community. Auntie comes

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Manager Sara Jordan-Polk (photo above, from left), cook Tim Mayo and owners Sheldon and Janice Simeon showcase their lunch fare at Maui’s No. 1 new restaurant. Two of the four Simeon kids, (left photo), Quinn and Asher, are part of the restaurant pack at Tin Roof, watching videos stream on daddy’s smartphone. here to get her chicken sandwich.

Construction guys come three days a week to grab lunch. It’s awesome to recognize people by their names and faces.”

Simeon is also pleased that his mom-and-pop replaces Ichiban, another mom-and-pop, versus having a fast-food franchise come in and take over the landscape. “Sure, I’m here a lot. But Jeff Valdez is the chef. It frees me up to do guest appearances and to support the community at benefits. It’s another creative out-

let for me and I have at least one or two chef gigs every weekend through November.”

Yes, from “Top Chef” to the top of Maui’s new restaurant heap, the king of the hill, Simeon is a top-drawer sensation, excelling at what he does to make Tin Roof Maui’s No. 1 new restaurant.

What could possibly be better?

Simeon’s says he’s got big plans to announce toward the end of the year as another project is in development. Stay tuned.

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Mama’s Fish House

s repeat winner for the Best Overall Restaurant and Best Seafood on Maui, Mama’s Fish House has also struck the mother lode for Best Service yet another year in a row.

“In order for us to deliver the experience that we do, it requires each employee and manager from housekeeping to laundry, landscaping, maintenance, kitchen and floor. Together, we all work to offer the Mama’s experience,” says veteran General Manager Tami Joslin.

Pull up to the valet stand and friendly car parkers greet you and answer questions.

Walk to the giant clam shells and hostesses in vintage muumuu welcome you further.

Servers entice with complimentary amuse bouche, or tastes, such as Kula asparagus and fennel bisque.

Freshly baked breads arrive on cutting boards with butter. Almond-scented hand towels are offered on a cold day; and chilled, lemon-scented towels on a hot day.

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Want to try poi? It’s on the house with your entree if you request it. How about a keepsake photo? They’ll snap it for you.

Last but not least, top off your feast with complimentary haupia as a “thank you.”

Best Service Mama’s Fish House 799 Poho Place • Kuau • 579-8488 www.mamasfishhouse.com Honorable Mentions Hali‘imaile General Store 900 Haliimaile Road Makawao • 572-2666 www.hgsmaui.com Nick’s Fishmarket Fairmont Kea Lani 4100 Wailea Alanui Drive Wailea • 879-7224 www.nicksfishmarketmaui.com

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Komoda Store & Bakery tick donuts for the right hand and cream puffs for the left hand — all from Komoda’s,” says fan Diane Ishikawa. But she’s only one of many who adore the Upcountry institution. Locals and visitors alike line up

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Best Bakery Komoda Store & Bakery 3674 Baldwin Ave. Makawao • 572-7261 Honorable Mentions Stillwell’s Bakery & Cafe 1740 Kaahumanu Ave. Wailuku • 243-2243 www.stillwellsbakery.com Leoda’s Kitchen & Pie Shop 820 Olowalu Village Road • Olowalu 662-3600 • www.leodas.com out the door, waiting to get near the beloved pastry counter with its intoxicating aromas.

Celebrating its 100th birthday in November, Komoda’s Store & Bakery is a legendary pit stop for donuts and baked goods and it also was catapulted to No. 1 this year for Best Omiyage.

“It is truly an honor to be respectfully selected as Maui’s number one bakery,”

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Tamura’s Fine Wine & Liquors erving fresh sashimi-grade ahi, Tamura’s Fine Wine & Liquors has won several accolades for its poke. With more than 40 varieties of poke available throughout the business’s Maui locations, from soy bean and tako to scallop and crab, Tamura’s has a poke flavor for every palate.

The store is dedicated to quality, using only the freshest ahi available, and offers up seasonal flavors to keep customers returning for more.

Of course, after stopping by the poke counter, don’t forget to pick up a bottle of wine or a case of craft beer to create the perfect pairing with your poke meal.

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Garlic lovers may slurp thin garlic noodles with fresh and fried garlic, dashi, or broth, and green onions.

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Star Noodle t’s tucked away at the top of a Lahaina industrial park, but visitors and residents know how to find Star Noodle.

In fact, Star Noodle was recently featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” but it’s got a cool, clean and contemporary urban ambience with noodles and other Asian fare that just won’t quit.

Star Noodle is so popular that it now takes reservations — and to expedite things further, the same menu flows from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

All of the noodles for ramen and saimin soup are made in the expansive commissary kitchen that produces for other restaurants in Na Hoaloha ‘Ekolu group. Lahaina fried soup noodles and Look Moore Funn are made fresh there, too.

You may also slurp Singapore noodles, soba salad with buckwheat noodles and

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sesame-soy dressing; Pad Thai with chicken, shrimp, egg, peanuts and garlic chives; and kim-chee ramen with roasted pork, bean sprouts and fermented cabbage. Sip a trendy cocktail and chill with housemade tropical ice creams.

Best Poke Tamura’s Fine Wine & Liquors Kahului • Kihei • Lahaina Express Wailuku www.tamurasfinewine.com Honorable Mentions Foodland For a location near you visit www.foodland.com Fish Market Maui 3600 Lower Honoapiilani Road Honokowai • 665-9895 www.fishmarketmaui.com

Best Noodles Star Noodle 286 Kupuohi St. • Lahaina 667-5400 • www.starnoodle.com Honorable Mentions Sam Sato’s 1750 Wili Pa Loop • Wailuku • 244-7124 No Ka Oi Deli Anchor Square, 222 Papalaua St. Lahaina • 667-2244 Ramen Ya 275 W Kaahumanu Ave. • Kahului 873-9688 • www.ramenyahawaii.com

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Japengo

wo-time Best Resort Restaurant champion Japengo boasts Hokkaido native Jin Hosono on a roll in the sushi bar and “Maui boy” Gevin Utrillo as chef de cuisine wowing with hot dishes such as Kurobuta pork and grilled ahi.

Japengo is a proven incomparable dining destination serving Hawaii’s freshest, locally grown products coupled with exotic ingredients from Pacific Rim countries.

Perched on a bluff overlooking Kaanapali Beach at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, Japengo is at its pinnacle with indoor and outdoor dining, ocean and Neighbor Island views, a chic sushi lounge and bar with trendy cocktails, nightly happy hour and live music and the freshest fish from Maui waters all the way to the Tsukiji Fish Auction in Japan. The most popular items are Japengo fried rice, grilled local mahimahi and kung-pao duck meatballs. It partners with Maui farms to provide justharvested produce for dishes that are created on a daily basis. Whether you are cele-

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brating an intimate moment or entertaining a large group, Japengo provides the perfect ambiance for any occasion. Occasional sushi-making classes and Taste Makers dinners keep it on top of its game. So does free parking for dinner guests.

Best Resort Restaurant Japengo Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa 200 Nohea Kai Drive • Kaanapali 661-1234 • www.maui.hyatt.com Honorable Mentions Humuhumunukunukuapua‘a Grand Wailea • 3850 Wailea Alanui Drive Wailea • 875-1234 www.grandwailea.com Ko Fairmont Kea Lani 4100 Wailea Alanui Drive • Wailea 875-2210 • www.korestaurant.com

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Standing on a bluff are restaurant GM Cory Bartoli (from left), chef de cuisine Gevin Utrillo, sushi chef Jin Hosono and assistant manager Jonathan Floyd. At right, the grilled fresh ahi is a popular dish in the dining room of Japengo.

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DINING

• best ethnic •

A Saigon Cafe ■ Best Vietnamese: Diners rave about the new plump, juicy shrimp in black-bean sauce, flat rice noodles topped with exotic spices and your choice of beef, chicken or tofu, duck saimin in anise-infused broth, whole fresh opakapaka in ginger and garlic, and the green papaya salad with shrimp — all at repeat winner A Saigon Cafe. “I want to say ‘thank you,’ to all of my friends and customers,” says Vietnam native, owner Jennifer Nguyen, who also throws fun, monthly wine tastings with French cheeses and baguettes; and caters private parties with her inspiring fare with dragonfruit, mint, basil and lemongrass that she grows fresh for the restaurant that marks 21 years in 2016.

A Saigon Cafe is located at 1792 Main St., Wailuku, 2439560. www.asaigoncafe.com.

Honorable Mentions: Ba-Le Sandwich Shop 1824 Oihana St., Wailuku, 249-8833 and 270 Dairy Road, Kahului, 877-2400 and 225 Piikea Ave., Kihei, 8756400. Asian Star, 1764 Wili Pa Loop, Wailuku, 244-1833.

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Honorable Mentions: Fu Lin Chinese Restaurant, 1312 Front St., Lahaina, 661-7071, www. fulinchinese.com. Siu’s Chinese Kitchen, 70 E. Kaahumanu Ave. Kahului , 871-0828, www. mauimall.com.

■ Best Filipino: Hungry for authentic Philippines delicacies?

Paradise Supermart is a onestop shop for all things Filipino, from fresh seafood to dry goods to Asian skin-care products. Hit the hotline for pinakbet, pancit, lechon, adobo, sinigag and more.

Head to the cooler for balut and halohalo. Its extensive catering service can do large parties at the snap of a finger. You’ll find your liquor needs, too.

Paradise Supermart is located at 207 E. Wakea Ave., Kahului, 877-6767.

Honorable Mentions: Max’s Restaurant, 70 E. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului, 479-6784, The Maui News / CARLA TRACY photo www.mauimall.com. Bistro Manila Maui, 230 Hana HighA Saigon Cafe owner Jennifer Nguyen grows exotic fruits way, Kahului, 871-6934. such as dragonfruit and herbs like mint and basil for her No. 1 Vietnamese restaurant.

■ Best French: French chef

Gerard Reversade is a master of his craft, a lifelong culinarian. At Gerard’s Restaurant in the restaurants garnered the quaint Plantation Inn, he entices with shiitake mushrooms in puff most votes in their pastry, chilled cucumber soup, respective categories spinach salad, fresh-off-the-boat ■ Best Chinese: Sail away snapper, duck confit and rack of into Mandarin, Szechuan and lamb. The rhubarb pie served with Cantonese favorites along with ginger ice cream is made in house some hot Japanese fare at China as are all desserts. Get 20 percent Boat, a three-time Best Chinese off food any night with Hawaii Restaurant winner. For seven ID. The wine list is award-winyears now, the same chef and ning. server team put consistency on the Gerard’s Restaurant is locatfront burner, er, wok, with kung- ed at 174 Lahainaluna Road, Lapao chicken, crispy fried tofu and haina, 661-8939, www.gerards pineapple-coconut shrimp. It’s all maui.com.

MSG free and oh-so flavorful.

Honorable Mention: La China Boat is located at 4474 Provence, 3158 Lower Kula Lower Honoapiilani Road, KaRoad, Kula, 878-1313, hana, 669-5089, www.china www.laprovencekula.com.

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■ Best German: He may be a former Swiss alpine skier from Davos, but Bernard Weber, chefowner of Brigit & Bernard’s Garden Cafe, is renowned for oom-pah-pahing with the best Oktoberfest on island. An 11-time winner of Best German cuisine invites you to sit outdoors in the beer garden, or you may lift your stein in air-conditioned comfort as you savor spaetzle, bratwurst, schnitzel and sauerkraut.

Brigit & Bernard’s Garden Cafe is located at 335 Hoohana St. #7A, Kahului, 877-6000.

■ Best Hawaiian: Not only does Da Kitchen Cafe dish up monstrous helpings of laulau and Hawaiian plates along with fried

Spam musubi, Kanak Attack combo mocos and shoyu-ginger island opakapaka, but the prices are small in comparison and the service screams “aloohaaa” all the way.

Da Kitchen Cafe has two locations: 425 Koloa St. #104, Kahului, 871-7782 and 2439 S. Kihei Road, Kihei, 875-7782, www.dakitchen.com.

Honorable Mentions: Poi by the Pound, 385 Hoohana St., Kahului, 283-9381. 808 Plates Maui Food Truck on Kahului Beach Road, Kahului, 268-7836, www.808platesmaui.com.

■ Best Indian: Enticing with exotic, authentic and complex fare, Monsoon India is a force to

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be reckoned with in its prime oceanfront spot overlooking a fish pond. Your palate will do yoga pretzels over aromatic dahl, tandoori fish, lamb biryani, chicken pakoras and freshly baked naan for lunch and dinner. Vegetarians as well as meat and seafood lovers gave it the top vote — again.

Monsoon India is located at 760 S. Kihei Road, Kihei, 8756666, www.monsoonindia maui.com.

Honorable Mentions: India Express, The Wharf Cinema Center, 658 Front St., Lahaina, 6611207, www.indiaexpressmaui. com. Satrana Food Truck at 810 Haiku Road, Haiku, 633-1132 www.satrangcatering.blogspot. com.

■ Best Irish: Sip a dark and velvety Guinness Stout, munch on authentic corned beef and cabbage and watch tomfoolery at Mulligans on the Blue — the Irish place to kick up your heels.

Owner Mike O’Dwyer hails from Tipperary, Ireland, and his eyes are always smilin’ when he puts on dinner shows, late-night entertainment and shenanigans in the best Irish restaurant and pub this side of Dublin.

Mulligans on the Blue is located at 100 Kaukahi St., Wailea, 874-1131, www.mulliganson theblue.com.

Honorable Mention: The Dog & Duck Irish Pub, 1913 S. Kihei Road, Kihei, 875-9669.

■ Best Italian: A native of Liguria in Northern Italy, the owner of Matteo’s Osteria was also voted Best Chef on Maui this year. Matteo Mistura will wow you with fettuccine fruitti di mare, tomato pizzettes and grilled local ahi Pompeii with porcini and pear risotto. Sip more than 60 wines by the glass and find top bottles, too.

Matteo’s Osteria is located at 161 Wailea Ike Place A107 in Wailea Town Center, 891-8466 www.wp.matteosmaui.com.

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DINING best ethnic Continued from Page 21 Honorable Mentions: Sale Pepe 878 Front St. #7, Lahaina, 667-7667, www.salepepemaui.com. Marco’s Grill & Deli, 444 Hana Highway, Suite M, Kahului, 877-4446.

■ Best Japanese: The word “sansei” is the third generation of Japanese immigrants in Hawaii, and the ever-popular Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar offers a contemporary twist on traditional dishes. Many are award-winning, including owner D.K. Kodama’s crab ramen with Asian truffle broth, mango-crab salad, Chinese-style sashimi and ginger-hoisin smoked duck breast.

Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar has two locations on Maui, 1881 S. Kihei Road, Kihei, 879-0004 and 600 Office Road, Kapalua, 669-6286, www. sanseihawaii.com.

Honorable Mentions: Tokyo Tei, 1063 Lower Main St., Wailuku, 242-9630, www.tokyotei.com. Nuka, 780 Haiku

Road, Haiku, 575-2939, www.nukamaui. com. Kobe Japanese Steakhouse & Oku’s Sushi Bar, 136 Dickenson St., Lahaina, 667-5555, www.kobemaui.com.

lovers for happy hour and dinner daily. Savor spicy ahi nachos, south-of-the-border chili verde pork, Alcapulco shrimp scampi and Tijuana Caesar salad done right.

Frida’s Mexican Beach House is locat■ Best Korean: Tucked out of the way ed at 1287 Front St., Lahaina, 661-1287, in north Kihei, Isana is a cool, Asian oasis www.fridasmaui.com. with yakiniku sirloin steaks and seafood Cuatro Restaurant is located at 1881 that sizzles on the table barbecues, sushi S. Kihei Road, Kihei, 879-1110, www. rolled at the bar and even karaoke is on the cuatro808.com. menu to add to the fun.

Isana Restaurant is located at 515 S. ■ Best Local: Bring a sumo-size apKihei Road, Kihei, 874-5700, www. petite to Da Kitchen, as the portions are isanarestaurant.com. big enough to feed even Konishiki back in Honorable Mentions: Pearl’s Korean the day. You don’t have to be a local to BBQ, 275 Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului, sink your teeth into kalua pork sandwiches, 877-0788. JB,S Kitchen, 752 Lower teriyaki burgers and seafood won tons, all Main St., Wailuku, 244-9616. real crowd pleasers. On the catering menu, order the Kanak Attack combo and the apt■ Best Latin: This year, it’s a tie for ly named Polynesian Paralysis Moco — as No. 1 between two spicy island restaurants. it will be hard to move after eating so Named after famous Mexican artist Frida much.

Kahlo, Frida’s Mexican Beach House Da Kitchen Cafe has two locations: will get you in the Latin groove with an as- 425 Koloa St. #104, Kahului, 871-7782 sortment of tequilas, grilled Spanish octo- and 2439 S. Kihei Road, Kihei, 875pus, ribeye mojo de ajo and duck wings in 7782, www.dakitchen.com. its prime oceanfront Lahaina spot.

Honorable Mentions: Aloha Mixed Cuatro in Kihei draws in the Latin food Plate, 1285 Front St., Lahaina, 661-3322, www.alohamixedplate.com. Tin Roof Maui, 360 Papa Place, Kahului, 8680753, www.tinroofmaui.com.

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■ Best Mediterranean: The owner of Pita Paradise is a bona fide fisherman, ensuring that his catch is as fresh as it gets as well as handled with care. Greece and Italy are represented here with lamb kabobs, calamari steak, gnocchi and fish galore. Save room for the baklava ice cream cake.

Pita Paradise is located at 34 Wailea Ike Drive, Kihei, 879-7177, www.pita paradisehawaii.com.

Honorable Mentions: Mala Ocean Tavern, 1307 Front St., Lahaina, 667-9394, www.malaoceantavern.com. Cafe Des Amis, 42 Baldwin Ave., Paia, 579-6323 www.cdamaui.com.

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Honorable Mentions: Polli’s Mexican Restaurant, 1202 Makawao Ave., Makawao, 572-7808, www.pollismexican restaurant.com. Frida’s Mexican Beach House,, 1287 Front St., Lahaina, 6611287, www.fridasmaui.com.

■ Best Puerto Rican: Yes, Mama Ding’s Pasteles is still in business, pleasing customers for lunch Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. But the hours are determined by call-in orders. The house plate is piled high with pasteles, gandule rice, bacalao salad, empanadilla, Uncle Louie’s sausage and a piece of carrot or prune cake for $10. There are tables, but most people just pick up and go.

Mama Ding’s Pasteles is located at 255 Alamaha St., Kahului, 877-5796 or 2832426.

Honorable Mention: Pastele House Hoomau St., Waiehu, 283-9817.

■ Best Thai: Outgrowing its former Tuk Tuk Thai food truck, Sala Dang Thai Kitchen took over the former North Shore Cafe by the Haiku Post Office two years ago. Chef Dang Dalton is from Isaan, Thailand, and her husband, Scott Dalton, does office work. Dig into exotic crispy fish curry, evil prince curry and tom yum soup, among other delicacies.

Sala Dang Thai Kitchen is located at 824 Kokomo Road, Haiku, 463-4166.

Honorable Mentions: Thai Chef Restaurant 878 Front St., Lahaina, 6672814, www.thaichefrestaurantmaui.com.

Thailand Cuisine has two locations: Kukui Mall, Kihei, 875-0839 and Maui Mall, Kahului, 214-7460, www.thailand cuisinemaui.net.

■ Best Multinational: From sweet or savory crepes to Euro entrees such as Thank you Maui for voting Mediterranean seafood stew to catch of the us “Best Thai Cuisine” day in curry, Cafe des Amis in Paia offers in The Maui News the best of several worlds in its food and Best of Maui Poll! ambience, in which you may dine inside or ■ Best Mexican: Doing the Mexican out in the courtyard. hat dance around other eateries here is MiCafe Des Amis is located at 42 Baldwin lagro’s Food Co. in Paia, also a 2016 Ave., Paia, 579-6323, www.cdamaui. winner for Best Happy Hour. No lard or com. artificial ingredients are used on the menu Honorable Mentions: Star Noodle, 286 that includes seafood enchiladas and porto- Kupuohi St. (Lahaina Business Park), Labello-spinach quesadillas. Beans and rice haina, 667-5400, www.starnoodle.com. are vegetarian. But you’ll also find fireBa-Le Sandwich Shop,1824 Oihana St., (808) 463-4166 Wailuku, 249-8833 and 270 Dairy Road, 824 Kokomo Rd., Haiku-Pauwela grilled burgers.

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Kihei, 875-6400.

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DINING Best Eatery on Lanai Blue Ginger Cafe 409 7th St. • Lanai City 565-6363 www.bluegingercafelanai.com Honorable Mentions Lanai City Grille 828 Lanai Ave. • Lanai City 565-7211 • www.hotellanai.com Photo courtesy Blue Ginger Cafe

The Blue Ginger Cafe is known for its fresh-baked bread and buns

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weekend visit to Lanai City decades ago left a meaningful impression on Maui bornand-raised Joe Abilay and wife Georgia. Unable to find even a functioning vending machine in the heart of town, Abilay, who worked as a chef at Ka‘anapali Beach Hotel, had the idea to open a business on the small island that would be open all

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day, every day. The Blue Ginger Cafe was born.

Celebrating 25 years in business last month, the restaurant remains open every day, and has stayed open for every holiday. Today, Blue Ginger, a three-generation family operation, is known for its fresh-baked bread and buns and its variety of homemade pastries. A few years

Nobu Lanai 1 Manele Road Four Seasons Lanai Manele Bay 565-2832 www.noburestaurants.com ago, the Small Business Association named it Small Family Business of the Year for Maui County.

“We are happy, and we are honored to have been selected for the Best of Maui awards. We are grateful to all of our loyal customers, and to all of our employees whose hard work made this possible,” said Phoenix Dupree, general manager.

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veryone knows the Friendly Isle of Molokai is a little sleepy compared to the Big City Lights of Oahu and even Maui, but when calls went unanswered at the Paddlers Inn for several weeks, Best of Maui writers wondered what was up.

As it turns out, the Best Eatery on Molokai was closed for renovation and was in escrow. “Both of us primary owners are over 70 and decided it was time to retire,” says Larry Keephe about he and partner Jerry Johnson. Also owning shares were Larry’s son Brad Keephe and Earl Gordon, who have owned the Kaunakakai hot spot for about five years. As of press time, the sale was pending and construction was heavy out in the gravel lot with a solar-panel-roofed parking garage and concrete being added to provide shade to patrons. A new establishment is targeted to open this month. Stay tuned.

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Tasaka Guri Guri weet, simple and sentimental. Generations have grown up delighting in Tasaka Guri Guri’s unique frozen dessert, so it’s no wonder the Maui Mall establishment remains popular on the island.

The family-owned business has been doling out dollops of guri guri, a sherbet-like treat, for decades. The classic flavors of pineapple and strawberry have remained a constant, just like the Tasaka family.

Cindy Tasaka-Ing and sister Gail Saito continue to run the business, along with the help of Kelly Kohatsu and Alisha Wilsey. Tasaka-Ing said the family’s desire to continue her greatgrandfather’s legacy has kept the business going strong, as well as the community’s support.

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“We wouldn’t be around if it weren’t for their patronage,” she said. “We really enjoy serving all our customers throughout the years.”

Best Frozen Treat Tasaka Guri Guri Maui Mall 70 E. Kaahumanu Ave. C13 Kahului • 871-4513 Honorable Mentions Ono Gelato Company For a location near you visit www.onogelatocompany.com Ululani’s Shave Ice For a location near you visit www.ululanisshaveice.com

Photo courtesy Tasaka Family

The Tasaka Guri Guri legacy, passed on from Setsuo (above, from left), Henry and Yoshino Tasaka, carries on today with Gail Saito (from left), Cindy Tasaka-Ing and Kelly Kohatsu.

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hether you’re dining inside the colorfully designed restaurant or taking a to-go box to Baldwin Beach for lunch in the sand, you’ll want to try each artful creation on Flatbread Company’s menu.

Repeatedly earning the Best Pizza honor, Flatbread is known for its all-natural approach to a classic dish.

From dough made of organic wheat to nitrate-free sausage and premium wholemilk mozzarella, Flatbread knows how to make its pizza shine. Try it sauce-free or with the restaurant’s organic wood-fired cauldron tomato sauce. Or go the “No Boundaries” route and pile on the ingredients to your heart’s content.

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TJ’s Warehouse Outlet tocking Asian products hailing from Japan to the Philippines as well as locally made items from Hawaii and everyday standard grocery items, TJ’s Warehouse prides itself on being “a place for everyone.” And everyone should know by now that TJ’s offers a huge selection of bentos.

From unagi to Spam musubi bentos, the store located in Wailuku Industrial Park has been churning out these popular lunches since 2005. Bentos are served daily and most are priced below $7, with the most popular being yakitori chicken, misoyaki butterfish and Korean chicken, said Todd Kawasaki, vice president.

“Our customers have come to appreciate the quality of our bentos,” he said. “Our goal as a company has always been to create a quality product at an affordable price.”

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Best Bento TJ’s Warehouse Outlet 875 Alua St. • Wailuku • 244-7311 www.tjswarehouse.com Honorable Mentions Foodland Farms 345 Keawe St. • Lahaina • 662-7088 www.foodland.com Pukalani Superette 15 Makawao Ave. • Pukalani 572-7616 • www.pukalanisuperette.com

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he legacy of Foodland founder Maurice J. “Sully� Sullivan’s vision of a family-run, community-focused company has continued in Hawaii since 1948. While mixing top-quality products with great customer service, the company has continued to innovate and serve local residents.

Company representative Tricia Beaman said the community has come to appreciate Foodland’s commitment to higher causes through its many programs. Give Aloha, the store’s annual community matching gifts program, for example, benefits Hawaii nonprofits. Through its Shop for Higher Education, Foodland awards $200,000 in college scholarships to 100 Hawaii high school seniors each year. Share a Holiday Feast and Bag Up Hunger are more examples of the company’s generous spirit. “We are so grateful that our customers acknowledge our efforts to make serving them the most important thing we do,�

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Best Food Market Foodland Locations: Wailuku • Kaahumanu Kihei • Lahaina Pukalani Foodland Farms Lahaina Sack N Save Wailuku www.foodland.com

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Ka‘anapali Beach Hotel rom fresh poi and shrimp cocktail to smoked salmon Benedict and cheese blintz, the Sunday brunch buffet menu at Ka‘anapali Beach Hotel is sure to please every palate.

Featuring dozens of classic dishes, local favorites and keiki specialties, it’s the wide variety and the quality that makes the buffet stand out.

“Our buffet is a direct reflection of all the cultures found in Hawaii,” says Chef Tom Muromoto. “Every Sunday, our brunch buffet is made with aloha, and it shows with everything from breakfast items, salads, a seafood selection to die for, desserts, and the prime rib, which is peoples’ favorite.”

Muromoto said he is grateful to those who patronize the buffet at “Hawaii’s Most Hawaiian Hotel.”

“Food is part of our culture and when you put so much into it, it’s nice to get recognized for it,” he said.

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With a sumptuous seafood selection and a prime rib station, Ka‘anapali Beach Hotel continues to impress with its popular brunch buffet that features a wide variety of local favorites and contemporary dishes.

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Kimo’s weeping ocean views, delicious, approachable food and prompt, friendly service make Kimo’s a top choice for those on the go in Lahaina.

It all comes together to offer a welcoming and suitable location to fit the time constraints of a working lunch.

Kimo’s has been serving meals crafted with the highest-quality ingredients for nearly 40 years on Front Street, and restaurant representatives say they’re honored the business remains a favorite place to dine for those who live and work locally.

Popular lunch items include homemade burgers featuring a proprietary blend of certified Angus beef chuck, short rib and top sirloin; “Broke Da Mouth” plate lunch featuring teriyaki Jidori chicken, Duroc pork ribs, jasmine rice and Photos courtesy Kimo’s crunchy apple cider coleslaw; Kimo’s classic Caesar salad; and much more.

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That’s what you can expect to find at Geste Shrimp food truck, where the crustaceans are flavorful and the portions are plentiful.

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Honorable Mentions Outrigger Pizza Co. 1819 S. Kihei Road Kihei • 280-2985 www.outriggerpizzas.com Maui Fresh Streatery 137 E. Kaahumanu Ave. Kahului • 344-7929 www.mauifreshstreatery.com

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Best Food Truck Geste Shrimp Truck Kahului Beach Road Kahului • 298-7109 www.gesteshrimp.com

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ith a phone number that reads 669-OCTO, as in “octopus,” the original Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar in Kapalua is fun from the get go. And it’s spawned fun and successful sister outlets all over Hawaii, including the hugely popular Sansei near the beach in Kihei.

With rockin’ karaoke evenings, daily early-bird and select late-night deals, it appeals to the in-crowd who drink trendy beverages, sip sake and munch mangoand-crab salad hand rolls, panko-crusted ahi sashimi, rock-shrimp dynamite and fresh local fish.

The two Japanese-based Pacific Rim Sansei restaurants remain the Best Sushi Bar title year after year because diners can’t get enough of the food and fun atmosphere created by acclaimed chef Dave D.K. Kodama.

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Geste Shrimp serves up its crustaceans on a bed of cabbage with sides of rice and crab mac salad. the side has earned a following from those near and far, with plenty of hungry patrons lining up for a tasty lunch from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays on Kahului Beach Road, in front of Kahului Harbor.

Plates cost $13 and come with a scoop of rice, a scoop of crab-mac salad and 12 plump shrimp served over cabbage. Choose from Hawaiian scampi, hot and spicy, spicy pineapple or lemon pepper.

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Best Sushi Bar Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar 1881 S. Kihei Road • Kihei • 879-0004 and 600 Office Road • Kapalua • 669-6286 www.sanseihawaii.com Honorable Mentions Nuka 780 Haiku Road 8 Haiku • 575-2939 www.nukamaui.com Kojima’s Sushi Bar & Cafe 81 Makawao Ave. 8 • Makawao 573-2859 • www.kojimassushi.com

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Flatbread Company “Thank you to all of our loyal customers and dedicated employees who have helped us to become the best eatery on Lanai.”

“The Blue Ginger Cafe is a restaurant and bakery in the heart of Lanai City. We serve authentic local cuisine every day, for the last 25 years with Aloha.”

“2013 Small Family Business of the Year for Maui County.”

409 7th Street • Lanai City, HI 96763 Across from Dole Park in the heart of Lanai City

Phone: (808) 565-6363 • Fax: (808) 565-6306 Web: bluegingercafelanai.com lanaiblueginger.man

olorful and creative, funky and fun. Flatbread Company in Paia has all of that going for it, along The Maui News file photo with the official Best Pizza on Maui, so Children can watch as chefs make their pizzas in the restaurant’s open kitchen. it’s no wonder keiki love the place.

The laid-back vibe is perfect for families, and children get a kick out of Best Kid-Friendly watching cooks in the open kitchen toss Flatbread Company dough into the air as freshly made piz89 Hana Highway • Paia zas slide into the restaurant’s wood579-8989 • www.flatbreadcomapny.com fired clay oven.

And parents can feel good serving a Honorable Mentions classically kid-friendly dish knowing Cool Cat Cafe that it features a ton of local and natural 658 Front St. #160 • Lahaina ingredients, from Hawaiian goat cheese 667-0908 • www.coolcatecafe.com to free-range pork. Flatbread also serves a bevy of beverages sure to please the IHOP kiddos, like organic juices and even or70 E Kaahumanu Ave. • Kahului ganic chocolate milk.

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best seafood •

Mama’s Fish House

very year, Mama’s Fish House swims fathoms ahead of Maui’s restaurant school for repeat Best Seafood titles.

For more than 40 years, owners Floyd and Doris Christenson captain their expert team to offer the best seafood available. They even subsidize deep-sea fishing buoys for local fishermen, so they have an easier time harvesting tasty pelagics such as snapper.

Fishers trailer their boats right up to the north shore landmark’s loading dock, and fish gurus receive it, and slice from mahimahi to ahi for fillets, sashimi, and other bones and other parts make the rich and aromatic stocks for soups.

Bottom fish are pan seared; stuffed with crab; cut into chunks for ceviche; grilled and or steamed whole with Hana ginger and sizzling peanut oil. Executive Chef Perry Bateman’s menu can change up to two times a day, depending on what’s caught.

Besides coveted ono, lehi, onaga, uku and other prized ocean specimens, Mama’s

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Best Seafood Mama’s Fish House 799 Poho Place Kuau • 579-8488 www.mamasfishhouse.com Honorable Mentions Honu Seafood & Pizza 1295 Front Street Lahaina • 667-9390 www.honumaui.com Lahaina Grill 127 Lahainaluna Road Lahaina • 667-5117 www.lahainagrill.com

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Maui Coffee Roasters ith eccentric art, fun staff and cool and convenient location, Maui Coffee Roasters rises like cream to the top with those who want to sip a cuppa, eat, and buy beans and accessories. Open for breakfast and an all-day lunch, it’s not just about the oh-so aromatic, freshly roasted beans.

It’s about the classic lox and bagels, breakfast wraps, ultimate veggie burgers and bacon-maple donuts.

The latest craze is nitro cold brew, but Maui Coffee Roasters has been serving it for 20 years. It’s whole brewed, dripped into kegs and dispensed cold and creamy like a Guinness Stout.

“We’re community minded,” says longtime Manager Joy Marra. “And we always have new drinks like the affogato with Bullet Proof MCT coconut oil and butter; and the Matcha (green tea) latte espresso drink.”

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Best Local Coffee/Tea Shop Maui Coffee Roasters 444 Hana Highway Kahului • 877-2877 www.mauicoffeeroasters.com Honorable Mentions Sip Me 3617 Baldwin Avenue Makawao • 573-2340 www.sipmemaui.com Akamai Coffee Parking lot of Home Depot 100 Pakaula St. Kahului • 495-0055 www.akamaicoffee.com

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atch the town of Paia parade by from the prime corner on Hana Highway and Baldwin Avenue at Milagros Food Co. Whether you sit outside on the covered lanai or inside in the cool dining room, it’s quite entertaining. Happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. lets you cool down with $4 house margaritas either blended or on the rocks, some rimmed with beloved li hing mui powder; or for $3 you may sip Tecate and Modelo Especial beers and local drafts by Maui Brewing Co. Milagros also boasts the largest tequila selection on island with 45 to 50 varied bottles. As for food, happy-hour specials are just $6, and include calamari tacos, chili-cheese fries, pork or lamb sliders and bratwurst can’t be beat. The Tex-Mex restaurant travels beyond the Mexican food menu, although it won Best Mexican this year, to also dish up handmade burger patties, fresh fish and salads, too. Ole!

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Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

uth Fertel sure knew how to run a restaurant. How to treat people. How to handcraft the perfect cocktail and how to maintain the best wine list in New Orleans.

The Maui News / CARLA TRACY photo More than 50 years later, the Ruth’s Bartender Jenn Richardson and Chris Steak House franchise is the top fineowner Al Janneck kick back on the dining restaurant group in the world and it covered lanai at Milagros Food Co. remains a stickler for sourcing only the top 2 percent of America’s beef. From ribeyes Best Happy Hour to filet mignons to T-bones, Ruth’s serves Milagros Food Co. USDA prime beef on sizzling 500-degree 3 Baldwin Ave. • Paia • 579-8755 www.milagrosfoodcompany.com

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Honorable Mentions Monkeypod Kitchen

by Merriman 10 Wailea Gateway Place • Wailea 891-2322 • www.monkeypodkitchen.com

Best Steak Ruth’s Chris Steak House The Outlets of Maui 900 Front St. • Lahaina • 661-8815 and The Shops at Wailea 3750 Wailea Alanui Drive • Wailea 874-8880 • www.ruthschris.com Honorable Mentions Fleetwood’s on Front St. 744 Front St. • Lahaina • 669-6425 www.fleetwoodsonfrontst.com Makawao Steak House 3612 Baldwin Ave. • Makawao • 572-8711 www.cafeoleirestaurants.com plates. From famous sides like creamed spinach to crunchy chopped salads to desserts of rich bread pudding, everything is handcrafted. Ruth’s invites you to experience this timeless recipe for success and taste how it is alive today.

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The new tomahawk ribeye sizzles at Ruth’s Chris Steak House.

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Fleetwood’s on Front St. tied with

Monkeypod Kitchen

ounded by legendary rock drummer and Maui resident Mick Fleetwood, Fleetwood’s on Front St. spans four floors including a Moroccan rooftop with ocean views that takes it over the top with a Scottish bagpiper and Hawaiian chanter at sunset; the exquisitely tasteful and British Bar & Lounge, where you may sip from extensive wine list and munch appetizers; the expansive dining room with a music stage; and basement Club Keller for private and corporate events.

Fleetwood’s award-winning Bar & Lounge showcases premium liquors and spirits in its cocktails, specially created by its resident mixologists. The Lime in the Coconut and 1944 Mai Tyler are favorites, and continue to offer a fun, sophisticated twist on traditional tiki drinks.

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from 2 to 10 p.m. with happy hour from 2 to 5 p.m. Dive into $1 oysters, 50 percent off most drinks, and of course, live music from talented local artists and superstars alike. The entertainment calendar is available on its website.

Monkeypod Kitchen at Wailea Gateway ties for No. 1 Best Cocktail Lounge with its craft food, drink and merrymaking each and every day with 36 craft beers on draft served at 29 degrees, an upbeat atmosphere and three sets of live music. That’s because world-famous chef-owner Peter Merriman knows how to do it right.

Making the best from-scratch cocktails on Maui, Monkeypod gets customer raves about drinks such as the No Ka Oi (made with Maui’s own organic Ocean Vodka, Thai basil, fresh lime, simple syrup and honey-lilikoi puree) and its signature Mai

Best Cocktail Lounge Fleetwood’s on Front St. 744 Front St. • Lahaina • 669-6425 www.fleetwoodsonfrontst.com and Monkeypod Kitchen

by Merriman 10 Wailea Gateway Place Wailea • 891-2322 www.monkeypodkitchen.com Honorable Mention Four Seasons Resort Maui 3900 Wailea Alanui Drive • Wailea 874-8000 • www.fourseasons.com Tai (made completely from scratch with Old Lahaina light rum, Maui dark rum, lime, mac-nut orgeat, orange curacao and a honey-lilkoi foam).

Monkeypod Kitchen’s happy hour kicks it up twice a day from 3 to 5:30 p.m. and again from 9 to 11 p.m for the late-night set. Appetizers and pizzas are 50 percent off; and cocktails, beers and wines are also discounted.

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Monkeypod Kitchen’s signature Mai Tai is made completely from scratch with Old Lahaina light rum, Maui dark rum, lime, mac-nut orgeat syrup, foam and more.

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Mana Foods

or 33 years, Mana Foods has strived to serve the north shore community the best organic and healthy food choices from hundreds of cherished local vendors.

It’s Maui’s No. 1 choice for those who care for their bodies and the land. The owners say a BIG MAHALO to the community and employees as they constantly aim to better satisfy customers. The produce aisles are wider and revamped; the deli features vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, meat, fish and poultry daily, using the highest-quality ingredients. Meats are free range as well as hormone and antibiotic free. Recipes use gluten-free soy sauce, extra-virgin olive oil, organic safflower oil or high-quality rice

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Best Health Food Mana Foods 49 Baldwin Ave. • Paia • 579-8078 www.manafoodsmaui.com Honorable Mentions Down to Earth 305 Dairy Road • Kahului • 877-2661 www.downtoearth.org Whole Foods Market Maui Mall • 70 E. Kaahumanu Ave. Kahului • 872-3310 www.wholefoodsmarket.com bran oil. Fresh pasta dishes are made hot in the deli and cold packages can be cooked at The Maui News / CARLA TRACY photo home. Health and beauty products, specialty cheeses, bakery and raw foods keep it at Meaty racks of barbecue pork ribs are slow-smoked and served with sides of beans, cornbread and macaroni-potato salad. Dip into sauces from mild to hot. the top of its game.

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best barbecue

dishes up the most soul-satisfying barbecue on the island — bar none. Pass the beans, the cornbread and the housemade sauces, please.

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Beach Bums BBQ & Grill t’s smoking hot. In fact, Beach Bums in Maalaea boasts the state’s largest smoker that slow cooks up to 1,200 pounds of prime rib, turkey, drunken chicken, pulled pork, beef brisket and racks of ribs all at once. The aromas are both incredible and enticing.

The million-dollar recipes come from an award-winning barbecue joint in Oklahoma and the smoker was custom built in Mesquite, Texas. It uses all wood, no gas.

The owners use a combo of kiawe-guava woods to make it taste just right.

With nightly music, casual and fun decor and open-air harbor views, Beach Bums

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Mana Foods produce manager Gary Butler holds a monstrous jackfruit and a beefy bunch of organic carrots in the newly expanded produce aisle that the staff stacks neat as a pin mulitple times throughout the day.

Best BBQ Beach Bums BBQ & Grill 300 Maalaea Road Maalaea • 243-2286 www.beachbumshawaii.com Honorable Mentions Braddah Hutts BBQ Grill 5305 Hana Highway Hana • 264-5582 www.braddahhutts.wordpress.com Iron Imu BBQ 5315 Lower Honoapiilani Road Napili • 442-3700 www.ironimubbq.com

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Komoda Store & Bakery

hen Japanese immigrants first arrived in Hawaii, they brought their much-beloved cultural tradition of giving a gift or souvenir to friends, co-workers and/or family when returning from a trip with them. Over the decades, the obligatory practice spread across the island chain and is embraced by many of Hawaii’s The Maui News / CARLA TRACY photo other ethnicities. On Maui, nobody makes a better omiyage than Komoda Store & Bak- Stick doughnuts at Komoda’s ery in Makawao in the form of rich and irresistible cream puffs and stick doughnuts.

Best Omiyage But it’s way less of an obligation and more Komoda Store & Bakery of a temptation to go there and there’s no 3674 Baldwin Ave. • Makawao • 572-7261 rule that you must give every dessert away.

From hungry locals to visitors from around Honorable Mentions the globe, doughnut lovers line up out the Home Maid Bakery door in anticipation. “The accolades as re1005 Lower Main St. • Wailuku peat Best Bakery and now Best Omiyage 244-7015 • www.homemaidbakery.com are exclamation points to our upcoming 100th anniversary,” says family owner Maui Specialty Chocolates Calvin Shibuya. “In this regards, we invite 180 E Wakea Ave. • Kahului • 871-1222 all of Maui to come during the first week of www.mauispecialtychocolates.com November for our celebration.”

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combination of great deals mixed with fine cuisine inspired by Hawaii’s sugarcane plantation era make Ko at the Fairmont Kea Lani in Wailea a favorite among local residents.

Ko offers kamaaina buy-one-get-onefree entrees and pupus, as well as 25 percent off drinks and cocktails.

Award-winning Chef Tylun Pang prepares authentic Hawaiian, Chinese, Filipino, Portuguese, Korean and Japanese cuisine with a contemporary twist. Diners will find island-family recipes passed down for generations made from fresh ingredients offered by Maui’s farmers, fishermen and ranchers.

Try the pancit noodles with prawns, scallops and Upcountry vegetables or Molokai venison with pineapple and Kula blackberry-raspberry ginger compote.

Ko specialties range from lobster tempura to beef short ribs, with a wide variety of additional flavors making Ko stand out as a place where Maui’s cultures come together.

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Try the “Ahi on the Rock” at Ko Best Restaurant Kamaaina Discount Ko Fairmont Kea Lani 4100 Wailea Alanui Drive • Wailea 875-2210 • www.korestaurant.com Honorable Mentions Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar Kihei, 879-0004 • Kapalua • 669-6286 www.sanseihawaii.com Frida’s Mexican Beach House 1287 Front St. • Lahaina • 661-1287 www.fridasmaui.com

ocal residents know they can enjoy some of the best opportunities to experience marine life and at the same time, benefit conservation efforts through Pacific Whale Foundation.

The nonprofit that works to protect the oceans through science and advocacy encourages kamaaina to get involved and enjoy Maui’s beauty by offering a yearround 40 percent discount to Hawaii residents on all regularly priced cruises.

Tours that offer whale watching, snorkeling, sunset dinners and more await those looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of the islands. Pacific Whale Foundation’s ocean eco-adventure cruises have educated millions of people about the marine environment, while raising funds to support whale and dolphin research studies, and educational and conservation programs.

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Best Activity Kamaaina Discount Pacific Whale Foundation 612 Front St. • Lahaina • 942-5311 300 Maalaea Road Ste. 211 • 249-8811 www.pacificwhale.org Honorable Mentions Maui Ocean Center 192 Maalaea Road • Wailuku 270-7000 • www.mauioceancenter.com Expeditions 658 Front St. • Lahaina • 661-3756 www.go-lanai.com

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Kamaaina enjoy a 40 percent discount at Pacific Whale Foundation.

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best early bird discount •

Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar

he early bird gets the . . . Best Sushi on Maui as well as hot and award-winning Japanese and Pacific Rim entrees at Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar with locations in Kihei and Kapalua.

The early-bird special of 25 percent off of your food order is served from 5:15

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Best Early Bird Discount

Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar Kihei • 879-0004 Lahaina • 669-6286 www.sanseihawaii.com Honorable Mentions Ruth’s Chris Steak House Wailea • 874-8880 Lahaina • 661-8815 www.ruthschris.com 5 Palms 2960 S. Kihei Road Kihei • 879-2607 www.5palms restaurant.com Monkeypod Kitchen 10 Wailea Gateway Wailea • 891-2322 www.monkeypod kitchen.com

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TJ’s Warehouse Outlet

t TJ’s Warehouse, taking care of senior customers is a top priority.

Many are on fixed incomes and may not do as much cooking as they used to, said Todd Kawasaki, vice president, which is why the Wailuku store extends a discount to customers 60 and older.

These customers receive a “No Sales Tax Discount” every day, and can also benefit from the store’s popular senior reward program. Seniors who sign up earn points on every purchase, and the points can be used like cash in the store. The seniors also receive, by mail or email, specials and coupons during the month.

“Many seniors have come to rely on us, and we are greatly appreciative and recognize our responsibility to kokua,” Kawasaki said.

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TJ’s offers a senior rewards program

Best Senior Discount TJ’s Warehouse Outlet 875 Alua St. • Wailuku • 244-7311 www.tjswarehouse.com Honorable Mentions IHOP 70 E Kaahumanu Ave. • Kahului 871-4000 • www.ihopmaui.com Zippy’s 15 Kookele St. • Kahului • 856-7599 www.zippys.com

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Trilogy Excursions ffering snorkeling cruises, sunset dinner sails, whale-watching tours and even romantic weddings at sea, Trilogy Excursions repeatedly makes a splash as Maui’s Best Sea Activity.

With destinations such as Molokini, Kaanapali, Olowalu and Lanai, Trilogy allows visitors and residents alike to experience the islands in unforgettable ways. But the personal touches are what guests gush about most.

“People are impressed that our crew takes the time to memorize their names and go out of their way to get to know them — similar to catching up with an old

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Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

or Blue Hawaiian Helicopters President and CEO Gregg Lundberg, earning the Maui community’s trust is something the company strives for every day.

While the company, founded on Maui 31 years ago, has grown to become Hawaii’s leading helicopter tour company, and the only one that serves the entire state, the Blue Hawaiian team never forgets its roots, he said.

“It’s hugely important to everyone on our team how we are perceived by our friends and neighbors on Maui, so to have them vote for Blue as Maui’s Best Air Activity 10 years in a row is incredibly humbling,” he said.

Offering top-of-the-line flights that reveal the wonders of Maui, Molokai, the Big Island, Oahu and Kauai, Blue Hawaiian strives to provide the best service and the ultimate tour experience, and it’s that dedi-

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cation that sets the company apart, said Meghan Lee, director of sales and marketing.

“I’d have to say that it’s our phenomenal pilots, crew and staff which make up the Blue Hawaiian difference, because that kind of commitment can only come from the heart,” she said.

Best Sea Activity Trilogy Excursions 207 Kupuohi St. • Lahaina 874-5649 • www.sailtrilogy.com Honorable Mentions Pacific Whale Foundation 612 Front St. • Lahaina • 942-5311 300 Maalaea Road Ste. 211 • 249-8811 www.pacificwhale.org Alii Nui Maui 300 Maalaea • Maalea • 875-0333 www.aliinuimaui.com friend,” said LiAnne Driessen, director of sales and marketing.

And keep an eye out for a new member of the fleet, with the 65-foot Trilogy III expected to replace an older catamaran in mid-November, providing snorkeling excursions and a premium dinner sail off Kaanapali Beach.

Best Air Activity Blue Hawaiian Helicopters 105 Kahului Heliport • Kahului 871-8844 • www.bluehawaiian.com Honorable Mentions Air Maui Helicopter Tours 110 Kahului Heliport • Kahului 877-7005 • www.airmaui.com UFO Parasail 12 Ulupono St. • Lahaina 359-4836 • www.ufoparasail.net

Relax and have fun knowing Trilogy’s crew members will serve up excellent service as well as great food on the company’s cruises.

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Spa Grande

24 Hour Fitness

t 24 Hour Fitness, those looking for a great workout will find more than state-of-the-art equipment and supportive trainers — they’ll find a family.

“We create an ohana,” says General Manager Reid Okano, noting that the gym has been serving Maui long enough for three generations to tone, trim and build muscle, having opened in 1998. The local club is one of the 400-plus privately held clubs spanning from Hawaii to the East Coast, but the Maui staff makes sure to create a personal feel and build lifetime relationships by getting to know their clients.

Many on staff started out as members, including Okano, who was originally a member in 1998 and was hired on the next year.

The club offers personal training, group classes, such as Les Mills Bodypump, Turbo Kick, Zumba, U-Jam, yoga and more, along with cardiovascular equipment, circuit training, free weights, and resistance and functional training equipment.

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t 25 years young today, Spa Grande at Grand Wailea continues to make the biggest splash in Hawaii. Its 50,000 square feet spans two floors of wet and dry treatment areas, inlaid marble, original artwork, mahogony millwork and Venetian chandeliers.

Leading up to its 25th anniversary today, Spa Grande was refreshed with the new Healing Waters of Maui colorful terme baths called Clouds, Waterfalls, Streams, Rainforest and Ocean.

The oasis of serenity offers international healing and rejuvenation, uniting thalassotherapy and ancient Eastern and Hawaiian philosophies with advanced technology for the best in wellness and beauty. This multiple Best Spa winner offers an unparalleled array of facilities and services for men, women, teens and kids.

Highlights include 40 individual treatment/massage rooms, many with ocean views; terme hydrotherapy; cedar sauna, marble steam room; Roman whirlpool tub; cold plunges; cascading waterfall massage; Japanese furo bath; Hawaiian tropical jet showers; exfoliating body scrub; full-service beauty salon; fitness center with car-

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Best Fitness Club/Gym 24 Hour Fitness 150 Hana Highway • Kahului 877-7474 • www.24hourfitness.com Honorable Mentions Aloha Crossfit 400 Hana Highway • Kahului 344-1612 • www.crossfitaloha.com Pure Barre Maui Mall • 70 Kaahumanu Ave. Kahului • 419-6447 www.purebarre.com

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Soak in the new Healing Waters of Maui terme baths. diovascular and strength training equipment; exercise rooms; cycling studio; and racquetball and squash courts —î all the grandest in the land.

Best Spa Spa Grande Grand Wailea • 3850 Wailea Alanui Drive • Wailea • 875-1234 • www.grandwailea.com Honorable Mentions The Spa at Black Rock 2605 Kaanapali Parkway • Lahaina • 667-9577• www.blackrockspa.com Spa Montage Kapalua Bay 1 Bay Drive • Lahaina • 662-6600 • www.montagehotels.com

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Best Land Activity Skyline Eco-Adventures 12 Kiopaa Pl. #202 Makawao (office) • 8788400 and 18303 Haleakala Highway Kula • 878-8400 and 2580 Kekaa Drive #122 Lahaina • 878-8400 www.zipline.com

Skyline EcoAdventures ixing exhilaration with conservation, Skyline Eco-Adventures has been offering zipline experiences while giving back to the island since opening the Haleakala Skyline Tour in 2002.

The company has grown to include zipline courses in Kaanapali as well as on the Big Island and Kauai, all the while staying true to its mission to provide a safe and exciting means for seeing the islands while aiding in the preservation of land and culture.

Since opening, the company has donated more than $1 million to local environmental, conservation and charitable organizations, said Thomas Kratsch, director of marketing.

“Skyline is honored to receive this award, and our guides and staff love providing our guests with an amazing zipline experience by sharing the aloha spirt and culture of Hawaii on our Maui tours,” he said.

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Honorable Mentions Kula Botanical Garden 638 Kekaulike Ave. Kula • 878-1715 www.kulabotanical garden.com

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Piiholo Ranch Zipline 1156 Makawao Ave. Makawao • 572-1717 www.piiholozipline.com

Skyline Eco-Adventures has been offering zipline experiences since 2002

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Old Lahaina Lu‘au

ith a staff that enjoys entertaining, feeding and sharing the Hawaiian culture with its guests, Old Lahaina Lu‘au has exuded the aloha spirit for the past 30 years.

“Our passionate employees take our guests on a beautiful journey, which turns into an unforgettable experience,” says Matthew Erickson, marketing coordinator and assistant sales manager.

Greeted in a thatched-roof lobby with a fresh flower lei, guests are able to feast their eyes on the backdrop of Lanai and Molokai as they are enveloped into the Old Lahaina Lu‘au family. As the sun sets, the true feasting begins, with traditional fare such as kalua pig and laulau, and island favorites like pohole fern salad and chicken long rice filling the buffet. As dinner wraps up, a journey through the history of hula will leave guests with a true appreciation for the culture.

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Best Golf Course Kapalua Plantation Golf Course 2000 Plantation Club Drive • Kapalua 669-8044 • www.golfatkapalua.com

Kapalua Plantation Golf Course

apalua Plantation Golf Course is no stranger to accolades, having been honored as the No. 1 Best Course You Can Play in Hawaii by Golfweek for Photo courtesy Old Lahaina Lu‘au 10 consecutive years.

The par 73, 7,411-yard course is home Old Lahaina Lu‘au has been sharing to the PGA Tour Tournament of Champithe aloha spirit for the past 30 years. ons each January, and has featured an elite field of previous tour winners, from Tiger Best Luau Woods and Vijay Singh to Jordan Spieth Old Lahaina Lu‘au and Dustin Johnson. The course designed 1251 Front St. • Lahaina • 667-1998

by Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore unfurls www.oldlahainaluau.com across natural geographic formations and pineapple plantation fields, offering breathHonorable Mentions taking ocean views.

The Feast at Lele “We are honored to be recognized as the 505 Front St. • Lahaina • 667-5353 www.feastatlele.com

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Honorable Mentions Kaanapali Golf Courses 2290 Kaanapali Parkway • Kaanapali 454-4653 • www.kaanapaligolfcourses.com

Wailea Golf Courses 100 Wailea Golf Club Drive • Wailea 875-7450 • www.waileagolf.com Best Golf Course in Maui,” says Kelly Burke, director of sales and marketing for Kapalua Golf & Tennis. “Our associates work extremely hard, day in and day out, to create memorable experiences for all of our guests.”

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Honorable Mentions Choose from 780 spacious guestFour Seasons Resort Maui rooms, 52 suites and the Napua Tower 3900 Wailea Alanui Drive with a private club area and concierge Wailea • 874-8000 services or Ho‘olei at Grand Wailea with www.fourseasons.com/maui lavish three-bedroom luxury villas.

The multimillion-dollar art display Fairmont Kea Lani ranges from sculptures by Fernando 4100 Wailea Alanui Drive Botero to works by Yvonne Cheng.

Wailea • 875-4100 Guided tours provide detailed histories www.fairmont.com behind the works.

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An aerial view of the Grand Wailea: A Waldorf Astoria Resort, wins the Best Resort on Maui year after year.

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Best Boutique Mahina For a location near you, visit www.shopmahina.com

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adies who like to look effortlessly put-together with just the right Honorable Mentions touch of island style know that Collections Mahina is the boutique to browse.

3677 Baldwin Ave. The fashion-forward business offers an Makawao • 572-0781 array of soft sundresses, flowing tops, www.collectionsmauiinc.com funky accessories and more, all reasonably priced. Owners Joe Wilmot and Alice in Hulaland Jody Curtin opened their first location in 19 Baldwin Ave. Paia 10 years ago and opened their 10th Paia • 579-9922 location in July, in Waimea on the Big www.aliceinhulaland.com Island. With several more stores throughout the islands, the freshest fashion continues to spread.

And staying current applies to the logo and upgraded motifs for upcoming business as well, with Wilmot and Curtin stores, including more locations on Kauai modernizing Mahina’s look with a new and Oahu.

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Second Wind owner Kevin Ozee loves to share his passion for water sports

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Second Wind Maui eing named Best Sports Store/Surf Shop is the “cherry on top” for Second Wind Maui owner Kevin Ozee, because making customers happy on a daily basis just happens to be what his team loves to do.

Second Wind has been serving the island for 30 years, carrying what Ozee’s team considers the best in surfing, windsurfing, kite surfing and stand-up paddling gear and water sports apparel. Also offering rentals and lessons, Ozee and his employees strive to share their passion for the ocean with others.

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maui arts & cultural center eek after week, the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului offers up an array of entertainment that has included country music stars, renowned dancers, community events and much more.

But it’s also the MACC’s identity as a gathering place for sharing creativity and culture that makes it one of

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“MACC has a long-term commitment to provide the added benefit of comprehensive outreach activities in addition to arts performances, educational opportunities and gallery exhibitions within our community,” says Kahulu Maluo, the center’s cultural programs director.

Key programs perpetuate the MACC’s mission to further arts and cultural education. The Artists in the Community program, for example, provides learning and engagement opportunities to Maui communities, including Hana, Lanai and Molokai, by bringing performing artists into local schools, senior centers, social service agencies and other gathering places. And through Celebrate Hawai‘i, the MACC seeks to elevate our consciousness about Hawaii’s diverse cultures — the people and their history — through creative outlets where lessons and/or experiences are often encased.

The MACC’s state-ofthe-art venues allow artists and performers to express themselves to the fullest, in-

cluding through the many events that highlight Hawaiian culture.

The Schaefer International Gallery last year presented the Nani I Ka Hala: Weaving Hawai‘i and Ho Mai Ka Hala: Bring Forth the Hala exhibits that featured both historic works of hala weaving from the Bishop Museum’s collection and the work of contemporary lauhala weavers from throughout the state.

On stage in April, universal themes in the story of Native Hawaiians were explored in the dance theater piece “Pohaku” presented

by Christopher K. Morgan & Artists. Morgan, a choreographer who grew up dancing hula in California, combined storytelling, hula, modern dance, classical music and projection to weave his own stories with those of his ancestors.

And in June, culture, fashion and art collided on a runaway in the MACC’s Yokouchi Pavilion for the MAMo at the MACC: Wearable Art Show, a part of Maoli Arts Month, or MAMo, on Oahu that featured the work of contemporary island designers whose

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By hosting productions such as April’s dance theater piece “Pohaku” by Christopher K. Morgan & Artists (above) and the MAMo at the MACC: Wearable Art Show (left), the MACC perpetuates Hawaiian culture. creations range from traditional to cutting-edge styles.

Coming up on Saturday, the MACC will present Ku Mai Ka Hula 2016, which will feature award-winning halau from Hawaii and California competing in solo and group performances.

Maluo, who succeeded longtime cultural programs director Hokulani Holt in January, said that her hope for the future is to “maintain our commitment to a presence of the diverse cultures as well as our host culture.”

“In addition,” she says, “we as an organization will

continue to bring to Maui Nui opportunities and highquality performances of diverse cultural backgrounds.

It is also my hope to support emerging local artists in sharing their work and ideas with our community.”

Best Cultural Program Maui Arts & Cultural Center 1 Cameron Way • Kahului • 242-7469 www.mauiarts.org Honorable Mentions ‘Ulalena Maui Theatre • Old Lahaina Center • Lahaina 661-9913 • www.ulalena.com Old Lahaina Lu‘au 1251 Front St. • Lahaina 667-1998 www.oldlahainaluau.com

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