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The Royal Lahaina Resort was built in 1962 and is still going strong as a Kaanapali destination. Nestled along the Kaanapali strip, but on the Honokowai side of Black Rock, and full of old school charm. They have recently stepped up their entertainment and committed to a concert series kicking off with Five for Fighting in April and Toad the Wet Sprocket in May. Their latest announcement is the renovation of their lawns, and the opening of the Oceanfront Barefoot Bar

 
FRESH! starts at 8pm at I’o, at 505 Front St. Lahaina, HI 96761, 661-8422
It is going to be so fun tonight at Fresh. The vibe at 505 at I’o is so chic and chill at the same time. I caught up with I’o’s General Manager, …

I am not sure what I should be more excited about, the champagne, or what Chef David Paul will be pairing with the champagne. David Paul’s Sommelier Mark Du Mez, Better Brands Anthony Moore, and Southern Wine & Spirits James Wadsworth will be hosting and …

This friday’s Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa is hosting their third annual Fall Festival of Wines, starting at 7pm on Friday, Nov. 5th. Each guest of the Fall Festival of Wines will receive a souvenir wine glass and be entered to win great door prizes …

Burgers, wings, mozzerella sticks, its yummy pub fare at The Clubhouse.The UFC fight is going off! GoBJPENN. BJ is getting his face punched right now.
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This is my chance to check out the Club House Cafe, while I cheer on Hilo Boy BJ Penn against his current nemesis Frankie Edgar. Its a greatly anticipated fight, since Edgar shook the foundation Penn stood on and stole his title. REMATCH!
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Great set with jessica and kanoa, amazing late night menu. Great cocktail menu, (kudos to @betterbrandshi) this place is impressive. Im drinking a bombay sapphire with cucumber and mint – “Jarons pau hana” hello the oysters are amazing, this raw bar kicks ass. Watch out …

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Dine and Delight.  If I was on Oahu this is what I would be doing. Rumtastic! Joey Gottesman is going to create some fantastic and contemporary rum treats and all specially paired with the cuisine. I …

Mai Tai Me Up
Ahhhh, Kona, Hawaii. You think sleepy little Kailua town on the big island. Think again. Once a year the town wakes up in a wash of Bacardi rum when the Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai Festival kicks off its weekend competition. With …

You can’t be a bartender in Hawaii with out knowing the Mai Tai. While some may despise the drink, others are willing to turn it into a creative outlet which I bore witness to at last week’s Mai Tai Mix Off preliminary competition at the Royal Lahaina. Ten bartenders went head to head in five seven minute rounds with their own personal recipes. The top three competitors will get a place at the Second Annual Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai Festival held on August 14 at the Royal Kona Resort