When Mauians think brunch, we think Kaanapali Beach Hotel. This year their Mother’s Day blowout includes lots of frills for moms from champagne to fashion. See the press release below for all the details. MOTHER’S

*** Recently enjoyed good food (and good company) at Castaway Cafe, at the Maui Ka’anapali Villa. The fried scallop pupu (seasonal; $12.95) is generously portioned and comes with a creamy wasabi sauce you’ll be tempted

Oceanfront Dining in Kaanapali is spectacular at Tropica. You are practically in the sand. Their recent renovations sound amazing too. This is on my to-do list so I thought I would share it here: A

Maui Onion Festival and Beer Pairing Dinner at Hula Grill Friday April 30, 6pm The onions growing on the slopes of Haleakala are so coveted they have a trademark to protect them from imposters. There

Here’s a big old warning: Easter is the last big holiday that is going to come around for a while. There really isn’t a better excuse than a holiday to get together with friends

Despite all of the dreary economic indicators for Maui county plenty of restaurateurs decided to give it a go. After all, everyone must eat! I say bravo to the brave food and beverage entrepreneurs

Duke’s Beach House Honua Kai Resort 130 Kai Malina Parkway Lahaina HI 96761 808-662-2900 This is the first restaurant media event where I left hungry. Its not that the team at the new Duke’s Beach House in Kaanapali didn’t