Archive | March, 2009

Where Locals Eat On Maui

By on March 30, 2009 in Blogging, Family Fun, What to do, Where Local Eat
A couple of weeks ago I sent out a twit asking my Maui tweeter friends to let me know where they eat. I told them I am writing a blog post on “Where Locals Eat”. As expected, I got a lot of replies (gotta love Twitter). But I got busy, and have not posted anything about it. I planned to submit the “where locals eat” post to the blog carnival at Home Spun Honolulu  but didn’t happen. I was late.
The list is still in progress but I thought I should just upload it (the Spring Break visitors would benefit here). Uploading this halfway done will hopefully motivate me to work on this post. I am submitting this list to Tackle It Tuesday.  I know the “tacklers” at 5 Minutes for Moms are great encouragers.
Please note that this is not a comprehensive list. I will keep on improving this post – links to the web, add photos and direction, etc.
This list is compiled from my experience and preference as well as those recommended by local friends.
KIHEI
1. Da Kitchen
2. L & L
3. Bale
4. Panda Express 
5. Thai Chef
6. Cafe Ole
7. Jawz
8. Stella Blues
9. Eskimo Candy
10. Shaka Pizzaa
11. Alexanders Fish and Chips (closed 2011)
12. Sansei
13. Seawatch
WAIKAPU/WAILUKU
1. Waikapu on 30
2. Gianattos
3. Maui Tropical Plantation
4. Cafe Mark Aurel
5. Wewe Noodles
6. Sam Sato’s
7. Stillwells
8. Cupies
9. Saigon Cafe
10. Food Court
11. Tasty Crust
12. A&K
KAHULUI
1. Pinatas
2. Cafe Ole at Maui Lani
3. The Food Court at Kaahumanu Mall
4. Ruby’s Diner
5. Koho’s
6. Kau kau Corner at the Maui Market Place
7. Thailand Cuisine at Maui Mall
PAIA
1. Cafe De Amis
2. Cafe Mambo
3. Flatbed Pizza
4. Fresh Mind
MAKAWAO
1. Polly’s
LAHAINA
1. Hula Grill
2 .Barefoot Bar
3. Lulu’s
4. Aloha Mix Plae
5. Leiani’s
Feel free to leave a comment or ask questions in the comment section.
Like what I said, this is a work is progress – my Tackle It Tuesday project. Mahalo!
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Saying Aloha to Maui Ohana

By on March 29, 2009 in Aloha Friday, Community

This had been a very emotional week for me. A very special couple, Joe and Karen Johnson are moving to Virginia next week. It is very hard to say goodbye…

joe-and-karen

Thanks to Lilo and Stitch, the word OHANA had been introduced to many States and many nation. Now, even a four year old in the mainland can tell you that “ohana means family, and in family no one is left behind“.

The word ohana is very rich in the Hawaiian culture. The term “family” does not only refer to dad, mom and kids, but it compasses grandparents, uncles, aunties and cousins. In fact the “ohana” can even extend to friends, very close friends who we do life with. “About”  has a very interesting article on ohana in which I got this excerpt:

In Hawaii, however, the “other” type of family is more the norm than the exception. Many families consist of parents, grandparents and children all residing under one roof. It’s not unusual to see a child being raised by a grandparent or aunt while the parents live and work elsewhere. The Hawaiian family or ‘ohana can also consist of others not related by birth. A valued friend can be a member of your ‘ohana. An entire group of close friends or associates can be their own ‘ohana’. The late Hawaiian music superstar Israel Kamakawiwo’ole often referred to the friends he chatted with on the Net as his “cyber ‘ohana.”

johnsons-ohana

Above is the photo of our “ohana”. It’s a small group formed as a “cell group” at our church, Hope Chapel. We call our small groups Ohana to signify the important of doing life together as a family (not just attending an hour worship service on Sundays). Joe and Karen led our ohana for the past 12 years. Through thick and thin we supported each other, as ohana members do.

Both Joe and Karen are very talented, gifted, compassionate, wise, loving individuals. Virginia will be a better place when they move there. Aloha and a hui hou Joe and Karen. We are going to miss you!

*The decision to relocate to Virginia did not come easy. It was a decision also related to “Ohana” (their immediate ohana). You can read more of it here, and here.

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