Kachina Cantina – Vibrant Dining in Downtown Denver’s Dairy Block

We did not expect such delicious Mexican fare, which is a blatant bias when this San Diegan family spent a weekend in Denver. But there we were at Kachina, fully enjoying a modern spin ... Continue Reading →

Maika’i Lani Malasadas – Sweet Goodness on Maui

Looking for an authentic taste when on Maui? This is the place. Ben started cooking on a Najavo reservation in New Mexico at six years of age, because his older siblings took the sandwiches ... Continue Reading →

Mala – A Superb Oceanfront Restaurant in Maui

Maui provides a variety of dining experiences, whether at one of the huge resorts or just the opposite – the boutique sized Mala. Located in Lahaina, the restaurant looks unassuming ... Continue Reading →

Hali’imaile General Store – Head Upcountry When in Maui

  When you claim to be “Maui’s Original Farm-to-Table Restaurant” you have pretty big shoes to keep filling. Chef Beverly Gannon has been doing so since 1988, and on our ... Continue Reading →

The Mill House – Eclectic Cultural Synthesis for Dining on Maui

Understandably, when one thinks about great restaurants on Maui, one thinks about the myriad venues near the ocean. But on our recent trip to Maui, we set out beyond the beaten path ... Continue Reading →

Monkeypod Kitchen – Superb Dining on Maui

Our plane was scheduled to arrive at 8pm into Maui and with the time zone differential (and the thin food offerings on Southwest), I knew my family would be hangry upon arrival. Hungry, ... Continue Reading →

Nick’s Fishmarket – The Hot Tip for Dining on Maui

There are myriad seafood places to dine on Maui. What you really want is fresh, sufficiently creative and enjoyable. We found all of the above at Nick’s Fishmarket. We arrived in ... Continue Reading →

Honu – Seaside Dining in Maui

Apparently grandfathered in, Honu’s perch a few feet from the waves is one of its attractions. The other is a menu of delightful choices. Looking out over the bay in Lahaina we enjoyed ... Continue Reading →