Back in Cali and I’m
here reflecting on the brief time in Maui…amazing and fun co-workers…drive to
“upcountry” after work…beach bummin…morning sips at my favorite corner…How I
miss you…
Best Place to Get
Poke
1. Kaohu Store
-Get the Hawaiian
Style Chili or the Hawaiian Style. They are open early for bentos but go after
1030 for the poke. It’s made fresh daily and never frozen.
2. Costco
-Ahi Limu and Garlic
Shrimp. I know it’s weird but they too have fresh fish. Go on the weekends
where you can select how much you want. During the week it’s pre-package.
3. Tamura’s Fine
Wine and Liquors
-They’ve been voted
for best poke bowl but come here for the crab poke (not the cook kine or the
imitation crab kine). Also, they have a great selection of beer, wine, &
liquor to go along with your poke.
4. Kahului
Foodland
-Sea Aspargus Poke.
5. Kula Farmer’s
Market on Saturday
-Get the poke in a
cone.
Coffee Fix
1. Sip Me
-My favorite place
to sip my caramel latte, have revelations, & random meet ups for
conversations. They open at 0600 so it was perfect for me to get that cup of
joe before work.
2. Maui Coffee
Attic
-They open at 0600
and close to the hospital. It’s a great place to get work done and to network.
I had the pleasure of meeting John, the owner who told me that they have events
going on all the time. If you’re working temporary in Maui, this place is great
to meet & mingle with people.
3. Wailuku Coffee
Company
-This is where the
cool kids come for good coffee and chatters. They have sandwiches and bagels to
grub on. They open at 0700.
4. Paia Bay
Coffee
-This place is
tucked away and a cute place to get lost in a cup of joe or someone’s company.
They open everyday from 0700.
5. Grandma’s
Coffeehouse
-Located in
upcountry. It’s a cute little spot and they great dessert. Although the service
isn’t that great but the coffee is pretty good. They handpick their own coffee
beans and they have been around for some time now.
Other places to
eat in no particular order:
1. Kojima’s, Pukalani
-Great sushi and Japanese food.
You can bring your own favorite alcoholic beverage.
2. Kula Bistro, Kula
-My favorite spot for breakfast
and dinner. Huge portion and reasonably priced. I love their benedicts. Service
is great as well.
3. Thai Spice, Paia
-This is my sister’s favorite
spot to get her fix.
4. Market Fresh Bistro, Makawao
-My go to place for breakfast. I
love the goat cheese pesto omelet.
5. Coconut Fish Café, Kihei
-Gotta get the fish tacos.
6. Aria, Wailuku
-Get the char siu bao sliders. I
felt like it was enough to have as a meal.
7. Maui Chef’s Table at the Millhouse, Waikapu
-New location and the majority of
the vegetables are from the farm.
8. Flatbread, Paia
-Good pizza and they offer gluten
free as well.
9. Maui Sugar Shop (Gluten-free Bakery), Lahaina
-My go to spot to get my sugar
fix. Cynthia is so nice and all the bake goods are amazing. Cream puffs are a
must!
10. Frida’s, Lahaina
-Good Mexican food.
11. Migrant, Wailea
-Go support my friend, Sheldon
and of course, try the pancit!
12. Star Noodle, Lahaina
-the pork belly bao sliders and
saimin
13. A Saigon Café, Wailuku
-Pho is good. The waiters try to
be comedians so prepare yourself.
14. Morimoto, Wailea
-Everything is good especially
when you can add some truffles!
15. Ulupalakua Ranch Store
Get
their homemade burgers. The cattle and other games are raised close by and I
know for a fact that the cows sometimes get pineapple for treats. So, the beef
is sweet! Don’t forget to stop by the winery across the street for free wine
tasting.
16. Paradise Supermarket, Kahului
For unpretentious Filipino grinds.
17. 4 Sisters, Wailuku
For all the great Filipino kankanin
17. 4 Sisters, Wailuku
For all the great Filipino kankanin
Beaches
-Baldwin Beach
-Anywhere in Wailea
-Ho’okipa
-Black Rock to go
cliff diving
-Cliffhouse in
Kapalua
Check out my instagram: janis_joy for some of my photos.
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