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As much as I am saddened by the recent closings in wailuku, i am very excited to see Maui Bake Shop opening. For years colleague Sam Campos and I were woo'd by the French music and amazing French pastries made by Jose and Claire Crall. The windmill was a puff pastry and custard pastry that was amazing with their tres French cappucinos. I can only hope it makes a comeback. Also good, their croque monsieur sandwich. I have not confirmed that Jose or Claire will be back, however my snooping in the windows has revealed they are there. Big changes in their set up, their dining room has a new look, counters are moved around, and there is new seating for customers. Good news for us francophiles. I will keep you posted as I stalk the place.
Yippie! When? Please tell me!
Same sign still hangs, but they've been closed since around September '09.
Major renovations?
The demise of Unisan/Kau Kau Tin, next door...
Sent from my iPhoneThis just in from the Maui Arts and Cultural Center announcing special guests, as if seeing Hapa on their current tour isn't sweet enough.
The show listing and details linked here:
If you haven't had the pleasure of seeing Charles Ka‘upu chant now is the time. See the rest of the press release and show info below.
HAPA adds special guests
TO CONCERT AT THE MACC
(Saturday, April 17 • 7:30 pm)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 12, 2010
KAHULUI, MAUI – HAPA, comprised of Barry Flanagan and Nathan Aweau, announced today that their concert on Saturday, April 17, 7:30 pm at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center will feature the following special guest artists:
Charles Ka‘upu – oli (chant)
Jeff Peterson – guitar
Hutch Hutchinson – bass
Tickets to HAPA are available for $28 and $37 adults and half-price for kids aged 12 years and under; MACC members’ discount is also available (plus applicable fees on all prices). Preshow dining will be catered by Aloha Events Catering from 5:30 pm. Call the MACC Box Office at 242-SHOW (7469) or order online at MauiArts.org.
Maui Arts & Cultural Center
One Cameron Way
Kahului, HI 96732
808.242.show
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Its going to be a fun night at the Lahaina Civic Center and it is Free. Toga party, PORTAL, and a showing of the old school Clash of the Titans, which I hear is still better than the new. I mean how could they replace that clever owl?
Anyways here is the press release below.
THAT'S RIGHT. WE ARE DOING ANOTHER FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE SCREENING IN LAHAINA, SUNDAY APRIL 11TH, 2010, FROM 6PM TO 10PM AT THE LAHAINA CIVIC CENTER IN THE BACK AMPHITHEATER ... WOW!!!THIS IS A COME IN COSTUME EVENT IF YOU'D LIKE: SO PLEASE WEAR TOGAS OR COME AS YOUR FAVORITE GOD OR GODDESS ... COOL!!! FREE FOOD AND FREE FUN AND A FREE LIVE BAND,
P.O.R.T.A.L., AFTER THE SHOW ... RAD!!!WE LOVE TO ENTERTAIN THE COMMUNITY AND BRING Y'ALL TOGETHER ... FUN!!!WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE ON SUNDAY NIGHT. P.S. AND WE FOUND A VERSION OF THE 1981 FILM IN 3-D!!! GLASSES WILL BE PROVIDED BY DIONYSUS ... I'M THERE!!!
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Congratulations to all the chef's memorable and delicious creations. My top tasting plate was Craig Masuda from Old Lahaina Luau. His Hawaiian plate won my tongue and tummy over with smoky roasted sweet purple potato, kalua pork, mahi mahi, tako and ahi poke and poi. The poke was incredible, glossy seasoned cubes mixed withgreen onion, llimu and shoyu. The tako was fresh, tender and spicy. It snaps in the mouth. Their poi is so good the perfect balance of sour and sweet and wonderful on the kahlua pig.
Chef Joey Macadangdang from Roy's made Crispy Shiso Ahi!
Hawaiian Plate By Old Lahaina Luau's Craig Masuda
The poi is so Ono!
Old Lahaina Luau's salad buffet included Seafoods and sushi.
Sent from my iPhoneEveryone at my table couldn't get enough of Chef Pak's short rib. A chick of tender boneless rib tempura fried and nestled in a poi truffle sauce. The Sansei station was popular. Maui Film festivals Barry Rivers was there, Tony Takitani, Lance Holter, and Jonathan Starr were all tasting here. Also Neil Abercrombie, running for Governor of our proud state was a fan of the rib.
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So far this culinary adventure is giving back already (to my tastebuds). Chef James McDonald has a taro leaf wrapped roast chicken with a coconut milk sauce.
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These folks are picking up Chef Sidney Sheldon's pohole fern salad.
Chef Sheldon from Star Noodle made Noodles, also known a fun in chinese.
Chef Ellman's shrimp wraps, broke the mouth.
Chef James McDonald.
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