Hard times in Kihei and Wailea, Maui

Roy’s restaurant in Kihei papered over its windows, removed the marquee and closed its doors for good last month. Roy’s was located in the Pi’ikea Shopping Center, not far from the resort zone that includes the Grand Wailea Resort, the Four Seasons, Wailea beach villas and Kihei condos. For those in the area who are going to miss his daily changing menu, my palette goes out to you. The upside is that bargains can be found for vacationers in South Maui, where room rates have dropped over 20% in the last two years and just about everything, from tours to food, is on sale.

Where to Eat After Volcano Watching in Hawaii

You’re watching Kilauea volcano erupt in Kalapana near the new vent, Pu’u O’o. The sunset was glorious, and the evening lava show is spectacular. You’ve taken all the pictures you can, and you’ve oo’ed and aw’ed until your parched. Now your stomach starts to growl, and you realize it’s well after 8 [...]

Hawaiian “Alaea” Red Sea Salt

Hawaiian Sea Salt
Other Names: Alaea, Alae, Hawaiian Red Salt
Alaea aea salt is a traditional Hawaiian table salt used to season and preserve. A natural mineral called “alaea” (volcanic baked red clay) is added to enrich the salt with iron oxide. This natural additive is what gives the salt its distinctive pink color. The clay imparts [...]

Maui Dining and Art: 3 Top Meal Deals in Kihei

By Stephanie Sachs
Maui can certainly be expensive. Plus you can easily end up in a tourist trap and spend good money for bad food. Being an artist I always look for clean food on a budget. Here are some of my favs.
1. Wok Star – This brand new international noodle shop just opened [...]