Author Archives: elainegallant
Lahaina Yacht Club Whale Watch
Benefit for the LYC Junior Sailing Program, Kekei Christmas and Scholarships– Whale Watch Cruise aboard the Kaulana Sunday, February 10, 2013 Meet at Lahaina Harbor Time: 2:00 Boarding – 4:30p.m. Cost: $30.00 per person – open to non-members. Light Pupus … Continue reading
A Favorite Restaurant Closes…
David Paul’s Island Grill on Front Street closed effectively on Sept. 1, 2012 and what a sad closure that is for West Maui. Gone is the brussel sprouts caesar salad, the fine martinis, and of course the chef himself, David … Continue reading
Italian Delight Opens
Jody Fausk is a long-time Maui business owner but missed her favorite pizza joint so much back in Philadelphia that she finally convinced Antonio Carannanty to move his establishment into her own back yard. “It’s true,” says Fausk. “I’d go … Continue reading
REMEMBER….
Legendary restaurateur Bob Longhi passes away As Maui Dines July 30, 2012 – Carla Tracy Legendary Lahaina restaurateur, Bob Longhi, 79, passed away Monday afternoon at Maui Memorial Medical Center after suffering a stroke. Known as “the man who loves … Continue reading
Wild about “Wild”, a Novel by Cheryl Strayed
Have you ever read a book that so captured the more poignant times in your life that it left you breathless? Reading the latest novel by Cheryl Strayed titled “Wild” did exactly that for me, except I wasn’t so wild … Continue reading
Amazing Maui People
Today I swam off North Beach with a former two-time Olympic swimmer, Karen Moe. In 1972 she won a Gold Medal in the 200 meter butterfly and in 1976 won in the Olympic Trials. She created four world records during … Continue reading
The HILife — “Friends you haven’t met yet”
Just back from a visit to Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii and I don’t believe there is any place closer to what an older Hawaii must have been like. People smiled and actually saw you. They came forward … Continue reading
Bali Teak Furniture Sale
One of our members, Amy Rice, has just received and unloaded a container from Bali and she has a few pieces available for sale that includes a teak 4-chair,round dining table and chaise. Anyone interested can contact her on her … Continue reading
Interested in a private Vegan Workshop with an Award-Winning Chef?
Chef Mark Reinfeld of Portland, OR and his Blossoming Lotus Restaurant (most popularly known on the island of Kauai, although the restaurant is now closed due to the economy) will be holding a 2-day vegan fusion workshop from 11 AM … Continue reading
Want to Inspire Our Keiki to Read?
Then get on board with the Book Trust that serves Maui County and just recently Oahu! Contact the organization directly through its website at www.booktrust.org or by mail at P.O. Box 2465, Wailuku, HI 96793. Phone 1-866-431-6408 The Book Trust provides … Continue reading