Category Archives: WMBC Web Vine
Maui: A View from the Road
It was but the briefest of sightings as I traveled toward Kahului. He was just so suddenly there, standing up from behind the guardrail. He looked weathered but wore a clean chambray shirt. His head, covered in a shock … Continue reading
Seek and You Shall Find…A Gluten-Free Bakery
Well, I really wasn’t looking… but I did happen to notice a new company’s sign while I banked at the Bank of Hawaii next to Longhi’s on Front Street. The sign caught my eye and called me over to “Maui … Continue reading
First APEC, Now NEDO
Ten days ago, representatives of the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation met with President Barak Obama in Waikiki to promote free trade and establish our area’s economic guidelines. This week, according to The Maui News 11/23, pg. A3, it was announced that … Continue reading
Leoda’s Really is Open for business!
Leoda’s kitchen and Pie Shop in Olowalu where Chez Paul once existed, is open for business. Hours are 10 AM – 8 PM and they serve quite a bit of interesting sandwiches, salads, burgers and of course pies! We enjoyed … Continue reading
APEC is coming…APEC is coming
Today through Nov. 13 begins the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) forum in Honolulu, HI and it seems as if it’s in our own backyard…which for Maui it actually is. And while Oahu usually gets all the attention, it is our … Continue reading
The Return of A Used Book Store to West Maui
Who didn’t love JoAnne Carroll’s Old Lahaina Book Emporium when it was operating just off Front Street? And who didn’t love the used book store location prior to that at 505 and even before that at The Wharf Cinema Center? … Continue reading
Conversation with a young tourist…
“HI”, I said. “Hi,” he said. “I was reading your t-shirt, ” I offered and pointed to the bright, red and singled-worded Hawaiian souvenir he was wearing. “Isn’t it nice to be visiting a place that is actually a greeting?” … Continue reading
WMBC Recipe for Maui Chocolate-Covered Mac-a-Mac’s
You’ll find an article about Haleakala Distillers on this website under “Maui Made”. The article reveals HD’s 100% Maui roots down to the use of the roots of East Maui’s Ti plant to make its rum. You’ll also find two … Continue reading
The Rum Diary movie is here!
Hunter S. Thompson’s “The Rum Diary” has finally arrived on Maui starring Johnny Depp as protagonist, Paul Kemp. Knowing the movie is here should be enough to encourage everyone to rush out and reread the novel, so do! The book … Continue reading
Maui Author to Appear
This December local author, Anthony Pignataro, will be on hand to meet, greet and sign his latest fiction titled “Small Island” at Barnes & Noble in Lahaina where it will also be sold. Currently it is available only as an … Continue reading