Question for Hula or local experts

We plan to attend the slack key concert in March for a special evening. I did not like Sea House when we ate there a year ago.

What would you suggest in Kaanapali,Lahaina or Napili?

I Keep hearing about the Pineapple Grill ...?

Question for Hula or local experts

There is a new restaraunt very near to the Sea House called Merrimans. It sits on the bluff overlooking Kapalua Bay. You could also try the Plantation House just up the road from there.

Question for Hula or local experts

So Merrimans is probably chef Peter Merriman?

Just read the menu, it sounds good.

Chicogirl. Your right, finally Chef Merriman has hit the shores of Maui. It%26#39;s a beutiful place for a wonderful meal.

“finally Chef Merriman has hit the shores of Maui”

Finally? Perhaps you not familiar with the little place called the Hula Grill? Chef Peter has been on Maui going on 18 years!

The menu prices are what I%26#39;ve come to expect in Maui, but I was hoping for something a little less expensive. On the other hand, it is our anniversary....

I%26#39;ve heard rumors that quite a few places have closed due to the downturn in tourism. It must be a very tough time for businesses.

A few places have closed, but no more than we see in a normal season. Every year new restaurants open and others close. Some places are underfunded from the start, others take on more than they can support, others just slowly slip downhill until people stop eating there. And then there are those that close because the owners retire or grow weary of the business, or their leases are up. There have only been a few closures in recent months and none of them have been a surprise.